Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23

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 to those depending upon
them. The Republican party is COM
mitted to an economical administra-
ton of the state affairs, and it is my
firm intention, if elected governor, to
exercise full diligence and care in
seeking for the discovery Of whatever
elements of waste, extravaganza OF
over-employment that now exists, tc
the end that strict economy may be
practiced in all of our institutions and
governmental agencies of whatsoever
kind and character.
A material saving in revenues can
be accomplished by careful pruning
of the pay-rolls of the various insti-
buttons and governmental agencies
and a more general observance of
economy in the conduct of the depart
ments; and it is my solemn purpose
to give it attention, employing all the
legitimate authority and power of the
governors Office to the Inauguration
of methods and practices that VIII
guarantee to the people safe, pro-
gressive and economical admrnlstra-
ton of their business. | am positive
ly opposed to the creation Of any new
office, board or commission OF any
kind or character and am likewise OPP
posed to the increase Of any salary for
officers now employed.
Unrestricted tax limitations often
lead to wasteful and even criminal ex-
penditures Of public funds. | am In
favor Of a reasonable limitation law
that will make it impossible to lay
useless and burdensome levies on the
taxpayers in any manner or for any
reason whatsoever.
Primary Election Law.
Freedom of thought and political
action or the maintenance of party
entity should not be denied to any
political organization within the state
The present primary election law
should be so amended as to give to
all political organizations aqual oppor-
tunities to a fair and unrestricted
right to position on the ballot. bott
in primary and general election.
Roads and Auto License.
| As member of the Southern Ap
palachian Good Roads Association
and lifelong citizen of the State in
terested in its material development
am in favor of the permanent i'm
provement of our highways and be
lieve that the National and State gov
ernments should assist the local au
! thorities in the establishment ant
maintenance of connected highways
and that all automobile license!
should be appropriated for the upkeeI
of the permanent roads of the State
7 Schools and Free Textbooks.
!! The Republican party was the
| founder of the free school system ane
/ has actively promoted and generous
/ ly maintained it for all the people
rich and poor, high and low, without
regard to race or color. | am thor
oughly in accord with the promotion
of better schools and school condi
tons, and believe that, whereas We
have provided for compulsory schoo
attendance the State should, as fur
Their advancement, furnish free text
books, under an approved uniform
system, to all whose necessities may
require them.
Agriculture.
Agriculture as business and no
merely as means of livelihood
should be encouraged among all those
engaged in this calling. IT'S advant
ages as an occupation, when scientif
cially followed, should be called to thu
attention of the public generally
While much advancement in farming
and farming methods have been not
ed, we have, as people, subjected
ourselves to the suspicion that rc'
much attention has been paid to tn
fattering appeals laid open by oul
more prominent resources, while to-
little attention is given the equal!
promising business Of farming. Gu
soil is yearning for the attention @
skilled hands, and is ready to yiel'
favorable returns to all those willing
to meet the conditions that he bust
ness demands. It should be the ain