The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

'-t "a tu' bar A>ooCiduOu, 10 oevlSo
tie means " bringing about this re-
form. II must be a concerted move
Az shall take pleasure in devotinx
M sner~'ss and attention TO the de-
Veic2'neut Of rhls much needed reform.
FREEDOM OF LEGISLATIVE
ACTION.
The constitution wisely provides for
Three coordinate branches OF govern
meat. comprising legislative. executive
aud Judicial Zach has its own power
and authority. Neither should en-
'F'ach upon another. The people are
vitality int.rested in having them
A'pt seperate and operated. each on
lis own sole responsibility. In recent
years jrstifsble complaint has been
mad" about the attempt of the execu-
tif" branch TO encroach upon and bv
The use OF the power OF place" and
unce>erved patronage. dominate and
control the legislative branch OF the
60 ernment. This is not a party COM
p'ai T. The practice has been noted
equal frequency in bo,h great
D. .-f-l parties. The Offense is so
r;tAl ia The minds OF the people that
u has been known to overthrow par
Ties IN power and has been at the
Foundation Of the creation OF new poll
Isl parties That representatives
MD exercise their votes against
lfffffr nur
t."if constituents upon promise OF re-
ward is intolerable. That executives
or other officers would bargain for
votes upon this condition is equally
ia'o.erable and offensive TO good gov
60 'n"nt and good morals. firml,
~ pose any encroachment by the exc
cu-itr side Of the government upon
lh' ieElslatlhe branch. In my opinion
'hr au;y OF the chief executive OF the
stat" or nation ends with the consti-
tui-oaal junction requiring that ne
shall make recommendations and fur
n4,h Information TO the LEGISLATURE or
thr congress. Certainly il does mo-,
+>f'nd To- personal BARGAINING with
ma 'nhere ot'the legislative body To cast
,ht.r vote TOR or against a measure.
90 60 rdrence Or control the organi-
za..eA of the legislative body.
CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS.
i.nn ~ Article : OF the consti-
'i''rH 90 our stale provides that the
t'irnr shah not be eligible To sue
-'- hiH."ii and Likewise the anne
ration j. placed. upon the Office OF
ID % Df tlr counties The reason
o. tnf Constitutional provisions is.
90 .'ueit. 20 prevent the Highest eye
I fni.t" officers i'm their respective
ga res from using the large patron
's' "ad power OF these Offices for the
It-i pose ~ perpetuafing themselves i'm
20 t'r Neser.heless. IL is possible for
i'..'-r o'icer- IL thsl choose. 10 use this
i''--r a-t patronage i'm attempting to
nt 'at+ ile rplriaaiiOn OF their success
f'.- t.,iat.us The spirit of .he
g. 'fuii"n and robbins the people
o. To- a-hi thaf they have OF making
th'if "rn nominations. Therefore m
el' e.ci. shall refrain from Interfering
IT, any Way by the use of patron .s
o. .'+rr.-". riih he nominations OF
Day parts candidates. and shall con-
tent myself with trying. to the best
81 my ability. to discharge nv duties.
leaving NY party with full power 10
make us own nominations.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY.
shall endeavor TO encourage the
gro"in 81 every legitimate business
"lliih iAe sfate with all the resources
81 my Command. The tendency OF both
the lcelslative and administrative
branc hct OF government should be al.
Tetf'o toward the encouragement 10
az ir'' rna'e business enterprises
Nv affnil.~f ration will endeavor 10
built CD itc manufacturing. mining
tr'r ror. f'on. agricultural and com.
l Do tries Of the state. there
BY largely Increasing the demand 10,
profitable employment % all kinds q,
labor shall be JEALOUS Of the creai,
and s'of name ~ The state al home
"hd abroad. irving in every way to|
promote iis prospc rity and welfare.
CONCLUSION.
IN submitting my candidacy 70 n.
rnefr trrs ~ my party. I am IN nam,
OF tr" o. rh honor that am sskf,s
ih"t fheF hrstou. am aware that the
Once NJ Governor H. fun OF impressive|
ouiir-. Involving diligence and hars|
""rN arr aware tha; tho state has
many important prob'c-uS With which,
q" nr'I and thaf the chief executive|
81 tne state must meet them face to|
face II
an willing that NV fitness for the
ONO" and my availability as a candi
aaie sh'll be ~ ised by my past per
forWarce. both in and out of ONE