The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16
ed and improved, may not be overlooked

ed and improved, may not be overlooked
or ignored.
STATE FUNDS.
The provisions of sections 157 and 159 of
the revised statutes, concerning the place
of keeping the state funds, are not in har-
mony, and it is found difficult to determine
the real purpose of the law. In practice, it
is found convenient, and by many, it is
considered less hazardous, to keep portion
of the funds on deposit in banks. If it
should be considered that such practice is
contrary to the intent of the law, think it
is due to the treasurer md to all concerned,
that such intent should be more definitely
expressed.
PUBLIC LANDS.
The report of the commissioners of pub.
lie lands win give you all needed informa-
ton in regard to the quantity and condi-
ton of the lands belonging to the state.i
The claim of the state for deficiencies in
the school sections has been admitted to
the extent of about So, 900 acres, and selec-
tons are being made therefor. The claim
of the state to school and swamp lands In
Indian reservations is admitted at the de-
partment.of the interior, but the difficulties
that might arise from permitting the sale
and occupancy of these lands, are consid-
cred to be so grave that formal approval
of them to the state is withheld. Mean
time legislation is sought from congress
authorizing the selection of lands without
the reservations in lieu of those within
them, and such legislation may be perfected
during the present session of congress.
Some expense has already been incurred
in the selection of the shool land indemni-
ty, for expenses of the agent making the
selection and the fees of the United States
land offices, and [ recommend the re-enact-
mentof the law authorizing the payment of
such expenditures.
VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENTS.
The repeal Of the national bankrupt law,
has brought into notice and use the provis-
ions of our statute in reference to volun-
tary assignments for the benefit of creditors,
and has in some cases revived the old prac-
tice of making preferences among them.
This feature of the law, OR rather of the
practice under it, was always repugnant to
my sense of justice, and [ call your atten-
ton to the subject, that the whole matter of
the settlement of claims against insolvent
debtors may be considered, and the law so
amended, as best to protect the rights and
interests of all concerned.
CITY CHARTERS. a..
The constitutional amendment prohibit
ing the enacting of laws to incorporate any
town or village, or to amend the charter
thereof, has seemed greatly to multiply the
demand for city charters. Practically the
bills for these charters are prepared by a
local committee, handed to the representa-
tive from the district in which the place is
located, introduced by him, passed in both
houses and submitted to the governor, with
out reading, scrutiny, or care. Sometimes
these bills are wisely drawn, but in
several instances last winter they
were found to contain unwise and
sometimes manifestly unconstitutional
provisions, necessitating their recall for
amendment. fully appreciate the impos-
sibility of giving proper attention, in an
ordinary cession, to SO many lengthy char.
tiers, and for that reason, and because the
exnensa attending their nrenaratin On mas.