Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-03-30
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for the purpose of speculation and profit. is
inimical to the best interests of California,
and should be restrained by laws designed to
preserve such resources for the use of the
whole people.
Would Enforce Gambling Laws
The Legislature of this state has recently
enacted law for the suppression of race track
gambling and this law should be rigidiy en-
forced II II should be found that the inter
ests affected by this legislation can, by any
subterfuge of oral betting, otherwise,
evade Its purpose I am most emphatically In
favor Of such amendments as will effectually
and forever suppress this great evil.
favor the reforming of the boundaries of
the equalization districts, to the end that the
assessed wealth OF the state may be more
equally represented upon the state board of
equalization.
I favor a comprehensive system OF good
roads and internal waterways improvements
to facilitate and cheaper the transportation
of our products. and permit ready and con-
venient access to the unrivaled scenic beau
ties OF tho state.
This platform ar such II may be called is
made 20 stand on. II IS not theoretical; IL is
intended to be practical. and in case OF my
election you may rest assured 1t will be put
Into effect and carried out, and those who do
not approve OF the sentiments therein con-
tanned should not vote for me- I am old
fashioned enough to believe that platforms.
promises and pledges are made 20 be fulfilled
could not-no honest man coud-announce
a platform for the purpose Of assisting my
self into office which is to be thereafter dis
regarded.
Discusses the Railroads
Much OF the time, since the completion of
the transcontinental railroads. a controversy
railroad management has been the subject of
attack. And II must be admitted that in
many there was much justification
therefor. At times the evils complained of
muir pran OF 81 l44rd dan
and corporation baiters. who have not in
frequently. In this manner endeavored to
advance their political ambitions. While I
feel warranted in saying from my own per-
sonal experience and observation. that charges
against the management of railroads have
frequently been without merit and often gross
ly exaggerated still on the other hand. I
must also say. based the same observa-
tion and experience. the management has Of
ten used its power in unwarranted and
improper manner. The railroads. and all
other corporations and persons having deal
ings with the state should know their proper
place and keep within IL. And the dema-
be tolerated.
Believing, as have said that the affairs
Of state may properly be compared to an i'm
mense business concern and that q trained
business man Is best fitted to be the executive
head OF the state government, may be par
doned n now review briefly OF the re-
suits OF my efforts during my four terms of
service In the legislature.
OtNCS Legislative RECORD
7 was first elected in 1902 and during this
the thirty-fifth session. served chairman of
the committee election laws. In conjunc-
tion with Senator Belshaw. chairman of the
election committee OF the senate. drew the
present ballot law. How successful this. my
first public work, has proved, may be judged
from the fact that, from the almost innumer-
able election contests OF former years. the
number has been reduced to less than a
dozen during the past seven years.
For the city OF and county of Los Angeles
I secured the passage OF various acts. notably
the present street-opening law the act pro-
vlding for the sale of railroad and other
franchises and providing for the erection
OF assembly or convention halls by municipal
tiles. The ratification Of amendments to the
city charter OF Los Angeles 1 secured But
these measures local and were but a
small part of the constructive legislation fav-
ored by
During my second term in the assembly my
position chairman OF the ways and means
committee carried with it the leadership of
the Republican party the floor. How ac-
quilted myself in this trying position is a
matter Of state history.
Sale of Normal Site
I fought against the passage of a bill to
sell the site Of the state normal school in
this city for 200. But the bill was passed,
and was compelled to file a protest with
Governor Pardee. who gave heed and vetoed
the same. At the next session 1 aided in the
passage Of bill to sell this property at a
minimum price OF s5OO,o0O, You who res
idents Of Los Angeles may decide whether
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You All Know that IN lsOo' during the entire
campaign, 1 fought for the denomination of
Governor Pardee ana went down to defeat
with him at the Santa Cruz convention.
at this time reelected to the assembly.
and during the session of 1907 / found my