The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-09-28
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Moses Alexander, twice governor of
Idaho and now democratic candidate
for a third term, addressed large
audience at Eggan's hall Wednesday
night, receiving close attention
throughout his talk. On the platform
with the former governor were Frank
l. Moore, democratic candidate for
prosecuting attorney of Latah county;
G. P. Mix, state committeeman; Mrs.
Audrey Harrington, candidate for
county treasurer; Fred Strobel, can
didate for state senator; George Carl
son, candidate for assessor; w. M.
Walters, candidate for cOuny school
superintendent; Judge Will F. Nor
-gareidge, candidate for county audit
or.
Mr. Moore introduced the speaker,
calling attention to the Alexander ad-
ministratiOns, as being economical,
and mentioning the fact that the peo-
pie will soon be called upon to select
their public officials for the next
biennium, and asking that they give
close heed to Mr.. A1exander's discus
sion of state politics.
Says Farmer Hardest Hit
Mr.. Alexander's talk dealt largely
with tax matters. He said that the
farmer was the hardest hit during the
the bankers extend the farmers notes
and that the merchant give him more
time on his accounts, if it is incOnven1-
4ent for him to pay this fall, thus ex-
semplifying the brotherhood of man.
He said the burden had been left up
on the shoulders of the producer. He
said that Idaho is too much governed,
and that this is responsible for the
increase in taxes since 1914, which
amounts to 800 per cent or more.
The former governor asserted that
government in Idaho is administered
by a machine, consisting of 20 men
and that these men direct operations
from room 20, in the Owyhee hotel in
Boise.
Mr.. Alexander stated that in reduc-
ing taxes, the educational institu-
tiOns must no be interfered with, as
the better educated a boy or girl is,
the better citizen he or she will make.
He said that extravaganza must be
eliminated in state government and
the money spent where 1t will do
good. He asserted that under the re-
publican administration the money
has been spent, but that there is moth
ing to show for it. He said the peo-
pie want to be let alone for awhile
now and allowed to run their own
business and get on their feet finan-
cially. He urged that those who want
relief from high taxes support the
democratic ticket at the election No
vember Z.
Attacks Cabinet Form Government
The former governor paid his re-
spects to the cabinet form of gov
-ernment, asserting that it is extrava-
giant and inefficient, and that under it
makes it necessary to comb the state
with fine tooth comb for money to
send to Boise, where it is spent in
maintaining new offices, which, he
said, have been created to fill the
rooms in the new wings built on the
state house. He asserted that the
state house is palatial1y furnished, at
the expense of the taxpayers.
The former governor quoted at
length from reports showing the cost
OF maintaining the various depart
ments of state government, and ad
vocated general elimination. He
expressed his opinion of the cOnstabu
larry, and said if he is elected gov
ernor he will kick the constabulary
out Of the state house, or at least
stop the pay, which would result in
the same thing.
Mr.. Alexander paid his compliments
to the fish and game department, the
bureau of athletics, and said that
every official in the statehouse, old
and new, had had an increase in sal
.ary. He compared the capitol build
ing at Boise with the chemistry bull
ding at the University of Idaho and
said if he is elected governor there
will be an adequate appropriation to
meet the needs of the university He
denied the charge that he had left a
deficit of $1,000,00O at the close of
his last administration and claimed,
instead, that he had left a million and
a quarter in the treasury
A bank guaranty law and return
to the statewide direct primary was
advocated, and it was urged that the
Judiciary be taken out of politics He
said that the courts were established
by the corporation delegates to the
state conventions and that the people
had no chance to secure justice.
Mr. Alexander spent Thursday fore
noon in Moscow, going to Genesee to
speak tonight. Friday night he will
speak at Troy, having but the three
speaking dates in Latah county. He
expressed himself as we'll pleased
with his reception in Moscow From
Latah county he will return to south
idaho and will spend the rest of the |
campaign in the south.