The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-11-10
GOVERNOR HAWLEY TALKS ON
THE GOVERNORS SPECIAL


Boise, Nov.44.-"In my opinion the
trip of the Governors Special pre-
sents the best opportunity that the
governors of the west have ever had
to advertise the resources of their
states in manner that is sure to
bear fruit, and at the same time en-
able them to become acquainted with
conditions in other parts of the
country" is the opinion of Governor
James H. Hawley of Idaho, who is
busily engaged in making prepara-
lions for his participation in the tour.
Nov that new era Of progress
and advancement has struck the
whole country, and especially the
west, 1t is incumbent upon the west
ern people as whole, and especially
upon the chief executives of the west
ern states. to bring the east to real
ization Of our immense resources that
are as yet but partly developed. n.
Within the boundaries of the west
lie fertile plains and valleys capable
of raising the food Of the world; in
it's hills lies untold mineral wealth,
as yet hardly touched by the pros
pectog and miner. All that is needed
to develop this vast wealth, is an in
crease Of pop .lation, and in my opin-
ion the tour of the east by the train
bearing exhibits of western resources
accompanied by western executives
is the best means advanced for rep
resenting these facts to the people of
the crowded centers or the east.
Aside from benefits that will be
derived by the west as a whole from
this tour, the executives themselves
will receive vast amount of benefit.
The opportunity that will be present
ed to the western governors of ex-
changing views with each other and
learning the manner in which each
state has met conditions that have
arisen, will surely be of benefit. Then
again, the party will have an oppor-
tunity to meet with the governors
from the southeastern part of the
United States who Will be holding
thier congress at Baltimore when the
special visits that city. The oppor-
tunity presented of attending the ses-
sions of the National Rivers and Har-
bors congress at Washington, to visit
the President in accordance with his
invitation, and to attend the many
other gatherings held during the trip
will enable the western executives to
obtain information that will be of
value to them in the performance of
their duties at home.''
Most of the cars fitted for the in
stallation of the various state exhib-
its, have already been spotted at the |
points designated in the several states |
and the work of placing the displays
is well under way. The Washington |
exhibit is being installed under the
direction of M. J. Vessels, superin-
tendent Of exhibits of the Spokane
chamber of commerce, who is said to
be one of the most expert exhibitors
in the west.
In South Dakota, owing to the
absence of state appropriation for
the purpose, it was found necessary
to raise the funds for that states
by popular subscription.
A list of $50 prominent citizens in
as many different parts of the state
was selected, and each one was asked
to devote one hour to the work. As
a result, the money needed was rap
idly subscribed, and it is said that
South Dakota will have an exhibit
that will be one of the most compre-
henSive on the train.