The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
LILLY FOR GOVERNOR
tcontinusd Prom Firss r.xs.,

(Continued Prom Pirss r.xs,
Summers county In 1878, grew to man.
hood In Raleigh county, graduated
from the Athens state normal school.
practiced law az Beckley. was elected
member OF the West Virginia legisla-
ture In 1900. prosecuting attorney OF
Raleigh county IN 1904. a Republican
presidential elector IN 1908. He was
nominated for attorney general In 1912
without opposition and with the re-
mainder OF the Republican ticket was
triumphantly elected. receiving the
greatest number OF votes OF any can
didate on the state ticket. His an
nouncemen follows:
am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for governor OF West vir-
gtnia submitting my claims to the pri-
mary election to be held in June next
In presenting myself as a candidate 1
deem IL fair to give expression TO
my views upon the main Issues now
before the people for their considera-
ton and on account Of which they
Will make their selection OF candi-
dates.
In the first place. / desire to say
that am a lifelong Republican, ana
feel a pride in the traditions and his
tory OF my party. Recognizing its
glorious achievements In the past,
have an abiding faith in long contin-
uation OF its usefulness TO the people,
its patriotism and honesty of purpose,
and I unhesitatingly pledge myself 10
stand firmly upon the principles that
have made 1t great In both state and
nation.
Taxation.
On the matter OF taxation. which is
one of the most vital of our govern
mental concerns. / believe that no
more taxes should be levied than win
meet the actual necessities OF govern
ment. economically administered. Tax
alton has come TO be a serious burden
10 the people. A larger percentage OF
the income from property is being
used for maintaining government than
is generally supposed.
There is to be considered the pros
pect that federal taxation will be
vastly increased under the plans for
national defense to be considered by
the present congress. as well as pro-
visions for an inexcusable democratic
extravaganza. There is the additional
prospect that provision will have 20
be made to dispose OF the finding
the supreme court OF the United States
in the Virginia debt case Municipal.
county and district taxation Is steadily
increasing. while the discouraging
counterfeit appears that the means
TO pay has not increased correspond
ingly with the demands that are be-
ing made upon the people for more
TAX money.
There should be the highest posi-
bic state OF efficiency in the manage
'ment OF our Institutions and the best
possible service and comfort should
be rendered 10 those depending upon
them. The Republican party Is com
mitted TO an economical administra-
ton Of the state affairs. and II f. my
firm intention. n elected governor. 20
exercise full diligence and care IN
seeking for the discovery of whatever
elements OF waste. extravaganza or
unemployment that no exists. 70 the
end that Strict economy may be prac-
ticed In all OF our institutions and
governmental agencies OF whatsoever
kind and character.
A material saving In revenues can
be accomplished by a careful pruning
OF the pay-rOlls OF the various insti-
tutiOns and governmental agencies
and more general observance OF
economy In the conduct Of the depart.
ments. and u a. my solemn purpose
% give u attention. employing all the
legitimate authority and power Of the
RovefnOr's office 20 the Inauguration
OF methods and practices that viii
guarantee to the people n safe pro-
Rressive and economical administra-
tion Of their business. 7 am positive
" opposed 10 the creation Of any new
Office. board or commission Of any
kind or character and am likewise op.
posed 20 the increase Of any salary for
officers now employed
Unrestricted tax limitations often
lead 20 wasteful and even criminal ex-
penditures Of public funds ! am in
favor ~ n reasonable limitation law
that will make % impossible 10 lay
useless and burdonaomo levies on the
taxpayers ln any manner or Tor any
reason Whatsoever.
Primary Election Law.
Freedom ~ thought and political
action or the maintenance OF party
entity should not be- denied % any
political organization within tho state.
The present primary election law
should b. ao amended as 10 give 10
I'll political examinations equal oppor.
tunifies f0 fair and unroetricted
right 20 position on the ballot. both
On primary and general election
The Williamson Charter"
ln stating an opposition to the VIII
Hanson Charter" enactment of the
lat legislature. ! DO Do upon The broad
rfinciples that communities having
the rlRht 10 exist in municipal form
under our lave should not be- deprived
even temporarily ~ the rght a. 30.