The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-09-07
The Candidates For Governor


publican nomination for governor
ere is sketched briefly in the fol-
lowing list. amended slightly from
the original which appeared in the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The following are the candidates:
One candidate, and only one, Ro,-
and G. Hartley, of Snohomish, is
basing his candidacy upon a clearly
defined, concrete issue. His slogan
Is "the open shop" He does not
question the right of labor to or
ganize, but he does challenge the
right of organized labor to say that
a man must belong to a union or be
denied employment and a chance to
earn living. Col. Hartley, who
has been mayor of Everett and
member of the legislature, is
man of affairs and large employ
er of labor.
Eastern Washington's candidate,
w. J. Sutton, a state senator, form
erly engaged in normal school
work and long actively interested
in educational matters, is an ardent
prohibitiOnist, unalterably opposed
to the pending initiative measures
for a modification of the anti-ssloOn
law and in his campaign is en-
phasizing the Importance, as he
sees it, of nominating a candidate
in complete sympathy with the eX-
istiDg situation, or ready 10 lead
fight for more stringent dry"
law, if necessary.
Henry Mcbride, who, as lieuten-
ant governor, succeeded Gov. Rog-
ers, upon his death, and served out
MS unexpired term is well known
to the people of the state. TO his
initial efforts was largely due the
creation of the railroad commission,
the public uefulness of which has
abundantly been demonstrated. His
stand on public questions has gener-
ally been conservative. and railroad
interests which opposed his com
mission ideas have since been far
from inimical to his ambitions. He
and the continued rigid suppression
Of the saloon, and agains any change
in the present system save by di-
rect vote of the people.
George A. Lee. the youngest can
didate in the field, is a King coun-
~ aspirant, like Gov Mcbride, and
,lsO well known. AS assistant at
torney general and industrial in
iurance commissioner, and, for a
Grief term, as public service con-
missioner, he was prominently
Identified with Gov. Hays adminis-
ration and established repnta-
ion for ability and efficiency that
8 thoroughly creditable. HIS rul-
ngs affecting utilities uniformly
stood the legal test. He advocated
enlargement of the commissions
'cwers through legislation model
ID after the statutes of Visions II
md California and in this connec-
ion favored the certificate of con-
Venience and necessity measure,
by Gov. Lister and which
now goes by referendum to the peo-
pie. He is an aggressive and
forcefnl campaigner and his candi-
lacy has appealed strongly to the
younger Republicans of the state.
John E. Frost, the third King
county candidate, is a student of
economics and government, and as
lax commissioner rendered most
capable and valuable service He
id intimately acquainted with the
= atlas affaira in nffio,nI 70
was ever alert to the taxpaying n
terests. He was an unsuccessful
for congresSman-at-lar
four years ago, but impressed his
personality upon the state as a |
sound thinker and logical reasoner.
James McNeely, of Pierce, who
has grown with the state and
achieved success in business life, is
admittedly of gubernatorial size
and equipment. His record as
state senator disclosed real ability, |
courage and leadership. An ardent
advocate of the budget system, he
would have the states business put
on strictly business basis, and TO
this end is insistent upon the re-
vision of the constitution without
delay.
John G. Lewis, of Grays Harbor,
like Mr.. McNeely, is successful
business man and therefore, quail |
fed to give the state efficient
business service. He made a good
state treasurer and understands the
material conditions
and needs.
Bob Hodge, sheriff of King Coun-
ty. is a progressive, fearless citizen,
risen from the ranks of the work |
ers. He educated him self, was adj
mitted to the bar, and was a leader |
OF the Progressive Party