Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-09-13
JAMES F. HINKLE
OPENS CAMPAIGN
FOR DEMOCRATS
Continued from Page One.

state expect to succeed. 1t seems
to me that the terrific advances
made in the costs of our state bust
ness must be checked, or we will
surely go upon the rocks, and that
the best way of effecting this cor
rection is to rid ourselves of the
cause Of the same.
II stand squarely upon the
democratic platform, which | con-
sidered thoroughly before accept
ing the nomination and especially
upon that plank pledging me to an
administration of economy and in
dustry and a prompt reduction of
the burdens of taxation.
During the past few years a
new phase in the political affairs
of the state is votes of the women
and ! was very much impressed
with the influence of the women in
our state convention. This Is not
only their duty but 1t is also to
their interests, especially in this
state where, under our community
property laws they are equal part
ners in all family property.
II am not acquainted with my
opponent, Doctor Hill, who comes
from Dona Ana county, near Ell
Paso, but am told that he is a most
likable and esteemable gentleman
and / impress upon my friends at
this time. that it is my wish that he
be so considered throughout this
campaign.
Budget System.
II have been approached as to
my position on the budget system
of handling public expenditures.
No one need fear that will ever
discredit the advantages of any
business institution, and ! so con-
slider the state government should
be. knowing where and for what It
will expend its money. At the same
time, however. l will insist upon
those expenditures being gagged by
the amount of income and this abil-
ity of the community to produce
that income rather than upon the
wishes of those who are to spend
the money.
1.-THE operation of those in con-
troll of our state business for the
past four or five years, can well be
likened to a trip Of a high-powered
in the hand of a careless
driver. A fast start, more gas at
every turn with only a slight slack
ening Of speed at times in order to
permit the crowds of employees TO
get out of the way, and, although
the taxpayer has anXiously watch
ed for stop in the consumption of
Juice, the machine has speeded
through four years without so much
Is wearing the rust off It's brake
bands. When exhibited to the pub
lie it's driver has always been care
Jul to explain the case with which
is speed could be slackened, even
promised loudly to slow 'er down
cut never fulfilled his promise.
Favors Good Schools.
"Our platform specifically sets out
hat our schools should be the best
N the land and there is no citizen |
more in favor of good schools than |
am. A close scrutiny of my rec
ord in several terms of the legisla-
lure will disclose that / always |
any bill tending to i'm
prove our schools. Efficiency can
not be purchased upon a basis OF
ow salaries and l strongly favor the
Of the best in teachers
and the payment of adequate sal
aries to them at all times, but all
expense must be elm
mated.
Santa Fe Bank Failure.
1.-THE disgraceful failure Of those
Santa Fe bank, the failure of those
with the enforcement OF
Dur laws to bring those responsible
10 trial; the financial scandals OF
the offices of the state auditor,
former state school superintendent
and the conditions existing today at
the state penitentiary as well as
The complete failure of the present
state administration to reduce eX-
penses in the face of very adverse
conditions of those required TO
meet such expenses, most certainly
demands a change and, should the
voters of New Mexico consider that
| am capable of bringing about that
change, I pledge to you and to the
entire population of New Mexico
my best and sincerest efforts. II
/ am elected, l will take over the
luties Of the office of governor
without having promised any man
other than a Conscientious
business administration, and with
,ut any strings or obligations other
han my duty to the people of the
state"
Following the address of Mr..
Iinkle the meeting proceeded to
he organization of 'Hinkle for
Governor" club. which will work
n CONJUNCTION with the committee
" one hundred" in the pushing OF