The daily sentinel., 1914-07-24
BARNEY NAPIER MAKES
CLEAR HIS POSITION
IN RACE FOR GOVERNOR
Glenwood sprIngs. 90.

July L'H 1JA g.
To the People OF Colorado:
AT the urgent request Of many Of
my friends and after mature delib-
Grafton and full appreciation OF the
great RESPONSIBILITIES involved / have
decided TO ask the support Of the peo-
pie OF Colorado iu my candidacy for
governor. such candidacy being sub
ject to the viii of the voters as re-
Elected in the Democratic party as
sembly and in the state primaries TO
be held for the selection of party
candidates.
feel that my active business life
in Colorado. covering a period Of
forty years continuous residence In
the state, in large measure elimin-
ates the necessity OF an extended
statement at this time concerning
my attitude upon public questions.
as candidates life record always
speaks more eloquently than mere
words Of profession at the time OF
being a candidate. / shall therefore
be brief I'm my announcement TO the
public and respectfully refer to my|
political record and my business and
private life as evidence Of my fitness
for the position OF chief executive OF
this state, both as a practical busi-
ness man, and as one who will be
actuated by a proper appreciation
and sympathy in the duty Of protect
ing the constitutional rights of ev-
cry citizen, no matter how humble
or how prominent his position in
life may be.
The position Of governor OF a state
is essentially a business position. re-
quiring such knowledge OF men and
affairs as can only be acquired
through varied business and political
experiences to insure successful ad-
ministration OF the affairs of the peo-
pie. such knowledge and experience
] claim to possess. and If elected, II
hope 10 administer the affairs OF
state in such manner as TO bring
peace and contentment and its atten-
dant prosperity in every portion Of
our commonwealth, meeting with the
approval OF all intelligent, just
minded men and women.
Recognizing as | do. the great
ness of our state in its every partic-
ular, its boundless possibilities, Its
wonderful resources, developed and
undeyelopcd, its unlimited possibil-
tiles for industrial expansion through
a further Development of It's agricul-
ural, horticultural, live stock, min
eral, marble. coal, petroleum and
power resources. as well as the i'm
pOrtanCe OF proper development
through q system OF good rosds
our natural wealth of the grandest
mountain scenery in America, 10 the
delight OF the travelling millions
seeking recreation as well as homes
In our midst. | feel in full measure
the duty Of the state administration
to cooperate in every practical man.
ner possible, assisting the people in
the development OF these resources,
which. together with others unmen-
toned, are certain to make Colorado
the greatest Of all states in the
union.
Such results cannot be speedily at
tanned. however. without optimism,
peace and contentment and a hearty
cooperation among all of our people
Capital and labor, so necessary to
each other and to society, must bel
in Just and harmonious relation: en-
forcement of law and obedience toI
law must be the united purpose of
soeiety; and the law-breaker, both
high and low must be made to feel
the penalty Of its violation. Publicity,
by fair representation. must contrib
ute its share Of the development of
an enthusiasm and confidence in our
future, amply justified by the mes
sage everywhere written-in the soil
in the rocks and even in the very air
we breathe-to the end that our peo-
pie may be an irresistible unit in the
upbuilding OF our great state.
To the ends and purposes as here
In outlined, which should be the aim
and ambition of every good citizen
pledge my abilities and every in-
fluence that possess, should I be
elected governor of Colorado.
Very respectfully.
II