The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-03

Abram W. Foote of Cornwall, APP
peared on the same platform. The
rally was in striking contrast to
the lively three-cornered forensic
battles that characterized the
campaign two years ago. The po-
litical gladiators were as polite and
considerate of one another's feel
ings and views as Alphonse and
CASTOR of the famed Sunday
comics.
GAS Mr.. Foote says, ETC., said
Mr.. Proctor in taking up some Of
the threads Of argument of the
speaker who had preceded him.
The opposing candidates did not
even refer to one another as my
opponent. From every indica
tion the contest is to be waged
along lines of Civil service rules.
The past records of the candidates
will undoubtedly count for 70 per
cent; their personal appearance 20
per cent; promises to the voters,
8 per cent and ability to throw
mud at one another in debate, one
per cent.
Seavers hall was filled to the
doors with a solid and substantial
appearing body of men and women
voters. The rally was in re-
markable contrast to typical city
rally where the supporters of the
opposing candidates are vociferous
in their applause. Messrs. Proc
tor and Foote walked onto the
stage with barely a sound of hand
clapping. At the close of the
speaking it was clearly evident
that Mr.. Proctor had made a fine
impression. He was applauded for
fully half a minute and many
comments were heard as the
people were leaving the hall to the
effect that "Mr. Proctor made a
very fine appearance"
Frank Thompson, president of
~the Barton Improvement Club,
presided. In introducing the
speakers he called attention to the
necessity under the present law
to make known our choice for
candidates for office at the prima-
ries as in this state the nominal
tion is in most cases the equivalent
of an election. He considered
those present as very fortunate in
having both candidates for the
Republicannom ination for govern
or present so that the voters
could see, hear and meet them
in person. Vermonts chief indus
tries are along the two lines of
agriculture and quarrying. One
candidate, Lieut. Gov. Foote, is
a good representative of the first
while the other, Mr.. Proctor is
a good representative of the lat
ter, he said. Mr.. Thompson, in
observation-disclosures said it was
an honor and high privilege to pre-
sent man who is entirely worthy
to be elevated to the higher posi-
ton which he seeks.
In introducing Mr. Proctor, the
chairman paid hisrespects to the
state board of control, He said it
was his opinion that that birds
wings should be clipped, its tail
feathers pulled out and perhaps
the whole thing eliminated. He
called attention to the formers
salary of $2500 for the highway
commissioner, which has now been
changed to $4,000, with two assist
ants,one at $1,000 and another at
$2500, an d intimated that if
"Stod" Bates could have had that
arrangement two years ago he
could have "co-ordinated", better
Mr.. Thompson's presentation of
Mr.. Proctor was Vry happy one
and the speaker was warmly re-
ceived. The band furnished instru-
mental enthusiasm for the occa-
= sion and at the close Chairman
Thompson played pretty safe when
he invited the audience to come to
the platform and inject the next
governor of Vermont. A large
number accepted the invitation to
meet the speakers personally.
Candidate Foote spoke on the
subject, "How Shall We Avoid a
Direct State Tax Next Year and
said in part;
1t is a real pleasure to be here
tonight as | feel pretty well ac-
ouainted with you and know fully
as many as in many other towns
ir Vermont where | have spoken,
Judge Miles on the bench, Sena-
tor Baldwin, Mr,Rearden and
your present representative are
my old friends.
First, by budget that shall be
made up of items necessary for
the support of the government
only, such budget to be placed be
fore the legislature early in the
session.
| favor having Governors :