Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-07-11
a PuBLIu orFIcK Is a PUBLIC
TRUST.


1t waS the enunciation Of u great
truth. a truth often lost sight Of, bur-
led in the slime OF political intrigue and
dishonesty. but a truth. nevertheless.
dear to the heart Of every true American
citizen.
Public offires are instituted for the
transaction Of public business. They
should be conducted strictly OIL BUSH
ness principles. promptly, honestly,
economically. III the interests 81 the
State and people. Those who cUuduct
them are public s%eryante, OF, il you will
public employees. They should be IS
competent as tho employees ~ well con.
Quoted business houses, should work rs
many ours a day. and should receive
equal compensation. no more, no less.
The correctness of this proposition
shoull be self-evident. No good reason
can be assigned why ii person employed
by the government, National. State or
municipal. should work less hours or
receive greater pay than one doing like
work for a private individual, or for a
private COMPANY.
As nominations Tor State Offices will
soon be in order, it may not he amlss to
consider briefly the qualifications
which candidates for State Offices
should possess The duties OF every
office require certain qualifications FOR
their successful performances, which
every aspirant tor Office should possess in
order {" %per'ur:u FaiG ':Itlas with ere lit
to himself, satisfaction ,u the people.
and benefit IN the State. i'i!- ,;uties or
functions Of different offices differ wide
ly, and require different qualifications:
heGce each officer should be adapted
mental! and physically, h! nature md
education, to the work he is expected to
perform while in office.
The duties peculiar to different Of
fees and the qualifications. social,
moral and intellectual. necessary for
their faithful md creditahlr perform
anoe, are 20 numerous that only a few
can DO considered in this article.
Speaking generally, 1t may he said
that every candidate for public office
should be honest. competent and in.
c~orruptible. Nominating aud voting
Tor men having those qualifications, the
people Of Nevada will make no mistake
no matter to what political party they
belong; for one honest man u worth a
Thousand corrupt, dishonest. iHcOm-
petent. intriguing, partisan politicians.
What n1annar NJ nam LI,n,lI Il. A.
ernor OF Il great common wealth be?
What sort ON man should the Governor
OF Nevada bcS The Governor Of Nrv.
ada. or Of any other Stare. should be
one OF the best men in the Stntc. lie ia
the chief executive officer 81 the State
and should have apecinl qualifications.
having special duties to perform.
Every one knows that to govern means
70 rule, guide, direct or control the
peraoD or thing governed; therefore the
Governor should he IA broad minded
man, IN gym apathy with the people anil
in touch with. M loyal To. ih+ business
interests OF The State. lie should be IL
man OF education. culture and refine.
ment; Of sterling honesty. broad gauge
and true as the stars 10 principle md
justice. He should have un intimate
knowledge Of the varied iudustr ies Of
the people mud the legislation necessary
to promote them. since IA chief execu-
tive he would have to approve or dis.
approve Of all Legislative acts passed
during his term Of office. and to execute
them and all other acts then in force.
Often no has to entertain official
~visitors from other States aud to preside
at vnrions public functions; hence he
should DO O. man Of self. confidence and
sell. poise, genial and urbane, 80 IA To
acquit himself credi,abiy undcr all cir.
dumstanceE, and reflect honor upon the
State and people.
Above all ne should be a nun Of
character. standing and responsibility;
hnving tho ability to understand the
needs Of his constituents, and the firm.
ness to do Justice To every section 0f the
State, regardless Of the wishes Of schem.
ing politicians, who scck to promote
their " jnterests rather tIInn the
intereste OF the people:
10 hia appointments Ia Office, ms
should not seek 10 rival the nepOtism Of
Grant by providing for all his rclntives.
but should he governed 10y the public
iDterCe't, requiring that each ~employe
should be honeet. competent and trust.
worthy, though, other thinps being equal,
no one wOnId find fault with him for
giving the preference to a friend.
Hc should be a man of judgment, ex.
~ecutive ability. ripe experience, good
bueinese capacity and business habits,
capable Of conducting the business OF
the State successfully aud OF earning
u lnrger salary than tho State would pay
him.
OF such a man tie people would be
proud. H. Aunh n man they would give u
cheerful and unfalterinQ support, aud
from Ruch u man they would get The
best administration ~ public affairs
that honesty. ability and devotion 10 the
public service conld give.
Lot each party nominate such n man
for Governor, and whatever candidate