Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-25

OF hasty, Ill advised and evil legiSla-
ton as well as the strongest support of
good legislation.
"By enjoining upon the executive
the duty of recommending to the leg
islature such action as he deems tor
the best interests of the state and in
vesting him with veto power, the
constitution has given to him the full
measure of power and influence in the
legislative department of the govern
ment which is consistent with the wei
fare of the state and the dignity Of his
Office. The executive should not seek
to influence the legislature by other
means than those indicated BY the
constitution.
''lf nominated and elected governor
Of the state, | would stand squarely
on the present local option law and
enforce its provision. | favor a sub
mission of the question of statewide
prohibition to the electors by means
of a constitutional amendment, but
would not stand in the way of any
further legislation affecting the liquor
traffic desired by the people,"
While speaking of the conservation
question, Mr.. Rice said
II stand with the northwest idea OIL
that matter. The water power is To-
cal. If there is public benefit to be
derived from this water, the benefit
should go to the people of the state,
just as the people are entitled to the
benefit of the lands of the state. The
general government has interest in the
conservation matter as to the forests
and watersheds so long as it holds
title thereto. There should be some
adjudication of the matter, however
so the influence of the local state gov.
ernment should be felt"
In speaking of political conditions
Mr. Rice said:
II notice by the press that regis
tration is as yet very light. | thinl
this condition exists quite general,
over the state. A light vote at th'
first primary election held in the stat
would be a matter very much to b.
deplored. In many ways the stat
may be likened to great busines
corporation. 1t is conducting tn
business Of the people. They are Wit
ally interested in the matter of gov
ernment. They should look at it as
matter of business which requires thei
personal attention, and turn out a
the primary election and select thos
in the different parties whom they dc
: sire as public agents. There is onl
one thing which can discredit the pr
mary law, and that is the indifference
of the citizens of the state.
My conception Of the duty Of pull
, lie officers is colored very much b
the similarity of the business Of tn
state and that of the ordinary busines
, corporation. OF course the state is a
a matter Of fact a great corporation
Its officers owe the same kind of fide
a llN W ltS lHtcltSlS dS u uSltSS W an
| interests entrusted to their care. N
consideration aside from the welfar
Of the state shotld be allowed to b,
, come factor in the exercise of ain
, official function. If should be chos
! Ell as the executive head of the stat,
9 | would endeavor to conduct the o
. flee along lines dictated by busines
r Judgment and in the interest Of tn
whole people,
+ "Have you anything to say regart
! ing the issues involved in the comm
$ campaign asked the reporter.
Probably nothing needs to be sal
! in addition to the statement l hay
already made relative to some of tt
i issues of the campaign" was the r.
. ply. 81 believe the people are goin
o to demand frankness and fidelity O
the part of those whom they elect
office"