Morris tribune., 1910-03-11
THE RIGHT KIND OF A STATEMENT


issue that reproduce it in full The state
ment may not appeal to the politicians, but it
is so fair and above board that it will appeal to
the people. Here it is:
A STATEMENT
For the past four five months the coun-
try press of the state has been continuously
suggesting that become candidate for the
office OF lieutenant governor at the next Re
publican convention. These friendly notices
have been printed by the hundreds and in ev-
cry portion of the state, without one word of
was most gratifying to me to be so heartily en-
dorsed by the most potent agency in the state
the country press-I nevertheless felt that it
was more through brotherly feeling and
expression of approval of some of my views on
questions of public issue than a desire to ad-
vance to a position of public trust of such
| great importance as that of lieutenant COVER
nor, and [ anticipated that if political lines
should become more closely drawn there would
| be falling off of the demand of my newspaper
brethren for my candidacy, but when I appear
ed at the state editorial meeting in Minneapolis
a fortnight ago the demands that had been
made in print were renewed in person with in
creased force, and I consented to the use of my
name in connection with the candidacy for the
Republican nomination for the office of lieu
tenant governor stating at the time that
would make no scramble for the place, would
enter into entangling alliances or promises,
nor form any combination that would in the
least embarrass my friends and supporters. Il
have been among what is known as the PRO
gressive Republicans" advocating and support
ing certain principles and will continue to so
advocate and support.
favor rea pportionment of the state by
the next Legislature.
favor the proposition for one mill tax
for the improvement of public roads,
If nominated and elected lieutenant COVER
nor, will use my best endeavor to select a
committee temperance that will report ut
without unnecessary delay county option
bill, should one be introduced and thereby |
make it necessary for each individual senator to
vote the measure, to the end that he may be
held directly responsible to his constituents for
his action, believing that such we'll defined
questions as this the views and wishes of the
people best be obtained and carried out
when members are brought face to face With !
the issue, and are thus held directly responsible
to their constituents for their action
I favor the extension of agricultural nstruc- |
ton, industrial work and domestic science in |
the schools of the state and liberal state aid for
all high, graded or consolidated rural schools, |
as rapidly as they properly equip themselves to
carry such instruction.
I favor, so far as is within the power of the |
state to CONTROL regulation of railroad rates so
that the villages and small cities may not be |
Disseminated against by being required to pay
more for the hauling of freight the same dis
lance than the larger cities of the state.
l favor more equitable tax laws to the end |
that all property rights and holdings within
the state be made to pay fair share of taxa
ton, but in this connection the legislature will
probably await report and suggestions from |
the tax commission now at work.
In common with all loyal citizens, I favor
a conservation of natural resources, and |
looking to the development of our water power |
and waterways for the and benefit of the
people:
In fact, and in short, if the Republicans of
the state see fit to nominate me, and the voters
should elect me, will give the people the best |
that is in me in support of square deal to all, |
without fear or favor. i
The opportunity to merely fill the position |
of lieutenant governor does not especially ap-
neal tO me- and would or1v r. with 81