The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-11-04
ADVERTISERS A
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1929
FINAL WORDS

the 1899 political campaign
fades into history. We do not desire
to foist upon others our political
oninions. In all that has been said
in this column during the past three
months we have endeavored to pre-
sent facts that we rely upon for the
formation OF our own opinion for
the guidance OF others.
Wherever there has been doubt In
our minds as TO any candidate
wherever We have failed TO see con-
spIcuous reasons for the selection
OF one man above others, We have re-
Trained from comment.
In the choice for governor. the
merits of Ben W. lcott. his unas-
sailable character. his record OF ef-
ficiency, his freedom from political
bondage. make him the logical man
for the place.
II would be little short OF GRIM
inal. at this stage OF development in
Oregon. to change from \. J. Sinnott
us representative in congress to an
untried man.
There is no possibility that eth.
er Olcott or Sinnott will be defeat
ed. On the contrary we look for
astounding majorities in support OF
both
The misnamad compulsory cdu.
cat!onarbill also is. destined. 10 meet
with a deserved defeat.
Six weeks ago we said In this
column that IL all voters were OF our
mind In the matter. every measure
on the general ballot would be de-
feated. Our opinion remains un-
changed.
After marking time for two years
Klamath county is again straining
at the leash OF development, and the
eyes Of prospective investors and
settlers are turning this way again.
II behooves us to meet develop
ment at least halfway For the
reason that II will give this county
a show ground for its products. rank
IL with the other progressive coun-
ties of the state. gain valuable pub
licity and act as spur toward pro-
gress. we advocate the passage or
the mill tax levy for purchase OF
county fair grounds.
In the era of development that n
dawning, a cool head and trained
hand is needed at the helm OF the
city government
Mayor Wilson S. Wiley has prov
ed himself capable. and is entitled
To reelection. lie was persuaded
two years ago TO tackle what seemed
the hopeless task of saving the city
from financial ruin. He was not a
voluntary candidate.
He made good, and only those on
the inside know just how gigantic
was the task he tackled. II is true.
as his opponents will tell you, that
he had the aid and advice OF the best
intelligence in the city.
Why? Because Wiley is the type
of man who inspires confidence. He
straightened out chaotic cond>-
tion In the council chamber, and
with the best advice he could obtain
in the city, attacked the financial
problem that threatened ruin, and
solved IL.
We would not detract one iota
from the credit due his faithful
corps of helpers. but lacking a leader !,
whom they could trust, where would
the organized effort have been?
Mayor Wiley has accomplished big |
things. lie has not pleased every !
body. No man who achieves any
thing but makes adyersaries. He
has ruled with firm hand. and has
been mayor in fact, as well as in
name.
In consequence he is under the
fire of deposed and disgrnntled ele-
ments. And. as matter OF course,
men of Wileys stripe do not quit
under fire,
He is running for reelection on
record of concrete achievements;
his opponents stand on platforms OF
abstract promises. II is for the voter
10 choose,
In the foregoing We have attempt
sd TO force no Slate OF pet men