The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-05-10

ne also taxes the people into his cor
fidence in the way he is conductin
his campaign for the nomination. Be
ing honest himself he can see no rea
son for hiding anything that has t
= do with his campaign. In an open let
ter addressed to the people of Idah
he makes known his views with ref
. erence to the conduct of the Office o
governor. The people are entitled t.
know those views. This letter which
has been published generally by tn,
press of the state is just such one
as you would expect from a man Of
Mr.. Haines' character. He says:
First, believe in constructive ad.
ministration of the states affairs, with
particular reference to the develop
ment of our varied resources, and a
proper safeguarding of the peoples
rights. An application of sound bus
mess principles and strict enforcement
OF our laws with absolute impartiali-
ty toward all, are things l stand for.
All needless expenditures should be
avoided. Thorough efficiency and
rigid economy are as essential in the
conduct of the business of a state, as
they are in the conduct of any private
business. The appointive and creative
offices should be limited to the small
est number consistent with a pro-
per administration of the affairs of
the several departments of the state.
1t is idle to maintain that the tax-pay-
ers can be relieved from excessive
taxation by any particular system of
assessment, whether cash value or |
otherwise, if we employ an excessive
number of tax-eaters. Their salaries
and expenses must be met.
AS is remembered, last year much
effort was expended in the discussion
ot the question of assessment, until
lnally the argument cultivated in call
ng an extra or extraordinary session
IT the legislature, presumably to re-
ieve the taxpayers, the result being
hat an additional tax must be impos- {
d to meet the expenses of that ses- r
ion and pay the salaries and expenses !;
# additional officers. This is not the
ort OF relief the people want. 1t is
~ opinion that we have been and are O
30 reckless in public expenditures. b
asst year many taxpayers, particu- u
rly the farmers, were compelled to
ay from two to three times more S
'xes than they had paid the previous fl
ear without any corresponding ben t,
1t: That such condition obtained q
indefensible, for it has worked a =,
reat hardship upon many of our peo- u
e. There should be no discrimina- d
on IN assessments, to the end that
may stand only their just proper W
On OF the burden OF supporting the -,
ate government. III
l am in favor of making ADEQUATE Pr
DIVISION for high standard of main m
nance OF all our state institutions. in
t we should get dollars worth of 81
lue for every dollar spent. %
In certain localities settlers on Carev vi
t lands, in order to protect their
'hts have felt compelled to employ "
:orneys and incur other heavy ex-
nse. 1t is my opinion that the
tie should afford these settlers ev-
possible protection against any nc
;essity of having to fight for rights Sc
4 privileges they are entitled to, M
also believe that we have drifted NJ
ay from our state constitution. no. !"
NY on the question of taxation. and so
expenditure of public funds. and thu
erected governor it must be under ar,
od that shall stand for a strict 49,
orcement of the provisions of that a."
trument, as we'll as rigid enforce NH
mt of all laws. ne
he foregoing is the expression Of We;
n who knows what he is about and a +
not afraid to let the people know res
city where he stands on questions TIL
the gravest import. 1t is reason ant
10 expect that Mr.. Haines will at
m time to time take advantage of ing
method of letting the people know I
views on other important oues- par
Is The letter will appeal to all Va
ses Tor the reason that it expresses est
opinion of all. There is no ouib- He
g or lodging. How different from pra
letters of some of the hrs
1idates who are afraid to 90 into he
Ills. Others stand for economy mo.
DO not know when or where. Has this
one OF the others ever indicated Var
he intends cutting out some Of fec
useless appointive Offices? NOT T
your life. Such action would Of will
the politicians filling those Of with
10 offend politicians, even IN is c
interests of the general public blen
ID never be thought of by some tiles
nose now seeking the Republican sion
nation.
is Just such kind of dealing that
ais to the people of Idaho. Thew IT
stand by man who comes ont on
Dotted one way or the other, II conn
DC that some people will not be- the
the same as Mr.. Haines. That case
IT TO expect. However, We are ehor
need that in the main the great mar,
Fity will find Mr.. Haines' views 10 g
ldes with theirs. In the mean creme
the strength is developing so fast Gated
to the comh;,,.; know