Evening star., 1928-11-06
SMITH AND HOOVER CLOSE THEIR CAMPAIGNS
BY BROADCASTING FINAL APPEALS TO VOTERS

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pointed a man who in q spirit of civic
duty worked for years for the State
without salary and was primarily re-
sponsible for building up the States
great system of parks and parkways.
To the head of the Department OF
Health 1 promoted physician of many
years experience in the health service
of the State. He belongs to no political
party.
To the Department of Labor and to
the Industrial Board / appointed men
and women of unquestioned ability
without reference to party allegiance.
AS my own secretary selected a man
who for 80 years was connected with
the executive department in Albany
and not of my own political faith.
To the Department of Taxation and
Finance I appointed New York buSi-
ness man and two tax experts whose
Judgment and opinion on matters of
taxation have been sought to advise
the National Congress, where they have
frequently appeared upon request be-
fore the committee of both houses.
Two important positions are held by
men not appointed by me, but I have
been pleased to welcome them into my
cabinet. The Commissioner of Educa-
ton is selected by the regents of the
University of the State of New York.
who in turn are elected by the Legisla-
ture. The Commissioner of Agriculture
and Markets is selected by the Council
Of Farms and Markets, which in turn
is likewise selected by the Legislature.
Both these men, not members of my
political party, have times out of num-
Der certified that I have co-operated
with them to the very last degree in
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partments.
1t has been said time and time again
by prominent citizens of my own State,
members of all political parties, that
the government of the State of New
York today is in the best condition that
it has ever been in all of its history.
Appealed to People.
During my term as governor con-
structive reforms in the government of
the State of New York and bond issues
for the replacement of its plant and
structures and for the protection of
human life have been accomplished,
Notwithstanding the open opposition OF
the Republican legislative leaders. You
would naturally ask how this was
brought about, because you would want
to know how would deal with similar
situations in the National Government.
They were accomplished by direct ap-
peal to the people did not contine
my public speaking in the State of New
York to election periods. During ses-
Sions of the Legislature and in years
when 1 was not a candidate Tor public
office I have talked directly and inti-
mately to the people themselves in
practically every city and large village
iSN ftn Cfotn nf NauT VnrlS The Cilr.
cess of this method was apparent on
election day in 1927, when there were
no candidates for Statewide public
office. Notwithstanding that, hundreds
of thousands of people were watching
the bulletin boards in front of news
paper offices on election night for the
results on eight amendments to the
State constitution.
In previous years the result of the
vote on constitutional amendments was
not known until weeks after election.
There was not sufficient interest in
them for the Secretary of State to
make tabulation of the figures.
Last election day I favored seven
amendments to the constitution and
opposed one. The seven were adopted
by the people of the State and the one
overwhelmingly defeated. Men, women
dIO even tIlG III Jul RADAAN
schools knew exactly what was in every
proposed amendment to the conStitu-
ton, why it was proposed and what
was sought to be done about 1t. That
is my idea of executive leadership.
For years and years the people of my
State knew nothing about the govern
ment except what they got from gov
ernment statistics, which at best are
involved and not understandable to the
ordinary man and woman.
I awakened a great interest in the
State of New York by my treatment OF
the government itself I divided 1t
into two branc1es-the business side
and the human side-for government
must have a human side as well as
business side.
Wants Constructive Reform.
Nearly every constructive reform in
government under our American syS-
tenn must be accomplished by law.
That means that the man in an execu-
tive position must possess the traits
and qualities of leadership that make
it possible for him to get along WIN
people. The American people Will
never stand for a dictator any more
than they are today satisfied and con-
tented with a policy of silence. WhaV
they want is constructive leadership
leadership based upon the aScertalned
will of the majority and the ability 10
make the governmental problems OF
different groups. in our community the
concern of all. 4+
During my governorship 1t Is a matter
of record that have had my stronggse
and most vigorous support from Cne
women of my State. They nave d ueep
interest in the human side OF govern
ment. They fought side by sloe VIII ie llie
without regard to party IN the strugsle
to obtain factory laws for sa1eguaiuLlrs nIl
the lives, health and Wel1are Oh niel, 49,
women and children IN moustIy, "
secure social legislation IKE , WluowSo st,a
ornhaned child in it's mothers nome,
to protect society against the eViis ol
child labor and the overwork ana eH-
Mutation of women and children IA
industry: to improve the care OF aIiilcCs
ed veterans. of tubercular patients, ol
the mentally deficient and TO restore 70
usefulness the lives of crippled chnu1eh, 1 a.
with the national campaign apouG W
close I desire to express the regreV tIiae
was unable to visit every state III eilc
Union. Time, as you can reaQlly uIloeL
stand would not permit it. Thls regret
is intensified by the memory l WIZ VIZ
cherish for the rest OF my lie OF tne
hearty, enthusiastic, affectionate %eiv r,v
come I received from millions OF my
fellow American citizens during tne
course of this campaign. IT MADE deep
impression also upon the members VI
my family and the frienos 1,. w1o gratef.,l ae
to the women of the country Tor tnelr
cordial and affectionate greeting to MRS.
Smith and my daughters.
Thanks Newspapers.
To all who had hand in tne cane the
naign. including the party W.1et Worketa' ond ND
members of the city, county, os Ssa'1 inde- do
national ,t;I00c DemocrarlG anG RepubIcans, ex-
praueitho preSs tonight at the close of my cam
ppaien p my heartfelt gratitude: ,1,r,aayo L aaso
paas the newspaper publishers, writers