American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-02-26
GOV. HALNES WILL
SEEK RENOMIAN7TON
AND REELECTION

Ex-Governor Haines is a candidate for
another term as executive of the state
government. He is the first in any part
to announce his candidacy The gov
ernor stands squarely eT his record
during his first term and win meet the
issue of high taxes and economy with
vtgor and decision. He discusses this
issue at some length in the official an
nouncement of his candidacy; he briefly
details what has been accomplished in
the way of beneficial legislation since
he entered office and points out other
good things in fair way to success.
The governors statement in full is as
follows:
"1o the people OF Idaho--As the time
approaches ior considering the quail
flcations of candidates for nomination
at the coming primaries, 1 desire to an
nounce that IL is ny intention to seek
denomination ara reelection on the Re
publican ticket as chief executive Of
this state.
''In asking FOR a renewal of your
confidence, it is proper that 1 outline
my views cuncelnlns the accomplish
ments OF the present administration, and
the problems of the immediate future.
81 shall stand fairly upon my record
attention to the fact that the present
administration has been scrupulously
clean and honest; that a high order of
efficiency has characterized every Of
flee and department, and that the stand
ard of appointive officers has never been
excelled in the history of the state.
''Of the legislative action recommend
ed by me the following was secured;
Ratification of amendment to consti-
tuition of the United States providing for
direct election Of senator's; proposal Of
an amendment to our state constitu-
tion extending the term of state officers
from two to four years; amendment Of
direct primary law so as to more hon.
estly carry out the purposes of such
law; the non-partistn election of judges;
a state highway commission; a state
board of control for educational insti-
tutions, and a joint public utilities and
tax commission.
Legislative action was also recon-
mended by me on several other inn
portant matters, some of which failed
to receive favorable consideration. In
cluded within the latter list are work
mans compensation act and a pro-
vision for the mroe rapid sale of state
lands. Both of these matters will be
| taken care OF by the next legislature e.
The workmans compensation commits
sion will recommend a bill satisfactory
and just to both employers and employe
and the people in the next campaign
will be convinced of the good business
principle involved in converting our dor
mant resources into income producing
capital.
considerable progress has been made
in Strengthening out some Of our Carey
act problems, and a commission is in
vestigating the question of needed chan
ges in our laws with a view to improv-
ing our market for Carey act securities
while carefully safeguarding the rights
of the settler on the lands Every pos
sible encouragement has been given tc
the suggestion that the federal gov
ernment might be induced to assist in
these matters.
ssOn all moral questions l shall con-
tinue to stand in the future, as in the
past. in favor of enforcing the will Of
the majority of our people as expressed
by the acts of the legislature.
'sIn the coming campaign, as in the
past, the question of taxation VIII be
one of great Importance. 1t has beer
realized for some time that our taxes