The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-01-24
G REAT RESULTS SHOULI
FOLLOW.

ernor Haines in regard to econom,
and efficiency in the government O
the state, counties and municipalities
will have far reaching effect if the,
are intelligently carried out. Idaho
like all other new states, has passed
through a stage in its development
dhat could not have been helped. The
settlement of new country is fire.
quently accompanied by extravaganza
and ineficiency. There are so many
improvements to be made that taxes
are raised to the highest possible point
that the people may have the con-
veniences and luxuries to which they
were accustomed i'll the older settled
communities whence they came. Even
the necessities, alone, make the cost
OF government very high. The people
who first settle new country are the
most enterprising and progressive of
the people of older states. In a new
country they seem to gain new and
greater ambition to do things that
should be done. While at home thew
seemed inclined to let affairs drift, in
the new country they realize their re-
sponsibilities and are willing to suffer
and pay for the realization of amb;-
tons. This state must be gone
through. After a certain point is
reached the reaction comes about
Capital calls halt. Men of moderate
means refuse to invest until normal
state OF affairs has again been reached
They insist that the people look IN
the economical and efficient manage
ment OF their public affairs. Even the
people OF the new country realize that
they must get down to lower and
safer plane. This is the point that
idano mas now reached. Everyone
realizes it. Governor Haines called
attention to the state of affairs in HE
message to the legislature. This mes
sage struck responsive chord in the
minds OF the people of Idaho. Thev
are looking to the state, county and
municipal governments to carry into
enect the recommendation made
The change that is about 70 t,L.
place in the expense of government.
", VIII De OF great benefit to all people
Inc taxpayer of the state will be the
nrst direct beneficiary The reduction
IN expenses of government will de-
crease his taxes to point that he can
realize some profit on the realty in
Nestments he has made. In add;t;on
. Il, increasing his personal invest
nentS' confidence will be re-
stored at home that will be of inn.
mense benefit to the state. The for
e'eh investor will be attracted here be-
cause the cost of all things has again
reached safe and sane plane. He will,
see that investments made in a new
ana growing country cannot fai, nj
Tesuiting In handsome return on tho
,apital invested. When this cond;-
ION becomes known capital will f1ow
nto the state in greater amount than
ever has in the past. The sood
lines of few years ago will return
"u VIII return to stay. Capital is
ne one thing needed today in Idaho
n the southern part of the state are
immense tracts of lands to be re-
famed; power sites to be utilized.
ransportation systems, both steam
nd electric. to be built; factories 70 t.
started; and mines to be opened S
I'd developed While Idaho has more Il
nd capable of being irrigated, we Ii
I'VE Just made start. At the presen, W
ne there is the Black CANYON and
IN Irrigation district projects near
lidwell; the Brady project near ks
ountain Home; not to mention the H
Eat Bruneau tract; seeking capital &c
e restoration of confidence bv WI
wing the people of the east. that
the actual settlers, are in earnest
seeking the economical and efici- -,
administration of our affairs, will OF