The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
In view of such facts and testimony,

do not hesitate to urge the passage OF
would suggest that a joint committee of
the house and senate, be appointed as
soon as possible to thoroughly investi-
gate and frame bill with this object in
view.
Attention is called to the new capitol,
work on which is well under way. The
governor urges the necessity for pushing
in his judgment, the building can be
ready for occupancy by the next leg1s-
lature in 1903: He recommends the neces-
The glorious place which Minnesota oc-
cupies as state which has made vast
strides in the matter Of legislation IA
the passage of law making eight
hours legal days work on all public
work. is strongly urged.
Regarding the duties of the railroad and
warehouse commission, the governor ex-
presses the hope that the Inspection OF
grain may be such as to commend 1t both
to the farmers and purchasers. Grades
should be uniform and the service of the
most efficient character, and expenses
kept down to the lowest possible figure.
The commission should endeavor to cor
rect abuses, if any, in transportation
charges, and prevent, as far as possible,
unfair and unreasonable discrimination.
Nothing is so essential to the prosperity
and welfare Of people as perfected
system of public highways; good roads
are stimulus to commerce.; they facili-
tate intercourse between sections, pro-
nance the value of real estate.
Great benefits have been derived from
the state drainage bitches in the Red
River valley Thousands Of f. acres enes,e Of
have been much improved and maternity ny
increased in value, as have also l3o,O9O
acres owned by the state state ,,s and m sae6
time for the farmer comes two weeks
earlier, which results in a large saving
each year. A small appropriation will be
tod RI a a a
pair, and it should be granted.
The legislature should carefully consid-
er whether the system might not be
After commencing most heartily the
soldiers home as a model institution, the
governor points out that one thing Is
the men. He says:
1 would recommend the purchase Of a
lot in the cemetery for their especial use,
and would further recommend that this
the payment of 500 each year by the gem
eral government for the maintenance OF
each soldier of the late war cared for in
the home. This is done in the case of the
civil war veterans and, in my judgment
like treatment should be accorded the
boys of '9S.
The primary election law, once tried,
will never be abandoned. So far as 1 am
able to learn, the law gives satisfaction
in Hennepin county. Defects may have
by amendments and changes, which will
add greatly to it's efficiency. These
should be made, and when thus perfected
crate in other populous counties. if not
over the entire state. AS to making 1t
general, however. it might be well to
pursue a conservative course.
1t is said that reforms never go back
ward, and look for this law to become
general in Minnesota in the near future.
If you remember the Australian ballot
system. at first only operating in the
large cities, now it is practically univers-
al over the whole country, and any at
tempt to return to former methods
would almost result in revolution.
Both laws are needed, one being the
complement of the other. The method
prescribed is the fairest and simplest plan
of expressing the choice of the voter for
the candidate whom he will support in
the election to follow. 1t would forever
abolish the caucus, and prevent com
binations and other questionable methods
practiced at conventions. whereby the
few control and maintain power, often
times to the injury of the state. This
power should rest with the people and
with a good primary election law this
would be sure to follow.
The governor points with. pride to the
magnificent work accomplished at the
mai schools Of the state. He also com
mends the excellent records made in the
high and graded schools where more
all the education that they ever GET. and
where the foundation for. good citizen
ship is laid" He especially commends
this branch Of the educational system to
the legislators. He also makes the fol-
lowing recommendation:
I recommend the establishment of a
state board Of education of five mem
normal schools, the graded schools and
the rural schools, with the superintendent
of public instruction as its executive Of
ficer, this board to have such powers and
duties as will unity and strengthen the
entire system and insure it's economical
operation. This board would assume the
functions Of the high school board, state
examining board the state public library
board and other educational boards Gre
ated from time to time, without clear
definition of duties and powers.
ponds upon the skill and fidelity Of the
vast army of teachers in our state more
ponds uopn the skill in our state, more
isfed that no. state possesses more
faithful and earnest body of men and
women devoted to this splendid work.
The wanton destruction of our game
and fish should cease, and the officers
who are delegated to look after the vio-
lators of the law should be on the alert
and should see that all who transgress
are punished.
Under proper regulations and by the
vigilance of our wardens, a large portion
of our food supply can be lawfully fur
niShed our people, and still Minnesota
will long remain the paradise of the
sportsman.
In view Of the distinguished services to
the state and nation of our late senator,
Cushman K. Davis, I suggest that joint
committee of the house and senate be
appointed to draft appropriate resolu-
tions, setting forth his wise statesman
ship and useful services, extending to
his bereaved wife and aged parents our
heartfelt sympathy in their great sor-
row, and to name a date when both
houses shall meet to hold appropriate
memorial services.
In honoring his memory we honor our
selves, for his life and work as a citizen,
statesman, patriot and diplomat has made
it a coveted honor to be citizen Of this
great commonwealth.
In conclusion the governor calls atten-
ton to such laws as exist regarding
affecting dairymen, he says:
If it needs amendment and can be
amended to better protect all our varied
interests and industries, it should be
done; and also the law or laws protecting
our dairymen against the sales of Oleo-
margarine and spurious articles that
come into competition with their products
should receive careful attention, for the
dairy industry has grown to most wonder
full proportions and last year exceeded in
value the price of the entire wheat crop
of the state.
After thanking Governor Lind for the
courtesies shown him in connection with
his assumption of office. Governor Van
SAINT concludes with the following elo-
quent peroration:
Gentlemen of the legislature, we assem-
BILE at the dawn of the twentieth century.
The world has never witnessed greater
advancement in any era than has taken
place during the past 100 years. The