The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
Freedom Of Legitimate Action.

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energies and attention to the develop
ment OF this much needed reform.
Freedom OF Legitimate Action.
The constitution wisely provides for
three coordinate branches OF govern
ment, comprising legislative. execu-
tive and judicial. Each has its own
power and authority. Neither should
encroach upon another. The people
are vitality interested I'm having them
Kept separate and operated, each on
It's own sole responsibility In re-
cent years tustifable complaint has
been made about the attempt OF the
executive branch to encroach upon
ana by the use of the power OF place"
and undeserved patronage dominate
ana control the legislative branch of
the government. This is not a party
complaint. The practice has been
noted with equal frequency in both
great political parties. The offense
IL so great in the minds of the people
that IL has been known TO overthrow
b parties in power and has been at the
foundation OF the creation of new no.
litical parties. That representatives
would exercise their votes against
their judgment or the interests of
their constituents upon promise of re-
ward is intolerable. That executive
or other officers would bargain for
votes upon 'this condition is equally
intolerable and offensive to good gov.
eminent and good morals. l firmly
oppose any encroachment by the ex.
ecutlVe side OF the government upon
the legislative branch. In my opinion
the duty OF the chief executive of the
State Nation
tuuonal function requiring that he
/ shall make recommendation and fur.
{ nish Information to the legislature or
the Congress. Certainly IL does mot
extend to a personal bargaining with
members OF the legislative body to
cast their votes for or against a meas
ure, or to influence or control the or.
ganization of legislative body.
Constitutional Limitations.
Section 4 OF Article Z OF the consti.
b tuition OF our state provides that the
governor shall not be eligible to suc.
coed himself" and likewise the same
Limitation is placed upon the office OF
sherin OF the counties The reason
for these constitutional provisions IS.
obviously, TO prevent the highest exc
cutiVe officers in their respective
spheres from using the large patron
age and power OF these offices for the
purpose OF perpetuating themselves IN
power. Nevertheless. Il Is possible
/ for these officers. II they choose 10
use this power and patronage In at
I tempting TO dictate the nomination Of
/ their successors. thus violating the
spirit OF the constitution and robbing
/ the people OF the right that they have
OF making their own nominations.
/ Therefore. II elected. I shall refrain
I from interfering in any way. by the
use OF patronage or otherwise. with
the nominations Of my party candi.
dates. and shall content myself with
I trying. 10 the best Of my ability. TO
/ discharge my duties. leaving my party
with full power 10 make its own
7 nominations.
Business and Industry.
! shall endeavor 10 encourage the
| growth OF every legitimate business
/ within the state with all the resources
az my command The tendency OF
| both the legislative and administra-
I tive branches Of government should
/ be directed toward the encourage
ment Of all legitimate business enter
I prises. My administration will en-
B deavOr TO build up the manufacturing.
mining. transportation. agricultural
and commercial industries Of the state.
thereby largely increasing the demand
for profitable employment OF all KIND
/ Of labor. shall be jealous OF the
B credit and good name Of the state ~
home and abroad. striving In every
/ way TO promote lts prosperity and vel.
/ fare.
Conclusion
3 ln submitting my candidacy 10 the
I members Of my party. ! am mindful or
The high honor that ] am asking that
they hesfOW. I am aware that the
office of governor is full OF impres.
eivo duties. involving diligence and
hard work I am aware that the state
hae many important problems with
which 10 deal and that the chief %.
crutivo of the state must meet them
face 90 face.
7 am willing that my fitness for
tho office and mV availability a. a
candidate shall Boz judged by my past
performance both in and out Of
office ! nope to have the support
~ citizens Of ail occupations and of
on stations in life. meaning. Do elect.
.d to serve them all with equal fidoi.
lfy Ny candidacy has mo- other pur
pose in view % ie not inspired. other
than by a sincere desire to give eer.
vice with patriotic spirit and hlrh
minded purpose to all the people
Soliciting your support and your
votes. = am.
Very truly your.
a. a LILLY.
Bocklpy. W Va. December n. 1915
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