Arizona republican., 1903-01-20
SALE OF RELICS OF PREHISTORIC
 FACES

relics of great historic value have been gathered and sold in other sections of the country. until now it is almost im- possible to secure a particularly repre- sentative collection of the ancient pot tery and stone implements so much ad- mired and desired by all
 I would suggest that this is an ap propriate time for the territory to make a collection, by purchase or other wise, for deposit and exhibition either in the territorial library or university. In a few years 1t will be impossible to ancient race.
 IRRIGATION.
 Could the full benefit of the irriga- tion law known as the Newlands- Hans brough act for the reclamation of arid lands of the west, be secured to Ari- Zona, in the immediate future, great strides would be made in this territory in the development of the agricultural resources, and in conformity herewith all other resources will be benefited.
 I took up this subject to some con siderable length in my annual report to the honora ble secretary of the in terior, who has charge of the operation O. the law, calling his attention to the assured success of any enterprise in augurated within the limits of this ter ritory. Any effort the legislature may see fit to put forth in the endeavor to secure to Arizona the first application of this law will, l am sure, be fully recognized and appreciated.
 ALLOWING U. S. GEOLOGICAL SUR
 A
 VATE LANDS.
 At the request of the honorable sec retary of the interior. I recommend the enactment of law allowing the em- ployes and officials of the United States geological survey entrance on private lands in this territory in furtherance of government work of interest and value to all citizens of Arizona, and I sug gest the following as the proper form for such enactment:
 An act authorizing any person em- ployed under and by virtue of an act ot congress of the United States relat ing to the surveys of the geological survey of the United States.
 For the purpose of making the sur veys required of the federal geological survey by acts of the United States congress. it shall be lawful for the per sons making the same to enter upon the lands within the boundaries of this territory; but this act shall not be con strued as authorizing any unnecessary interference with private rights" PIONEER HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
 There is in this territory a most worthy society known as the Pioneer Historical Society. and which l com mend to you for support in its desire to preserve the historical data of early days and the early civilization of Ari- zona.
 With the passing away of the pio- neers much of historical interest will be hard or impossible to obtain, and which will, as years go by, become of more and more value and interest.
 Now is the appropriate time to secure such material for preservation. and from which will be made a great part of the history of our territory.
 I cordially concur in the recommen- dations made in the report. of the so- ciety submitted herewith. and to which invite your careful attention.
 EIGHT-HOUR LAW.
 In all probability at this session of the legislature the question of an eight hour law will come up for consideration and discussion, and I would respect fully suggest that a fair and impartial view of the subject be taken: that con- sideration be given to the effect of the same upon the mining industry of the territory. as we'll as the labor interests, remembering that such laws are some times two-edged and may, if improp- erly framed, or made too far-reaching in effect, do damage instead of good to the interests of those for whose ben eft they have been framed and passed. A careful study of the effect of laws of similar import, where found in op- eration in other states and territories, is cordially recommended should such matter of legislation come before your honorable bodies.
 GOVERNORS OFFICE.
 With the continued and extensive growth of the territory have grown the duties of the governor until today as much is required of the governor of Arizona as of the governor of almost any other subdivision of our common country. and for which but inadequate allowance is made for clerical assist anCe ana contingent expenses or Ine office by the territory; that an entirely too small a salary-$1, ,500-is now al- lowed the private secretary to the gov ernor. To properly perform the duties of his office. the private secretary to the governor must be an expert sten- ographer and typewriter of the best class, an expert file, as well as a trusted confidential clerk, and such men throughout the country receive a much higher salary than that allowed here: and l would therefore recommend that the salary of said private secretary be increaseu to the sum of $1,S00 per an- mum, and that proper filing cases be provided for use in the offices of the governor to aid the secretary in his work.
 On assuming the duties of governor on July 1st last, l found by act eighty nine, laws of 1901, the governor was all lowed to draw S750 for each of the years from July 1, 1901, to July 1, 1903, on his own receipt, and for which no vouchers was required to be returned.
 As I am a firm believer in the rule that appropriations should be made for specific purposes, and that proper vouchers should be required and re- turned in all cases where public funds fgt,- '