The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-01-10
CRUCE TAXES Oath

cndures. That practical operation un
der this constitution is conducive TO
good government is absolutely estab
llshed by the unprecedented growtl
and development witnessed in the
state sine statehood. The net in
crease in our population during these
three years exceeds the increase il
each of the following twenty five
states in ten years: Arizona, Con-
nocticut, Delaware Florida, Maryland.
Missouri, Montana Nebraska, Nevada
New Hampshire, Indiana. Idaho, Iowa
Kansas. Kentucky, Maine, New Mex
leo Rhode Island South Carolina
South Dakota. Tennessee, Ctah, Yer
mont Virginia and Wyoming Drinl
these three years the increase in tav
able values has averaged SlOO,o0Oo 900
Der year. until now the total taxable
wealth OF tho state approXimates on'
billion dollars. This growth in popu
lation and material wealth has heer
accomplished during q period Of ma
tional financial depression supple
mMttd by disastrous crop failures
ana the most mcrciless and unwar
ranted attacks Of the states enemies
over Witnessed in political history.
'But it is needless to recount the
achievements Of the past. These
things arc known to an of orr citizens
WHO have informed themselves upor
condtt rs present and past in thu
state have alluded to them in th
hope that a better understanding o
onr laws and constitution may preVai
among the people IN other states.
wish IL were possible to plare in III
hands Of every fair minded citizen il
thie republic a copy Of tho organic Law
Of this state. to the end that prope
estimate might be placed upon the
same. and justice done orr people
Real Interest Lies in Future
"Our real interest now lies in th'
immediate future. Standing here dpol
the Threshold Of a new administra-
tion. in the presence of men of al
shades of governmental and politica
beliefs. / am overwhelmed with the
realization Of the responsibilities thai
am about to assume. The happiness
and prosperity of more than one mill
lion six hundred thousand people,
which number will rapidly increase ir
| the future. are in some measure de-
pendent upon my acts. Tnaided nc
man is strong enough, mentally o.
physically successfully to cope viii
/ the problem. II is upon this idea OF
| tho inability of a single individual tc
! give the best government that our in
/ stitutions are erected. Hence we re-
pudiate the doctrines of kings, and
advocate rule by the people. | want
the idea Of government by the poo
ple" 10 prevail in it's broadest inter
! probation in oklahoma for the next
four years. There is work for each OF
us to do. and if we are to obtain the
best results there must be no shirlnp
az RESPONSIBILITIES. ] am but q chosen
servant to lead in the work We have u
hand and II is in this sense that
enter upon my public service.
1T is your duty to aid me in every
honest endeayor mako, looking tf
good government in oklahoma Wiz
| this support. my administration vii
attain somc measure of success.
realize fen wen that there arc thou.
sands Of orr citizens who prefer an
other for governor. and that my politi
cal views are not in accord With mans
Of you but I also realize that our oh
legations to tho whole people tran
scend any party Obligations we caI
eyer incur; and in this broader con
ception of orr public duties We ca'
find common field in which to labo
for the peoples welfare.
Urges Community Of Interests
"The battle Of ballots is ended; tn
contest between parties. for the pres
ent a. least. is over; new Jet us a
join hanes. and as patriots. not parti
sans. work zealously for the commo
good. am entitled to the encourage
nent and support, during the comm
four years Of every good citizen c
Oklahoma, without regard TO his cree
or his politics / invite this supper
and expect it. and will be bitterly dis
appointed if ! do not receive it. Sine
my election I have been agreeably i'm
pressed with the great number Of lei
ters / have had from men in ever
walk of life, pledging me their suppol
na hearty cooperation during m
administration. and many of these le
ters have come from leading membe1
Of the Republican party With thi
4 f,.t4 -
homa. ] am encouraged to go forwal
in the discharge Of my public dutie
assured that I shall have the couns
4 and support Of men of all polite
I opinions.
I Al Wore to the Press
y "Jist word to the press OF t
state You can make or destroy t
g gltiy of Oklahoma's future.
Z other factor in the state wields such
e powerful influence. 1t is thereto
highly important that that inhuen
y De exerted in the direction Of bett
i government and greater stats
le have small complaint TO make Of t
r treatment ] have received from t
l. newspapers Of this state. With f
Il exceptions they have treated me wi
le courtesy and fairness, and in the
Pc st9pces where the reverse Is true
! 1ave attributed the fact rather
political zeal than 70 A deliberate
DC sire and intention to injure me. j
r. whatever may have been the mott
~ these things with me are in the pa
ag let the past retain it's own. For
Y future ask the aid Of every pal
n published in this state in build
r. here Il great md rrorpcrous comm
es wealth. When make mistakes 3