, 1903-01-15

1.-The well authenticated fact, which is vouched for by stockmen gen
ierally throughout the entire State, that there has been in the past
few wears, a gradual decrease in the number Of wild animals. such
as wolves and coyotes, that prey upon and devour live stock es-
lpecially the young. 4.
During the two years ending Sept. goth, 1902, the sum OF
lS2A, 3o was paid out by the State of Wyoming as bounties on the
|pelts of predatory wild animals. The report OF the State Auditor
shows that 4,143 wolf and II ,oo8 coyote pelts have been presented
las evidence OF the destruction of that number of animals. Deduct
ting S94 for blanks. a balance was left at that date out OF the S4o'
Zoo appropriation amounting to SISSY.
The importance OF these figures can but be apparent to every
stockman, as they indicate that the pests of our live stock indus
ling condition may continue and even improve, l most urgently
recommend that such an appropriation as will successfully accom-
Ipish this result be made to carry on this work Tor the next two
years. ~
On the first day Of January, 1903, there was left in the wolf
| pethsi w aRP'a ap app9op rinG, ' oi Sum- o b By III; Legislature isl s~.' will
create an ample fund, in all probability, to more than cover all
|bounties on predatory wild animals during the ensuing two years.
STATE ARBITRATION.
The Sixth State Legislature authorized the appointment of a
COMMITTEE OF three for the purpose OF INVESTIGATING the question
|ot the compulsory arbitration OF disputes arising between capital
and labor, with the further end Ill view OF recommending to your
honorable body some plan tor suitable Legislation bearing upon this
important subject. In pursuance OF this authority, l appointed
on the said committee Senators I. A. Guernsey, u. N. Grl1en and
Representative Richard Butler.
it is with exceeding regret that l am compelled to report that,
lowing to the departure OF Mr.. Gr1tten, one OF the members OF this
from this State, nothing has been accomplished dur
ing the past two years, although considerable literature is access
lble in the State Library and III the hands OF individuals, showing
the results that have been accomplished along similar lines, in New
Zealand, Australia and other parts OF the world.
Our position in the slsterhood OF states is exceedingly favor,
able tor the adoption OF some plan tor the arbitration OF the differ
enCes between capital and labor, as, because OF our youth, the rea-
ions between capital and labor are, in a general way, healthy and
anlcable, and the feelings OF each Tor the other have never been
strained to the perilous intensity so common in older states.
In Wyoming the utter lack of class prejudice and the usual
Willingness OF both employer and employe to meet on a common
platform affords the most favorable auspices for the imitation OF
compulsory State arbitration, and | believe that all classes III Wy
oming will look upon such legislation as beneficial to the CONNER
cal growth and development of the State.
would therefore recommend that a special committee be ap-
pointed early in the session, for the consideration OF this import
ant matter, and, if possible, that they may introduce a definite and
comprehensive measure for the consideration of the Legislature.
PUBLICATION OF EPORT
There is nothing so essential under a republican form of gov
eminent as that the people shall be kept fully informed as to now
their affairs are conducted, and how and for what use the public
revenues are expended. This cannot be accomplished except by
the publication of the principal reports.
Under the present laws, no appropriation or provision is made
tor the printing OF any reports excepting those of the Treasurer and
Auditor, whereas the reports of the Secretary of State, the State
Superintendent OF Public instruction and x-Ofhcio Register of
the Land Board, the State Board of Charities and Reform, and the
State Examiner, contain information as interesting and instructive
as the two former. ~
This information any citizen is entitled to have if he desires it,
but it is impossible for him to get it unless the reports are printed.
l would therefore recommend that a specific sum, which shall
|be reasonable in amount, be appropriated providing for the print
ling of 500 copies of each of the said reports, and that the same pro-
vision be allowed for printing the reports of the said officers and
board for presentation to the Legislature of 1905, so that Legis-
|lators may then have at the beginning of their session, the neces-
sary information before them to assist them in their duties.