The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-09-30

VOLUME LA
suffrage absolutely equal before the
law, both as TO rights conferred and as
to obligations imposed
VII.
We favor such legislation as will
make il impossible Tor the members Of
one party 20 participate in the nom
nations Of another party.
VIII.
Matters relating TO education, agti-
Irulture and industrial interests. high
ways and taxation are Of vital concern
10 the people. In connection with
these, We emphasize the need Of more
equitable taxation, better rural school
opportunities, the necessity of add-
tional facilities for teacher training,
the propriety of the completion Of
system Of trunk line and communicat-
ing highways as soon as possible, and
the obligation that rests on the town
highway officials 10 see TO il that every
inhabitant Of their town has a good
road TO church, 10 school and 10 mar
ket.
TX
We recognize the just demands OF
labor for legislation TO promote the
welfare and safety Of workingmen.
We therefore favor:
(a) A forty eight hour week for
women and minors employed in indus
trial establishments.
(b) An equitable increase Of death
and accident benefits under the Work.
mems Compensation Laws.
(c) The appointment Of woman
deputy, by the Commissioner of In
dustries, with reference to factory in
spection.
Extravaganza and waste in State
expenses cannot be tolerated The leg
islature should proceed with caution
in the creation Of new Offices and COM
missions. Those employed in public
service have, in the language Of the
Constitution, "a right to "A reasonable
compensation We recommend that
the legislature carefully examine and
equitaby adjust the salaries of State
officers and employees.
XI.
We favor legislation 50 that women
may have adequate representation
with men on all party committees.
Nil
We express our pride in and graf
itude for the splendid service rendered
by the men and women Of Vermont.
who in any way bore part in the
great world war Their valor and de-
votion in their various fields Of SER
vice have become an imperishable part
of our history, and will ever be held in
grateful remembrance by the sons and
Of Vermont
XIII.
We favor the passage OF law
lump sum for payment OF
Legislators in this State.
XIV.
Finally, the Republican Party OF
Vermont, with James Hartness as its
bearer, pledges itself, in the
event of its success at the polls, TO
program Of efficiency and progress in
the affairs of Gus State, and welcome
TO its ranks the men and women Of
vemont who indorse the principles OF
this platform, and who believe in hon
est government and in just laws,
administered.
When the platform had been
the chairman introduced Mr..
Hartness as a man who, as governor
II Vermont, would represent not alone
one interest in the State, but all the
together.
Resolution for Alexander Dunnett
When the Republican State Com
mittee had been elected and the presi-
Dental electors nominated. as noted
above, Frank T. Taylor Of Hardwick.
offered the following resolution on the
death Of Alexander Dunnett Of Sc.
lNNtauufA WHICH NNH AhhAtttAt
adopted by rising vote on motion Of
D. W T. Slayton Of Morristown.
Whereas, the Republican Party OF
Vermont through It's representatives
n convention assembled have learned
With deep regret Of the death Of Alex
nder Dunnett Of 81. Johnsbury for
many years prominent in the councils
II the party and distinguished as
awyer. a legislator, a public ofic'al
nd an honest. upright citizen.
Therefore. be il resolved. that We
Indicate our sorrow in the death Of
his eminent son Of Vermont and our
eiss Of loss that We cannot further,
s cften IN the pas. have his wine
oursels and listen 70 his words Of
-isdom. We recall with satisfaction
bat his last work was IN the interest
Z hia party as Chairman of the dele
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