The Sauk Centre herald., 1914-09-17

familiar with all their provisions.
Parsimony Is, undesirable. but extraEar
Gance must be stopped.
Standing appropriations are the
cause of much extravaganza. believe
In annual appropriations and fully con-
cur in the recent action of the legislar
ture in discontinuing many standing
appropriations. shall recommend
that such elimination be extended. /
need not repeat what have often said
about the unwarranted increase in
state taxes; all are familiar with the
fact. There must be no further in
crease, and substantial reduction
should be made.
Favors Public Improvement.
A heavy burden of taxation rests
upon all our citizens because of the
vast areas of unproductive lands with
in our borders. Present and potential
wealth lies dormant. Millions of acres
lie fallow. Willing tillers of the soil
are denied home among us. Con-
sumers are deprived of rich source
of supply, and the state is deprived OF
revenue. Conditions make develop
ment by private enterprise impossible,
and the state should therefore take
the initiative in developing these
lands. The last legislature submitted
an amendment to the constitution,
known as amendment No. 8, which pro-
vides revolving fund out of the pro-
ceeds of the sale of state lands for the
purpose of constructing roads, bitches,
and fire brakes through and around un-
sold state school and swamp lands.
This amendment should be adopted.
Conservation and Good Roads.
I believe in the conservation and de-
velopment of all our natural resources;
by continued public ownership and
protection of all remaining timber and
mineral lands and waterpower; by re-
forestration and reclamation; and by
control and development of the water
ways Of the state.
Good roads are necessary to the de-
velopment of any country. l favor a
road policy that takes into considera-
ton, first and foremost, the needs of
the farmers and which will make more
accessible the numerous local centers
of the different communities of the
state. Roads are primarily local util-
ity and l believe should therefore be
under direct local control and supervi-
sion as far as compatible with broad
policy of state improvement.
Would ENCOURAGE Schools.
Minnesota holds a foremost place
educationally in the sisterhood Of
states. Our normal schools are yield
ing splendid product. We have a
high school system which eliminates
in our great and growing University,
second to none in the country. Our
agricultural college is doing great
work, and should have the most gen.
srous treatment. We need more young
men who can teach agriculture, and
farm scientifically.
Our first concern, however, should
be for the masses who will not in the
ordinary course of things be instructed
beyond the rudiments of the common
school.
Money invested in the common
schools brings the greatest dividends,
but special state aid should be extend
ed to stimulate local interest. l shall
give my best self to further the educa-
ton that is convertible into farms, fac
tories. stores, and offices, into homes,
and into the power of virtue, patriot
ism, and philanthropy.
Small Town Opportunities.
Closely allied to the subjects of farm
Ing, schools, and road improvements,
Is that of the development of the
smaller towns and villages in the state.
The continued prosperity and happi-
ness of our large rural population can
best be secured by making it possible
for them to be in fairly close touch
with a growing town or village. A
town with good roads connecting the
surrounding country, and good schools,
adds to the value of every farm lying
tributary to it.
The people Of the state are inter
ested in free and open markets. All
eair-minded persons will agree that nc
unnecessary burden or expense should
attach to the product of the farm, the
factory, or the shop, on its way, from
the producer to the consumer.
! Would Better Labor Conditions.
am in full accord with the world
movement to better protect the lives
health and welfare of the people by
prohibiting excessive hours Of labor
and improving conditions under which
labor is performed, with rigid restric
tions Of hours and conditions Of em
ployment of women and children. TIL,
minimum wage and workmen's com
: pensation laws are movements in tn,
right direction and should be so devel
oped that exact justice will be done.
!. know from experience what it is t,
earn by the sweat Of my brow, ant
l can be depended upon to use m,
influence to better the condition o
labor.
The enforcement of the law is O
; the first importance. The duty of tn
. governor in this regard is clearly ds
] fined, and he is given no discretion
! the laws of the land must be executed
: and upon him rests the responsibilit
{ Of seeing that they are enforced, an