The Winslow mail., 1926-08-13
Republican Candidate
For Governor Speaks
To Audience Here
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levying OF property tax and a
reasonable royalty upon all power
generated. This should WELD so
much revenue that taxation will
become lighter and lighter with
each additional unit of develop
ment.
''It is of vital importance that
an early effort be made to effect
an agreement between Arizona,
California and Nevada, whereby
the rights and equities of each of
those states may be fairly present
ed, considered and adjusted. The
time for such a conference between
accredited representatives of the
states named was never more pro-
pltlouS than now. 1t is my belief
that fully as much can be secured
for Arizona under such an agree
ment, with the necessary Congress
sional approval, as could be ex-
pected from the most favorable out
come of adversary proceedings. If
| am elected governor it will be
my first concern to see that the
way is paved for such an agree
ment. Such an agreement ought
and doubtless would, lead to the
construction of the initial dam at a
point on the river more satisfac-
tory to Arizona than Boulder Can
yon dam. 1t would unite the three
states upon a safe policy respect
ing a possible treaty with Mexico
relating to the waters of the Colo
RADIO, and it would tend to unity the
seven basin states upon plan Of
development by the Federal gov
ernment. 1t would insure prompt
and vigorous action, and relief
from the appalling economic loss
now being imposed by-inaction. 1t
would transform Arizona and in
vigorate the entire Southwest.
Those selected to represent Ari-
zona in the preparation of such an
agreement should not be politicians
or persons actuated by mercenary
or personal interests, as distin-
guished from the proper and pa
triotic interest that every right
minded citizen of the state should
have. Such representative should
include mining man AN engineer,
farmer and a lawyer.
Problems Of the Farmer.
"The problems of the farmer are
becoming matter of national anx-
iety. No other class of people re-
ceives so little for the time and eff
fort expended, as do the farmers
In our own state vocational educa-
tional work should be fostered, ag-
riculture should be made a course
of study in our common schools, a
text book on farming should be en-
ployed, and if necessary, the con-
stitution of the state should be so
amended as to fully legalize CO.
operative action among farmers
and dairymen. AS no class of peo-
pie is more seriously interested in
education than the farmers, they
are entitled to larger representa-
ton on the more important educa-
tional boards. Neither the state
nor the nation can prosper if ag-
riculture languishes.
Banking.
1T is worthy of note that al
| though there have been about 20
failures among state banks of Ar
izona during the past five years,
only one national bank has closed
it's doors. The reason is that the
rules under which national banks
are conducted, and the intelligent,
though exacting, supervision that
is imposed, tend toward safe and
conservative banking. Our bank
ing laws are fairly good, and need
but slight revision, but our state
banking department needs drastic
and immediate rehabilitation. A
capable and courageous banking
superintendent is the soundest
guarantee of safety to the deposi-
| tor.
Taxation.
Arizona is now burdened with
the highest tax rate in it's history.
without corresponding benefits. In