New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-07-15


partments are coordinate branches
OF state government, but in no way
interdependent Each has Its sepa-
rate duties to perform; one Is largely
administrative in character, the other
purely legislative.
have always believed in the COM
plete separation of these two depart
ments OF government, and it will be
my purpose, if elected, to carry out
that Idea in the conduct of the office
Of governor. 1t is made by law the
duty of the executive to recommend
to the general assembly the enact.
ment of such legislation as, in his
judgment, the public interest de-
mands, and he is clothed with consti-
tutional authority to exercise the
right Of veto for the purpose of pre-
venting the enactment of pernicious
or unnecessary legislation.
But the executives control of the
legislative department, if he can be SO
called, should end there. And l
ploy the power with which the people
clothe me to force the passage or de-
feat of legislation pending in the gen
eral assembly.
Perfecting Conservation Laws.
The laws for the conservation and
protection of oysters, fish and game
of the state have been more or less
experimental. The general assembly
OF 1910 merged the oyster and game
commissions. 1t is apparent to all
in touch with conditions in this state
that the operation of this merger bill
has not given satisfaction.
l believe in the conservation of the
fish, oysters and game of this state,
along practical and scientific lines;
however, it is imperative that there
should be reduction by the present
board of some of its charges and the
number OF it's employees; that there
should be greater economy in the ad-
ministration of it's affairs and a more
generous recognition of the principle
Of public control.
I am in favor of legislation rele-
eating to the constables of the state,
insure their efficiency in the dis
charge of their duties, the functions
of the office Of game warden.
ForestratioH and the protection Of
our forests is a problem that is be-
ginning to confront the people of this
state as it has the people of every |
nation in the world.
I favor constitutional legislation Of |
such a character as would afford the
of owners Of catever |
lands to dedicate large stretches OF !
forest reserves; such legislation to be
and patterned after the
laws of foreign countries and some OF
the advanced states of the union on
this subject, which laws will tend to
encourage and promote the dedica-
ton and setting apart Of lands for
forestry and game purposes, and at
the same time, fully protect the state
and it's public fisc.
Anti-Lobby Law.
strongly favor and will urge the
passage of a state law to restrict the
practice Of lobbying at the state oapi-
tai during the sessions of the general
to legitimate uses Duly
accredited representatives of inter-
ests affected by pending legislation
should not be denied an opportunity
10 appear before the committees of
sither or both branches of the gen.
eral assembly and argue for or
I y a q |
'ideration, but believe a pernicioEs
system OF promiscuous lobbying, such
Is has been repeatedly made the sub
ect Of weA-grounded complaint In
louisiana, is an unwarranted inter-
erence with the functions Of the law
making power, and l am in favor Of
is suppression.
tn. Liquor Traffic.
The principle of local option 10 !
in character, and am in
avor Of its application to the liquor
raffic. In this as in all other pub
ic questions, it is the duty of Off
ers charged with the administration
# the law. to see that the expressed
wishes of the people are carried out
Those sections of the state which
oted, or may vote, for prohibition
re entitled to the protection of the
aw in their efforts to suppress the I
ale of liquor within prohibitive terri
CRY. Strict regulation, as provided Z
y existing law, should govern those
where the local unit has
ronounced for the licensed saloon. 4
Recent legislation has done much I
improve the saloon situation in
his state. Many abuses have been Z
and better conditions pre-. {
all in practically every section where
ne sale of liquor is licensed by law. {
Corrupt Practices Act.
A law compelling the publication I
y all candidates for public office in !
senatorial, congressional,
ate, district, parish and municipal. G
their campaign expenses, would, in l
" opinion, constitute wise legisla- '
on, and will recommend its enact l
eat II elected.
The law referred to should be so c
lacted as to embrace all primary c
,minations as well as regular cleo Il
ons, and SO drafted q to include U
lmpaign expenses both before and q
ter the primary, publication Of these
mpaign expenses to be made at U
ated intervals before the election. Il
l would urge as the state central 9
mmittee has the power at the time Il
orders the primary for state Off G
~. etc., to adopt regulations eov- Il
ming candidates in the primary cleo o
N. q resolution be adopted requir- .
3 each and every candidate who 2
tiers said primary for United States d