The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-08
ALL ITS BILLS PAID.
Increased Revenues Have Worked a
Decided Change in North 81
Dakota Finances.
Valuations and Levies Increased
Points and Recommendations
81 Of Governors Message.
special to The journal.

special TO Inc journal. 81 sS
Bismarck n. d.. Jan S.--Governor
White, in introducing his message to the
legislature, alludes to the prosperity OF
the state and the abundance OF crops the
past year He congra tulates the people
upon their welfare and well being. He
calls especial attention to the improved
condition of the states finances. On Jan.
/. 1901 there was less than $4,000 in the
general fund. The accounts against the
state were six months. past due, there
were upon the auditors desk $4,000 OF
funding warrants that had been Issued to
pay current expenses and there We're
$3.50, 900 of vouchers awaiting payment
During the past two years $4,000 of
these funding warrants we're issued. The
governor reports that all these warrants
have been paid off. that all other oblfga-
tions of the state have been met and the
biennial period has closed with practically
all bills met and small balance in the
general fund. During the same time
s1s3.oo Of asylum bonds have been paid
off by a special tax, and the bonded debt
reduced to that amount. =
Increased revenues. the governor says.
have worked this change. The as
sessed valuation and levy have been ma.
terially increased. Figures are quoted
from the report of The state board Ut
equaljza ton to show the increase in the
states revenues and tax levy. a.. l.. i
Collections of taxes during the past two
years are reported to have been good.
Miscellaneous fees have been large,
large amounting to over $4,000. d. (
Prospective Receipts. -
The total receipts of the state treasury
for general purposes for the ensuing two
years are estimated at s1.127275. This
amount. the governor says, should not be
exceeded by the Legislative body in max
ing appropriations. If equaled in appro-
priat TONS 1t will necessitate the issue of
funding warrants for the first year to
pay current expenses.
The governors estimate of expenditures
for the biennial period to come Is as fol-
lows:
Standing appropriations officers :.
salaries, etc zoo
Standing appropriations, uninit
ed fixed by some laws ......... 30S, $50
Legislative appropriations, not estimat ted
Favors Board Of Control.
The pressing need Of new buildings at
the hospital for the insane is dwelt upon.
Ample provision is recommended for the
nnfortunates Under the. care of the state.
The normal schools are also stated to be
In need Of relief In the way OF additional
room Their utility and Importance to
the state are, alluded to, and legisa tive
institutions for additional buildings. Land
department Of the state and the school
fund is made the subject Of a portion OF
the message. The amount in the per-
nanent school fund, to the credit OF the
different institutions is set forth, a mag
nifcent total Of over s6,ooo,Ooo, the in
terest Of which goes to the credit of the
educational institutions Of the state. The
total of cash on hand in this fund, not In
vested, Is 1851 1854.
What to do with this fund is a serious
problem with the board Of school lands
The present law is inefficient and cumber
some TN the opinion Of the governor. Tw,
or three months are required to get
farm loan through. The limit of $1.Oo
takes the loans practically out Of the bes
part Of the state. The governor recon
mends the amendment Of the. law to pro
vide for the direct purchase of real es
tate mortgages; that the limit Of loans b
measured by the value of the property
for a more expeditions manner of com
plet1ng the loan; and an amendment Q
the constitution authorizing the invest
ment of school funds In county, TOWNSHIP
and municipal bonds within the state.
The governor also recommends the re
fmbursement Of the permanent schot
fund for the sum paid out for premium 0
bonds purchased In 1892, which has neve
been made good to the fund. The man
agement OF educational institutions b
r board Of control is recommended to tn
attention OF the legislature. Locs
iealousies and Influences. the governc
thinks. should be eliminated, and he be
lieves this would be done by a board
~ 10 COulIlellQeQ 10 Inc leSlSld
tive attention.. =, -.
Recommendations.
Additional legislation is recommends
upon the following subjects:
More complete supervision of stat
banks; more adequate control OF mtltu
insurance comp anies, especially ha
companies; reassessrnent of all propert
subject to taxation that has ESCAPED
more rigid enforcement Of the pure foe
laws; organization Of new counties ar
attaching of unorganized territory to O
ganized for judicial and other purpose
common control OF the two geologic
surveys.
A liberal appropriation is recommend,
for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition,
Allusion is made to the dea tn of Pres
dent Mckinley. In the state the death
Judge Bartholomew. Charles Cavilier
Pembina. George W. Harmon of Manda
Major r.. E. Fleming Of Fargo al
Private Secretary c. w. Getchell are q
Iuded to with proper feeling. c.t.E 49,,
j., In conclusion, the governor reconmen
prudence, good Judgment and the avoi
ance Of much legislation. - ID.