The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-04-10

PLATFORM
MincO Candidate for Legislature States
his Views on the Issues

To the Voters of Grady County:
In offering myself as candidate
for representative to the legislature
from Grady county, subject however
to the action Of 5he democratic pri-
mary to be held on May 20, I de-
sire to state that l fully realize the
great responsibilities that devolve
upon representatives to the first leg
islature of this state; that it shall be
the duty Of the first legislature to
construed, upon the framework Of
the constitution, the laws first to be
administered by Oklahoma in the ex-
ercise Of its state sovereignty and
should this duty be improperly dis
charged, confusion and disorder will
inevitably result.
Profoundly convinced Of the neces-
sity Of wise and conservative legisla-
tion, if nominated and elected I will
use my best efforts for my county and
state. take for granted that all
the voters Of our state are enthusias-
tic enough to familiarize themselves
with the constitution, SO that they
may know the rights which are guar
anteed them and their posterity and
more intelligently judge when their
public servants give proper recogni-
ton; however, ! will state briefly my
views on what / consider the para
mount questions.
|. In the first place heartily en-
dorsing our constitution, I think that
iit is the best constitution that has
ever been submitted to any people
at any time, and ! firmly aver that
the first legislature should enact the
various provisions called for in this
| proposed constitution.
2. / believe that the legislature
should make a provision whereby the
people could vote for their United
States senator's in primary elections
and that all state, county and pre-
cinct officers should be nominated in
primary elections, for that govern
fnent which is closest to the people
is the best government.
3. I believe that the legislature
should at the earliest opportunity pass
an efficient law providing for separ-
ate schools, coaches and waiting
rooms for the negro race.
4. I believe the legislature should
make some arrangements by which
the state should come into control and
ownership of the coal, oil and
asphalt lands Of the state and that
the proceeds therefrom be used fol
the benefit Of the public schools.
s. ! believe the matter and manner
Of the disposition Of the state school
lands, as they are the property Of
the entire state, should be submitted
to a vote Of the people of the state
at the first election after the ad-
journment Of the legislature.
6. I favor the enactment Of all
necessary laws in the aid of the work
ings Of the railroad commission and
all other commissions created by the
constitution.
7. believe that eight hours per
day should constitute a days labor
upon al public works.
5. will be in favor Of law pro-
hibiting child labor in factories and
mines or similar unsanitary institu-
tions,
8. I fully endorse a good and lib
eral free school system.
10. | favor the opening, construc-
tion and maintenance Of good roads.
H. ! favor and heartily endorse
the fellow servants law as provided
IN the constitution.
1t is my intention to canvass Grady
county thoroughly and if time and
opportunity affords meet every voter
personally.
Very respectfully,
R. M. JOHNSON,
Minro r.