The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
HILLIARD AvOwS CAN
DlDAcY FOR SENATOR
Will Seek to simplify Govern
mont

-~~ s%@'o ~ ckCh eha aFoWca
candidate for United States Senator
from Colorado.
~ Is sarmised that there are = num-
Der Of such candidates in both the
Oepocratic and Republican parties, but
up 70 the present they are all pushing
their candidates. in the dark = why, it
is difficult to tell.
But Hon. B. G. Hilliard does not
work his candidacy in tho same way;
he comes out into the open daylight
and makes it clear to all men, aud, this
being suffrage state, to all women,
that he is candidate for the long term
OF the United States Senstorship, and
tnat he wants the support at the pri-
maries Of all voters who desire that he
shall fill the position.
~ the News" reporter Hiliiard stat
ed y shall not discuss other candidates.
In the first place we are not apprised
that there will be other candidates, and.
therefore, any consideration given tha,
possible phase of the situation world
be shooting in the dark.
"A more controlling influence still is
that do not care to be considered for
the Office because OF the weakness of
other aspirants, assuming that their po-
iiiticAl armor should be vulnerable to
successful attack, which is unlikely
| prefer that the people shall anaiyze
me, my efforts, my faithfulness, my abil-
ity, my courage, in compa rison not with
other aspirants SO much, although in
cidentally, Of course, such consideration
would enter into determination, but
rathef in relation to the requirements
Of the plsce. In such public prefer
ment as have enjoyed and the service
which | have attempted as . private
citiz$n, ! have furled my colors to no
power or influence which had for its
rurpqse, in tho remotest degree, the
spoliation Of the people.
When | have been the occupant OF
places Of influence and power, have
reioced only because the distinction sf-
forded me opportunity for larger hear.
ing. There is ever = contest between
those whobave or seek an unfair ad-
yanage and those who are mindful
that they arc their brothers keeper.
Neither as the occupant Of public place
nor as candidate have 1 kept silent,
nor shall ever muffle my voice or hide
from view when there is pending any
question which pertains to the public
veal. Such strategy, il strategy it be,
IS foreign to me.
'In Office and out Of Office, have not
had, and shall never have, any lines to
the windwArd, or alliances which shall
cause me the least embarrassment iu
the discharge OF the duties which cit
izen owes to all the people. / believe
there is all together too much govern
ment, and in the conduct thereof there
is criminal waste. Government is the
means, not the end.
81 shall not essay now to outline .
code which might deem cure for ex-
sting evils. l have not, as yet, had an
opportunity to anslyze the last platform
of the National Republican party, and
the character Of the National Democra-
cy is yet to be promulgated. In the for
mer, critical examination will likely
lead to the conclusiod that there is lit
tie contained therein which recognizes
the existence Of evils in the conduct VI
the Government, or that promises re-
lief. The latter, il it shall be fashion
ed by those we confidently believe will
be in control OF the National Democrat
ic convention, will point out not only
the specific wrongs which burden the
people, but will outline definate and
comprehensive remedies.
"As the campaign progresses, will,
OF course, amplify my own views, not
only upon the needs, but aiso the solu-
ton.
"If chosen to serve in the legislature
OF the nation, shall labor to simplify
the government and to bring about a
less expensive administration Of the
affairs OF the Republic. The field Of
my activities would be limited largely
OF course, to the initiation Of and par
ticipation in the enactment OF new stat
utes and the repeal or modification Of
existing laws. In the discharge o.
that and every duty, specifically cove
nant that the specious cry of the need,
of those who do not need shall moi
weigh as against the needs of those wht
do need.
"All that honorable and sincere mel
would understand or imply from wha
have said will be my purpose, ant
from such purpose cannot and shal
not be caioied influencad narau.dod