The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-05-25
Governor Hawleys Address

The people of Blackfoot and vicini-
ty turned out eumasse to hear Gov
ernor HawBey discuss the taxation
question, last night The Auditorium
was filled beyond it's seating capacity
The meeting was, in no sense, of a
political nature; seated ON the plat
form with the Governor were such
well known and prominent Republi-
cans as Hon. Peter G. Johnston and
Hon. G. f. Hanabrough, and among
the Democrats, asida from the county
officials, were Hon. S. j. Rich, State
Immigration Commissioner, Hon. J ohn
R. Foulk of Aberdeen, one of the lar
gest land proprietors in the state and
Col w. Orr Chapman of the Cover
nor's staff. The Governor was intro
duccd by Hon. Luther M. Capps, may.
or of Blackfoot.
The governor discussed the subject,
in all its phas :, his discourse TAX
ing about am hour and a half, during
which time he was given close and
strict attention by the audience. He
set at naugfht the rumors and misrep-
reservations of the partisan press of
the state, and of the politicians who
seek political prcferm1ent through tn
means of such malicious msrepresen-
tatio,l of his views and of THE facts.
He was accorded the most wrapt at
temtion while discussing the legal
phase eff the question: During the
course of his speech he was frequent
ly interrupted by tr menduous APP
plause and at the close, was accorded
q genuine ovation. There is no ques--
ton as to the sentiment i'm Bingham
cOunty-it is with the governor in his
fearless effort to enforce the law.
Many who had heretofore expressed
themselves in opposition to the plan,
sought the governor and thanked him
for his clear and candid talk, and as
sured him of their support
After the meeting the governor was
rendered an informal banquet at tn
Cottage Inn, which was attended by
the representative men of Blackfcot
and vicinity, regardless of political
affiliatiol. An elaborate mn1u was
served, and the spirit was enliveLad
ny the music rendered by Dunbar's
Orchestra, which was add d to by
cal selections.
Hon. S. j. Rich preside1 as toast
master. Hon. John r. Foulk of Aber-
decl was the first speaker called up
on by Mr. Rich; he paid an high eu-
logy to Governor Hawley, and praised
him for his arleSs determination TO
perform his duty. Hon. l.. E. Dilling-
ham of Mackay, responded ON behalf
of the press ami told of his difficulty
in catching fish i'm Lost River for Gov
ernor Hawleys breakfast, but that
he Went to the Mackay dam where
he kaught more than he could carry
away. Hem. w. j. Darcy spoke of
the nonipartisam spirit OF the ey ming
and paid an eloquent tribute to Coy
ernor Hawley. Mr.. d Arcy is an ora
tor of exceptional ability. Hem. G. F.
Hansbromgh said, THAT while he is a
republican, he knows that Governor
HaWey is right in his position as to
n c n nf =.
and that SO long as Governor Hawley
continued to be right and fearless, he
had no objection to his being gov
ernor. Mr.. Rich next called upon Col
w. Orr Chapman, of the governors
staff Col. Chapman responded i'm a
pleasant vein, paying his compliments
to the Subsidized PRESS and eulogi-
ling the, governor
Governor Hawley was the last spea.
ker on the program. He exprf ssed
his pleasure at being present, and his
appreciation of the reception rendered
him by the citizens of Blackfoot, and
Invited them to make thems Ives at
home in the gubernatorial offices.
when any of them had occasion to be
in Boise.
The governors visit in Blackfoot
was, in all respects, a great success.
He clarified the minds of the people
as to the lash valuation plan CF as
sessmelt, and was rendered a most
royal and fitting reception. Bingham
coMnty is for Governor Hawley and
the enforcement of the law.