The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-10
POLITICAL GOSSIP
A. NJ. Jackson Formally An
nOunces for Governor.
Tells Democrats Where He
Stands on Issues.
SAYS HE is PROGRESSIVE
But Does Not Believe in Being
Too Strenuous.
Troy Convention a Victory for
ssNO ChOice'' Ticket.

Winfield, Kan, April 1O.-Judge A.
NJ Jackson makes the following as
his only authorized statement regard
ing his candidacy for governor:
After mature consideration and IN
obedience to what 1 am LED to believe
is the wish of the rank and file OF the
Democrats of Kansas, 7 hereby an
nounce myself as candidate for COVER
nor of Kansas, upon the Democratic
ticket. subject to the will of my party
at the primary.
I stand for the progressive princi-
pies, and endorse the national and
state Democratic platforms.
The duties of governor are clearly
defined by law and he should be con-
tent with faithfully trying to execute
them without seeking to perform du-
ties enjoined upon others.
We must keep pace with the times,
yet it must not be SO strenuous as TO
be beyond our needs, wants and con-
ditions. Since we seek to impress upon
the individual that he should not live
beyond his income, we insist that the
same rule should apply to state afalrs
when the revenue ultimately comes
from the pockets of the people. While
the people are willing to pay their just
share of taxes for the good OF the
state, yet they are unwilling to be bur-
dened for spectacular display and po-
litical officeholders.
We must not be so strenuous for the
progressive cause as to. hurt those
whom we should protect; in seeking TO
strike the interest let no misguided
blow fall upon the widows and orphans
as in our inheritance tax We do not
claim swollen fortunes in this state
and we should not be SO envious OF
the thrift, industry and frugality OF
III, III dow nd ri
an estate of at least $4,000 by charg-
ing them an additional tax for their
joint savings. Therefore I am in favor
of the modification of this law, so that
it will either increase the amount OF
exemptions. or entirely exempt the W1d-
ows and orphans.
Let it be remembered that our
schools, fertile lands. and sturdy cii-
zenship more effectively appeal to the
intelligence of the country, and ex-
migration than high taxes, and
strenuous administration.
Taxes is one of the vexatious things
with which we have to deal. While
tribute his part for the benefits con-
ferred, yet the benefits must not be
imaginary, but must be general. If
those who spend our money so lavish
ly, and thereby increase taxation,
would be mindful that the amount
which they take from the aggregate, is
in the final analysis taken from the
surely they would be more |
considerate.
In view of the fact that the last few |
years our taxes have enormously in |
creased and are now justly regarded |
as a burden, the overshadowing ques- |
ton is how to stop extravaganza and |
give the state sensible business adj |
hold that not a cent should be |
taken from the people other than is
necessary to defray the actual expense
of the state, honestly and economically |
administered.
In matters of discretion I should be
governed by that good old fashioned |
rule of greatest good to the greatest
number.
If should have the honor of being |
governor of Kansas, pledge the peo /
pie I will give them an honest, faith |
full, economical administration, with |
out the sound of the tom toms,'' or
the blare of the trumpet.
A. NJ. JACKSON.