, 1906-05-21

State Has on Statute Books.
In answer to an inquiry from the
Casper Tribune as to whether he
would again be a candidate for the
nomination for governor before the re
publican state convention, Governor B.
B. Brooks has addressed the following
letter to hat paper:
Governors Letter.
Cheyenne, Wyo., May Is, 1906.
Mr.. A. j. Mokler, Editor Natrona Coun-
ty Tribune, Casper, Wyo.
Dear Sir:-Two years ago, after a
trying preliminary contest, l was nom-
mated for governor by the republican
state convention at Laramie, which
was held in the early part of the year
on account of the necessity of electing
delegates to the national convention in
Chicago. Then followed a long and
arduous campaign, in which, pitted
against a man of recognized strength
ability, l travelled owe 1900 miles
by wagon and thousands of miles by
railroad, speaking in every city and
hamlet in Wyoming, which resulted in
my election by the largest majority ey-
er given a gubernatorial candidate.
Fulfilled the Pledge.
January 9Th, 1906, at the Inaugural
ton, | stated that Having been elect
ed to fill out the unexpired term of
II lamented governor, DeForest Rich
ards, | would ever bear in mind his no
Bile aspirations and strive to emulate
the zeal with which he devised meas
ures to enforce economy and promote
prosperity"
First, although succeeding to anoth-
er's administration, my fellow officers
and ~co-workers not having been elect
ed with or appointed by me, l have en-
deavored to carry out the pledge as
fully as POSSIBLE.
Satisfactory Appointments.
Such appointments as it has been
necessary to make have in the main
proven satisfactory to the people of the
state. /, at least, feel satisfied in re-
gard to them and am ready to shoulder
the responsibility and stand upon the
record. Second, the public records
speak for themselves as to the econ
omy enforced since | assumed the du-
ties of chief executive. Third, l pledg-
ed my utmost endeavors toward the
promotion of prosperity for every por-
ton of Wyoming.
Reliable information, maps and
pamphlets have been freely furnished
to railroads, ditch companies and pros
pective investors.
Pushing the state.
Our exhibits at the Portland exposi-
ton attracted wide attention n much
favorable comment. The largest edition
of the State of Wyoming" pamphlets
ever published and small editions
OF a dozen minor pamphlets have
been widely distributed. Today
three railroads are building and seven
separate surveying parties are work
ing in our state. Nearly a dozen large
ditch companies are actually at work
and numerous new enterprises are I'M
der way. =
Conditions Never Better.
Two things are certain and cannot
be contradicted by any one. First, con
ditions were never better than at pres
ent; there is ample work and good pay
for the laborer, constant demand and
safe investment for capital, good OPP
.portunities for business enterprises,
and a ready market for the product
of our farms and ranches. Second, the
future prospects of Wyoming were new,
er as bright; land values are increas-
ing, agriculture developing, live stock
improving, and mines multiplying.
These conditions are not claimed to be
a result, but it is c%ontended that a con-
sentative business administration
helps.
Important Recommendations.
AS required by law, five days after
my Inauguration l delivered a message
to the. legislature. Among the more
important of my recommendations car
ried out by that body we're: First, the
creation of a state land commissioner,
who has placed the state land affairs
upon a business basis and whose ad-
ministration has increased the state
revenues over 100000 during one year,
with promise, of even better results in
the future. Second, the reorganization
of our state militia TO conform mor
closely to government requirements.
Results-The Wyoming National Guard
is today better organized and better
equipped than ever before. Third, the
creation of the Office of pure food com.
missioner, which by splendid results is
safeguarding the lives and health of
our people.
Determines to Be Candidate.
The board of state fair commission,
ers, dental examiners and medical *
aminers, the horticultural board and
commission to codify our water laws
have all been successfully created.
Informing myself of conditions by
frequent visits to each of our state in.
situations, 1 can truthfully say that l