Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-11-12
WILL MAKE GOOD.
~, Elect Alexander Reiterates His
Prediction Promises.
u,ll visit Different Sections to Ascer-
tain Need, OF the People.

coyernor- Elect NJ. Alexander. who
A,s been selected by the people 10
,nde the ship OF state for the next
,,o years. evidently seems sincere In
.As nromises he has made the people
1, his campaign. as the following in
,.rdew given TO the Statesman the
norning after election would indi-
ale:
N. Alexander. governor-elect OF
IDAHO. received congratulations Wed
nesday. Naturally elated AT his sue
c,s In carrying the state whereas
his colleagues on the democratic tick
2, had failed. he expressed his re-
rel that the people had not seen 1T
10 seat. with him. complete set OF
democratic state officials.
Mr.. Alexander declared that he
fully intended TO carry out his cam
pign promises and that he expected
10 make study OF the needs OF the
state before Inauguration so that he
voud be- able to care for them In
bis message to the Legislature.
Yes. am glad the campaign Is
over" said Mr.. Alexander. although
enjoyed meeting the voters. and
an naturally deeply gratihed with
The vote OF confidence given me by
the people OF the state. My adyices
arr to the effect that I have received
The largest plurality given any candi-
date for governor In recent years. and
this h an honor OF which any citizen
nigh be proud.
Il feel. too. that grave RESPONSE
l.'.iy has been placed upon my shoul
ders | consider my election com
nand from the tax-ridden people ol
Idaho to secure them immediate re-
lief This means that they demand
radical reduction In tax leyies
more economical and more ciiicien
conduct OF state affairs. fewer board
commissions and officers: a simpler
cleaner. and more democratic stat
government.
When entered upon the com
pagn for governor | determined. (
elected. to concentrate myself TO thi
main object to use all the ability
possess and all the experience hav
gained in private and public life 70
me benefit OF my fellow citizen.
NOW that | am elected. | renew tina
conservation. My highest ambitio
hthat | may be useful to Idaho. tina
may give my state an honest. &C,
Aomical, efficient and progressive aC
Illustration.
made my campaign as n straigl
Ou' democrat. and | stood squarel
on the democratic platform at a
umes. My one regret now is thu
uoSernor Hawley and my other fe
low democrats on the ticket were M
successful also. because would lil
nave the full responsibility for Il
conduct OF the states business cel
~'eo In my party for the coming w
Years shall count on the hear
cooperation OF the democrats elect,
the legislature and other impor
a"' positions; and | hope to so co
Huc' myself In Office as to win the c
operation and good will of righ
'nking men and women of all pa
ties.
shall redeem every pledge
~aoe to the people during the cai
paisn.
wish 1t were in my power
"Ank personally every citizen "
s"e me his vote and his suppo
ounce this is impossible / shall stri
SNOW my appreciation for the he
vi their confidence In hard n
''nest work for their best intcres
., was glad OF the opportunity
'. almost every county in the Sta
- ne course OF my canvass. and
''ome familiar with conditions
'e Inherent sections, as far as Il
go possible In the limited time.
,''pose to take advantage of
"e remaining before the legislat,
. s" 10 revisit the different sectio
NV. 70 make a colser study of tn
Gus 'as. desire to do this in ore
80 ~ 1 may be prepared to lay bef'
legislature. when the proper Il
es' a concrete plan for work
~ 'ne changes demanded in the
''srtation OF the affairs of
n- ~ l propose to leave no st'
urned and to spare no effort
''''ns at the essential facts az