The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-01-22

amount in view Of the labor performed. From
Of barrels that are likely to be subject to in.
spection will not exceed $4,000 per annum in
the cities Of st. Paul and Minneapolis. There
inspected in other parts Of the state, to be
handled by local inspectors. After deducting
necessary expenses OF rigorous inspection in
$4,000 as salary to the chief inspector. Should
it be deemed advisable to continue to pay
salary to the inspector, the amount should be
provided for In the general appropriation bill.
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
I desire especially to call your attention to
the efficiency and excellence Of the ma
young men from all parts Of he state. many Of
them from the agricultural districts, who are
deyoting themselves with great earnestness
sary to develop them into soldiers equal to
any emergency. The reports Of the adjutaut
genera! indicate . constant improvement in
requisites for military service. 1t is we'll to
have bodies Of trained men for the purpose Of
protecting life and property should exigencies
arise in the way OF local disturbance: and in
case Of war with foreign countries well-trained
officers could be selected as the basis of ma
terial for organizing an army from the ranks OF
has been made to furnish overcoats or blankets
to the men for pse in case they are ordered out
on duty in extreme weather. An appropria.
ton for this purpose is manifestly q proper
one, the articles purchased to remain the prop.
erty Of the state.
THE WORLDS FAIR
The worlds fair, to be held in Chicago in
1899, will be an event of national importance,
and proper steps should be taken by the legisr
lature to insure full exhibit Of the resources
OF our state upon that occasion. No means
should be ommitted to have the various ad-
vantages OF Minnesota made known TO the
thousands who will visit the greatest exposl-
order that we may receive the attention COM
mensurate with our wealth and population to
make an appropriation adequate to the proper
representation Of our vast agricultural and
such plans as will call the attention
Of visitors to our matchless climate.
our educational system and our manifold ad-
vantages IN all that pertains to industrial and
social life and development. 1t may lie deemed
this whole matter shall be entrusted I con
slider this OF special importance. and trust no
means will be omitted TO provide for a full and
complete exhibit. the results that will
accrue cannot fail to be OF lasting benefit.
SWAMP LAND GRANTS.
/ respectfully urge upon this body: the desir.
land grants. The state has granted from time
to time. during the last twenty. five years. quite
an amount Of swamp lands to aid in the con-
roads have selected nearly or ROUTE the number
OF acres to which they are entitled Others
have preferred to delay, for one cause or an
ness has accumulated in the land office, neces-
stating the employment of extra clerks and
causing more or less expense. Some Of the
grants have been forfeited by non performance
Of contract, while others await further legisa
ton to determine rights sufficient number
OF acres have been decided to the state by the
roads Saving possibly one road) and state in
situations whose rights have been fully deter
mined. The time has now come for the lands
to be decided TO the proper parties and the state
relieved Of further annoyance and care. TO
that end suggest that law be enacted d.
recting he parties entitled to land to select
4 IN until ,ivnn y ln jv,A
or five years and after the expiration of that
time to provide that all grants Of every kind
and nature be declared absolutely forfeited.
KANDIYOHI COUNTY PUBLIC LANDS
Permit ne Il r the second time to call the at
tention OF the legislature to the necessity Of
making some disposition Of the lands in Kau-
diyohi county, amounting TO some G. 4OO acres,
held for capitol 81 e. These lands should be
sold and the proceeds turned over to the treas
u urer for the purpose Of defraying the EXPENSES
tase in retaining the lands longer, and much
benefit will result to the citizens Of Kandiy Obi
county II these acres are made subject to tax
alton. Several attempts have been made 10
dispose OF this matter, but all have been futile.
The sum Of $4,000 would be realized. it 10 esti
mated, from this source.
THE BANK EXAMINER.
The report OF the public examiner gives in
detail the result Of the work accomplished 10
his department. Under the provisions of an
act passed by the last legislature large amount
OF work has been entaled upon the bank ex-
aminer in connection with the building and
i
STABILITY Of placing the various loan and build.
ing societies under state management, unless
the laws under which they are organized and
regulated are uniform and more strict. 1t is an
impossibilty for state officers to properly look
after institutions formed upon business basis
so insecure and be officially responsible to
those who invest their savings. Many OF the
associations guarantee profits that are not OBJ
ta1nabie II ordinary business methods are pur
sued and proper care exercised in the way of
prudent investments AMI economy in manage
founded
principles and conducted upon safe and pru-
dent basis have proved remuneratlve invest.
vantage to the community; but institutions
ganized for the purpose OF providing large sal
aries for officers and directors, and conducted
upon plans utterly foreign to we'll known COM
mercial rules, result in final disaster and loss
to unsuspecting stockholders. If the state is
TO assume the guardianship Of institutions Of
the fullest opportunity to protect the public by
means of ordinary safeguards The work en-
tailed upon this department Is increasing so
rapidly that some means must be devised to
defray the expense OF further clerical help. In
order to meet this additional sum it would be
well to collect OF every bank, trust company, or
snrate with the capital invested. to be paid in
to the state treasury Quite an amount would
be thus obtalnedto defray the expense of main
tanning the office OF the examiner.
THE STATE FINANCES.
1t is estimated that the excess OF receipts
over disbursements for the years 1852 s3 W II
able for purposes Of enlarging and improving
state insti u ions, and for other and necessary
objec.s. The various boards and commissions
have suggested expenditures that, II made,
would involve an outlay of about d. 5OO,OOO. 1t
will be impossible, under existing circum-
sum Of money. We are forbidden by law to
create any further bonded debt, and it would
be extremely unwlse to increase the
ak levy at this time. The times are not pro-
pitious for any additional burden in the way of
direct taxes venture to suggest for your
consideration the desrabilty Of combining all
appropriations for building purposes or extra
ordinary expenses to the sum above noted
aiOO.ULO Attached to this paper is a full state
ment OF revenues 10 be derived from all
sources for the next two years, as well rs prob
able ordinary expenses. Al a careful con-
sideraion Of all the demands made by the
authorized boards representing the different
pc. al. charitable and educational institutions.
have indicated the direction, to the best OF
my judgment. all things taken under advise
ment, in which money should be expended.
Il need hardly refer in conclusion, to your
responsibility as the representatives Of the
people. You have accepted from the citizens
of great common wealth no ordinary trust,
and are charged with duties Of the highest
order. Not as individuals, but as the chosen
servants of the people you are to devise and
laws that will adequately protect
the vast interests OF the state. Permit me 10
express the hope that the results Of your labors
will prove Of permanent value to the citizens OF
Minnesota.
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSE-
MENTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1892 1899
RECEIPTS
Stat0 taxes tJ5UUU &l,U0OUUU
Railroad taxes. $780, 20 1875 UD |
Insurance taxes........ .... 10000 1l5OOO |
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