Show THE HONEST truth about the Vermont election which the Republicans declared they would carry by 23000 is that the majority is not much if any over 17000 a loss of 9500 from 1SSS This loss is general throughout the state and not due to local causes The most uniform loss is in the farming districts due to the tariff discussion though the Republicans pretend pre-tend to account for it on other grounds The Republicans had all of their opcakers out blowing around in 250 towns with plenty of money An average loss of 20 I discouraging per cent throughout the state is greatly I I |