Arizona republican., 1899-01-18

some plan be devised to expedite and insure water storage, and that legisla- tiOn be had to aid and encourage the lconstruction of reservoirs and for the purpose of controlling and regulating the distribution of water
 WORLDS EXPOSITION. A worlds exposition will be held in Paris, France, in 1900. An exhibition there of evidences of Arizona's re- sources, and the proper representation of our great advantages in climate, mineral, agricultural, grazing and for est wealth would in my judgment be very beneficial to the territory. Other states and territories are actively nov ing to provide for an exhibition at tho fair. It now Geyolves upon you to say in what manner and to wha5 extent the industries and resources of Arizona should be shown at Paris.
 The Trans Mississippi exposition, which was held at Omaha, Nebraska. last year, proved 2 great success in every way and of great advantage to the localities represented. It is now proposed to supplement- the work of that fair by holding a Greater America exposition at Omaha this year. The buildings and grounds have been fully preserved and the regulations of the management provide for free space for state and territorial exhibits. From the energy and reputation of these who have this en n,erprfse in charge, be- lieve it will probably be a greater suc- cess than it's predecessor, and l recom- mend that the territory be authorized to prepare an exhibit for Omaha, and that you provide by legislation there for; and it would no doub. be wise to | do 2 the Greater America exposition, the eX- hibits be removed and shown at Paris, thereby enabling a double service Your investigation Of this subject is re- quested.
 TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
 All the officers of the territory have performed their duties ably and well. With the growth of the territory, it's increased needs and official business, the duties of the officers necessarily be- come extended; more clerical assis- tance is necessary and office expenses are greater. It is not consistent with good government to be parsimoniOus with appropriations for the legitimate expenses of the peoples servants, nor can the best results be secured to the taxpayers by false economy in the con- pensation and expenses of public off cerS.
 Several important changes are, h my judgment, absolutely necessary ir the offices of the auditor and treasurer, to better protect the common interests. A more improved and modern system of accounts should be adopted, new books should be prepared, so that a more per feet exhibit can be made al any time of territorial financial affairs, and a com pIete check be had between the terri tory, the officers and the counties. In my opinion there never has been at any time during the history Of the ter ritory a prcper accounting system in the two most important offices-,lhOse of the treasurer and auditor. It will no doubt require some expense to properly rem edy the defects, and these officers should be aided by you in accomplish ing these very necessary reforms. I earnestly recommend that you appoint a committee at an early date to confer with the auditor and treasurer, investi- gate their offices and discover and re- port to you the needs which are mos urgent.
 I believe the expense fund of the at torney-general's office should be in creased, and I concur with the recom- menda ations contained in his report in that respect.
 REPORTS OF TERRITORIAL OPEL
 GERS.
 The law now requires that the re- ports of territorial officers be furnished the secretary of the territory by Janu- ary 10th, and that he shall advertise for bids for printing them for fifteen days, under which provisions it is impossible for the printed reports to reach you much before January 25. 1 recommend that the law be amended so as to re- qUire that the reports be rendered and printed by January 18th Of each legis- latiVe year.
 PIONEERS HISTORICAL
 SOCIETY.
 Act No 53 of the Nineteenth legisla- ture made liberal provision for the His torical Society of Arizona PiOnee and prescribed suitable regulations under which the society should be governed. The money appropriated for the pur poses of the organization, as set out in the act, it is alleged was misapprOpri- ated by the president of the society. I deem it of the utmost importance that history be preserved and per petuated, and that steps should be talk en to prepare authentic data in rela- ton to the early history of the terri tory All living witnesses will soon be gone and the opportunity lost of ob- taining reliable information upon this very important subject, unless all writ ten evidence is preserved. I think the Arizona Pioneers Historical society is worthy of encouragement and help, and recommend that you investigate the status of the organization, with view 1f authorizing the society, if it is found capable, to prepare an authentic history 0f the territory. Encoura cement 1 should certainly be given for the pur- pose, providing the proper person or persons can be found to do the work. EXPENSES FOR GOV |
 ERNOR'S OFFICE.
 The compensation allowed the execu- live by law is insufficient and entireIy 1