The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-09-18

10 secure NY election &c the ex.
ated position TO which I nonorably
aspire, shau not nledGe a single Of.
ice or make sirge trade. Wnen
iris greet trust comes q me NV
hands stal he free TO take Il. my
r1ino not bound BY bargains. and, un-
free to strive alone for the best ntsr-
Csts Of ny state. " IN your VISION
YOU see III &c elect me governor Of the
commonwealth
WILL
Enforce rigid economy in enc collection
ana eNpeuditurc of thc puolic fuads Stop
the .e"hs. abolish every useless office.
mont ot state.
WILL
Take the tlcI. h1nd of politics from
the throat OF the states charitable and
rcual Institutions. and name % board for
their couuoi composed of men and women
Of such weN-kuowu character and fitness
That all viii know that under such b
board the evil Of political domination vu
disappear forever Hui that these institute
lions win Doc $50 operated .as Go reflect the
real heart ono soul and constance II
kentv"El.
WILL
Appoint state taN commission. With
out regard 20 politics. comp, sed of men
justly and equimblv disch1rse their u.
tts--uud h they do NOT 90 $50 / will de-
mard their RESIGNATION ana tell the state
why
WILL
.pIoint textbook commission. COM
posed Of capable trained men from both
parties. and demand that their HEARINGS
shall be- public. J will protoc. the school
children of the state. ana for their benc-
tit will demand the passage Of laws 10
take the departments of education in
state ana county out OF politics.
WILL
seek always and everywhere to promote
real service. real progress and full re-
turn in benefits for every dollar expended.
WILL
Face the fact of the states ovcrwhclui-
ing dctt, and by economy aud business
administration Of fiscal Affairs sex to pay
it without adding additional burdens To =
sorely taxed people
WILL NOT
For political reasons appoint to office
any unworthy or unqualified man, nor will
l knowingly permit such an ape iutmcut
by any public officer
WILL NOT
Employ attorneys at state expense. nor
will \ permit the settlement by compro-
mise Of state claims, but will compel
their adjudication in the courts Of law.
WILL NOT
Abuse or misuse the pardoning power,
nor will I pardon any guilty man, nor
win ! use this great power for political
ends.
I WILL NOT
Barter Cr use my patronage to entrench
my party or myself in power, but VIII
seek alone the confidence Of a people
meritcd by faithful, conscientious dis
charge OF public trust.
WILL NOT
While governor of Kentucky seek I
nomination for any other office, nor will
become candidate for any other public
Office.
WILL NOT
Deny to the people participation in
their affairs, but by the wisest publicity
l will seek their advice, their confidence,
and the expression of their will.
Upon the issues as made | propose to
wage my campaign. | love my state. Ev-
cry fibre If my being thrills at the mem
ton OF her name. Every good impulse
Of my soul Is dedicated to her service.
| believe in her possibilities and her flu
ture II love and hope, if energy and
enthusiasm viii prevail. | promise, with
the assistance of the young and agrees
sive men composing our state ticket to
bring a new and a better day to Ken
lucky. The issue IS in your hancs. Come
what may. | am sustained by the con-
seriousness that in every word | have ut.
tered ! speak for the good of Kentucky
and the welfare of its People