Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1891-01-07

ion of dollars annually for immigration pur-
poses Every dollar of the amount SO spent
came back two fold, owing TO the rapid settle
ment of the lands and the growth of towns; the
taxable valuation OF the State was increased TO
such an extent that taxes were lowered al
though expendi res were greatly increased.
The same process has been noticeable,
although on smaller SCALE in this State. Ow-
ing 10 the influx of wellto-do immigrants into
the southern section Of California, a large
amount has been added TO the assessed valua-
ton, permitting larger necessary expenditures
without greatly increasing the general burden
If the number of desirable immigrants could be
increased tenfold-and our state could easily
accommodate g greater number-the result
would be such an addition to the taxable values
of California that taxation would inevitably be
mucn lighter than at present. 1t is for you TO
aceomp ish ;he desirable result of exhibiting to
the world how we'll adapted California is to the
making OF prosperous and happy homes.
have ind1cated million OF dollars because a
thorough exhibit will entail large expendi-
ture for the transportation of our products to
and from Chicago, for the erection of necessary
buildings and for the salaries of officers and at
tendaOts.
"At least two large buildings should be pro-
viGed; one to house the exhib Is. which mig hit
be designated as the California Exposition
Building ana the otAer to serve ss the head
quarters OF the California Commission, where
all the papers OF the State would be kept on file,
and where register OF all California visitors
would be conspicuous feature.
numerous attendants to satisfactorily explain
| to those desirous of securing information all
about our resources, and to distribute printed
matter describing the capabilities OF the State.
I'm considering the question OF Transports
| ton, it will be necessary to bear in mind that
| the cost of moving the chief exhibit to and
| from Chicago is not alone involved, but that, in
order to satisfactorily display capabilities IN
| the fruit-producing line, large quantities will
| have to be forwarded during the entire period
| that the fair is in progress. a large staff OF
men will be necessary to care for these and ex.
hibit them properly by day. and wa chmen will
have 10 be employed at night"
ELECTION LAWS.
| He dwells upon needed reform of the election
| laws, and advises non. partisan election com
missions in cities of 100 90 inhabitants. He ad
! vises abolition OF the provision requiring an
| election officer TO be upon the assessment roll
| He urges such reform as will give us a better
| class OF election officers
| A GOVERNORS MANSION.
| The Governor strongly urges the State to pro-
| vide Governors mansion, and says:
The building intended for the purpose ought
| to be located IN the center of a block of land
| well and conveniently situated, and on ground
| as elevated as toe topography of the Capita
| City will permit. There should be plenty o.
| space for gardens, shrubbery and lawn, and the
| entire combination should be of a character
! possessing a liberality in accordance with the
! position of the one destined to occupy it, and