Morris tribune., 1881-01-13

though their number has been reduced 70 s,x ,,,,.
only one is operating under the most excel1n,,t law
of 1879. 1t is greatly to be desired that ali these
institutions should conform to the reuuiramanta Of
this law, affording as 1t does ample nrotant;nn 70
the earnings of the frugal and justice to all con-
cerned. go w.
The third division of this report exhih., - d.
tail the transactions of the several county taasur-
ers indicating the sources of receipts and the mr.
poses Of disbursements, and showing at n single
glance the financial situation of the counties in their
hibits shows $5,s59,7l1,ss as the total sum
handled by the county treasures during the wear
ending September 80. 1880, of which So, SOC, oil
was received for taxes of the preceding wear
The examiners first report two years ago showed
that only 32 of the 40 official bonds of County Of
fcers proved to be legally and technically correct
have been filed, and will probably withstand any
practical test of validity, while the penal sums
named have. in most cases where need
aSe te be held By the o 6s
By persistent efforts no has almost entirely
broken up tho pernicious habit of depositing pub
lie funds in the private names Of officers which
precluded The balancing of public accounts, and
Notwithstanding that fewer funds deposited in
some of the wealthy counties, the examiner has so
far succeeded in enforcing the law providing for
obtaining interest on deposits that the increased
sum derived from this source alone will 20 far to-
ward defrayng the annual expenses Of this office.
visits of the examiner, coupled with the timely
warning afforded by the delnquents deposed from
office. has had salutary effect while the educating
influence of the admirable circulars of instruction
issued by the examiner have greatly improved
the management of county finances that in two
thirds of the counties the system of accounting at
tords definite results that will now admit of con-
else, clear exhibits of the county finances at any
time required. hazard little in saying that no
single act of legislation in this State has ever been
productive of more good in purifying the public
service and avoiding the scandals and public i'm
moralites indiden to malfeasance in Office than the
creation of this office of puc examiner 1t is but
Just to say that this result is largely due to the
methods pursued by the incumbent of the office
which have won the commentator of the highest
official ana financial authorities in other States.
In view OF the results already achieved and the
promise of future usefulness, cannot doubt that
you will aid in such needed improvements as will
insure greater efficiency of the law.
STATE DEPARTMENTS.
The transactions OF tine several departments of
the State government not specifically mentioned in
this message will be made known by their respec-
tive reports, which commend to your considera-
try and fidelity with which the heads and assistants
in all the offices have performed their respective
duties, and bespeak your kind attention to the
rious statements and suggestions they will lay be-
fore you.
The report Of the board of immigration shows
that $4,000 of the pamphlets prepared by its sec
rotary have been printed in the several languages,
of which 123 $40 have been distributed, in addition
to which letters descriptive of the resourc s. pro-
gress and attractions of the State have been pub
hshed in some Of the leading newspapers or this
country and Great Britain. The financial statement
shows receipts from railroad companies amounting
to ST. which added to the legislative approprl-
| alton of $4,000 gave q total fund of SO, IS.
The total expenses for all purposes to December
ss1G.ss. "0'' ~
The importance of providing adequate
means for the encouragement of immigration has
been heretofore repeatedly set forth. While
attempts to attract people of all conditions
to the State indiscrminatey by extrayagant state
ments should not be counenanced it is Of the first
Importance that We should not be deprived OF legt-
innate and valuable contributions to our population
H Hsn to e empI ES the fG means successfully
resorted to by our enterprising neighbors.
From the Misrepresentation which are constantly
being made regarding our climate and resources.
Lot only by States located in more central and
southern ATTITUDES, but by powerful railroad comb
nations large numbers of the best class OF imm-
this reason we should make greater, rather
than less exertion in order to obtain a
reasonable share of desirable immigrants,
who annually seek homes in the West. The appre-
hension formerly expressed that in consequence Of
our lack of enterprise, and especially of our cupa
bic failure to exhibit our advantages at the centen-
NAL exposition, should fail to maintain our rea-
tive attitude among progressive rivals is more than
justified by the results of the national census Of
1880. Kansas. a younger State, and until 1870
behind us in population, has SO far outstripped Min
nesota in honorable emul ation, that she will be en-
titled to at least one, and possibly two. more MEM
beers of congress than will be awarded this State by
the new apportionment. This result is more due to
theworld wide advertisement of the centennial exhibit
made by that enlightened State than to any other
cause. Fortunately opportunity to partially repair
the mistakes of the past will be presented by the
national exposition in commemoration of the one
hundredh anniversary of the treaty of peace, to lie
held in the city of New York in 1888. which has
been authorized and provided for by congress. I
trust that Minnesota will make adequate provision
for the exhibit of products and varied industries
on that occasion.
STATISTICS.
The returns made to the commissioner of stats-
tics with careful estimates for few unreported
counties, show the total titled area for the year
1879 to have reached 4.O43,O74 acres, of which
2,762,527 acres were devoted to wheat, producing
that year a total of 81 21 1884 bushels. The total
titled area for 1880 was 4,5O3.716 acres, and the
wheat allotment 2,963,325, showing that about
continues to be devoted to wheat raising The
growing seasons of the two years past were not
like in weather characteristics, except that 1880 af
forded much more favorable seed time and some
what improved yield of our great staple, the great
product of which is variousy estimated at 10000
900 to 45,OOO,O0O bushels for 1880, while the
aggregate yield of the four principal cereals, it is
believed will approximate 50 900 900 bushels. The
report shows an increased culture of the early
amber cane, of which 1917 acres were grown the
past year. while the improved appliances for purify
ing and graduating the syrups encourage the hope
that the heavy annual expenditures maize by our
people for sweetening materials may in time be
largely retained within the State.
The report shows that 1881 now
planted to trees, 329, SOC rods along public high
ways and the boundaries of farms. The experiences
of the present rigorous winter enforce the
Importance of encouraging tree growing by all
reasonable incentives.
These are indications of growing interests in fax
growing and 9th er branches diversified husbandry
The returns of vital statistics for 1879 show a
total of 3,474 births and e,777 deaths, being q
less favorable exhibit of fecundity and healthful-
ness than that of preceding years which afforded
ratio of more than three births to one death.
The report of the railroad commissioner shows
that $50 miles OF additional railroad were construct
ed during the two years, making total Of 81 10
miles of completed railroad at the close of 1880.
The gross earnings for the year ending June so,
1879, were SS.O47, 1874, and for 1880 to same
date, $50, IA, 1926, while the net earnings for the
latter year show an increase of 81, OSS, SS3 over
those of 1873. The State revenue received from
railroad companies in 1879 was 5000, AGA, and for
1879 numbered 500, 493. and in 1880, 1,O55, $40,
while the tons of freight of all kinds in the latter
year numbered 3,s34,9s9 against 1885, $40 in
The sales of land by the State and United States
land offices and the railroad companies reach an ag-
sregate for the two years of about 100000 acres
shows that fire and inland risks were written for
1879 covering $4,000, $3.50, of which premiums
were paid amounting to 81 ,O2O OBJ, and taxes and
1 fs2s sa into the State treasury "ssres"'ins $685.
The report Of the fish commissioner shows that
IN the past two years 12ss 7O4 of the several var-
0"oo VI nave Uceu ulSlrlDuCeQ propagation
in the lakes and streams of Minnesota.
The report of the adjutant general shows that I'M
der the State claim agency there were filed be-
tween January l, 1865, and November 80, 1880,
a total of SAT- soldiers claims, of which 4,7S4
were allowed, covering the total sum of $767,-
1887, which was collected and distributed to the
claimants free of charge.
APPoRTIoNMENT.
among the hrst duties which should demand your
prompt performance is a new apportionment of
legislative districts upon the basis of the late federal
census of the State. The failure to perform this
duty IN 1873 withheld from the growing frontier
counties the increased representation to which they
were then justly entitled: and the wrong thus in
hlcted upon them has since become so serious that
in some instances the same population which in the
OLD counties sends four representatives to the egi
lature In these now counties sends but ones Such
obvious injustice trust will not be allowed to con-
tlnue The census of the State has not been Off
cally reported but its numerical results are suffi-
GENTLY known for the practical purpose required
The congressional apportonment of the State must
OF course, await the action of congress- which, If
taken at the present session. may possibly be In
time to enable you to form our congressional dis
trlct before adjournment. To this end it might be
well to pass resolution urging an early off,
cal report of the census to be sent us from WASH
ington.
BIENNIAL LEGISLATION LEGISLATION
1t will deyOlye the All, sao.ion