The Southern herald., 1922-10-06

some voice in the selection Of the col.
lege Trustees.
favor liberal but not extravagant
appropriations for our educational in.
stitutions, and the care Of our unfor-
tunates, 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, have always stood for a strict
enforcement Of law, which policy and
position will be maintained by me II
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, II l am Governor.
! 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 a people deter
mines their history. If 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.
enees 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 1t, and have no quarrel with
these who differ with me, know
that hate lie great destructive in.
fluence. 1t 10 my opinion that, re-
gardless Of past differences of opin.
ion, our people can cooperate in build
ing up our State, and to that co-opera-
ton l invite them. | am glad to
work with any Mississippian for the
uphuilding OF our State whether or
not we agree on other matters, or
whether be supports me politically
If elected, shall seek the aid of all
our people in bringing about a better
and greater Mississippi, my sole
ambition being one of service.
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 oul
State, and if successful will owe
nothing to any special interest OF
! group, but to the citizenship OF the
, entire State.
t 1t is gratifying to know that We
are to have the counsel and active
cooperation Of the good women Of ou
| State. have favored womans suf
! frage for many years, and hope fo
great results through its instrumen
tality.
During my service in the Senate IL
1920 and 1922 l voted for, worked To-
and championed the measures advo
Gated by the women of Mississippi
demonstrating my faith by my works
My campaign will continue t
!. be on high plane, free from pei
( sonalities, a discussion of measure
+ and not men, Of principles and no
/. people. 1t Is my purpose to discus
J. with our people during the campaigl
l. other needs and problems of ou
!. State, too numerous to go into here
: but l ask the aid and support, tn
= vote and influence Of all who believ
, with me in the principles here ind
y Gated.
Y Respectfully,
pEprV pETT