The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
OPINION OF THE MESSAGE

Respectfully submitted,
c. NJ BARNES, Governor.
OPINION OF THE MESSAGE.
Representative Smith Gree Silver Pop
| 1t is a, good message.
Representative Jones Rep)-A good
message. I particularly liked that part
| dealing with the repeal of the election
law.
Representative Ballard (Dem.)-It is a
stroong message and shows the governor
is in close touch with every interest of
the territory. I have been disposed to
criticize the extravaganza Of the admin
is-ration, but I now realize that our grow
ing territory necessitates larger expendi-
lures. Barnes is the best governor we
ever had.
Speaker Reid Rep.)-An excellent mes
sage and will no doubt largely guide the
general line Of legislation.
Senator Sidney Clarke Oem.)-There
are several good things in the message
and several things our good governor Will
fail down on.
Senator GOudy-It's a dandy!
Senator Winkler { Rep)-A very good
message; well written, well digested and
a strong presentation of the affairs of the
territory.
Senator Hutto Rep.)-A strong docu-
ment. Its recommendations are business
like and conservative. That part of the
message referring to the Rough Riders
reaches the dignity of classic.
Senator Houston CRep)-It is a splendid
exposition ofthe condition OF affairs of
the territory. The fact that the governor
appeared in person and read the message
added largely to the effect.
Senator Havens ReD)-A very good
message and appropriate all the way
through.
Senator Thacker Dem VERY thorough
and comprehensive and contains a great
many suggestions will favor
Senator Garrison (Pop.)-A pretty good
message, clean cut and well written.
am ready to help make a new ballot law
Senator Brett CRep)-It IS all right; a
good, strong message all along the line
message; the governor IS one Of the fnaeo
Senator Magness CDem.)-An excellent
message; the governor is one of the finest
readers L ever listened to.
Senator Bellamy Oem)-An able mes
sage and one which makes a good showing
for the territory in comparison with other
territories.
Senator BiddLson Rep)-The message
contained some excellent suggestions and |
shows there has been a great deal OF I'M |
deserved criticism Of the governor. There |
are, however, some propositions In the !
message that DO not meet my approval.
Representative Duffy Pop)-I think It /
is 4 very good message.
Representative Koch Rep0-A pretty |
good message and I am well pleased with |
its recommendation in the main. except |
on the oil inspection subject, which was .
not explicit enough.
Representative Clark Dem)-Tm very 1
well pleased with the message. 1t GER
tainly is an able document.
Representative Van kirk thought II
was a very good message, in the main es-
sentiaI and covered the ground thoroughly.
Representative Hartshorne-The message
was about on the line / expected. Its
recommendations generally are good.
Representative Sherer Rep)-Part OF
the message was very good and pants that
I do not agree with.
President McCredie (RepD-A fine mes
sage. It's recommendations are conserva-
tive and vii leave an impress on the work
Of the legislature.
FACTS AND FANCTFS.
Senator Magness is the handsomest
member Of the upper house. with Senator
Bellamy 4 close second. Their vicinity is
already known as the ladies corner"
Harry Horner of Garfield county. net
wiki an embarrassment which few apDIi-
CAMS for political jobs undergo. He was
named for a cIerkship in both houses.
Chaplain Nicholas, prayers are COM
nendably brief, bat impressive. conclud-
ns with a Recital Of the Lords PRAYER.
The senator who was largely response
BE for the exclusion Of women from the
legislative pay roll was the only member
II the upper house 10 be remembered with
4 bouquet yesterday.
The press accommodations ara better this
year chan ever before. Assistant Secre-
AIRY Huston i a dandy
The Rough Riders are wei represented
n council and house by Palmer ana
Norris.
The ubiquitous Charley Hunter vas
sard,y en- position 70 demand recognition
or himself on account Of his flop TWO
tsi-S -h-H'. A-tA- -t-s -ft1-LI'l- &c 4lEQl->.
MI draw pay iust The same
Governor Barnes Is the frs. governor Of
Oklahoma 20 read his message 10 the
legislature.
In ability and craftsmanship Governor
Sarnes' message - the legislature sets a
lsga standard for future governors TO
saIre 70.
The reading Of tas message took Just an
our's time.
This was certainly the proudes, day in
Fats" Smiths whole life
Senator BeIsmy drew the lucky num- :
er that gave him the choice u seats and
hose President McCredis's easy chair
Senator Cloudy has the honor Of intro
Ucins council p5.Ec resolution No. T.
-hich IS 10 memorialize congress 20 amend
: laws 20 permit the taxation q Indian
Ho,ments, or in lieu thereof q make
ne territory direct appropriation -
honey from the federal treasury.
Hamilton. Ohio Jan, IA Henry Bante.
ROGER and saloon-keerar. shot his We
-nne twice. theu blew our has own brains.
'hough seriously injured the woman has
chance for recovery. :