The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-03
Pledged % Direct Primary

4 IN favor OF the direct primary. Ac-
cordingly We pledge ourselves 10 the
| enactment Of comprehensive and
practical direct primary law; and we
recommend that such measure re-
ceive the early attention Of the next
I General Assembly, so that Il may be
insured through legislative and popu-
| lar discussion.
/ Workingmcn's Compensation Law
Vermont is TO be congratulated up
on the generally satisfactory relations
existing between employer and en-
ploye within her borders. This har-
monious industrial condition not only
makes for the material prosperity of
our people. but also promotes good
citizenship and spirit Of cooperation
in all civic endeavor
1--WE commend the Legislation here
tofore enacted for the amelioration of
the status Of workers In certain indus
tries and for the supervision of the
conditions of labor therein.
"We favor the enactment of work
ingmen's compensation law 50 framed
as to afford continued assurance of
just and harmonious relations between
employer and employe.
Publication of Campaign Expenses
1--WE favor the enactment Of a law
making compulsory the publication by
candidates for state and county Offices,
and members of the General Assem-
bly,, Of the expenses Of their cam
paigns for public office, at such times,
in such manner and under such specific
regulations as shall effectively safe
guard the people of the state against
the corrupt or improper use of money
by candidates for public office and
promote the honesty and purity Of our
elections.
Development of State Resources
I'VE call attention to the marked
industrial progress already achieved
by Vermont under successive republic
can administrations, conservation of
our forest and water powers, the en-
enlargement Of home investment by
giving the borrower the benefit of a |
lower interest rate, and the campaign
of publicity so effectively carried on
under the efficient supervision of the
secretary of state, are among the no
table contributions of the republican
party to this great forward movement.
But more remains to be done.
"Our scenic beauties constitute an
asset of value of which our good
roads have opened to view to hosts of
tourists, but which we have hardly yet
begun to appreciate. With the in
crease in the price Of western farm
lands our agricultural resources are at
length, but tardily becoming appar-
ent.
Favorable conditions Of labor and
abundance of cheap power, the con-
trolling factors in many industries
make Vermont field for divers lines
of manufacturing not yet adequately
by those seeking industrial
locations.
along all these lines we recon-
mend the most vigorous prosecution
of the publicity campaign already in
To the end that home in
dustry may be more substantially en-
Outraged by home capital, we com
mend to the consideration of the next {
General Assembly such notifications
Of existing law as will enable Vermont
institutions, under proper re- I
strictions, to invest in the securities
Of conservative local industrial enter I
prises, and in general we favor all '
measures looking toward the conserv- {
alton and development Of the natural
wealth of the state. I
State Educational System 8
"Of late peculiar interest in our t
system of public education has been 7
stimulated by the investigations and J.
'eport of the Vermont Educational c
Commission, authorized by the last
General Assembly. Without oppor- ?
unity for mature consideration of c
his comprehensive report in its entir- I
,ty we deem specific recommendations 2
'elative to changes in our educational y
ystem premature and unwise. \
eve earnestly commend the work Z
# the commission to the thoughtful a
lttention of the Legislature, and Of all U
'ur people, to the end that such leg y
station may be enacted as will bring
,ublic education in Vermont to the e
highest possible point Of efficiency e
laving regard not only to the indus v
rial requirements Of the state, but al e
0 to the development of a well round !
d citizenship y
Especially do we emphasize consid- r
ration of our common schools which u
re justly recognized as the founda- !;
ion of our educational system. p
at is imperative that they be given q
mple financial support, equitably dis
ributed and wisely expended; that in
truction therein be in the hands Of y
teachers, and that the p
curses of study be such as to equip q
ne pupil for useful citizenship with =
ut sitting his aspirations for higher "
earning. y
"We commend the policy heretofore ~
dopted of introducing cources of vo- y
ational training in our secondary g
,hools and urge such further extern ST
ons thereof as may be expedient. !"
The Judiciary ~
1--WE are mindful Of the current y,
-iticism of our state judicial system, a. =,
primarily to the growing 4,
Expense of administering justice, both =,
vii and criminal There is, further
ore, a growing sentiment in favor
simplifcation Of court procedure, 80
nd the establishment Of state sys- 7
m of inferior courts that will relieve 60
lie congestion in the county courts ~
nd lessen the expense Of litigation +,
18th to the state and the litigants. i
This is matter that should be ~
ken under serious consideration by 90
Ie next General Assembly 1t should 10
, dealt with in spirit Of non-parti- az