Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-08-28
EX- GOVERNOR GOODiNG'S
LEGISLATIVE RECORD.

by their performances. In his candi-
dacy for the Republican nomination for
United States senator, F. R. Gooding
asks nothing better than that the peo-
pie study his record as governor, as
well as citizen and man of affairs.
from his accomplishments determine
he deserves their confidence
and support.
F. r. Gooding came to Idaho in
1881 and has remained in the state
ever since. There was no special good
fortune attached to his success in bust
ness. 1t came because of persistent
hard work coupled with business judg-
ment and thrift. His reputation for
honesty in business is well established.
What he has promised he has done
what he owed he paid. His gifts to
institutions and to people were given
outright, and did not carry an obliga-
tion of any kind.
His private life has been open as the
day The same thing can be said of
his public career. There have been no
reservations-no star chamber pro-
ceedings in his service to the people
the reasons for his support have been
those that have been expressed and
has been altogether creditable. He
has not been insincere.
When he was sworn in as Governor
in January, 1905. in his message to
the Eighth legislative assembly, Mr..
Gooding proposed a large number of
new laws, intended for creative and
remedial purposes. These he had ad-
vocated in his campaign, in some cases
only in a general way, and in others
specifically. Addressing the legisla-
.ure at the beginning of the session. in
most instances his recommendations
we're specific, and were followed dur
ng the ensuing session by active eff
'orts looking to the crystallization of
hese recommendations into laws.
In his efforts in the main he was
although in some instanc-
IS important measures that he advo- |
,ated coufdnot secure sufficient sup
port for passage. He was reelected |
governor. and in his second message
= the legislature Cat the Ninth ses-
kon) he renewed his recommendation |
sSthe enactment of certain laws, and
.broSeh organization and persistent |
Efforts succeeded in bringing into ex-
stence a number of important new |
avs. Mention Of some of the more |
measures of the Eighth and |
Ninth sessions of the legislature, the |
passage of which he was largely in
;trumentaI in securing is perhaps ne
,essary to give the voter some idea Of
he influence he has exerted on the
government of the state.
His Work as Chief Executive.
Most of US appreciate the fact that
he work of the governors office is
ot completed with the adjustment of
he legislature. The governing Of the
tate is largely in the hands of a num-
er of executive boards of which the
overnor is but one member. His pow
r in a board meeting is not greater
nan that of any other member, except
I the sense that he may represent a
reater responsibility to the people
During Mr. Gooding's four years of
ervice as governor he was constant
ttendant at meetings of the import
Mt boards.
In the work of the state land board
[r .Gooding accomplished a great deal |
uring his craftsmanship OF the board
le more important Carey act develop /,
tent was brought to completion. TO
,e enrichment of the state and the hl
eyelopment of its latent resources.
At the close of his first years SER [
ice came the assassination of ex-Gov- S
nor Frank Steunenberg. If Mr.. Good ,
g had never uOuS any thih6 Cioc "a
crit during his term as chief execu- {
We of Idaho, his service to the state q
I'd its people during this time OF :
ial should be sufficient to insure his is
,sition in their respect and regard S
trough his instrumentality, the as e
ssin was arrested and induced to
nfess and is now undergoing punish 4
ent: his accomplices were brought b
the state and tried. Although sub p
tied to the fierce light of criticism h
never changed his attitude Threat a
ed and maligned he stood steadfasf Il
d performed as important public Ii
ty as it has been given any Ameri- a
i to do. to
While still governor Mr.. Gooding s
vocated the creation of railroad G
public service commission Disap- sc
nted in securing the passage Of dl
h a measure during his term as to