Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-04

'ERMONT NEEDS A REAL LIVE GOVERNOR TO DO THING
For years the people of Vermont regardless of party
nave ongsd for genuine business of the a
the play of mere politics in wasted opportunities and in the
building upof political machines instead of the building of
plunged by politics into the depths Of humiliation
party have renewed their appeal for the subs tuition of bus
ness principles for politics They have done this the more
raise the question whether high public could
be called to account for wrongdong in official position.
In the meantime you and we have been canorng for real
constructive craftsmanship Vermont We have onged
the wisdom and the patriotism of the fathers Of early Yer
spirit Of New Vermont We have seen taxes mount by
leaps and bounds and the proceeds rtterd
State interests actually suffered of lack of funds
We have yearned for the advent of progressive spirit
who would lead out of this slough despond apparent
hepessness as people into new age OF development
The other day leading lawyer of Orleans county, who
looks things from broad standpoint said the writer
that really strong with vision initiative and ability
to do big things like the Hon. James Hardness of Springfield
could be induced to accept the governorshp Vermont would
ON s others others a
go in Vermont in about the old way He doubted how
ever If Mr. Hardness could be induced to take the
AS the readers of the Free in our news columns
admirers his ability and attractive Qualities and
cd to become candidate for the governorshp We believe
distinct feeling of relief and satisfaction We base this state
ment on what Mr. Hardness has done well his spen
lie service.
We recall the visit of Mr. Hartness Burlington few
years ago to speak before the Chamber of Commerce. well
his later appearance here address the aviation
of Vermont On both these occasions he urged
to Burlington 1t felt that here precisely
kind of needed to lead the developments
munlty spirit He had made Springfield known in the old
world as we'll as throughout the American continent by his
building up of great industries in southern Vermont
1t was argued from pure sefshness part that Mr.
aness could 90 TOR Burlington and northern Vermont what
ne had already done for community and region Handicapped
by lack OF transportation and where most would deem
possible ~ "'
1t is to be borne in mind that there no politics about
this effort to get Mr. Hardness to locate in Burlington 1t
was due entirely to recognition of his merits and
public citizen and as real builder of industrial empire,
was sincere tribute to ability and efficiency combined with
What great business, industrial commercial concern
IN vermont would not jump at the chance to such
manager as James Hartness? The business of the State of
Vermont all the in need Of such executive head
he has shown himself services of such man
can be there should be question of his selection for
si0ly be be performed torn for our commonwealth
wealth as something in addition to business of
ability and success States take pride in pointing to their
governors of broad sympahies and wide activities
helpful citizens James Hardness is such man.
During the struggle of united America against German
lie spirit Mr. to the very forefront He was
an active worker for the support of American boys fight
great administrator led his election as food admins
TRAITOR for Vermont He also chairman Of the Vermont
by both State and nation Our people readily recall
the satisfactory in which the difficult problems
Later his recognized ability and initiative resulted in
his selection Americas member of the allies aircraft
This service took him to France and there as at
home he worked faithfully and efficiently the support of
our American soldier boys The supreme thought with
each us then not politics. but how to democracy
and humanity That the time when chose men for
service on their merits not on account Of their politics
yours That would be wise test to which to
tie now in peace well when felt absolutely needed
the services OF our most efficient to flag and country
1t accident that Mr. Hardness made chairman of
the State board of education that he recently reap
pointed for period of five years. inefficient
might get into position like this by accident the first time
You cannot conceive however, of such being reappon
ed to such responsible position head of the educational
system of State like Vermont Whatever may short
conings in other directions Vermont has always taken high
rank its educational ideals Mr. Hardness recognized as
broad. many-sided
What Vermont needs above all other material things,
however is who will do for the entire in broad
what Mr. Hardness has accomplished for the development
of Springfield and the region round about through his public
spirited works and his sweeping vision of possibilities de-
veopment and his ability to put his ideals into material form
Your region needs Just such public policy does
does the entire State You feel it Yourself just do
neighbor and his neighbor.
Mr. HARNESS says is his intention submit the peo-
pie of Vermont his program of progress for State and his
proposition to solve various Vermont problems That char