The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1900-08-23

states money Deposited In bmnixp.
| The democratic party, very soon after
II was restored 20 power. required ALI
fees and parquisitaa 10 bc paid into
the state treasury and used for the
support of the atata government.
Since the enactment Of thik reform
Legislation ss,so8, tse.47 has been paid
into the state treanury on 80.
count OF interpretations. foreign
Insurance companies. cxprcsa com.
panics, interest on deposits. sccs Of
auditor, fees of secretary OF state,
fees of register OF banda, feos Of ad-
jutant general and fees on account Of
notary public commissions Under rn-
publican rule the state treasury was
never reinforced 10 The extent OF dol.
lar from those sources OF income.
u Is worthy Of special note that
ss7l ,e09.52 OF this income hns been re-
ceived for interest g. the money Of
the state deposited IN hanks. This
legislation will be more fully apprc-
GATED when Il Is remembered that un-
der republican misruie The Office of
SECRETARY or state, with Count Rod
ianD" in charge, had an estimated in
come ranging from $4,000 10 sac, 600
/ yearly. This distinguished 90 repub- !
lican, who established an unsayory
reputation for INSCRIPTIONS ability |
! and willingness 10 count" democrats |
ont 81 she offices 10 which they had |
been elected by The people, was the
foremost leader Of the republican par. |
IS at that period OF its history. make |
this citation only, II being but snm-
| PIE % the wasicful cxtnvagance |
wlich ihen prevailed in the state OF. /
fees al the Capitol. and also frequent
| ly throughout the state, In counties
where the republican party was 10
| power. Some OF our wcaitliest c0un-
ticz were then burdeRed with bonded
dclus In aid Of railroads. whose con
struction was never seriously con-
| tcmpiaicd, and IN other counties the
indebtedness was far ~ excess Of the
ability Of the people TO pay. These
debts were crested Et a time when
thousands Of our best citilrns were
disfranchlstd. aud the lawless element
of the republican party held high car
iiysi.
DECLARATIONS FoR THE FUTURE
My fellow-cItizcns, haze briefly I'D
ycrted To some OF the salient features
OF the financial record of the democ-
arcy of Missouri. 10 has bcen so wise
and so thoroughly In harmony with
the interests OF the people that tho
Democratic party can confidently rely
upon their approval at tle coming
election. The democracy OF Missouri
Promises anew Integrity and frugality
In the conduct OF the business Of this
great state.
Speaking for myself. l will say that
] do not pose as the champion OF any
special elias of our people, "a matters
not how worthy they may be. de-
sire to be the friend of all the people.
| belong to party pledged TO foster
all legitimate interests and 10 extend
lts protection alike TO every class en-.
gagged In the R1inful avocations OF life.
u shall be my mission a. governor, UNI
der the law. 10 protect and promote
all the varied industries Of this inn
Ecrial state. The man who labors in ,
the mines, on the railways, cut on the ,
farms, in the workshops and manu-
factories. upon the stiects OF our
great cities and elsewhere, shall go far ,
m ! can contribute IN thut result, /,
have the protection of laws which !,
shall excmplify tho old democratic /,
doctrine OF Equal rights 10 all and /,
speclal privileges TO none" I shall not !
essay the role of a demagogue by de- /,
uuuncing corporations, that may :
thus gHin power, and then bctray tho
people. Corporations OF oil kinds ,
shall have the Same equality Of oppor. I
fuuity that other interests have. They !,
ure entitled to this equality. nothing /,
more, nothing less. :.
desire TO assure the Business men !,
and the business interests of the state :
that the powers of the office of gov =
rrnor shall he employed, within the =
Limitations Of law, to secure the enact .
ment Of just laws and to prevent the 7
passage Of all laws bestowing special I,
favors. Any attempt 60 influence leg
islation by improper means, II such
there should be, win be diSapproyed
by the executive department. No in-
teresi hostile TO the people shall be !.
permitted 20 dominate tho policy of y
The administration. My congressional U
RECORD is the best guarantee ! can Of Y
fer that / will be faith iui TO every u
trust, aud that l win be the governor y
Of all the people regardless of party ~
affiliations. ! pledge my word that =
that tbepowers of the Chief Magistrs- y
" shall be invoked 10 secure honesty ;
end economy In the administration Of g
state affairs, and TO promote all meas y
ureE which shall put our state In "
harmony with the progressive spirit Of o
this marvellous century now closing, u
and Of the new century UPON which we -
are about 10 enter. ~
IMPERIAL MISSOURI !,
Fellow-citixcnE, to-day Missouri :.
stands fifth in rank of population with =,
her sister states, bat In many respects 4,
other than in point Of population, she -
Is she peer Of any. The name Of Mis- =,
sonri II a synonym ~ honor through !.
out the Union. To be Missourian Ia ..
q distinction for any man, wherever he =,
may journey. and neBe eau realize r
hits 10 fully rs one who has been alb
sent from her borders and sojourncd y :.
elsewhere. The aspirations of Mis- a,
sonrians for continued state improve :.
,neni and development dctFuct moth :,
ing from their devotion 10 the great :, ~
Republic. On the contrary, my fellow :,
citizens, the uplifting Of the state win - -
r~alt that glorious Union OF whieh :. !.
Ia a constituent part; for our ~
,.a eis,,,ni svrea frxss, will srro,s and ex. W
lsahd In exact proportion 30 the great ~
ness attained by each state. -
let the efforts of cur people. there - =.
fore. he united along che iires Of FROG y
ress. which shall stilI further develop y
our resources, rnlnsgc our enterprises, 'o
and quicken the activities of business 81
life. a rtpte magni6eent ard majestic, ~
tccming with activity and tireIras en- .
rray, blessed In the intelligence. sir- ~
tse and patriotism of her people. NJ va