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Editorial
April 25, 1906
St. Johnsbury Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Vermont editorial contrasts the dignified, party-loyal campaign of Fletcher D. Proctor with the sensational, independent tactics of rival Clement, predicting Vermonters will choose Proctor in the election.
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State Politics.
Mr. Proctor's Way.
We do not care to make such a serious matter of it as does the Burlington Free Press. We believe that Clement is beaten anyway, at the primaries; and if he cares so little for party allegiance as to tempt fate with another independent campaign, why all the more deeply, will he be buried when the people of Vermont finally pronounce his political doom. Meanwhile what a contrast in the quiet, dignified attitude of Fletcher D. Proctor, secure in the support of his friends, unshaken in his devotion to party and principle, and merely watching with a tolerant smile, the fantastic campaign of his more theatrical rival. When it comes to a final show-down, which man will Vermonters choose-the sensational inventor of political surprises, whose policy is, "anyway to win;" or the steady, patriotic Vermonter whose gains in the public confidence are now a matter of daily growth? The answer seems to be self-evident.-[Vergennes Enterprise and Vermonter.
Mr. Proctor's Way.
We do not care to make such a serious matter of it as does the Burlington Free Press. We believe that Clement is beaten anyway, at the primaries; and if he cares so little for party allegiance as to tempt fate with another independent campaign, why all the more deeply, will he be buried when the people of Vermont finally pronounce his political doom. Meanwhile what a contrast in the quiet, dignified attitude of Fletcher D. Proctor, secure in the support of his friends, unshaken in his devotion to party and principle, and merely watching with a tolerant smile, the fantastic campaign of his more theatrical rival. When it comes to a final show-down, which man will Vermonters choose-the sensational inventor of political surprises, whose policy is, "anyway to win;" or the steady, patriotic Vermonter whose gains in the public confidence are now a matter of daily growth? The answer seems to be self-evident.-[Vergennes Enterprise and Vermonter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Vermont Politics
Proctor
Clement
Election
Party Allegiance
Primary Campaign
What entities or persons were involved?
Fletcher D. Proctor
Clement
Burlington Free Press
Vergennes Enterprise And Vermonter
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Vermont Election Between Proctor And Clement
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Proctor, Critical Of Clement
Key Figures
Fletcher D. Proctor
Clement
Burlington Free Press
Vergennes Enterprise And Vermonter
Key Arguments
Clement Is Already Beaten At Primaries
Clement's Independent Campaign Will Lead To Political Doom
Proctor Exhibits Quiet, Dignified Attitude And Party Devotion
Contrast Between Proctor's Steadiness And Clement's Theatrical Sensationalism
Vermonters Will Choose Patriotic Proctor Over Surprise Seeking Clement