Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-13

H. LIN LINZ OLA4 l.
revenue of state educational institu-
tions was not explained to the people
and the fact the Democratic party took
advantage OF it. brought disaster: Sc
cond, the selection of state lands in
blocks Of $4,000 acres and their leas-
ing; third, the use Of the public range
by non residents who built mansions
in other states with the money they
made in Idaho; fourth. failure Of the
legislature two years ago to exercise
the power of veto on appropriation
measures, but instead passing all ap-
preparations to the governor as a
challenge, with the result he accept
ed it and the most rigid economy fol-
lowed. 1--WE got the licking we deserv-
ed he concluded.
LOST PEOPLES CONFIDENCE.
The direct primary cannot be rspeal-
ed by minority party, +. +. Johnson
pointed out. He held the primary had
taken the party on. of touch with the
people. In his opinion the party should
begin at the bottom and build up. Get
acquainted with your neighbor," said
he. you may like him
I'VE lost the election because we
had before that lost the confidence of
the people," asserted Captain T.. G.
Davis, after pointing out the numer-
Gus reasons advanced by others why
the party had failed. THE trouble with
the Republican party is it has allow
ed too many of its notes to go to pro-
test" He asserted there had been
prostitution of public trust and the
party bank of character must be re-
established"
TRUST BETRAYED?
Senator Whitcomb when called upon
said he still believed the rank and file
of the women and men were behind
the Republican party. Referring to
the governor he remarked. This son
of Israel has peddled politics just as
he has overalls." Taking up the direct
primary, Senator Whitcomb said. I'VE
betrayed the trust of the people in fail
ing to amend the primary law. Did
you know that men in high places
tried to control the Legislature two
years ago? Well. they did. Do you
want to know about it? / could men
ton some names but | will not now.
Men in high places betrayed the trust
of the people"
Tell us about It," came cries from
several parts of the room.
well, Senator Borah wrote a let
ter after the primary was prepared
with the changes the people demanded,
asking us not to pass it, and 1t was
not passed"
u. =. Hubbard cautioned the lead =
ers present against failing to provide
the legislation the laboring people and
the farmers wanted and urged they be
given a hearing.
socIALIsTic WAVE IN SIGHT.
President Hawley referred to the
recent movement to bring organizers
to Idaho from Dakota by declaring
"A wave OF North Dakota Socialism
is beating on the shores of Idaho. II
is up to Idaho to build up walls against
them
Senator Randall of Lewiston closed
the speaking program. He said he
realized the party was In serious
plight, but he did not give up hope.
He thought a leader should be found
for governor and held the direct pri-
mary to be a drawback. I'D rather
get behind a man who Is wrong and
win" he declared. Senator Randall
paid tribute to the legislature and
Legislators in general. In his opinion,
the party should push out the dis
honest man and punish him before
someone else does.
l.. l. Purcell placed Shad l.. Hodgin
in nomination for president Of the as
ISOLATION for the ensuing year. j. b.
Eldrldge nominated Colonel Spofford /;
Senator Anterior of Twin Falls nomi-
mated Mr. Eldridge but he withdrew
in favor OF Colonel Spofford. On "A
rising vote Mr.. Hodgin was elected.
President Hawlcy asked that the Re
publicans should remember they are
Americans first above party and a
standing vote OF confidence was given
the president.