The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-01-09

the fact that Idaho. with the possible
exception OF Utah, Is the only mining
state IN he west that does not derive a
considerable portion Of lis revenue from
the taxation OF this class Of prop rty.
Existing laws in California. Montana.
Nevada and Colorado are cited, and the
adoption Of a system similar to that
now prevailing IN Colorado which is,
that the gross output Of mines in the
preceding year in excess Of $1,000 IS made
the basis and certain per centage Of
that amount Is taken AS The assessed
valuation for the current year 10 sup
port Of his position on tbis subject the
governor says;
II can see no reason why the system
prevailing in Colorado should not OBJ
tam in Idaho. II viii not only be the
means Of adding some millions to our
valuation, and assist materially in equal
ling the burden Of taxation. but
will place just tribute on wealth, that
when once purchased largely leaves our
state and In numerous cases the United
States. forever.
While at the same time. It's owners
riehtfully ask. and in all cases receive,
the benefits Of our laws for the safe CON
duct Of business and protection Of prop
erly, IL Is to be expected that this radio
Al departure will be severely criticised
by representatives Of this interest that
has so long posed as being special and
been able to dictate legislation. All the
changes Of the specious argument that
u will drive capital out OF the country
will be persistcnly rung and We are at
"A loss to see wherein any OF our sister
states are suffering from like interest
and we fail TO notice any marked influx
of mining capital from these states Ia
ours on account Of our present exemp-
tion."
The recommendation relative to tn,
pcnetentiary, university, normal schools
soldiers home and insane asylum, are al
In line with true business principles ano
look at once to the proper maintenance
OF these institutions, but IN such man
ncr as VIII make them least burdensom'
on the taxpayer. One OF the most i'm
portant changes recommended for th'
management Of the soldiers home is tn
rctaining by the state Of certain pc
cent of the pensions drawn by inmates
aud turning the same into the cxpcns
fund of the home This provision woul'
very materially decrease the burden o
the support Of the home as now felt b.
the taxpayers and with the appropria
tioo Of 800 per year Tor each inmat
from the general government
would go a long way towards making
the home self sustaining.
Attention Is called to the report o
State Auditor Ramsey for the year
lS03-0l containing statements of tn
amount Of state money improperly re
tanned by county officials as fees an'
the legislature Is urged to take som
action looking TO the collection Of thi
money which amounts to more thai
$4,000
The governor calls attention to tn
REGULATION aud mismanagcment on tn
part OF officials and the consequent los
to both state aud counties and suggest
that provision should be made to reqar
official bonds to be made by some tdelit.
guarantee association instead of by per
sonal security as now prevails.
Under the head of general recommen
dalious the governor touches on the pro
lection Of our ranges from the invasion
OF stock from other states. the import
A., ancc Of the fruit industry. Legislation
necessary to carry the provisions of tn
new amendments to the constitution int
effect. and the eradication of the Rus
sian thistle.
, On the subject OF bimctalism the go,
r ernor contents himself by quoting fror
4 the messages Of his predecessors on tina
subject, aud the language Is certatnl
I strong enough to satisfy the most arden
q silver man IN the state. The quotation
q are as follows
4 In his message Of Dec. TO- 1890. Gov
4 ernor Shoup said: 81 recommend n
n passage Of memorial praying congre'
to pass bill for the free coinage ,
"a silver"
q On Feb. S. 1893. Governor NtConne
5 through his long years Of public service
as well ms natural wisdom and sagacil
i. was enabled to see clearly the dircfl
Il effects Of this adverse legislation. ant
e in special message to the legiSlatui
Il Of that date. said For nearly quar-
or OF century congress seems To- ha'
been hypnotixcd by the magic wand
gold. Both legislative and executi'
departments have bowed down and kis
ed the golden rod of the despots Of +
y rope and Wall street Year aztec We
the influence OF legislation antagonist
- TO silver is beiug felt more keenly as d
industries of our country and our ps
-, pie are approaching the conditions
: ~ the serfs, poems and ryots of the 20
standard countries Of Europe"