Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-27
GOV. BRODIE'S MESSAGE.
Some Important Recommendations 10
The Arizona Legislature.
LENGTHY DOCUMENT CONDENSED.


The message of Governor Brodie to
the Legislature was a lengthy document
and took the governor an hour to read
it in Joint session. In its recommen-
dations it is along the lines of his pre-
decessors. and which previous legisla-
lures have failed to act upon.
The present Indebtedness of the ter
ritory amounts to 81 ,065. 461.9 80.
The following recommendations are
among the most important on the mes
sage:
"All Offices in this territory, where
possible, both territorial and county,
should be made salaried, and all fees
turned into the territorial or county
treasury, as the case may be.
IL earnestly recommend that the
office of assessor in each county in the
territory be made elective instead of
appointive, in order that each assessor
shall be responsible to the electors of
his county for the proper performance
of his duty.
Il, cordially recommend the division
of counties into s~upervisorial districts
FOR the election of members of the
board of supervisors. u
Il would suggest that the counties of
Pima, Santa Cruz and Pinal form one
judicial district, and that Cochise. Ora
ham and ella form another, nus divid-
ing between the two districts, in an
equitable way the border sections of
our territory, In the interest of the
cause of securing prompt administra-
ton of justice.
II recommend that a primary cleo
ton law be enacted by this legislature.
Il would suggest that this is an ap-
propriate time for the territory to
make such a collection (prehistoric
relics) by purchase or otherwise, for
deposit and exhibition either in the
territorial library or university.
AT the request of the honorable
secretary of the interior, / recommend
the enactment of a law allowing the
employees and officials of the United
States geological survey entrance on
private lands in this territory in fur
therance of government work of inter-
est and value to all citizens of Arizona.
in all probability at this session of
the legislature the question OF an
eight hour labor law will come up for
consideration and discussion, and l
would respectfully suggest that a fair
and impartial view of the subject be
taken; that consideration be given to
the effect of the same upon the mining
industry of the territory, as well as
upon the labor interests.
II would respectfully request that l
be allowed the services of an extra
clerk, or secretary; a messenger or
page, during the session of the legis-
lature.
81 recommend hat proper clerical
assistance be allie we'd the auditor as
the duties of his o-ice increase.
II now take pleasure in recommend
ing that a proper and equitable salary
be paid the treasurer.
Il consistently believe the present
to be the proper time for a correction
of the fee system now to some extent
in vogue in the territory, and a read
justment of the salaries paid terri
torial officials.
81 would suggest that authority be
granted the executive to double the
number of enlisted men in the force of
Arizona rangers and authorize the pur-
with equipment.
Il recommend the subject of future
employment of ~convicts to your are.
full consideration.
Il would advise and recommend that
r a law be enacted providing for the EN-
, ployment of the young and short term
, ~convicts at the reform school at Ben
!, son in the construction of walls and
yards and in such other work as they
may be able to do.
Il earnestly urge that, as Don as
convenient, a legislative committee be
Y appointed to visit and examine the diff
D ferent territorial institutions, to the
end that the condition n wants OF
each will be more thoroughly under
: stood before action is taken by the
legislature on the different recommen
!, dations and inspections be directed tC
J be of the most thorough and exhaus
: tive manner.
This issue of statehood for the
Y three territories is to be decided by the
= congress of the United States now il
e session, and should our desire b.
granted and statehood become an as
sured fact the present session of tn,