Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1922-10-05


some voice in the selection of the COL
lege Trustees.
| favor liberal but not extravagant
appropriations for our educational in
situations, and the care of our unfor-
Inmates, but think that some of the
institutions could be made more near
ly self-supporting, and that all of our
schools should demonstrate that their
chief function is preparing students
for the practical affairs of life
AS citizen, Judge and a legis-
lator, I have always stood for a strict
enforcement of law, which policy and
position will be maintained by me il
elected Governor, with the end in
view of decreasing crime, encourag-
ing those charged with enforcement
of law, and eliminating the destruc-
tive traffic In liquors which will ruin
our people unless stopped. The last
named criminals particularly need not
expect me to exercise for them the
pardoning power, if | am Governor.
I shall, if elected, also carry out in
all appointments to Boards and 9TH
erwise, my idea of service to the
State, making such appointments only
for the good of the State
The home life of people deter
mines their history. II elected, 1t
shall be my purpose to encourage
that love Of home and social purity
which has been a characteristic of
our people, and with my wife and
babies to maintain in the Executive
Mansion a Christian home, in which
we all believe.
Our people have had acute differ
ences of political opinion in the past,
which have unfortunately been fire.
quently characterized by bitter per-
sonal feeling, and while l recognize
the right Of every person not only to
his own opinion, but to the express
sion of it, and have no quarrel with
those who differ with me, l know
that hate is a great destructive in
fluence 1t is my opinion that, re-
CARELESS OF past differences of opin-
ion, our people can cooperate in build
ing up our State, and to that co-opera-
tion | invite them. l am glad to
work with any MiSsissippian for the
upbuilding of our State whether or
not we agree on other matters, Or
whether he supports me politically.
If elected, shall seek the aid of all
our people in bringing about better
and greater Mississippi, my sole
ambition being one of service.
I am in position to do this, as my
candidacy is independent seeks the
support of all who are interested in
the betterment and upbuilding Of our
State, and if successful, will owe
nothing to any special interest or
group, Uut W Inc SiIiAClShiP W thC
entire State.
1t is gratifying to know that we
are to have the counsel and active
cooperation of the good women Of our
State. l have favored womans suf-
frage for many years, and hope for
great results through it's instrument
tality.
During my service IN the Senate in
1920 and 1922 voted for, worked Tor
and championed the measures advo-
Gated by the women of Mississippi.
demonstrating my faith by my works.
My campaign will continue to
be on a high plane, free from per-
sonaIities, discussion of measures
and mot men, of principles and not
people. 1t is my purpose to discuss
with our people during the campaign
other needs and problems of our
State, too numerous to go into here
| but ask the aid and support, the
vote and influence Of all who believe
with me In the principles here indi
Gated.
Respectfully,
PERCY BELL
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