The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-01-21

from duty ana palC on. In order TO establish
q permanent means of protection where it
seemed to be needed, I caused independent
companies of both cavalry and infantry to be
organized all along the line of our western
northern State line, and furnished them with
arms and ammunition for defense. I also
completed the organization of two regiments
of infantry in the interior of the State, to be
be required. l have also, except during the
winter months. employed special scouts, who,
through the Territory, have, by remaining the
greater portion of the time in the Territory
and being On the Indian Reservation and in
their camps, been in a position to obtain re-
liable Information in relation to the Indians,
thus making hostile movement on their part
impossible without our full knowledge.
1t is gratifying to be able to state that dur
ing the past two years the people on our eX-
posed borders have not, in a single instance,
been mOlested by hostile Indians, but on the
contrary have been permitted to remain
t6s
for the defense of the frontier, and q small
appropriation, say of 81 600 year for the next
two years, to secure, If deemed necessary, the
services of an efficient and reliable detective,
to remain I'm the Territory among the Indians,
to give warning of any indications of danger
from that direction, we may feel secure from
Indian raids in the future.
full statement of the receipts and dis
bursements connected with this matter is
given in the report of the Adjutant General.
WulCu - ucTOWlCu UrduSInlIUeU.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
The Washington National Monument Soci-
ETY., having in charge the construction of the
Washington Monument at the National Capt..
tal under the direction of the General Gov.
various States and Territories to contribute
memorial stones, with suitable Inscriptions,
for insertion in the interior walls of the mOnu
state; and haVe aad
have forwarded to the society memorial
stones, properly inscribed, to become integ-
rant parts to that enduring monument to the
Father of his Country, which, though long
neglected, is now fast approaching compile
ton. Believing that in this great work, which
appeals to the patriotism of ali citizens, Kan
recommend that you therefore make prOvi-
sion for the selection and inscription of q
suitable memorial stone, to the end that
may with all the other States be dttingly rep.
resented In that great monument.
APPoRTIoNMENT.
By the provisions of Sections of Article 10
of the Constitution, 1t becomes your duty
during the present session to make an appOr-
ty of Wallace, there are now eighty one or
gained counties in Kansas, and in making an
apportionment it will be well to bear in mind
that i very 59as ten more
sentatiOn in the Legislature before the time
for the apportiOnment in 1886.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
The total receipts of this department for the
year closing Dec 81, 1872 were Sl5, s54 II, while
ance of S9,OO4.IS. For the year closing Dec.
81, 1880, $I9,OOO.59 were received, and Sc, 522.A
leaving balance of Sl2 47S.35; show
ing the increase in excess Of expenses for the
two years to be 81, 4S2.5S: The Insurance De-
partment of Kansas takes rank among the
first in the Nation, and reflects credit upon the
State.
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Experience has shown the great advantage
State from the labors of this department.
Perhaps no one agency has contributed more
to the material prosperity OF the State than
the State Board of Agriculture Its admirable
published from time to time, show in
q convenient and reliable form the amount
and character of the products and the agrt.
I doubt not, been the direct inducements to
thousands who have come to the State to
make homes. Kansas is pre- eminently an ag.
ric9ltural state. and whateverls done to foster
and prosperity of the people. This
department should be literally sustain I'd by
the State, and every necessary provision
made to increase its efficiency and usefulness.
THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The very gratifying condition of the horti-
cultural interests of the State is largely due to
the intelligent labOrs of this society. This in
dustry is only second in importance to that of
agriculture, and should receive from the Leg
stature such encouragement and support as
Its importance demands. The facts and sta
tistics collected by this society upon all mat
ters affecting the interests of fruit growers,
can not fail to still further advance our repu
tatiOn toward the front rank of fruit prOduc-
ing states. would recommend an appropri-
alton for this society sufficient to assure its
continued usefulness.
MILITARY.
The increase in the population, the conse-
quent increase in growth of large manufac
turing interests, together with the extended
lines of railway, the development of new coal
ne that NE are rsn;dIv enoxin@ cn to .u nosit;on
among the first States OF the Nation, and So
ciety demands that ample provision be made
tor the SUPPRESSION OF internal ter disorders,
civil authorities to control. Instances are of
record, not only in our own State. but es
pecially TN older States, where the prompt and
been the means of saving the lives and prop
efty of citizens from destruction by riots and
militia, now fully organized, not only devote
the time necessary to become efficient in drill |
but furnish their own uniforms and pay rent |
|or armory and other expenses incurred in
taking care of arms and ammunition under |
heir charge belonging to the State. All the |
officers and enlisted men of these regiments, |
L matters not how great the sacrifice may be, |
are required under the law to respond in per- |
ION promptly to any call that may be made by |
he State for their services as organized milf |
ia. If these officers and men, without cost to |
he State, devote the necessary time required
20 make their military organizations efficient,
submit, the State should at least defray the |
expenses thus incurred in providing means |
or its own defense.
The way to secure obedience to and respect |
or our laws, is to always be possessed of the |
power to enforce them.
PISCATORIAL.
The report of the Fish Commissioner, here |
With submitted, shows an energetic and faith |
ul performance of the duties entrusted to !
him. The enterprise should receive protec- |
ion and encouragement at your hands. The |
,esult in due time will, no doubt, amply com. |
,ensate for all the labor and money expended !
n connection Herewith.
REPORTS OF STATE OFFICERS.
The several State officers in their respective |
'eports make a number of recommendations |
n re lation to amendments of and additions |
o our present laws These Recommendation
,eing based 1pon the actual experience of I
aid officers, coupled with a thorough study |
IND Investigation of the matters to which |
hey refer, entities them to, and respectfully
invite You to give them, an earnest and care
nj consideration.