The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-13
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Congressman Porter III. Dale seeks re-
domination in the second district. In the
first district Congressman Frank L.
Greene is unopposed for denomination,
as are Senator William p. Dillingham;
| and the balance of the state ticket be-
/, low governor. On the Democratic ticket
there are no contests for leading places,
Fred G. Martin of Bennington being the
only candidate for the gubernatorial
! nomination.
! Mr. Emery's statement follows:
During the campaign | have stood for
the greatest possible encouragement for
agriculture, around which cluster most
of the other issues, such as rural schools
and highways | have also favored in
dustrial development.
| Il have stood on my record both as
dry candidate and as favorable to equal
suffrage for more than 25 years. have
stood for q square deal for labor, as well
as recognition of our obligation to our
returned soldiers.
| Il have urged a law to limit campaign
expenditures to modest amount. have
I had no paid workers, made no promises,
and fully expect to be nominated"
! Mr.. Hartness said:
''The purpose of my campaign has been
to present to the people of Vermont
plan for industrial expansion, to the end
that the states resources may be devel-
oped, her wealth increased and her chill
dren kept at home by offering them OPP
portunities for individual development
they now seek elsewhere. In the printed
matter that has been sent to the people
and in public speaking, | have empha-
sized the Importance of both manufac-
turing and farming, fully realizing that
each is dependent upon the other.
Il am confident that the campaign has
made a deep impression on the people
of Vermont. From information received
from all parts of the state l believe |
will be nominated on Tuesday"
/ Mr. Gibson made the following state
ment
My candidacy stands for a return of
basic principles of business management
of governmental affairs; more elastic
credits for farmers and for development
of local industries; the fulfilment of very
obligation to men who served the nation
and real help in Washington for the vet
Grams of the war by those who know
their needs and are in sympathy with
them; recognition of the rights of labor;
amendment of the Volstead act along
lines of reason and common sense to
make it enforceable and put public sen
timent back of it, to make it fair so
| that it will not allow to one class of
citizens what is denied to other classes
for the league of nations with reserva
tions so as to protect national integrity.
1T stands against too many laws; the
tendency toward a centralized govern
ment; the profteer and use of money in
campaigns. My candidacy has received
such encouragement as to insure its sue
cess"
Mr.. Gordon said
1--WE should increase our army corps and
train them to handle transportation. etc,
4 in emergencies Military training, if not
compulsory, should be attractive enough
ito insure a prepared body of men for
immediate service"
As other articles of his platform he
set forth:
! "A budget sytsem. Maintenance of
merchant marine. An international assoc
citation judicial in character, not diplo
matte, to adjust controversies. Favor
able conditions for labor and hours of
labor dependent upon fatigue, oppor
tunity for recreation and rest. No in
Itoxicating beverages under the 18th
amendment, but no unnecessary restric-
tions on medicinal uses. No act should
make beneficent amendment odious.
Laws should help the farmer to be an.
owner, not tenant. Liberal aid to dis
abled soldiers and their dependents and
lsuch further assistance as our financial
| condition warrants"
Mr. Babbitt outlined the basis of his
campaign in a speech at Vergennes on
Sept. s. He said that he stood for a
reasonable modification" of the Vol
stead act. On state issues, he said he
was against the present highway pro
| gram of the state government and was
/ for more efficient expenditure of the peo-
lples money and for the return and de-
| yelopment of ''tlIe little red school
/ house" He urged a revision of the
banking laws and a well balanced devel-
iopment of agriculture. The four funda
,mentals to.-be considered in trying to
! bring about happy and prosperous
Vermont" he said, We're schools, high
ways, agriculture and industry
Mr.. Agan has been an avowed wet"
candidate. In his campaign speeches he
, has stressed his opposition to the prohi-
bition amendment and the Volstead en-
forcement act.
Il believe" he said in. one. of his
speeches, that the 18th amendment and
the Nolstead act have put back the cause
OF true temperance % years. There is
more rum moving about Vermont new
than there was under the local option
law. Struggled liquor from Canada is
being peddled from house to house in
Vermont"
He has also urged program of good
roads and has advocated higher taxes to
pay for state development.
The outcome of the primaries is made
more doubtful by the new factor of the
women's vote. All over the state women
have registered in large numbers.