The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-07-30

euucatlOnal institutions ana thus ROD
bing our children and our children's
children of their birthright.
Sorry Condition
1T is a sorry condition when a
new state must embarrass its educa-
.tional institutions in order to estab-
lish sinecures in county seats and
state capitals If this state were
properly administered, If men in pub
lie office would have proper sense
of responsibility and sufficient feel
ing of state pride, Idaho is rich
enough to give her deserving inn
provements and educational institu-
lions every dollar they need. to have
the good roads so essential to the
prosperity of our rural life and no
one suffer from the burden.
Il am well aware that we'll mean
ng people will regret to have these
things said. But we have kept silent
or refused to acknowledge the situa-
ton long enough and neither party
obligations nor false sentiment
should restrain us any longer.
Gut 1t Out
1T is mistaken idea to nurse in
silence the cancer that is eating away
your system. Cut it out and do not
be afraid of drawing blood when it
is done. If thy right hand offend
thee, cut it off and cast it from thee
Let's be open and candid, let's be
bold to deal with this situation and
the good results will appear from the
hour of resolve to do SO.
Nov, my friends, there is only
one remedy for this situation. The
passage of some statute will not avail
There are some things the citizen
must do Of his own initiative and no
form of legislation can take the place
of it. The spasmodic display of a
dighteous indignation will not suffice.
The effort of few public spirited
men can accomplish nothing perman-
ent or decisive. The remedy lies in
he aroused and determined effort of
a whole people-of the voters. We
must have cool, deliberate but de-
termined purpose upon the part of
the voters, keen sense of civic re-
sponsibility, an intelligent and sub
stantial public opinion in order to ac-
complish anything worth while or anv-
thing that will be permanent. Nothing
can take the place in such situa-
t IN. of the individual responsibility
of the citizen. Nothing can suffir =
for that state pride which will bring
us to look with jealousy and vigilance
upon this commonwealth of ours with
whose veal or woe our individual
welfare is wrapped up. The remedy
lies with you-the voters.
Stick to the Primary
II beg of you to realize the respon-
sibility and take the initiative. !
plead with you to give this great
cause. your serious reflection, give to
it your time and energy. Others may
have other remedies but | can find
no hope except as I find it in the
aroused and determined purpose of
the people at large, in the sustained
interest of the masses. The means
are at your command. In this state
a man cannot be candidate for Of
flee without your approval If you are
o fthe mind to have it SO. The in
of government is in
your control.
Stick to the Primaries
Some people in the state urge
that we repeal the primary law--ar-
guing that we can do better without
it and that under the old system
things we're much better. do not
assail the omtiyes of those who SO
contend. I know some OF, our best
men think that way-I doubt not at
all their sincerity. But speaking for
myself am unalterably and uncom-
promisingly opposed to it's repeal or
to its emasculation. / am not willing
to take the weapons of political war
fare out of the hands of the people
at the very time when we are ap-
pealing to the people for action and
are getting ready for war.
Do Not Give 1t Up
Il agree that if the primary sleeps
upon the statute books unused, If the
people do not avail themselves of its
advantages, 1t will, of course, be ut
terly without avail. But know that
If they will but use it, it is one of the
effective instruments of clean and eff
ficient government. I beg you not to
give it up. You will live to regret #.
When the time comes and you are full
ly determined to act you will find
yourselves powerless to act.
Would Fight For 10
'.At least before 1t is repealed, let's
have the issue presented openly and
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