The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-16

primitive modes or punishment must -5e denounced and all the power which we possess exerted to secure the orderly determination of all causes. Ideal com monwsalths, In which corruption never perverts justice and mobs never defy the power of law, have never eXlste9' and perhaps will never be estabhshed' Yet the highest concern which can eh- gage our activities is that all shall be equally responsible to our laws, and all enjoy their equal protection
 The pardon power, perhaps the most powerful prerogative with which the executive Is vested, must not be de- based as an instrument of favor. It should be invoked and exercised only for the sake of justice. reasonably sea. soned with mercy. When the ends or justice have been met. when the guilty has paid the just penalty for his crime when society has been protected, when justice will miscarry, or when fnhuman- ity will otherwise result, the power t9 pardon should be exercised Polttlcal influence social prestige. or wealth must not weigh in the balance Justice good order and the peace of society 1res from selfish considerat tions alone should inspire the executive to pardon. II abuses exist in our convict system, let them be at once investigated and cor rected
 money in criminal trials; why organize courts, erect prisons and empanel juries if the pardon power Is to be used to thwart the ends of justice
 No surer way of promoting progress can be found than to hold sacred every law for the protection of life, liberty and property.
 An executive who properly regards his duty will not assume to judge what laws shall be enforced He will strive sql aql,. honor and s00' f@''N to en'0''S ''e"
 With every new administration con troversies concerning patronage arise xyhn abuses his trust DN using the appointment power merely to reward his friends and punish ms enc mics stands on the same low plane with him who. in the hope of concluding op- position. turns his back in base ingrati- tude upon his friends and smiles in ia vor on his adversaries. The practice of rewarding political supporters by ap- pointment to office. while perhaps not generally condemend. sometimes en- eourages false and exaggerated claims. Disappointments are ineVltaDle' Coil- paratively few of those who deserve recognition can be appointed, because the demand for office always exceeds the supply of places.
 Charges of ingratitude against the ap. pointing power cannot be malntalned II only those who seem worthiest and best qualified are chosen. The interest or the many is paramount to the wishes of the few. No man Is worthy to be gov ernor who cannot rise above that cum ming which habitually prostitutes pup lie duty to selfish ends.
 How often has mediocrity thus crawl ed from obscurity to paint It's own DIG ture for the gallery of renoWn or to lift with trembling hands its own solid bust to a pedastal in the hall of lame
 Gigantic tasks await the incoming at, ministration. Patience courage ana fidelity will be required. More than ei- fort is expected. Achievement is de mauded Let responsibility rest where 1t belongs oD those who fail to do their duty
 The legislative function of a chief eX- exutive is merely advisory, suggestive Tt is. of course. not mandatory. The General Assembly may accept executive recommendations and enact them, or re- ieCt the governors advice and find its own solution of public problems. The people have the right to require the combined action of every department They are concerned primarily with re- salts. Conscientious efforts by the eX- ecutiVe and the legislatUre will prompt lY correct existing abuses. If better ways and means than those now pro posed are devised who will be disap- pointed if they are adopted?
 Only by cooperation between the leg lslature and the governor can success be had. Let us confer together earnest ls. sharing in just proportion the re- responsibilities which attend our respect i've offices. and dividing the honors which will result from this wise course. Then will a just. if new policy prevail in Arkansas politics. Every officer will set himself diligently to his task bear ing the shame of his failures and inf 1hdelity and enjoying with the public the fruits of his own usefulness.
 Then He who rules us all will open to the world the gates of new empire rich with opportunities, and through the portals of golden dawn will come C. join us they who will help to build and strene then home, and church, and school and state. and We will leave behind us when we pass a record that will bless the state as long as 1t endureS.