Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-06-12

will be slave in the practical accep-
tatlon Of the term. In fact, he will
be required to administer to the sup
portsOf the government without ex-
ercising any of the privileges of cit-
izen. hope that the greatest con-
servatism will dominate the conven-
ton when this great question is con-
sidered. l believe that Just and
practical solution will be found for
the problem.
Governor Tyler is very pronounced
In his views on the subject of the
State government, and 10 this con.
nection said:
1.-The administration of State affairs
should be conducted on more eco
nomical basis. There are too many
offices. The machinery of the State
is cumbersome and there are by far
too many office holders. This is due
to the politicians who wish to dis
tribute pie to their constituents.
The people are taxed to keep the ma
chinery going. Our judicial system
needs to be thoroughly reorganized.
This could be done so as 10 save the
State thousands of dollars annually.
Then again, there are many minor
offices that could with all propriety
be consolidated.
Virginia is spending too much
money without obtaining beneficial
results. There should always be
return for anyexpenditure made. My
plan is to cut all useless expenses and
to so distribute the finances as to
build up compact and wieldy form
of State government. / am a great
believerin advertising. The people
of the country are ignorant of the
wonderful resources of Virginia.
These should be exploited to the best
possible advantage. In this way cap
ital will be attracted here and the
State become an important factor in
the development of the country. Vir-
gina has some Of. the best farming
lands to be found anywhere. With
the proper cultivation the State would
soon take prominence as an agricul-
tural section. , The same conditions
of affairs applies to all the various re-
sources of the State.
"Cut down the expenses if the peo-
pie are to be taxed at the present rate
aud give them the worth of their
money. Do not run the State for the
benefit of Office holders but in the in
terest of the people"
eve need business administra-
ton of affairs. AS things now stand
this is impossible. l desired Virginia
to make an exhibit at several of the
great expositions, but no funds were
available for the purpose. The old
machinery had to be kept oiled. The
Agricultural Department has it's
hands tied through lack of money.
Only the routine Office work can be
transacted. If the money could be
secured this branch of the State gov
eminent could reach out and be the
means of attracting many settlers
here New industries would be es-
tablished and greater impetus given
to all branches of trade. Every Vir-
ginian is proud of the traditions of
the past and / would not have it 9TH
erwise, bnt-whst We need now is a
great industrial awakening. By adop-
ting an up-to-date Constitution the
members of the convention can do
M uch In this direction,
''In the selection of delegates to
the convention Virginia has done her
self proud. In ability ] do not be-
lieve that a greater or better body of
men has ever been selected in the his
tory of the State. The people awoke !
from their seeming lethargy and beat
the politicians. The reforms that 1 |
have spoken Of viii undon btedly be
In the new Constitution In
some form. 1T may result in the
abolishment of many minor offices
and raise a howfamong the politi-
clans, but will belof inestimable value |
to the State.
"One thing that l was about to
forget is that sthe new Constitution
should be so drawnras to encourage
capital in coming-here. Those who
have money to invest should be given
every encouragement and protection.
The convention is the only judge as
to how this can be best accomplished.
By encouraging capital the interests
of the laboring class should also be
looked after. A happy medium can
he reached -
In giving the above views Governor
Tyler said that while he has nothing
to do with the work of the conven
ton, he will use every effort as a citi-
zen of Virginia, having the interest
of the State at heart, to press the re-
forms suggested. He will be unable
to act In an official capacity, as the
convention has absolute power, but
says he will urge the adoption and
of O Constitution that
provides for any betterment of the
now existing. He says he
v lido this before the people if nee
,ssary. Richmond News,