Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-01-24
NORTH AND SOUTH ROAD.
The message recommends the North and South road. ----------

The message recOmmenQS the NOrtf and South road. -------------- I,-- --- NEW COUNTIES.
 It fayors the formation of the new county of Coconina. 1 FRHGHTs AND FARES.
 Favors legislation limiting the railway freight charges The statutes of Arizo- na have heretofore authorized a charge of 10 cents per mile for passengers and 15 cent per ton per mile for freight | this is extreme, and out of all reason and should be materially modified. II 1 is true that the railroads do not charge l the full rates allowed by law except ] perhaps in rare chances upon branch ! lines. Yet it is to our shame and injury that their rights do so exist. Such con- | dition frightens the stranger who con- ! templates making home in Arizona and it initiates agalnst our progress very seriously. It is earnestly hoped i that the 10th Legislature will modify the objectionable statute and enact d law governing freights and fares that will be both fair Uo the people and the rail- road. It is not contended that the charges should be limited to the rates that prevail in older and more populous communities, as such action would be clearly unfair to the railroads running through scattered settlements where traffic is light and the expense is heavy, but a fair and reasonable limit should certainly be fixed.
 UsURY LAW.
 In my judgement the present laws of the Territory permit too great latitude in interest charges and sh 0uld be modi fled.
 MOUNTED POLICE.
 As there are unquestionably a num- Der of renegade Apache Indians off the reservations and menacing the lives and property of our cititens, and frequently killing our people and destroying pro- perty. l believe you would be justified in authorizing the employment of a number of men, not to exceed ten, ex- perienced in Indian warfare, at reasona- ble compensation and under proper reg ulations for limited period to patrol the country invested by the Indians and to hunt down and capture them, and if you require the authority of Congress to do this, it should be requested. Such action would relieve the anxieties of the people, inspire confidence and protect life and property.
 UP SALT RIVER.
 Recommends a bridge accross Salt River.
 MILITIA.
 Earnestly recommends the enactment of a militia law.
 WORLDS FAIR.
 Urges suitable appropriation for Ari- zona's exhibit.
 STATEHOOD
 The governor respeats his heretofore published vlews urging statehood.
 ENDORSEMENT OF OFFICE. I favors the abolistment of the offices of territorial geologist, commissioner of immigration and live stock commis- sion and veterinary surgeon.
 OTHER OFFICES.
 It recommends all increase to 5000 in the salary of the auG. ter, and the reten- tion of the office of superintendent of public instruction. MEMORIALS TO CONGRESS NOT OTHERWISE
 RECOMMENDED.
 I respectively recommend that memo rials to Congress be authorized by you on tffe following subjects:
 l. Donation to the Territory of the public lands in Arizona.
 ? Disarming the Apaches.
 3. Surveying the public lands. 4. Development of artesian water. ,. Capture of renegade Apaches in the Sierra Madre mountains.
 6. Against the further abandonment of military posts in the Territory at this inc.
 '. To increase the pay of members of tho Territorial Legislature.
 S. Road to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
 CONCLUSION,
 The Hon John x Irwln, Governor of trizona will arrive at the capital very cn. iia'i he rot been nnavoidably de- ,uned he would have arr5yed in time to communicate to you by message. As d combination of unfortunate cir cumstances made It impossible for him 10 get here earlier, the duty of prepar- ing the bienniel message 10 the Legisla- ture has devolved upon me, and 1 fear that the labor may not be we'll done. However, the Governor wil!noW assume the duties of his office, and l bespeaE for him cordial welcome and q hearty cooperation from you in his efforts to promote the Territorial welfare. Although he comes to us a stranger, his distinguished reputation has preced ed him and I congratulate Arizona upon the acquisition of Governor Irwin who comes commended ID the highest terms by ali who know him.
 Let us prove to him by our sincere and earnest support, our appreciation of his worth.
 Believing that, as servants of the peo pie, you will do your fuli duty as I shall endeavor to do mine, iha5 the coming session will be prolific of good results to Arizona, thls message Is respectively 
 N. O. MURPHY,
 Acting Governor.