Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1893-01-13

uIpauons of the destiny Of our COM
mouwcalth, they scarcely could have
i"f'.ccn the progress in wealth and
population that We now witness.
ndcr the most liberal and invit-
inr conditions capital has poured in
4rfu rs from all quarters To aid the
Development 81 our resources and to
ltuiItahly distribute our products
~" ships Of the world have been at
trl,'ed To- or bouutiiul shores, and
Tho commerce OF tie Orient have been
diverted To- or seaports. Our trans
I.ttitiuu facilities 10y land have been
enlarged 80 ~ 10 afford us the benefits
az competition between four transcon-
ilu,ntal railr al systems. The fame
~ uur virgin wealth. OF our sanitary
advantages and scenic attraction, OF
oar ,'Iliy and enterprise, has found
At WAY 10 Nil quarters Of the globe,
drawing thtlrr all classes and all ma
uouhliuos In quest OF homes and
health. and the enjoyment of those
benefits which it will be your mission
Ia promote
The Governor then presented the
financial statement contained in the
report 81 Auditor Reed, which he said
ehhlhtcd satisfactory condition
Il fiscal affairs. He favored the pay
mout II taxes mo the State treasury
earlier than ut present. as under the
existing system taxes for each fiscal
year are not paid into the treasury I'M
al the expiration OF the fiscal year,
/ thereby causing the payment by the
state 81 much unnecessary interest on
outstanding warrants. Attention was
called t. ~ lowering Of the State tax
levy to two and one-half mills, not
withdrawing the decrease in the as
scsscd valuation.
Taking up the subject Of the regu-
ton " railroad freights and fares the
GoVernor said
" - subject AN he brought before
YOU ia which our people feel a deeper
personal intcr 81 than the one referred
10 IN section Is. article -, OF the Con-
-lituiion BY this section the Legis-
laiurc il impThtivcly required TO pass
laws ~ establish reasonable maximum
rates ~ charges for the transportation
81 passengers aud freight; TO correct
aliases aud 10 prevent discrimination
and estortior in the rates of freight
and passenger tariffs by the different
railroad companies and common car
fi,- in the State 1t is also provided
in thr same section that n railroad
and transportation commission may
tp established and its powers and du-
tics defined.
" The icgi,ln,urc at its present ses-
slnn should enact law in harmony
With the directory clauses Of this sec
ton 81 the Constitution, or IL should
create the commission referred to.
While u u left 10 the discretion of the
Legislature "a determine which is the
wi'rr policy Ia pursue. the latitude for
action Ia the premises is such that
both steps may be taken Mt one and
the same time A. the provision re-
sporting thc establishment Of just and
reasonable tran sportatiOn charges is,
~ its nature. mandatory and direct,
Whilr the one relating Ia the commits
-inn I. optional or conditional, such
measure may he adopted as will at
once comprehend n specific maximum
rate schedule, aud bring into existence
q hnaid ~ permanent officers OF the
state, whose Il tiles would he super
/ ,is"ty largely, whose powers would be
defined. aud limited 90 the enforce
meut ui the law
The Last Legislature adopted the
direct method aud established rates
T iuf iho transportation OF freight be-
tween certain points in this State;
/ bui the bill iailci Ia receive executive
1 approval In legislatlng upon this
I subject the rights aud interests of all
should be- carefully considered, and no
unjust burdens should be permitted
'o be imposed upon those who are
compelled a. avail themselves of the
/ transportation facilities afforded by
railroad companies. or other common
/ carriers
/ A. tu armed bodies. not recognized
by law. he said The organization,
maintenance or employment OF an
sFmsd body NJ men in this State, for
any purpose. by individuals or cor
/ tofations, - not permissible under
ouF constitution. Legislation provid-
ing iuf 80 adequate punishment for n
T violation ~ the constitution in this
/ respect u commended. The con-
aiitutei authorities al the State,
slth the ALL ~ militia. il necessary,
have ample power and ability To pro-
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their legal fighta aud II these rights
sFe mcnaced oF invaded, appeal should
10 ma,ie ~ such constituted authori-
tee 4 resort Ia an armed force,
not recognized 10y law. IL q violation
~ the fundamental principles OF our
government, and should not be
cuuulenanced ~ tolerated under any
circumstances. A Till was passed at
the last session Of the Legislature TO
eaiofre tho constitutional provision
upon this subject. but failed 10 be-
eon'e law foe want Of executive APP
pfuval."
lie described the national guard as
10 = oummondallo state Of efficiency
and discipline spoke OF It's service in
the King county mining trouble, urged
that az Appropriation be- made for its
maintenance, and recommended the
purchase Of = permanent encamp-
mvnt ground
The matter 81 selecting lands for
ths state, under the enabling act, was
discussed and the work thus far done
stated Relative to the question,
What disposition shall bc made OF
these granted lands. and when shall
they he disposed oif" Governor Ferry
said
After very careful consideration
~ the subject have arrived at the
conclusion that the retention by the
state oi ihsss lands for n period Of
Ten years will bn highly advantageous
ifum a pecuniary point Of view. Al
ihu expiration ui that period the lands
ell have increased from ono hundred
b. i've hundred per cent. above their
present value. II this policy is pur-
sued some plan must be- devised for
the construction Of buildings at the
capital, ~ a State University and Of
other institutions for which the lands
have been granted This could be ac-
c"'nplished by means Of direct taxa
tiun, plan not 81 be- considered for n
moment The burden would he great
~ than the people should be called
uI0n to bear. The most judicious
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