anaheim-gazette 1926-08-26

Governor Swings North In Brilliant Campaign (Continued from Page One) chise rates. The consistent practice of economy during the years 1923 and 1924 made it possible to adopt the budget of 1925 without increasing the tax burden upon the people, and this despite an increase of $19,000,000 from 1921 to 1925 in fixed charges voted by the people; an extraordinary expense of $3,500,000 due to the foot and mouth disease; budget appropriations of more than $7,000,000 for new construction in the various state institutions; and the growth of the state for four years estimated at 17 per cent. The 1925 budget provided so fairly for the various functions of state government that it was adopted without a dissenting vote in either house of the legislature. Had the old political machine continued in power, the budget of 1923 instead of showing a decrease of twelve million dollars in general operating expenses from the 1921 budget, would have shown an increase of that amount and hence a great increase in tax rates, and the 1925 budget would have shown still further increases and more tax burdens. The surplus which has been built up during my administration will make it possible to present a budget in 1927 which will not require an increase in tax rates, notwithstanding the increase in population of the state, and increase in fixed charges voted by the people. "The drastic economy budgets and strict practice of economy has caused no deterioration in the state service. Efficient business methods have improved the service in every department. The educations, progressive, humane, protective and charitable functions of the state have been fully supported and encouraged. The needs of the state hospitals, reform schools, homes for defectives, blind and deaf schools and state prisons have been provided for generously. Seven million dollars are now being expended for new construction in various state institutions, being three times as much as any previous budget. The allotments for education have been the largest in the history of the state, showing an increase from yellow journals of the two great metropolitan cities. These newspapers are by misrepresentation, suppression of facts and plain prevarication, seeking to misguide the people. The yellow press of these two cities is foreign owned and foreign controlled. But the great majority of the newspapers of California are owned by citizens of the state and conducted for the benefit of the people. That more than three hundred of these honest, high class, conservative newspapers are supporting me is a matter of great satisfaction and should be most convincing proof to the people of the merits of the present state administration. Such an overwhelming approval of the press has never before been known in any state. The editors of these newspapers have known me for many years as president of the California Press Association, as state printer, as state treasurer and as governor, and are supporting me most loyally. Four years ago the newspaper men made my victory possible, this year more than one hundred editors have been added to the list. This year the victory will be more sweeping and the vote much larger, thus demonstrating the power of the honest press." Senator Shows Need For Protective Tariff (Continued from Page One) had greatly increased and was constantly growing larger and more important. He suggested that the Chamber of Commerce and the newspapers take up the matter of preparing data and submitting it to Washington. He said he would be very glad to do whatever he could in assisting Anaheim to secure a federal building. Conversing with a number of friends, he said that President Coolidge was probably better informed upon matters pertaining to California than any other president. The President is favorable to an appropriation of $1,000,000 for water conservation, reforestation, methods of preventing forest fires and kindred subjects in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and that a representative of Director Lord of the budget would shortly be in Orange happy and intelligent expression receipt of Coolidge's prelation to this section and pealed to assist in getting the bill done. He was through the Stanton office committee friends. His principal delivered at where he spoke people follow Hartra Efficient business methods have improved the service in every department. The educations, progressive, humane, protective and charitable functions of the state have been fully supported and encouraged. The needs of the state hospitals, reform schools, homes for defectives, blind and deaf schools and state prisons have been provided for generously. Seven million dollars are now being expended for new construction in various state institutions, being three times as much as any previous budget. The allotments for education have been the largest in the history of the state, showing an increase from $73,000,000 to $115,000,000, or 58 per cent. All the needs of the teachers' colleges have been adequately met and personal attention has been paid to the business of the great University of California. "Water conservation has been a major concern of this administration. The state engineer has devoted his time and thought to the many state water problems. The 1923 and 1925 budgets contained appropriations for water surveys. The harnessing of the Colorado river, the protection of the Imperial and Palo Verde valleys from its flood, the storage of its water for use in the southern counties and the development of its power, has been aided in every way. This administration has stood for unqualified ratification of the Colorado pact, the Boulder dam, a canal on California soil, and national legislation as proposed by Secretaries Hoover and Work and approved by President Coolidge. "Back of the political bosses who abhor a business administration are the papers take up the matter or preparing data and submitting it to Washington. He said he would be very glad to do whatever he could in assisting Anaheim to secure a federal building. Conversing with a number of friends, he said that President Coolidge was probably better informed upon matters pertaining to California than any other president. The President is favorable to an appropriation of $1,000,000 for water conservation, reforestation, methods of preventing forest fires and kindred subjects in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and that a representative of Director Lord of the budget would shortly be in Orange county to talk these matters over with the people. He impressed upon his hearers the importance of bringing the county's claims to the attention of this gentleman, who is now on his way out here from Washington. The President is heartily in favor of water conservation and kindred subjects and will favor this magnificent appropriation. The senator said that a few days prior to the inauguration of President Coolidge he received a telegram from the Women's Federation of California, asking him if he would deliver to Mrs. Coolidge a box of California flowers for the inauguration. He telegraphed that he would be most happy to do so. The flowers arrived in Washington on the morning of March 4. He had made an appointment with the President for 9 o'clock, and delivered the flowers to him at the White House. Mrs. Coolidge came in and was overjoyed at receipt of the beautiful California flowers. He said he never saw such beautiful flowers in his life. Mrs. Coolidge is like a ray of sunshine, always smiling, always." THE MET is not "The very important Colorado proposition for cities only; propose POWERS: Section 5, "Tale of an any kind within or without lect tax." Mr. Bailey, engineer in charge bring the water from the Colorado of a 50-mile line and laterals to less than $200,000,000. Mr. Farmer, Mr. Irn REPRESENTATION: The representative or member on said national parts thereof." Mr. Farmer, Mr. Irn REPRESENTATION: The representative or member on said national parts thereof." Of course, Orange County them, when such enormous expense final vote provides representation herein referred to which consists of cast one vote for each $10,000,000 district purposes in the city represent. Estimating from the assess the law, would have one vote, and County 10 votes. Los Angeles, having municipality will be allowed more Los Angeles County alone, outside County, making 68 votes. This was entitled to 126 votes and Orange County. How much better representation I am pledged to support certainly support a bill of the nation just representation so that we shall wealthy county. ANAHEIM GAZETTE to great metropolitan newspapers are by occasion of facts seeking to mislead press of sign owned and the great masses of California in the state and of the people. Hundred of these informative news- reports is a matter should be most people of the state administration approval before been the editors of known me for the Call-on, as state law and as governing me most the newspaper available, this year editors have This year the keeping and the demonstrating press." Needive Tariff Page One) Number of friends, Coolidge was upon matters than any other it is favorable $1,000,000 for estation, meth- est fires and range, Riversidettes, and that or Lord of the Orange happy and always courteous. The President expressed great satisfaction at receipt of the flowers. He and Mrs. Coolidge wrote a very fine letter of appreciation to the Women's Federation and also sent a very kind letter to him. This letter was sent on to the Women's Federation here. The ladies expressed great pleasure at being informed the flowers had arrived in such splendid fashion. When the Women's Federation met at Atlantic City, the California delegation wired him at Washington, asking him if he would present them to the President and Mrs. Coolidge. He answered, saying he would be most happy to do so. They arrived and were presented to the President and Mrs. Coolidge, who were delighted to meet them. Among the ladies was Mrs. Nellie E. Terry of this city. A photograph of the party was taken, including the President. The senator was pleased at being told that his photograph was reproduced in the newspapers of Anaheim. He said that it was through his influence that Senator Johnson was appointed a member of the Senate rivers and harbors committee. One of the senator's first acts, more than five years ago, was the appointment of Senator Johnson's father to be registrar of the land office at Sacramento. Senator Johnson is now attacking him. He referred to his stand upon the Boulder Canyon dam and said that he had always been a staunch friend and supporter of the bill. It means the bringing of the waters to this section for the purpose of irrigation and domestic uses. He was appealed to by Congressman Swing to assist in getting a favorable report of the bill in committee, and this he had done. He was accompanied on his tour through the county by Hon. Philip A. Stanton of Seal Beach, formerly state committeeman, and a party of personal friends. His principal address of the day was delivered at Birch park, in Santa Ana, where he spoke to a large concourse of people, following the band concert. Hartranft Answers Attack on Record farmer turns on his electric engine or light, pays a freight bill on the enormous products of his shipments, or uses any of the commodities of the corporations of this state, excluding water, he is paying his share of the tax bill of this state. I wish I had space to discuss all the phases of this act. Mr. Duell counsel for the farm bureau, was untiring in his efforts to assist in the passage of the amendment. Just to illustrate what the farmer and the smaller cities of this state need to guard against, let me quote from the San Francisco Chronicle: While the bill was pending, The Chronicle called attention of the people of San Francisco to the fact that the paper had opposed the city owning the railroad and said, what we foretold is now happening. The farmer is rising in rebellion against the city's escape from payment of the state tax. "But with the help of our great and good friend, Los Angeles, we can defy the farmer." When they say "farmer" they mean all outside of three great cities of the state. Let me just inject here that the state outside of three counties, San Francisco, Alameda and Los Angeles, must oppose the Los Angeles reapportionment measure if they would value any voice in legislation or political influence. Tell them the farm bureau apportionment proposition is the only democratic or representative measure for our consideration. Sixth—"What about the rumor that you failed to fully represent the agricultural interest in the legislature? That you had no place on the agricultural committee." The new man in the legislature is somewhat like a boy's first days in school. He is assigned work, and if he is anxious for work he goes to it. I presume that my chairmanship of the educational committee was due to the fact that my life work prior to coming to California has been in education. The other six committees of which I was a member were the judgment of the speaker. You may judge of this for yourself. I introduced the Citrus White Fly bill, which was passed and signed. Faithful Officials Deserve Re-Election No Reason for Displacing Judge Kuchel and Constable Marion While candidates for state, congressional and county offices are occupying the center of the stage in this campaign, voters in Anaheim should not forget that there are local contests of vital importance to them. Anaheim township will elect a justice of the peace and a constable, and there are contests for both offices. Charles Kuchel, justice of the peace, and E. D. Marlon, constable, are both standing for re-election, and their official records in the past are such that they and their friends are justified in the belief that the voters will endorse them and retain them for another term. These men have earned and deserve re-election, and it is customary for the voters to give-faithful and efficient public officials at least a second term. Both Judge Kuchel and Constable Marion are thoroughly conversant with the judicial business of the township, knowledge gained by experience, and the township's judicial affairs are running smoothly. Should they be displaced, the new officials must learn the ropes by many months of experience before they become equally efficient. All who have had occasion to transact judicial business with them give them high testimonials because of their fairness and good judgment. They deserve another term, and the voters should see that they get it. Hartranft Answers Attack on Record (Continued from Page One) always been made to feel that my word was good among my intimate acquaintances. The reaction is unpleasant. I am handing you the telegrams to read. This list is certainly one to inspire confidence. These men and institutions don't speak without consideration. Fourth—"An intimation is suggested by the Register that in introducing a constitutional amendment relative to taxing municipally owned corporations you were acting in the interest of the corporations." I am glad you bring this out. This will interest the ranchers and farm bureau people, among whom an effort has been made to spread the propaganda that I neglected the agricultural interest of the county. This amendment was framed by the three great agricultural organizations of California. It was planned to relieve the tax burden of the farmer, for every time a assist in getting a favorable report of the bill in committee, and this he had done. He was accompanied on his tour through the county by Hon. Philip A. Stanton of Seal Beach, formerly state committeeman, and a party of personal friends. His principal address of the day was delivered at Birch park, in Santa Ana, where he spoke to a large concourse of people, following the band concert. The new man in the legislature is somewhat like a boy's first days in school. He is assigned work, and if he is anxious for work he goes to it. I presume that my chairmanship of the educational committee was due to the fact that my life work prior to coming to California has been in education. The other six committees of which I was a member were the judgment of the speaker. You may judge of this for yourself. I introduced the Citrus White Fly bill, which was passed and signed. The Santa Ana water bill, in which the Riverside assemblyman, Mr. Murray joined, was an Orange county product. The Oleomargarine bill had my unqualified support. This was a boon to the great dairy interests of the state. I supported the so-called Buckthorn bill, which was intended to eradicate a growing weed pest. As stated, introduced and defended the constitutional tax amendment. I think the Assembly Journal will show I was back of all the agricultural measures before the legislature. I have the unqualified commendation of Mr. Hecke for my work in co-operation with his department in all measures pertaining to the agricultural and horticultural interests. Now I hope I have not trespassed too far on your time and valuable space. I feel that you are doing what all citizens and voters will most heartily commend. I thank you for your frank and business-like way in getting these questions first hand. THE METROPOLITAN WATER Important Colorado River Development Bill." It is not an irrigation plan. It does only; proposes to form a large district composed of a number of cities about Section 5, "Take by grant, purchase, bequest, devise or lease, any and all real or without the district. To have the power of eminent domain; to issue engineer in charge of survey in Los Angeles City, says: "It will cost not less from the Colorado River to Los Angeles." The line will be 50 miles from Orange and laterals to your cities of Orange County, and the bonded indebtedness of $1000. Former, Mr. Irrigator and Mr. Taxpayer, Think Carefully Over The Constitution: The original bill, Section 6, provided "each municipality shall be member on said Board of Directors for each 15,000 population of each municipality." FORMER, Mr. Irrigator and Mr. Taxpayer, Think Carefully Over The PARTITION: The original bill, Section 6, provided "each municipality shall be member on said Board of Directors for each 15,000 population of each municipical area." Orange County rightfully protested strenuously against such a representation, unnormous expenditures and bond issues confront them. The bill, as amended by the representation as follows: Quoting from Section 6 of the amended bill, "The representation which consists of one representative from each municipality; each representation to each $10,000,000 or major fractional part thereof of the assessed valuation owe the city represented by him. From the assessed valuation of the incorporated cities of Orange County, each have one vote, and Santa Ana, two votes, provided that all joined in the district of Los Angeles, having more than $1,780,000,000 valuation, will be entitled to 175 votes allowed more than 50 per cent of the total votes. The combined assessed variety alone, outside of Los Angeles, would allow 58 votes at least, to which 42 votes. This will entitle Los Angeles also to 68 votes. In Los Angeles Counties and Orange County 10 votes as a maximum. What representation have you than you had under the Original Bill? Think that we need to support all measures looking to the development of water in and for the bill of the nature of the Metropolitan Water Bill when Orange County is said so that we shall not be placing ourselves for 40 years under the domination S. C. HAR Officials Re-Election or Displacing Judge Constable Marion go EAST Excursions, ON NOW Those old friends, back east! Why not span the years and pay them a visit? What finer vacation can you have? Particularly with these pleasures included— —travel de luxe on the famous Los Angeles Limited. —the thrills of such wonders as Zion National Park and Yellowstone enroute, if desired. —stop-overs at Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, any point of interest. —Diverse route returning, if desired. Final return date Oct. 31st. Those old friends, back east! Why not span the years and pay them a visit? What finer vacation can you have? Particularly with these pleasures included— - travel de luxe on the famous Los Angeles Limited. - the thrills of such wonders as Zion National Park and Yellowstone enroute, if desired. - stop-over at Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, any point of interest. - Diverse route returning, if desired. Final return date Oct. 31st. A VACATION AT LOW COST Special rates are now in effect to most cities in the United States and Canada For Example Baltimore . . . 145.86 Minneapolis . $ 91.90 Boston . . . 157.76 New York City 151.70 Chicago . . . 90.30 Omaha . . . 75.60 Cleveland . . . 112.86 Philadelphia . 149.22 Denver . . . 67.20 St. Louis . . . 85.60 Kansas City . . . 75.60 Toronto . . 125.72 Louisville . . . 105.88 Washington . $145.86 Special 30 day limit round trip excursion fares to PHILADELPHIA $134.50 NEW YORK CITY $137.88 Union Pacific The Overland Route G. G. BEEBE, Agent Union Pacific System Tel. 729 WATER BILL Migration plan. It is a domestic water carrier of cities above four. Many and all real and personal property domain; to issue bonds, to lay and col- will cost not less than $150,000,000 to taxes from Orange County. Add the cost indebtedness of this district will be not fully Over These Facts. Capitality shall be entitled to appoint one of each municipality, exclusive of frac- fully Over These Facts. municipality shall be entitled to appoint one of each municipality, exclusive of fraca representation as would be allowed all, as amended and which came up for amended bill, "The Board of Directors each representative shall be entitled to used valuation of property taxable for Ge County, each one of which, under named in the district would give Orange entitled to 178 votes alone. But no tained assessed valuation of the Cities of east, to which you add 10 of Orange s Angeles County alone they will be Will? Think that over, Mr. Taxpayer. water in and for Orange County. I will Ge County is satisfied it has a fair and the domination of such a powerful and S. C. HARTRANFT.