The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-09
FAvoRs FRANK E. HOWE.
Henry Alexander Sees in Him Friend of
Labor.

Editor Barre Daily Times: Having
recently come in contact with several
citizens or even groups of them, and
listened to opinions and discussions as
to the fitness Of the several candidates
for state offices, more especially that
for governorship, / know that even now
upon the very eve of the primary cleo
tions there are many who are unde-
cided In their choice for the governor
ship.
1t is not my purpose at this time TO
cast reflections upon any candidates for
that office, / simply want to draw at
tention to the ability and qualifications
of one of them, one who has been tried
and in every respect has been found
worthy Of any Office the citizens might
elect him to--the Hon. Frank Il. Howe
of Bennington.
AS a working man | feel there should
be no difference amongst my fellow
workers as to their choice, and / am
rather inclined to think that if Mr.
Howe's whole legislative record was
known there are few if any who would
refuse to vote for him.. Ever since Mr.
Howe became member OF the legisla-
ture and as speaker of the House as we'll
as lieutenant governor, his sympathy
has always been with the aspirations
and aims Of labor, not that such aims
were superior to all other questions,
for while at all times having the we'll
fare of the state at heart and acting ac-
eordingly, he was one of the very few
who foresaw that the needs OF labor as
expressed through its organizations was
worthy Of more consideration than il
had been receiving The result OF such
foresight with a consistent and persist
ent advocacy of many labor measures
has placed upon our statute book laws
of the utmost importance to the workers,
notably the compensation law, although
several others might be mentioned.
In regard to the anti strike or So
called compulsory arbitration bill intro
dueed at the last session OF the legisla-
tune which was strongly opposed by or
gained labor through the state and
more especially by labor in this vicinity,
Mr.. Howe takes the same stand as we
do and is absolutely opposed to any leg
islature Of such nature. Labor has not,
and does not expect special legislative
privileges in nation or state, but in view
Of his past record and thorough be-
lief in his honesty Of purpose, labor may
rest assured that If Mr.. Howe is elected
governor II will at least receive a square
| deal, which is all we ask.
Is there anything in the records Of
the other candidates that would lead us
TO the assumption of even that muchl
| / leave the answer to you.
| The Waterbury Record" seems TO
think Mr. Howe Is out OF the race, but if
| it has no other reason than the one il
sets forth in making such assertion it
| has another guess coming, for / know
several local option and even high license
men who will support ard vote for Mr..
Howe tomorrow.
Despite statements to the contrary the
question of prohibition is not an issue,
only in as far as 1t appeals to those per
sonally interested, and in that respect
| believe Mr. Howe's stand is correct.
If our boys in service on land or sea are
denied their glass of beer during the war
that il the extent of prohibition he ad-
| vocates at home, and which should APP
peal to every fair minded citizen and
patriot.
Although belonging to the opposite
party now in control at Washington Mr.
Howes war activities stamp him as a
pure patriot, a man above party when
his country is in stress, a man who
would support any party and all our al
lies in the vigorous prosecution of this
war, that the lights Of civilization may
not go out in the world.
/ While there is little difference in the
platform Of promises Of the candidates
| there might be some difference after
election. In Mr.. Howe's election, how
ever, past experience guarantees the
state and all its interest the greatest
measure Of protection and development.
This letter must not be construed as a
class appeal, the public generally are
aware Of Mr. Howe's past services TO the
state, which are appreciated by men Of
all parties The object of this letter is
simply to draw the attention of many
of our citizens to what Mr.. Howe in
several capacities has accomplished for
their benefit, and il their minds still are
open as to choice | hope they will APP
preciate what he has done, cast their
votes for him so that the good work may
continue aud Vermont prosper.
Barre, Sept. 0. Henry Alexander.