The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-01-11

the board of pardons; Two years of trial
more safely lodged with the executive
than a board of pardons, and now re-
creating the board of pardons be re-
pealed.
favors tho Parole of Prisoners.
I suggested to the last legislature the
Of the am he egsa
ture failed to act upon this suggestion.
After the adjournment of the legislature
pardons convinced me that the execu-
tive might do something in this direction
under the existing law. Eleven of these
conditional pardGnS were issued in 1899.
The system was so satisfactory that dur
Ing the year Of 1900 larger number were
been released under these conditional
pardons S. and know Of only one per-
son out of this number, who has violated
such conditions.
Reformatory for Boys.
Some changes have been made in the
methods of the state industrial reforma-
tory. which have very greatly imp NXeii
the character of that institution. Che
for years, and under the N image rnc of
the present board and superintendent
much good is being accomplished. In my
Judgment there should be a law provid-
ing that a final discharge by he board
discharged to his civil rights.
Would Consolidate These Boards.
I recommend that the law creating Il
and a board of managers Of the reforrn;l
tory be repealed and that one board of
three members be created to hay. super
vision of both Of these institutions. III
this way the board would receive the
benefit of the suggestions and expert ance
OF both 5he the anS %
management that might exist in either
Of the institutions would be available to
board woaid gu that not more than
two members be selected from the same
political party
The State Soldiers Home.
The state soldiers home was intended
to afford a home to the soldiers and sail
ors of the civil war when they were no
longer able to provide for themselves.
This. was in accord with the patriotic
war VINO, In the days of his strength gave
himself to his country's service in the de-
tense of her institutions. should remain
number demanding admission to the
soldiers home is increasing rapidly. and
during the last two years many who
turned away, because sufficient provision
had not been made for their accommoda-
ton. Those now in the home are well
managers suggest an increased appro-
Priation for the purpose of erecting adj
ing demands Upon that pp iSst ih and
I recommend that their request be
granted, A few years more will mark
obligations. but while they last the
state can make no wiser use of its means
than to amply provide for the survivors
Needed Railroad Legislation.
The law creating the court of vista
ton" having been declared unconstitu-
tional. and the act relating to the board
Of railroad commissioners having been
q a n f0ys f6<a ~ lar
fs!ature to enact law creating board
with all the powers possible within the
limits OF the constitution enabling it to
adjust rates of transportation within
the state and to settle and adjust all diff
ferences arising between, the railroads
may from time to time arise i ths
operation of the railroads as common
carriers and their relation as such to the
people.
Good Words for Insurance Department.
cellent condition. For two years the busi-
ness of that department has been con-
Quoted on business principles, and there
from this source larger sum than at any
previous time for like period. The rate
in the aggregate there has been saved sV ao
the policy-hOlders of the state during the
incumbency OF the present superintendent
DIV this decrease alone, more than $780,
600. The amount of taxes and fees from
companies doing business in the state re-
ceived during the incumbency Of the pres
ent superintendent will be $3.50, OO0 The
law relating to the examination of in
surance companies is uncertain, and the
power given to the superintendent in MAX
ing examinations, arbitrary. The present
superintendent recommends n modification
of that law. and I most heartily join in
Coal OIL Inspection.
At the last session of the legislature an
act relating to the inspection of oils was
passed, which was crude and imperfect
In Its provisions, but contained many adj
vantages over the old law, and provided
also for the inspection of gasoline. This
act also provides for a test of the safety
and oil may pass the REQUISITE 81 e tsst al
though of very poor quality. The re-
ceipts for the inspection of oils have been
partment and the surplus of such re-
sepas Tor the term OF the in
local inspectors are continued, the num-
Der of general deputies may be reduced
recommendation. / would also suggest
that the law be amended to provide for
quality as well as a safety test.
Recommendations of Bank Commissioners.
The report of the bank commissioner
porous condition.; that during the last
two years, there has been an increase in
the the o capital and surplus of more than
s9,000.00O. Our principal industries being
agriculture and stock raising. 1t is a
more than dne0haif of the depositors in
our state banks are farmers and stock
men. and that more than half of the de-
two classes Of our citizens. Your atten-
ton is called to the many valuable sug-
gestions which the commissioner makes
in his report.
There seems to be a pronounced diff
ference between the commissioner and
visibility of limiting the total invest