The Placer herald., 1873-12-13

has gone, at the same time fourteen compa-
nies were disbanded, is not fully explained
away. The Cover or dw. lis at length or
the land monopoly question, and shows
clearly and logically how it came about; he
speaks Of the proposition to tax only lands
and corporations fer State revenue, and goes
on to show about Whit effect it woald have
on the masses, but is not as positive as we
had hoped he would he in urging immedi-
ate action TO abate as much as possible this
great and growing evil to the welfare of
our State To give an idea Of the extent
of monopoly in this direction we quote:
''Oi The 12O, 600, 600 acres contained ii,
the area of this State, 20 ACC, SOC are held
in private ownership outside OF towns and
cities OF this 20, ,466, ,806 acres, 81 1896
tracts are held by owners in tracts varying
from 100 to 334 90 acres; 1872 owners pos
cess 5 ,347 AGA acres in tracts of from 20,
600 to 1874 100 res; $50 owners possess
2 ,O9S Ats acres in tracts of between lO,-
900 acres ard 10000 acres; 231 owners
possess SOB ,45S acres in tracts of betwe n
5 1000 and 20 900 acres; l $50 owners poe
sess 3 744 537 acres in tracts of between
900 and 5000 acres; 2, 1888 owners pos
sess l ,961 ,209 acres in tracts OF between
500 and GOO acres; % 250 owners possess
Sill G63 acres IN tracts of from 100 to
500 acres.
The Governor recaptulates from the Con-
trollers Report showing that corporations
| in this State are assessed on not more than
cne- third of the market value Of their prof.
erty AS long as such a state of things ex-
list it is clear that the burden of taxation
must inevitably rest on the poor mans
shoulders, and we would have been glad
had the Governor even gone so f'r as to
demand that action should be taken i'm
mediately, even to the amendment of the
Constitution if necessary, for the abatement
of this injustice. The State Insane Asylum
is favoraby commented on by the Governor
the appropriations have been ample to meet
all expenditures, and It is shown that the
insane in California are not more numerous 8
in proportion to the population, as has been
heretofore stated, than in some other States.
The State Capitol has cost $2,3S1 ,942 80,
besides $1OO,OOO which has been expende
for additional grounds. In referring to the
Deaf, Dumb aud Blind Asylum, the Gov
ernor exonerates the principal from all
blame, and congratulates the people Of
the St,te that the usefulness of the
institution has rather been increased
than impaired by the ordeal through which
it has passed. The State University is
comp.irented, and the Governor thinks it
will soon take rank among the best institu-
lions of learning in the United States. On
educational matters, the Governor rather
leans in favor of compulsory education, but
don't say so. The necessity rr trained
teachers is wisely urged. A liberal ap-
portonment of State School Funds is also
wisely recommended Bnt the Governor
declares what, if lie had Children he would
not he willing to practice, when he says:
Il am of the opinion that the woris
white and 'colored' should be sri, ken
from our school law. They are badges OF
the past
The Governors remarks on the State
Normal School show that there has been
expended for the new building $153 ,22S G5:
that there is deficiency to be provided
tor of 3,2lS 65, and that the building l.
still incomplete, say nothing of the lack OF
apparltrs. Sales from tide lands have
amounted to 81 asa ,2G1, expenses, $780,
396. Some able sugges tions are set forth
in reference TO SITE Prison management
In regard to the branch State prison, the
Governor is of opinion that one prison can
: be managed better than two. The Gov
ernor, after commenting on the great re-
sponsibility of the pardoning system, states
that he is of the opinion that capitol pun
ishment should be abolished. The Sar
Francisco Harbor Commission Report is
overhaued. The State Geological Survey
receives side wipe, and the subject
of State printing and the New Codes are
briefly referred to. Too much legislation is
opposed. The Governor is in favor Of
striking the word "whte" from the Con,
stitution, and recommends that the special
election for School Superintendent and Ju-
dicial officers be abolished. The further
immigration of Chinese is opposed, and the
subjects of subsidies, and Freights and
Fares, and the rights of passengers are
fully and ably treated in accordance with
f'rmer asserted principles Of the Governor
In referring to the late troubles with Spain,
the Governor hopes they may be adjusted