The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1940-06-26
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recent issue of of the Anaconda Company influenced
the state carried editorial suggesting that Aver
be reelected governor 1t not too orcefuy written bu
the fact that editorial expression of for him gve
of these publications sufficient proof that Ayers
looked upon with particular favor by the company"
The editorial anticipated possible attacks Ayers private
personal life The writer was so concerned about that ne
mentions the possibility of such attacks three times but does
not challenge to make attacks of that nature The
implication left with the reader that such attacks might
ustfiab be made but should be ignored The writer states
"The people whole interested in the record
candidate has made than in his personal life"
Those who might attack Ayers private life his admins
traton of his office classified political gangsers
The writer fails to submit proofs of his right to classify
them. just bald might suggest him
that he should practice to degree at least that which
But let us agree with him to some degree Let us
that Ayers entitled have his share large
the personal weaknesses the unfortunate demorazng
appete inherent to greater or lesser degree in all men
And let exercise the utmost of tolerance in judging his
habits Let do what the writer suggests and eva
uate the validity of his claim for reelection his admins
tration record alone
The that ayers the budget for
the first time in 20 He has established policy of
CO. staying within the states income" Let now
what the record shows Has the writer concrete evidence
at hand to support this statement? Is he taking fellows
word for it, he just exercising optimistic imagination?
The record shows that during the first three of the
Ayers administration the state general fund showed
parativey cash balance These three times
occurred the year June 3d. 1888
again the end of the fiscal 1889 and when the
last legislature in session. Perhaps claims held
back in order to show cash balance these opportune times
Perhaps everything in the accounting apple pie order
BUT THE RECORD SHOWS THAT AT THE END OF HIS
THIRD YEAR IN OFFICE, THE OVERDRAFT IN THE
STATE GENERAL FUND WAS $691 ,35817. DOES THAT
INDICATE A "PAY AS YOU GO" POLICY? DOES 1T IN
DICATE A BALANCED BUDGET? THAT IS THE REC
ORD, AND WE AGREE WITH THE AYERS PROPAGAN-
DIST THAT THE PEOPLE ARE MORE INTERESTED IN THE
RECORD MADE BY CANDIDATE THAN IN HIS PER
SONAL FOIBLES.
The claims that Ayers "has
zeal the state has had for several decades Again
look the actual record stand out
be challenged. DURING THE TWO FULL YEARS BE-
FORE HE TOOK OFFICE, THE INCOME IN THE GENERAL
YEARS OF HIS ADMINISTRATIONS, NOT TAKING THE
FISCAL YEAR DURING WHICH THE OFFICE CHANGED
HANDS INTO CONSIDERATION; DURING THESE TWO
FULL YEARS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION THE INCOME OF
THE GENERAL FUND INCREASED BY 81 1889 20 AND
THE TOTAL INCOME FOR THE TWO COMPLETE FISCAL
YEARS HAD JUMPED TO $1O,71o76845. 1t at the end
this period being discussed when showed cash
balance of IA and at the of the months
later there was an overdraft of $691 3581 WHAT HAP
PENED TO THE NEARLY FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
INCREASE IN RECEIPTS? HOW DID THIS Man WHO
GOVERNOR" EXPEND THIS INCREASE IN INCOME? In
later issues of the Voice shall give ALL including this
propaganda, some information concerning that.
The propagandists for Ayers love play up his range
background his cowpuncher background these
csts try leave the impression that Ayers has nostalgia
yearnng return to the simple life the but his
for the public welfare keeps him chained to public
office
see what stockmen think of The Big Flat stock
will attend meeting arranged in that section tomorrow
they propose ask him the following questions
to them by of their leaders,
1t Why he signed the Grass Conservation Act which
laws farmers livestock from the range? n
"2nd Why, throughout his
mitted his commissioners exclude small stockmen
ranges they have used for many years? Il
3rd Why he has permitted his commissioners to break
the two community ranges on the Big Flat?
4h Why Governor Ayers commissioners have given large
than they and why they fl
permitted to suitcase it to their friends henchmen?
18Th Why in order to conserve is necessary to de- h
pve of all democratic control in the organization
and administration of districts? d.
6th Why in appointing the Montana Grass Conservation
Commission he packed" it with Woogrow
ars and Stockmens Associations? is
eth Why he appointed to the Commission the hired
If foreign corporation desperately seeking range? w
8th And then ask the Governor how many the Big
Flat should award him for his stewardship dc
BY ALL MEANS LET US LOOK AT THE RECORD OF THE dc
ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR AYERS. 1T WILL SIT
CONVINCE ANY INTELLIGENT VOTER THAT HE HAD tn
BETTER GET A NEW GOVERNOR; ONE WHO PERFORMS ha
rs WELL AS PROMISES AND WHOSE RECORD PROVES
T. THAT VOTER WILL VOTE FOR KATHAN. ba
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