The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-01-11

Taxation
In furtherance of the earnest de
sire to reduce taxation, I recommen,
that the maximum levies and bond
ing limits fixed for local taxin,
bodies be materially reduced. If re
duced maximum would prevent full
fillment of existing contracts, or the
doing of things absolutely necessary
1t should be provided that an addf
tional levy could be made by two
thirds vote of the tax payers affected
Consolidation
There are certain changes that
can be made in the executive depart.
ment of the state by the elimination
of some and the consolidation OF
others which will result in a sub.
stantial saving. The proposed
changes will be taken up with you
later either thru the medium OF
special messages or bills which will
be prepared and presented to you
for your consideration.
Federal Cooperation
The engaging in activities in CO.
operation with the federal govern
ment and the matching of moneys
appropriated by the federal govern
ment Is, to say the least, of question
able propriety, and it is therefore
that you make no ap-
preparation IN this connection
simply because by so doing it will
get us federal money. Eventually
the people must pay regardless Of
tho Oovorp n, opfoI q 0opcv frov, xuLi II
comes the money. If the object is
worthy and one for which you
would ordinarily appropriate funds
without the promise of federal CO.
operation, then you should make
such appropriations within the
limits of the ability of our people to
pay and consistent with the benefit
to these epople. Without doubt
there are too many governmental
agencies and too much interference
with the everyday life of the people.
Education
Education is the great means of
of our people and the
hope for the future. Economy re-
quires simplification of the
courses taught at our educational
at the public expense.
Only useful and necessary subjects
should be taught.
Highways.
Highways have heretofore been
quilt by all the tax payers, but our
'oads should be maintained by those
who use them, including tourists,
Ind this can be accomplished by a
gasoline tax. Economy demands
hat the highways already con-
tructed be maintained at the lowest
possible cost, and construction linn
ted to imperative needs on projects
lnder way. Ample finances for this
rogram can be provided by the
,asoline tax in addition to the |
money received from licensing auto
mobiles and trucks. The gasoline
ak should apply only to vehicles
sed on the highways.
Nominations
The present plan of nominating
tate and congressional officers
hould be continued. The law for
election of nominees for county Of
ces should be amended and
so as to preserve party
ltegrity.
Public Safety
The state constabulary law should
e repealed, and provision made for
fund for the chief executive to use
| enforcing the law in emergencies
My without the necessity and heavy
Spense of calling out the militia or
eclaring martial law. While I am
overnor the law must and will be
nforced |.
Soldiers Relief
The state veterans welfare COM
lission for the ex-service men and
omen of the world war has done
)lendid work and has been eco |,
omical and should be continued.
Railroad Passes
An act should be passed prohibit
g the issuance of passes by COM
on carriers to all public officials of
7ery class.
Our Unfortunates ;
Let us not neglect the moral and
lysical welfare of those who are
aced in our charitable or penal in !
buttons. We owe to the former
Q comforts Of life and to the latter
rroundings and care that will bet |.
r their morals, protect them physi-
lily and prepare them to face life :
ter being discharged.
Conclusion
In conclusion may I remind you {
at you are here as representatives
the people of Idaho. The eco 2
mic situation that confronts us is G
much more critical and serious t