Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-01-14
Swanson Is Ont for Governor.

of Congress from the Fifth District,
In the subjoined letter, announces
his cand dacy for the governorsnip
of Virginia:
To the Democratic Voters OF the
State of Virginia:
/ desire to announce that l will be
a candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination for Governor of Virginia, at
the primary to be held some time
during the present year.
lam glad that the candidate Tor
this high office will thus be selected
dirsctly by the great mass OF the
Demccratic voters. All the candi'
dates should graciously acquiesce In
the will of a majoIity OF the party.
Tbis will can be expressed and ascer-
tained fully in fair and just prim,
ory where the use OF all money and
a. rrrnt influences are, az now In Vlr-
0;n;s expressly prohibited by l+w.
From earl, youth one OF my most
ohar;sbad ambitions has been to be
Goysrnor of my native State. This
iaudable aspiration has ever Deen 10
me hope and an inspiration IN the
many trials and difficulties winch
nave had TO encounter.
lam deeply sensible OF the gr'v'
r.snonsiblities and Important dut'ee
hot oevolve upon this high office.
nd IL elected, would endeavor TO
discharge them faithfully, fearlessly
nd m the best interest of all the
onle would strive to have my
administration specially marked o.
he educational, moral and materla
progress of the state
| fully rec gnize the vast import
nee 10 the State Of { orough. pro
gressive and fficien' system OF public
ducetion. The public schools OF
Virginia should equal those OF aD'
state. Nothing can bring 70 a pc"
ole gre ter blessings and benefi's
han education am aware that
MANY of the teachers in the pubic
schools of Virginia are inadsquateiy
. ia and that the terms of macy OF
h. public schools, especially in the
country districts, are too short
Funds should be appropriated To
give such teachers a fair compensa-
ion and to extend the terms of sucn
80 coils. The public schools OF Vlr
.iuis cauuot be progr. sslVe h"d
thoroughly Efficient until this is
lone. My experience both as
schol and teacher in the public
schools of the State has made me
thoroughly couversant with the
great good accomplished by our Lub-
&c school system and impressed upon
me the necessity for its further i'm
provement and betternent. If l
should become Governor OF Virgini~,
the public school system and all of
her educational institutions would
receive my special care and atten-
ton and my best effort to make them
efficient and successful.
The Agricultural Department, or
ganized by the Legislature not many
wears ago, has accomplished much
good and brought many benefits to
the farming interests of the State
Its usefulness can be further ex-
tended and increased. AS agricul-
ture is the first industry OF Virginia,
engaging che largest portion OF her
population, its development and
prosperity should receive her best
care and most generous aid.
The disa bled and needy Confeder-
ate soldiers and their widows de
serve and should receive liberal aid
from the State.
The Democratic party OF Virginia
is TO be congratulated for creating n
Commissioner of Labor for the en-
courGgement AID assistance OF the
wage-earners. The usefulness OF this
position and it's present good work
can be advantageously extended and
many more benefits be thus brought
TO labor, not only in procuring just
legislation, but also in practical
work and suggestions in its behalf.
There is no more important ques-
| ton affecting the material welfare
| and progress of Virginia than the
| Improvement of her public roads and
highways. This is demanded alike
by city and country q cd public
| roads would enhance the value OF
farm lands and products and make
| country life more desiiabl and de
nghtful. They would also greatly
add to the trade and business OF the
cities. The extension of rural deliv-
ery in the county further increases
the necessity for good roads. The
| enhanced value of property and pro
| ducts. the demand that would arise
| tor farm lands, the impetus which
| would be given to Immigration, and
| the improved trade and business, all
of which would inevitably come from
| good roads, would more than pay for
the expenditures Of money and labor
Ne cessary to obtain them. believe
a COIL biped system of expenditure OF
money and labor by local, Safe and
federal authorities would accomplish
| good results in this direction The
| State can derive no greater benefits
from the expenditure Of pubic
money than for education and for the
Improvement of her public roads.
All the work and responsibilities
| 4ppertainiDg to the Office would have
my constant care aud attention.
would desire to be noted for my at
/ ieptive and bu-iness-Iike admin s.
lration of the Office.
| | believe no State in the Union
presents greater opportunities fol-
business progress, material develop
ment and wealth Than Virginia. Hell
shipping and commercial interests,
ter great water power and manufac
turing capabilities, her Immense
mineral deposits, her extensive and
varied agricultural products. her an
rfvalled barbors and opportunities
for foreign commerce, all constitute
rich heritage which only needs
capital and enterprise to make Vlr
gini4 one of the foremost and most
prosperous States in the Union.
If l should become the Chief Elk
ecutive of the State, my most earnest
efforts would be directed towards Sc
curing that combination Of capita
and enterprise, which would give
Virginia the business activity and
prosperity to which her natural re-
sonrces and superior advantages