The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
resentment to interrupt my party

resentment to interrupt my party
fealty.
"At the conclusion of my term of
office shall have served the state as
governor a little more than five years.
will leave the office with sense OF
personal relief which will possibly be
better understood by those who nave
been close to me than by the general
public. During that time l have had
the earnest support of the best citi-
zens OF the state and the natural dlS-
appointment which [ feel is mostly be-
cause of them.
"a moral obligation grows larger as
life continues and l shall never be able
to repay the loyal friends who have
stood by me so manfully. All l can
do is express to them my sincere and
heartfelt appreciation for what they
have done Tor me. The most genuine
reward of public life are the friend
ships which one gains. They more
than overcome the unjust criticisms
which one is bound to meet and in the
wealth of friendship, few men have
been more fortunate than have been.
while l naturally feel there has
be a measure of misunderstanding as
to my position, l am confident that
time Will bring about a better under
standing and, for that judgement l
am content to wait.
During the next two years espcc-
tally, and for the rest OF my life, l
hope l shall continue in my modest
way to call the attention OF the out
side world to the wonderful advanta-
ges we have to offer in Minnesota.
10 the best of my ability, I shall con-
tinue to agitate and urge continual
ton of our present policy of develop
ment which has made Minnesota the
leader in educational and rural devel-
opment.
During the past five years, certain
reforms have been placed on the stat
ute books and it should be the privi-
lege and duty of the republicans OF
this state to see to it that they remain
there. The future always offers
great opportunity for progress and |
pledge my efforts to aid so far rs l
can in bringing about successful
completion of the reforms inaugural
ed in this, my last term as governor,
especially the work of the efficiency
commission appointed for the purpose
of recognizing our state government
and the application of the budget sys-
tenn as the most scientific method OF
making appropriations so the people
may have an opportunity to pass on
the burdens of taxation that are to be
placed upon them. No future COVER
nor should be compelled to shoulder
the responsibility for actions that are
not his and which our present system
renders it impossible for him to sue
cessfully oppose.
"There is another thinsathat Is very
dear to my heart, that is, fevelop-
ment of our waterways y. 1,tem.
have already inaugurated movement
to bring about the cooperation OF the
states in the Mississippi river valley
to the end that the river will again
| TEEN with commerce. The successful
accomplishment of this movement
means even more to our state and the
surrounding northwestern states than
to any others in the Mississippi river
valley. AS chairman of committee,
| am authorized to call an interstate
convention for this purpose, and 1t
was for this reason, more than any
other, that l desired to remain in pub
lie life. Cheap water transportation
means an unheard of development OF
our section and, in cheaper transpor-
tation, lies the secret of reduced cost
of living.
There is a work to be done that is
well worth while, in earring the mes
sage of Minnesota to the rest OF the
states.
"In the adoption of agricultural and
vocational training in our schools-an
accomplishment which means much IN
the betterment of our future citizen
Minnesota during the past few
wears, has accomplished more than
any other twelve states in the Union
If, by carrying the message OF Mime
sofa to other states, I can secure the
adoption of the Minnesota idea in
national way, / shall feel that l have
been we'll repaid.
81 leave the office of governor with
the consciousness of having given the
best service there was in me. The
splendid record of progress, advance
ment and achievements made IN oul
state, indicates to me Inat this ser
vice has not been entirely in vain
What has been done would not have
been possible except for the spencld
cooperation accorded me, and l can
wish my successor in office no better
fortune that he may the same meas
ure of good will that was extended tc
me-"