Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-19
GOVERNOR CLICK,
or Kansas, in His Message to the Legis-
latrre OF Kansas. Declares
that the Great
Cattle Interests Of Tha; State Are
.Threatened With Fatal Destruction,
and Hrses Prompt Action.
Another 0utbreak OF the Plague In Iowa
Resolutions of the United States
Veterinary Association.

ttttfl11El A>>ottatitls
sion 90 Consider Means te Eradicate
the PIaSue-Sscv. Giieks> Sn<xesfisns.
TSfKsa, March iS@The Legislature
convened in special session at O'Clock p.
n IN eeedle..cr 10 me proclamation oil
the Gerernor. "A committees. was sppoint-
elaby beth heuses to nctitv the GofSrrioT
ttsst they were ready to receive commuica-
tons Immediately thereafter the follow
ing message arrived and was read:
The citizens of The infected district have
shown commendable zeal in quarantining
infected herds in localities, and have CO
operated with the veterinary surgeons in
all practicable measures 10 prevent the
spread pf this disease. Iss esecutive
ln3de tTo visits 20 localities, and has
rendered all possible aid in this
emergency; but he is absolutely helpless
in adopting or enforcing measures to pre-
vent the spread or in stamping out tie
disease, OF help the people who have sp-
pealed to him for aid 10 prevent their
stock from threatened destruction in any
manner except by advice and suggestion.
All that hes been done has been by the
voluntary action and assistance of the good
people in the infected localities. They
have been liberal in their contributions of
money, labor and time, and ener<etic anu
visilant IN trying TO enforce quarantine
regulations, there being no law authorizing
the executive or any other department of
the State or local government to aid or
enforce quarantine or sanitary regulations.
This state OF affairs can't long continue.
Spring is here, feed is becoming scarce and
will compel the turning of cattle in pas
lures and ranches. When this Is done the
spreading of infection cast be stopped or
er3dicate0. 1t will involve our entire cat
tie and sheep interests and cause incalcu-
liable loss. 1t will strike down and prac-
tieally destroy the cattle interests of our
State, which are now assuming vast pro-
portions, and giving immense financial re-
turns upon the capital invested. The num-
ber of cattle in the State now is nearly
100000 head, which have been in
creased during the year 1888 nearly
200 sn00 heasi valhed at $1,000, 900, with a
total value of at least $50, 600 900. | am
advised, and an investigation has con-
vinced me, that there are at least $l0,0 ,0O0,-
900 worth of fatted cattle now or will be
ready for market in the next ninety days,
and that large sum Of money will be
paid the cattle growers of this State ii
their cattle are not quarantined against
Uy QUIET f1llleS Snu OH account
| of the prevailing disease.
The Governor then recites an extract
from his message two years ago, in which
he recommends that provision be made
for the appointment OF a veterinary sur
geon, and that power be given to stamp
ont disease, il it appeared. This dangerous
condition OF affairs is algrning, and is
| rapidly depreciating the value of our cat
| tie, and requires vigorous, decisive and
| determined action to stamp out the dis
ease. Ii such action is had by the Legis
lature as the gravity of the situation re-
| quires, the work of eradicating it may
| De speedily accomplished and made effect
i've, and security for the future secured
The measures to be adopted and means te
| be employed are matters entirely for youl
judgment to dictate; but hope may moi
be regarded as presumptuous, if / offel
suggestions as to the necessary methods te
| pursue. 1t is important that the State
should at all times have in its employ ar
educated, competent and faithful veterin
| ary surgeon, whose duties should
be fully and clearly defined by
law. His tenure of Office should
be three or four years, and salary
ample enough to secure first-class man
Ample provisions should be made fol
quarantining stock brought to this State
from other States or country where infec
tious or contagious diseases exist, so as tc
secure the utmost immunity against the
introduction of such plaques in the future
The moving about the country, selling OF
turning on the highways or commons ami
mails affected with contagiou ous anc
| infectious diseases should be made
a criminal offense; also civil remedie:
provided. The law should provide for the
destruction of diseased animals when i
becomes necessary to prevent the spres6
| of contagious and infectious diseases, anC
compensation should be provided for in
such cases under proper regulations ant
limitations, so as to prevent fraud on tht
State, and the limitation of compensation
| for diseased animals to two thirds o.
| three-fourths of their value, and providin,
that no compensation should be a.lowet
TO those knowingly aiding or contributing
to the spread of the disease, or who neg
| lected or refused to assist and aid in en-
forcing such quarantine and sanitary reg
| ulations as it might be necessary to adop
| and establish. AS there are many dan
| gerous diseases that may be imported int
| the State, the whole ground should b,
covered, so that in any emergency in tht
| future there may be no doubt as to the
character of the malady and no delay il
securing the speedy eradication OF the dis
ease. An appropriation will be necessary
to carry out such a system as the emeIg
eney now on the State requires. l learI
from the State Treasurer that only small
amount OF money is on hand availabl,
| for such purpose. In that case i
might be advisable to provide for issuin,
bonds for the necessary amount at a rat
of interest not exceeding five per cent.
/ and limiting the actual issue to tn,
| amounts needed from time to time to pa,
actual expenditures. II decisive and he
roic action is taken at once, before tn,
stock is turned on pasture, disaste
may be avoided; il not, the conse
quences may be disastrous in the ex
treme. But feel confident that you viii
be equal to the emergency Knowing
that you would be called here at a con
venient time of the year, and that yo'
| would be desirous of ending your labor
in the shortest possible time, have aske,
Maj. Sims, secretary of the Board of Ae
riculture; the Hon. S. .. Thatcher, tn
Hon. ]. d. Snoddy and Veterinary-Sur
geon 4. A. Holcomb to prepare bills GOV
| ering matters which you were convened
| to consider. They cheerfully compile,
with my request, and the result OF thei
labors will be submitted to you for consid
] Grafton. @. W. CLICK,
EXECUTIVE DEPT., TOPEKA, KS. March Is, 1884
Five thousand copies Of the messag
were ordered printed.
In the Senate bill was introduced EN-
powering the water company to condemn
lands and waters, and divert and tax
water from any stream in the State TO
sanitary or ether purposes. Read frs
and second time, and referred to the Ju
dietary Committee.
A bill relating to Texas cattle was ais
introduced and referred, and the Senat
adjourned till tomorrow
In the House a bill was introduced t.
confine legislation to the subject Of cattl
disease, and another providing for the ar