Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-11-12

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the campaign for election. He is NO
backing down or retrenching. His re
solve is to make good as far as al
lowed and this causes the belief tina
ne will not be opposed as strongly BY
the coming session of the Legislature.
as some Of the political spenbinder,
who campaigned against him limited Ii
the voters. lie has given out state
ment which expresses his firm inten
tons, and we take pleasure in printing
the same herewith. which is as follows
/ Alexander Statement.
Yes, l am glad the campaign il
over" said Mr.. Alexander, although
! enjoyed meeting the voters, and I am
naturally deeply gratified with the
vote OF confidence given me by the
people OF the state. My advices are to
the effect that have received the
largest plurality given any candidate
for governor in recent years. and this
is an honor of which any citizen might
be proud.
feel, too, that grave response
bility has been placed upon my shout
ders. | consider my election CON-
mand from the tax.ridden people of
Idaho to secure them immediate relief.
This means that they demand radical
reduction in tax levies; more economi-
cal and more efficient conduct of state
affairs; fewer boards, commissions and
Officers; a simpler, cleaner, and more
democratic state government.
"When entered upon my campaign
for governor | determined, if elected
to consecrate myself to this main OBJ
Ject-to use all the ability l possess
and all the experience I have gained
in private and public life for the bene.
fit Of my fellow citizens. Now that
l am elected I renew that conservation.
MY highest ambition is that / may be
useful to Idaho, that l may give my
state an honest, economical, efficient
and progressive administration.
:" ! made my campaign as q straight
out democrat, and stood squarely or,
the democratic platform at all times !
MY one. regret now is that Governor
Hawley and my other fellow democratic
on the ticket were not successful also,
because / would like to have the full
responsibility for. the conduct of the
states business centered in nv party
for the coming two years. I shall
count on the hearty cooperation of the
democrats elected to the legislature and
other important positions; and I hone
to SO conduct myself in office as to
win the cooperation and good will of
right-thinking men and women Of all
parties.
" shall redeem every pledge / made
to the people during the campaign.
- wish it were in my power to
thank personally every citizen who
gave me his vote and support. Since
this is impossible I shall strive to show
my appreciation for the honor of their
by hard and earnest work
for their best interests.
= feel under great obligations. too,
to the press of the state. The demo-
ratio and independent newspapers rem.
Tered service of great value, and this
reward other than the hope of
improved conditions for all. Never be.
ore did the newspapers of the state do
better work in the way Of informing
he people as to actual conditions, and
n pointing out the road to reform,
u was glad Of the opportunity to
'isit almost every county in the state
the course Of my canvass, and to be-
ONE familiar with conditions in the
ifferent sections, as far as that was |
ossible in the limited time. I propose /
take advantnpe of the time remain. /
ng before the legislature meets to re. ,
isit the different sections and to make | {
closer study of their needs. desire | I
do this in order that I may be pre-. '
ared to lay before the legislature.
hen the proper time comes, concrete
Ian for working out the changes de. /
landed in the administration of the 6
ffairs OF the state. propose to leave {
stone unturned and to spare no ef
ort in getting at the essential facts as ]
ne first step to the working out Of
eeded reforms. n
II desire my message to the legisla- n
Ire to be, IS far as possible, the voice G
the people Of all idaho expressed G
trough me as their servant, commits F
oned by them to do their bidding and O