The true northerner., 1901-01-04
Economy.


congratulate themselves upon having
n wise government.
AS a step in the direction of true
economy, all my appointees are re-
quested to remember Lansing is the
established seat Of government and
that their offices must be maintained
here as contemplated by law.
Short Session of the Legislature.
While not attempting in the least to
interfere with the legislature, the adj
visibility of a short session is sug-
gested. There is apt To be too much
instead of not enough legislation. and
the longer the session the greater the
tendency to add to the bulk Of the
statutes. a short session is in the in
terests Of economy and the members
of both house and senate will feel
better satisfied with their records in
a short session than in long one.
To the end that a business-like session
may result, the abolishment of the So
called general junket" is urged, sub
stituting, when necessary, separate Wis
its of the committees to the institu-
tions they have in charge, making
these visits during the fifty-day period
for the introduction of bills. Expert
ence has shown this can be done with
out interfering with the public busi-
ness. There should be early consider
alton of the appropriation bills, and
appeal to the legislature To see that ev-
cry effort. consistent with n wise re-
gard for the interest Of the institutions
and of the taxpayers, is made to has
ten final action on these bills. The
executive will he found willing to con-
fer with the committees of both
houses. cooperating in every way pos
sible TO make these recommendation
of practical benefit Let every endeav-
or be made to see that legislation is
framed SO it will stand the test of the
courts. Use the judiciary committees
freely.
The Pan-Amerieau Exposition.
The Pan-American exposition will
be held in Buffalo from May to Nov.
this year. The social and trade re-
lations of Michigan with the Empire
state are of very close and important
character, and the daily interchange
of products and general acquaintance
among their business men. call for
cooperation in making the exposition a
success. Its scope is the progress of
the countries of the western hemi-
sphere and the new possessions of the
United States Its object is to bring
about closer relationship, commercial
and social, between the governments
and dependencies of the western hemi-
sphere, that the well-being of their
people may be improved.
The exposition appeals to the COM
mercial spirit of the nation, and for
this reason Will be notable in its his
tory. 1t will put in close touch peo-
pies who have hitherto been compara-
tive strangers, and Will be in line with
the paramount commercial welfare of
the United States. In all this Michi-
gan has a vital concern because of her
great manufacturing, agricultural and
mining interests, and anything tending
to increase her contact with the world
must be of benefit. Leaving to the wis
dom of the legislature the question of
the amount which may be voted in aid
of Michlgan's exhibit, it is suggested
that whatever action may be taken,
should be with due regard to the i'm
pOrtance of the state. In view of the
brief time remaining, it is necessary
attention should be given.
Appropriations for state institutions.
1t is not intended at this time to get
into the matter Of state
reserviug that subject for
future consideration. The total of the
appropriations deemed necessary for
the maintenance and Improvement OF
these institutions Is sufficiently large
TO invite careful scrutiny. The follow
ng shows the aggregate of the proposed
for 19O1-l9O2, asked by
The state institutions which report to
the state board of corrections and
charities, and the accommodations OF
the board thereon:
Michigan Asylum for the Insane at
specials, $40,6i3.l2; total,
$40, ,643.12; approved, $i0,64312.
Eastern Michigan Asylum for the
Insane at Pontiac, specials, $15,O00.OO;
.otal, $15,0O0.00; approved, S15,OO0.O0.
Northern Michigan Asylum for the
insane, at Traverse City, specials,
total, $64,711.00; approved,
S52, ,6I4.OO; not approved, $12,O67O0.
Upper Peninsula Hospital for the In
sane at Newberry, specials, $17S,G29.95;
.otal, S17S,629.9J: approved, $125,-
,54.05; not approved, $4,000.
State Asylum for the Insane at
Ionla, specials $112.5s3. %; total, $112,-
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