The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-10

approval, but they at least have the
merit of rejecting as accurately as /
have been able to make them within
brief space, my honest, earnest Judg-
ment regardless of political considera-
lions or of popular appeal, or of any
thing in short but Vermont's best In
terests.
q. An administration of the bust
ness of the state on business principles,
The utmost economy possible in all
state appropriations and expenditures
consistent with a program of progress.
so. An intensive effort not only to-
ward agricultural development but also
for a real awakening to our great in
dustrial possibilities apparent now as
never before because of conditions in
the business world Agricultural de-
yelopment and industrial development
in Vermont should go hand in hand
and are essential to each other.
-. Continued improvement and fur
Their development of our existing high
way policy, giving all sections of the
state fair and impartial recognition, the
fullest possible cooperation with the
good roads plan OF the federal govern
ment and the extension of our state
patrol system to the end that the
smaller towns, to whom this mainte-
nance is hardship, may be relieved OF
expense of maintenance of the trunk
line highways, and TO be free to use
their share Of the state highway funds
in the maintenance and improvement
of the so-called town roads so essential
to successful agriculture and small
town development.
"a. A square deal for everybody
without distinction and the sane and
progressive enlargement of the scope
of the state board of arbitration in
order that il can be a means of real
helpfulness in the peaceful and eco
nomic solution of conditions between
employer and employee.
IS. Such attention to the rural see
lions of our state, the rural schools
the small towns problems that under
some equitable plan the state can take
over and maintain towns unable tt
properly maintain their schools anc
highways, should such towns so elect
and without depriving them of repre-
sentation.
IS. A liberal and constructive policy
toward all our schools and educational
institutions and increased salaries fol
our teachers.
81. Such attention 20 our tax laws al
will make il possible TO borrow money
at low rate, tax exempt, for the pur
chase of farm machinery and homes a.
well as for the establishment of indus
trial enterprises within our borders
| making it attractive and possible fol
our youth to remain in Vermont.
IS. A full and last recognition OF tn,
services of our returned soldiers pref
erment where and when the state viii
be benefited, the helping hand of TIL
state extended to them always and TN
| disabled soldier receiving first consid
Grafton.
80. The approval and Strengthening
| of such state commissions as hav'
proved their worth by the aid list o
service and the elimination OF sucl
commissions as time has shown we d.
not need.
40. Fair and full recognition of tn
fact that the Sheppard prohibitor,
amendment is the supreme law OF tn
land. but that the Volstead act en-
acted by Congress is too radical in 1t
construction of the Sheppard amend
ment. and unnecessarily harsh in tn
means prescribed for its enforcement
1t is nv firm conviction many time
expressed that in the last analyst
changes in the federal constitution
should be made by the voice OF all tn
people, under.a referendum.