The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-11

my principal plank, as that is merely
an application of the initiative ana
referendum to the prohibitory QueS-
ton. The initiative and referendum
is needed so that a majority may ex-
press their wishes The recall is LOT
the same purpose; whenever an ON
cial ceases to represent or carry out
the wishes of the majority, that ma
jorit~ should have the power to re-
place him by one who Will represent
them. Honest officials do not fear
the recall.
People Want Lower Taxes.
THE present state administration
was elected on a platform by which
we were promised relief from our
burd ensome taxes, but our taxes nave
increased annually. By abol1shlng
Contingent funds and dispensing with
the numerous deputy attorneys. spe-
| cial officers. spoilers and others no"
drawing salaries for enforcing or pre-
tending to enforce the prohibItory
law, by a careful and economical ad-
ministration of all state departments
and by dispensing with all unneces-
sary employees. material reouclioh
in taxes could be accomplished.
Il believe in the principles or moi
vidual liberty as enunciated IN the
Declaration of independence and
further guaranteed by the constitution
of the United States: That all men
are endowed with certain inal1enable
rights, among which are life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness; TO Sc
cure these rights, governments are es-
| tablished, and all laws. state and ma
tional. should conform with this wise
declaration of our forefathers.
with the recall in effect, l favor
a four year term for all state ana
county offices, with only one term.
| This would dispense with half the
primaries and regular elections which
would save over 100000 each time
to the tax payers of the state.
II also favor the assessment or real
estate only once in four years instead
of every two years as now rms
would save another 100000 or more
Too Many Laws: Too Little Justice.
81 favor the repeal of all sumptu-
airy laws which are now an infringe
ment on the natural rights or the
| peoDle. We have too many laws and
not enough Justice. Our laws Snoulu
be made so clear and simple that ali
could understand them; so just lhdI
all would be ready to uphold theh.
'aThere is no such a thing as a SEN
timent against the enforcement OF
laws against murder, ropbery' arson
or kindred crimes and all are ready
70 assist the officers in enforcing SUCH
laws S11ch however, is not the case
where the laws interfere with person
al liberties. The citizens OF hals sa
are law abiding but nave SredeGI
respect for Justice than for law. All
laws should be confined to the pres
ervation of justice and the protect1on
of persons and property
Opposed to Fee System.
st am opposed to the fee system IN
all state and county offices. ana es
pecially to the present system OF 1ees
for the attorney general, oepurteS S'idt IF
county attorneys where prosecutions OF
the prohibitory law are concerned:
EVERY state and county official should
| be on salary without the possibility
of grating under cover OF Zee system,
II am not in favor of our present
nrohibitory law; believe it is an I'M
reasonable infringement upon 1ndl-
vidual rights and personal liberty
While this law is on the statute DOCKS
/ believe that it should be enforced.
AS mayor of Topeka, have practleeo
what am not preaching. If elected
governor, I shall enforce this law as
well as all other laws as long as it re-
mains on the statutes, but VIII not
waste the taxpayers money in employ
inc an army of diSreputable people to
encourage its violation for the purpose
of securing convictions as has been
done in this and other counties L be-
lieve that it can be enforced by the
county attorney and other officers OF
each locality.
although opposed to prohibition.
wish it distinctly understood that am
NOT in favor of excessive drinking nor
the evils which attend it. Nearly
thirty-two years ago, L voted LOT uie
prohibitory amendment, hoping that II
the class of saloons that existed at that
time Fxper1ence has long ago con-
WINGED me that the prohibitory law mas
not produced the desired results on the
other hand, it has produced far greater
evils It has created a general d1Sre-
gard for all laws, disrespect for public
officials. degraded and made perjurers
and criminals of many good cltlzens'
This has resulted in a general democrat
ization far greater than any good 1t
may possibly have accomplished Inc
citizenship of Kansas has not become
better nor mere sober on account OF
this law The only remedy Tor excess
siv, drinking and the connected eVlls.
is proper education and development OF
seIf-control. The prohibftory law Will
NOT accomplish either of these. I am
heartily in favor of temperance and
morality or anything which Will tend
toward mitigating the evils of intem-
perance and morality.
ct agree with the advocates of tenn
nerance and prohibition as to the ends
to be attained. but differ from them as
to the means to be used in attaining
these ends. I would gladly cooperate
with them in any course which in real
itv would tend toward the elevation of
good citizenship, morality and intellec-
| tualitv. or that would make better men,
| better women and better communities
/ in which. to live. L believe that Sucn
| ends can only be accomplished by
| proper educa ton anu Ile IHulNluudl ue-
yelopment of self-control. Teach the
growing generation the advantages of
/ temperance the evils of intemperance.
and seIf-control and you will not need
prohibitory laws
IF elected governor. would not use
the patronage of the office to secure re-
election or attain any other office;
would not spend my time which would
| then belong to the public. in touring
the country. making speeches trying to
/ elect congressman, or boosting some
/ presidential candidate.