The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1910-12-29

and who was not personally interest
ed in any way in the distribution of
waters under his control. / wanted
man whose business ability to man.
age the affairs of the office could not
be questioned
"Mr. Gage, l ascertained, possesses
all of these qualifications and l be-
lieve his administration of the affairs
of that office will give universal sat
isfaction. Mr. Gage during his resi-
dence in Boise, has been in ether
business but he had considerable ex-
perience in Colroado in the distribu-
ton of water before coming here, as
be was water commissioner of tn
Seventh district in that state.
District No. includes the waters
Of the Snake river and its tributaries
ON the south side from the mouth of
the Bruneau to and including the
Owyhee and on the north side of the
Snake from the mouth of the Malad
river to and including the Clearwater.
THE position of state veterinary
has been sought for by many of the
men engaged in that profession in
various parts CT the state and very
keen rivalry existed between friends
of the several candidates, notably of
those living in Ada county. l desired
to secure for this position not only
an honest and capable man, but ONE
agreeable to the stockmen of the
state, and l believe that DR.. Webbers
appointment will be hailed with sat
isfaction by all engaged in the stock
business as well as by citizens in,
general
"The appointment of Mr.. Hatta-
baugh as insurance commissioner and
Mr.. Quarles as assistant will think,
give general satisfaction, as both are
eminently qualified for their respec-
tive positions by reason Of previous
experience i'm this kind of work. l
have never received or heard work
from any source impugning their fit
ness for these positions. Each of
these gentlemen is we'll known in all
parts of the state.
"Mr. Fred Floed has accepted the
position of chief clerk in the COVER
nor's office at my earnest solicitation
This is am appointment of personal
character, and desire to surround
myself in the governors office with
these who are not only capable but
agreeable to me personally, l feel
glad to secure the assistance Of Mr..
Floed in the position named.
"The appointments is heretofore and
now announced l have concluded to
make after careful investigation and
due deliberation. l have sought for
efficiency and honesty. And in ad-
dition, have sought to appofnt men
who would be satisfactory to the
people generally.
"If it proves that l have been mis-
taken in making any CT these ap-
pointments, such mistake is of my
own making and one for which l will
be, as l should be, held personally
responsible. have neither excuses tC
make Tor apologies to- offer for any
} appointment that have decided upoI
{ And the list of appointments that
have given out will not be varied
! from nor changed in any particular.
3 Il expect upon taking office tO
keep myself thoroughly infarmed in
| regard to all important matters con
e nected with the various offices either
$ wholly or in part under my control
! And I will expect to share the re-
b sponsibility for the conduct of those
d officers with the incumbents, ant
+ whenever l find that l have beer
l. mistaken in regard to either the qual
j. ificaticns to fill the office or The
honesty of purpose of the officer,
r will not hesitate to exercise tn,
S power that will be vested in me al
d governor and to summarily remov
It such officer, regardless of the per
n sonal feelings of myself or an,
4, other person towards him."