Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-01-17
LEGIsLATIvE EXPENSES.

LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES.
The clerk hire. and expenses Of the
cese yoa perRsps than any other
desire to call your attention to this ques-
ton and compare the expenses Of the
GIN afk b4e In ths t Sc g 1871 1881
usual amount of business was done; there
were clerks enough and to spare; to my
Sa as in that session had
the pay roll. The total expenses of that
session, including committee rooms. was
So. 949; Clerks Were then paid 81 more per
the expenses Of this assembly should not
exceed $4,000. II you proceed according
to the laws upon the statutes in this mat
$50, 900. The state needs every dollar that
can be saved and commend this to your
earnest attention.
STATE UNIVERSITY.
At the last session law was passed
the State University. to be an amount an
nually equal to two-fifths of mill on
the dollar Of the assessed valuation Of
the amount appropriated to this institu-
ton is much more than has been appro-
priated to it by previous legislatures:
In 1891 there was appropriated. ..... SEQ. 7Oo
In 1893 there was apprOpriated....... $500
In 1885 there was appropriated. 600O0
In 1885 there was appropriated. and :. -.
In 1888 there was appropriated. this '''-''
In 1900 there viii be appropriated -
Thia is more than the actual needs fog
the maintenance of this institution and
the condition Of the treasury. 1t seems to
me, does not now warrant the erection Of
any new state buildings.
INSURANCE ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Since we became state 1t has been the
law and policy Of those in authority to
fully insure all our public buildings and
during this time we have paid to insur-
more than We have secuTed from ossss
This state is strong enough to carry its
own insurance. The $1,000 paid annually
to insurance purposes, would soon create
place our losses. II you see fit to repeal
this law / would recommend that you,
pass pass; contingency appropriation to e..
stroyed by fire.
ADVERTISING. LEASING, SALE AND
APPRAIsING SCHOOL LANDS.
Our school lands are leased at very
low figure and in addition to the mini.
mum rate. and in al! cases believe that
cover. all expenses Of this department,
this fee would not be. large and those
who would pay It could we'll afford to
I have asked for an increase Of the con-
tingent fund in lieu Of the appropriatlon
for rewards land for the. relief Of
-.
GERS have received no recommendations
for appropriations with a view that they
may be abolished. believe they would
not be missed.
Members Of this assembly, this financial
question is of more Importance to the
welfare of our people than all others that
Will come PEI yo9 anS at e
your thoughtful and early consideration.
APPORT1ONAlENT.
The extraordinary and unequal growth
Of the state during the past ten years az
shown by the census OF this year. renders
tive districts of the state in order that all
parts be equally represented. The census
Of the state by townships will be placed
obtained from the department: In the in.
terest of economy ! think there should
not be q very great increase IN the num-
Our population will probably entitle US
to another congressman. measure pro-
viding the manner Of electing our con-
gressmen in anticipation OF that increase
would be advisable.
Two amendments to our constitution
we're adopted at the last general election.
them into effect should be enacted.
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION.
/, During the coming summer there will
be held at the city of Buffalo: n. Y. an
exposition Of the republics of the western
the great preparations being made for
this exhibit, / am satisfied this wouio be
a good opportunity for this state to place
the knowledge Of her undeyeloped re-
sources before great many home-seek-
ers OF our eastern states. would be
much pleased II some method could be de-
vised whereby. without too great expense.
we could make a creditabie showing a..
that exposition.
In conclusion let me assure sou of my
desire to assist you In every manner pos
sible in the interest OF good legislation.
Let US give TO the state the best services
OF which We are capable and cooperate
TO the end that this administration be
wise and just.
&7 Frank White.
Governor.