Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-14
AMES LuRlST OUTLINES PLAT
FORM ON WHICH NE SEEKS
NOMINATION..
LETTER TO CHAIRMAN
or STATE COMMITTEE
Lee Says TaxatiorA Lake Drainage,
Educational System and Farm Cred
its Arc Paramount Issues-Says
Nomination Of Clarke Will Be En-
dorsement Of Polieiea.

A1leS, ApIll Ouso ~. ". A~oS, AA'
\ letter addressed to Chairman Raw
son, of the republican state committee
formally enters the subernatorial race
against Governor Clarke. His letter
follows:
"Ames, Iowa April 11.-Hon. G. A.
Rawson, Chairman State Central Com
mittee, Des Moines. lowa:-My Dear
Mr.. Rawson: l desire TO announce
thru you to the republican electors that
! will be candidate for the nomination
for governor Of Iowa at the June prl-
mary on the republican ticket, and
deem 1t proper to state some or my
reasons for becoming a candidate, ana
few of the things for which l stand
"All republicans are agreed that II IS
important that the state administra-
ton should be in republican hands the
next two years, during which time the
issues Of the next presidential election
are to be fought out. The state ticket
mus, win or lose upon the policy ad-
vocated by the successful candidate for
governor at the primary.
Refers to Clarke.
Governor Clarke is a candidate Tor
reelection upon his record, and MS
nomination as the standard bearer Will
be an endorsement of il and viii COM
NIT the party to the measures for which
he stands.
Mr.. Rowley bases his claim for sup
port principally upon opposition to
capitol extension. His program seems
to be a negative one
THE republican party is progress
sve and constructive organization. It
IS evident that a large number of re-
publican voters do not indorse Cover
nor Clarkes policy. do not believe
that a negative program meets with
their approval.
THE primary law contemplates that
differences in the party may De
threshed out in preliminary contest,
and the party-'s policy determined by
the rank and file of its membership;
when this is done the majority submit
IT, in the preliminary contest. Governor
Clarke can sustain himself by the vote
Of his party, his election win be as
sured: II he cannot do this his chances
of election. if nominated without con-
test would be remote.
"The people are and rightfully go.
Jealous OF their right to tax themselves
ana will never consent to the deiesa-
ton of this. one Of the highest func-
tons of government. to any board or
commission, and this power should
never be usurped. Under our system
the executive council Of the state mas
the power to equalize assessments oE
reducing those that are comparative
" too high, and raising those that are
comparatively too low.
Uraes Limit on Taxation.
..our people never intended to con-
fer upon it the power TO raise waltz
atoms SO as TO increase legislative ap-
propriations, or the amount to be raised
bv statutory Ievies in excess OF the Inn
il fixed by law, and It has no right 20
do so. 4 reasonable limit should he
fixed by statute on levies tnat may
be made bv local taxing bodies.
The Legislature should never be
urged to adopt a plan calling for an
initial expenditure reaching into the
millions except after the fullest puplc-
'sv and ample time for thorough dis
cussion afforded opportunity for ma
ture judgment
"rThe affairs Of the state should be
conducted on a business like and eco
11omical basis. Its employees shoula
render the same service and De nero
10 the same degree of accountability as
like employees in private employment.
Useless boards and commissions snou!d
he abolished.
Excess Funds impose Burden.
"a minimum amount in taxes should
no collected commensurate with the
economical and efficient adnlnistra
-ion ~ n,lflic affairs. Money collected
in excess Of the legitimate and reason
ar1e needs Of the state imposes an
unjust burden and leads 20 exrava-
gance. To this I am unaiteranly OPP
posed.
"The lakes of this state were gwen
nv the government TO all the people.
pe-nanS there are some that should De
drsf,e5 and converted into tillanle
land hut the subject is one OF such
imnortance that before they are deVot-
cd TO ntilitarian purposes or olVer'eu
To private gain there should De an
affirmative action on the part OF the
legislature.
"The standard Of the state educa-
fiona, institutions should be man
+o;ned. they should be kept as near
the neople as possible. They are not
supported to further the interests OF 'he
communities in which they are loca teo,
Int are maintained for the purpose %
Increasing the efficiency and proHot-
ing the culture and welfare OF ou.
ueople. No material chanee IN ~ e..
character ShOuiQ De iAidoS'
assent Of the legislature, ana no PEI
son should be. appointed on .ne so.
srn,ng board who has a favorit'sm TOT
one NJ the institutions or preJuuioe
against another.
Wants Trade Schools.
"The state has established aIiu
maintains schools for the training OF
its professional men. 1t mas oeen ap
nropriat;rs money for tine purpose o.
;nstructfng farmers and promoting as-
riculture AS yet little has been dohe
to assist the tradesmen and mechanics
in their work They have been ieit 90
master the rules of their crafts as oest
thew can by chance or accident. ihere
ia knowledge possessed by skilled lead
ers in all such occupations which, II
taught to their fellow tradesm en-.
would tighten their burdens and ado
to their prosperity.
'.The state should devote some at
tention to this subject. Such an in
vestment would bring returns In every
community. Helpful Information should
be carried to those actually employer
Trade schools for the leading trades
should be established at convenient
points, wherein youth may be trained
Hor tifsar chosen occupations. The I'M
yIxaSnra are and limited financial cn-