Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05


as chairman Of the convention, in stand
ing for the younger and more progressive
Vermont: or to the ringing declaration
of progressive republican principles
adopted by the convention with true
ring Of sincerity in every plank; or to
the organization of the party for the
State campaign: or the redblooded Ameri-
canism embodied in the clarion call to
service sounded by Congressman F. L.
Greene in response to a spontaneous de-
mand from the convention as a whole: or
ton of the issues of the campaign for
Nnduted Americanism made by former
Attorney General Wickersham.
The convention was cheered by tele
gram from former Governor Charles L.
Hughes, the republican national standard
bearer, expressing his appreciation of
Vermonts loyal support. We know that
Mr.. Hughes has long had n warm place
in his heart for the sturdy Green Noun
tain State, and it is safe to say that his
esteem for Vermont and Vermonters since
they led the vanguard of his supporters
last June in Chicago has not diminished.
| The convention members were in some
instances cheercd also by word from
different good authorities on the national
| situation to the effect that the election
of Hughes is assured, the chief question
now being the selection of sufficient
congressman to give the republican execu-
tive working majority that will assure
genuine protection not only for American
labor and American industries but also
for American rights everywhere, not
only in Mexico but also on the broad
seas, the highways of the commerce OF
the world.
With Vermont immovably anchored at
republican moorings, chief interest
naturally centers in the declaration of
principles and the program formulated
in a general way for the Graham adj
ministraton and the coming Legislature.
Every indication goes to prove that
Vermont can look for careful yet pro-
gressiNe administration. with sincere
effort to give the State genuine enonomy
with a determined endeavor to shorten
the legislative session, with the elimina-
ton of unnecessary multiplication of COM
missions, with a genuine budget as a
basis for business methods in dealing
with State expenses and appropria-
tons.
Chairman Hawley voiced the senti.
ments of Judge II. s. Peck and forme,
City Attorney Martin S. Villas and for.
mer Representative II. II. Wheeler. the
republican nominees for the state Senate
from Chittenden county, well as J. T
Stearns. Burlingtons candidate fo
city representative, when he pledged
the application lin the conduct of publ,
affairs the same principles which gooC
business men adopt in private affairs.
the membership of the convention as
whole.
The convention in the ringing platform
reported by Senator Simonds of st
Johnsbury declared in favor Of fai
trial for the direct primary principle
| which will appeal to the typical Vernon
t spirit of fair play for the carrying on
Of the mandate of the people in referen
dunn vote which would call for the re
peal of the Perry act; for the encourage
ment of Nermonters to remain on on
, farms, for the efficient and vgorou
, teaching of practical agriculture AM
measures looking to the upbuilding o
; agricultural interests; for the continue
ton of our good roads policy with meas
urcs to meet changing conditions and tn
expenditure of a larger proportion of tn
proceeds of road taxes on back roads
: for the restoration of the rural schoc
wherever possible; and the continuanc
of our present educational system; tn
power. and the campaign of Stat
publicity now auspiciousy established
the enlargement and extension of til
I workmen's compensation act; and
5 general for efficiency and economy in n
! State departments. with no new project
e by the state until lit has adequatel
o provided for those already undertaken.
= That is a splendid constructive pro
: gram. We believe the people of Vernon
/ can trust men like Horace f. Grahai
: and Roger w. Eiulburd, candidates Il
II governor and lieutenant governor, Seer,
II tary Of State Bailey, State Treasur,
y Scott, State Auditor-to-be Benjami
lie Gates, Acknowledgement Barber, and a
re Overwhelmingly progressive republica
z Senate and House of Representatives
lie carry it out faithfully and we'll. TT
l. young republicans are now in commar
l. Of the ship of state, and it means
re genuinely greater Vermont.
f. PASSING THOUGHTS.