Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-08
GOVERNORS MESSAGE
SUMMARIZED.


their duty with fidelity. Population
of state is increasing and people are to
be congratulated upon general condi-
tons.
Statistica1-Gives a statement OF the
condition of each fund of the state
treasury.
st. Louis exposition-Suggests APP
preparation of thirty-five thousand dol
lars for Montana exhibit at Louisiana
purchase exposition. Thinks that
amount sufficient.
Lewis and Clarke fair-Advises re-
moval of the St. Louis exhibit to Port
land. Believes two thousand dollars
would install and protect it in new
location.
State lands-Advses that law be
amended to require fourteen annual
payments on purchases from state with
interest at five per cent, instead OF
seven payments with interest at seven
per cent.
Arid land mmission-Recommend
that it be abolished.
Public MUNICIPALITIES that invest
ment be found for states funds, which
are now lying idle because private in
vestors can outbid the state.
Salaries of officers-Suggests seal
ing down of salaries of county officers
and Reconsideration of counties, also
abolition of certain offices in some
counties.
Board of Would abolish
this, which now exists in three counties
of the state. Would have one judge
less in Lewis and Clarke county.
Election of judiciary-Thinks plan
of electlng judges of state supreme
court and district court at elections
separate from those at which other
officers are chosen is worth thinking
about
Transporting prsoners-If state is
to pay expenses of taking prisoners to
the penitentiary, the Legislature should
make suitable appropriation in adj
Vance.
Taxation Believes there are nuner-
GUS instances where taxation is not
equal and that various counties fail to
assess items to their full amount and
value. Recommends amendment of
constitution to enlarge powers of the
state board of equalization.
Consolidation of schools-Union of
state educational institutions is not
regarded as feasible.
Bureau of statistics-Says this is a
valuable department of the state gov
eminent and has helped bring people
ito the state.
Farmers institutes--These are using
the money they cost the state to good
advantage and will be held III every
county in the state in the future.
Militia-Guard is being reorganized
and has been fairly well equipped with
arms and clothing by the federal gov
eminent.
Fish and game law--Well enforced
considering the wide field officers have
to cover.
Schools - Educational institutions
have taken high rank and are entitled
to all encouragement and support pos
sible.
Collection of personal tax-Present
law allowing seizure of property before
tax is delinquent is unconstitutional
and should be amended.
Bounties on wild animals-Law is
probably being abused. Reduction OF
bounties to level of surrounding states
is suggested as remedy.
Fraternal insurance-Orders should
come under supervision of a state de-
partment, as in case of other insurance
companies.
Text book contracts-Action will be
taken toward holding bondsmen re-
sponsible for all violations of agree
ments.
Initiative and referendum-This is
favored and argument made at length
on the affirmative side of the question
Direct nominations Amendment o
primary law is advised, providing tina
the people vote directly l>t The cardi
dates to be nominated.
Election of state officers-C uverno
would make more of the state oiiIeer
elective.
Corporations Reconsideration i
advised.
Mergers-History of governors con
ference held in He.ena a year ago i