Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-21
JONES ASSAULTS THE
ENEMYS STRONGHOLD
Opens His Campaign Formally IN
Candidate Cases Home Town.

Claude d Jones. candidate for the
office of state superintendent of
schools. addressed the people of Je-
rene last night 1t was the formal
opening Of his campaign, though 1t
is no violation of confidence to say
that Mr.. Jones has been doing all he
could for himself every minute since
the result Of the late primary was
made public.
Just incidentally it is mentioned
that Jones is a republican and his
name will be found in the republican
column on the official ballot. Atten-
ton is called TO that fact solely be-
cause a great many voters. probably
many democrats among them, will be
locking for Jones name on election
day As for his partianship in con-
nection with the campaign, ii need be
mentioned only to show his loyalty
To his party. for the truth Is he Is
making his fight for the office on his
qualifications and the principles he
represents. regardless OF any political
has Of his own. or of those he has
reason to hope will vote for him.
In a circular for the information
OF voters Mr.. Jones sets forth what
he regards as his qualifications for
the office he seeks. as follows:
4 have completed the common
school. high school. and Normal school
courses. l am also a graduate of
university in which | completed the
surveying scientific. classical and
professional courses. receiving there
for the usual degrees.
L have had ten years experience in
teaching and in school administration.
The past five years | have been head
of the science department and assist
ant principal of the Phoenix Union
high school.
As to my success as a teacher. my
executive and administrative ability.
and my standing in the community
"a a school man and a citizen, l re-
specially refer YOU to those with
whom l have been associated, and
urge upon you to investigate for your
sell"
The principles he stands for are
"a follows
Il stand for an education for the
boys and girls that is practical and
useful: one that does not neglect the
fundamentals. / shall endeavor to
arouse further interest in the general
subject of Industrial and commercial
education. including manual training.
domestic science ard agriculture, and
snail consider il my duty to awaken
and educate public sentiment for their
introduction into our public schools.
There should also be provision made
for those who wish TO avail them
selves of a technical and professional
education
Il am strongly opposed to unnec
essary and frequent changing of text
books. because it brings an unjust
burden Of expense upon the parents
and patrons Of the schools.
Il favor the enactment Of "A law
giving school districts the authority
to decide at an election whether they
want to adopt a system of free text
hooks
Il believe that children attending
county schools should have educa-
tional opportunities and advantages
The state legislature should provide
means for giving financial aid to
rural schools. and to any others in
need of it. that they may have longer
school terms. better equipment and
greater educational advantages in ev-
cry way | shall do what | can to
secure such aid.
The state should encourage by all
suitable means. moral, intellectual.
scientific. Industrial and agricultural
improvements among the people of
Arizona
1T will be my constant endeavOr |
Ia maintain the present excellence of |
our public schools and to work for |
desirable improvements in Organiza- |
ton, government. and instruction. |
am for economy in the administra-
ton OF schools. and for making every |
dollar expended produce the greatest |
good to your children. But economy |
should not be practiced at the ex-
pense Of efficiency; | am for eff |
first. and economy second.
The first legislature should provide |
by law for a general and uniform |
system Of common schools wherein |
tuition shall be without charge to |
residents, and equally open to all.
Il am for -partianship in the |
Of public schools. and. |
I am a candidate of politi-
cal party. no partianship or party /
politics shall enter into my admin
| shall serve the public's |
not the partys interest"