Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-01-31
GOV. nRooIs,s MESSAGE.
Some Important Recommendation 70
ne Arizona Legislature.

ne NlethUEt gu Nuftihul ~ oie 10
the legislature was a lengthy document
and took the governor an hour tc read
1t in Joint session In its recommen-
dations It is along the lines 81 BIS pre-
decessors, and which previous legisla.
lures have failed TO act upon.
The present Indebtedness Of the ter
riiory amounts 20 81 065 1870
The following recommendation are
among the most important on the mes
sage:
IAN Offices in this territory, where
possible. both territorial and county,
should be made salarIed, and all foe.
turned into the territorial or county
treasury. as the case may be.
If earnestly recommend that the
ONCE OF assessor In eacn county in the
territory be made elective instead OF
appointive, in order that each assessor
shall be responsible 10 the electors Of
his county for the proper performance
of his duty
II cordially recommend the division
of counties into supervisorial districts
for the election of members OF the
board of supervisors.
II would sp9ges. that the counties Of
Pima. Santa Cruz and Pinal form one
judicial district, and that Cochise, Ora
ham and ella form another, thus 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.
81 recommend that a primary cleo
ton law be enacted by this Legislature
Il would suggest that this is an APP
propriate time for the territory tn
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 ct this session of
The legislature the question OF an
eight hour labor law will come UP for
consideration and discussion. and
would respectfully suggest that fair
and impartial view of the subject be
taken that consideration be given to
the effect of the same upon tne mining
industry of the territory, as well as
upon the labor interests.
Il would respectfully request that |
be allowed the services OF an extra
clerk. or secretary; messenger or
page. during the session Of the legis-
lature.
II recommend that proper clerical
assistance he allowed the auditor as
the duties of his Office increase,
II now take pleasure in recommend.
ing that a proper and equitable salary
be paid the treasurer.
II consistently believe the present
to be the proper time for a corrections
of the fee system now to some extern
In vogue In the territory. and read
justment of the salaries paid terri
toriel officials.
Il 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
chase OF four more good pack animals
with equipment.
II recommend the subject of future
employment of convicts to your care
ful consideration.
Il would advise and recommend thaI
law be enacted providing tor the EN-
ployment of the young and short tern
son in the construction OF walls an,
yards and IN such other work as thej
may be able to do.
Il earnestly urge that, as soon al
convenient a legislative committee b,
appointed to visit and examine the diff
ferert territorial institutions. to tn,
end that the condition and wants o
each will be more thoroughly under
stood before action is taken by tn,
legislature on the different recommeu
datons and inspections be directed 4
be of the most thorough and exhaus
tive manner.
This issue of statehood for tn
three territories is to be decided by tn
congress Of the United States now 4
/, session. and should our desire b
granted and statehood become an a.
sured fact the present session OF tn
LEGISLATURE of Arizona will lac most I'm
portant ever held in the territory, a
, upon its shoulders will davolve the n,
cessity OF establishing such laws a
will lead 10 the new condition OF al
fairs
! Il suggest that authority be granite
the governor TO use the national guar
, and the force OF rangers in the MAR
tenance OF quarantine when establish
! ed against epid smics and when urgel