Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-15
ANNOUNCEMENT OF M'KELVIE
Former Lieutenant Governor Issues
Address Concerning His Candi-
dacy for Governorship.
HE BELIEVES IN PROHIBITION


LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov. H.-CSpecial.)-
s. r. McKelvie. former lieutenant gov
ernor Of Nebraska today gave out q
formal statement addressed TO the repub-
lican voters Of the state announcing his
candidacy for the republican nomination
for governor. He says in part:
1T IL after most thoughtful delibera-
ton that ] have decided TO announce
my candidacy for governor Of Nebraska
subject to nomination in the republican
primaries next April
For me TO announce a definite plat
form now would Justly be looked upon
by the voters as premature. At this time
the voters are more concerned with the
things which reflect the fitness OF the
candidate for the nomination and II In
with this in mind that set forth some
thoughts which have a bearing in that d.
rection
MY position on prohibition is not a
matter OF policy-it is my conscientious
belief that the prohibition amendment
should prevail. It will be my purpose
TO enforce the law regardless OF whether
the prohibition prevails. or not. While no
doubt should be left in the minds OF the
voters regarding the honest attitude Of
the candidate on the prohibitory amend
ment. think that ones candidacy should
not be so restricted by a support Of that
question as TO lose sight Of equally i'm
portant issues over which the chief ex-
ecutive will have much greater influence
and responsibility I'm the enactment.
Il was one Of about a dozen republi-
can members OF the house I'm the year
1911 who aided a majority Of the usembers
Of the party, then In control. to pass the
initiative and referendum. Without our
cid the bill could not have been passed.
We did this so that the liquor question
with all its pernicious connections might
be removed from politics. Through that
law the question is now in the hands
OF the people TO decide and candidates
should be relieved OF the odious effects
OF rough and tumble fight on the ex-
else question.
Relieves I'm Efficiency.
Il believe In efficiency. II the business
OF the state is properly managed the tax
payers money will be so used as to get
the largest returns from It's expenditure
or investment. The vote getting proper
ties OF the economy plea should have long
since been dissipated and instead should
| come the policy Of efficiency in state busl-
ness the same as II is sought after In
private business.
II cherish with pride the fact that the
party with which have always been af-
filiRted has done more than its share in
inaugurating the good reform legislation
which now graces the statute books Of
our state. At this time there is not so
much need for radical reforms. II any
thing, II is time that a little more at
tention be given TO constructive legisla-
ton, which will aid in the development
and promotion Of the states Industries
and enterprises.
I'm the past years legislative attention
and aid have been given to the produc-
ton side of farming and live stock hus-
bandry. There is yet need for develop
ment along that line; but of greater i'm
portance to the farmer right now Is leg
islation which will aid in the intelligent
financing OF his business and the mar
keting Of the products of the farm
"of almost equal Importance 70 agri-
culture Ia manufacturing. In this regard
Nebraska is far in the rear. The things
which will develop Nebraska's manpfsc-
turing enterprises along healthy lines
should be lntelligently done.
Back OF all industry is labor. Not
only do / think that every thoughtful
protection and encouragement should be
thrown about the industrial worker. but
education should be directed to enhance
his efficiency"
He also emphasizes his devotion to the
cause OF better schools. good roads and
water power development.