The Grit-advocate., 1905-01-13
ADAMS MESSAGE
TO LEGISLATURE or COLORADO.
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eo.ernors Message.
Governor Adams address -as IL
part as tollows:
The uncertainty 0. 'ecsnt events
have deiayed the writing Of this mes
cage until the last hour, and as 10
deDsTtm ents o. the state government
nave sent the incoming governor
copy Of their reports. it will not be
possible a. this time 70 speak inteIl-
gently Of the business affairs Of the
sts.e. NJ words must therefore be
suggestive only, and not as full and
definite as they should be. Later.
when time has been given to the in
yescgatioo Of the finances Of tie state
l will ask the privilege Of sending you
2 second message with such recon-
-aendaticns concerning income and eL-
penditures as may seem fl and proper
Comparison Ct Taxes.
six years ago to-day gave to the
Legislature an epitome OF the financial
affairs OF the state. a comparison will
show that in that brief period the
taxes collected and spent have dou-
blel, without Z corresponding increase
il population or wealth. When a bus
mess mans expenditures double with
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changed his methods.
"A careful scrutiny Of appropriation.
should enable us to maintain our in
stituuons in respectable manner
and yet reduce the levy.
Labor Troubles.
The annals Of several counties have
been stained by strikes. lockouts, mar.
tial law and outrage. These are poo.
testimonials OF free government.
While strikes may not be forbid,
den, ne may dream Of the reign Of JUS
tice, We may hope for conditions and
laws that will make strikes unneces-
sary. First among these enactments
in obedience to the expressed mandate
Of the people should be an honest
eighthour law This both parties
promised the people. Let that prom
ige be kept.
Arbitration Law.
Next, an amendment to the arbi.
tration law, requiring a compulsory
submission OF any grievance or differ.
ence between employer and employees.
This is not compulsory arbitration,
nor does it lead to a compulsory de-
cree, but it does compel a conference,
ana "lNIe lIt pal lies W dlI lIuuS u Id!
conflict honestly confer, a settlement
is almost certain.
Election Scandals.
THE election scandals in Denver
Teller, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas
and some other counties indicate
needed change in our election laws,
and demands the enactment of an hon
est and efficient primary law. No as
sault upon free government is as Sc.
rious as corrupt ballot. The pure
ballot is the very heart of our gov
ernment system. and where that fails
democracy is failure, and free re,
public delusion.
Dead Lawmakers.
81 take this occasion to record my
personal and official regret at the un-
timely death of Senator Buckley. He
was a loyal, able and devoted citizen
Of Colorado.
I'VE should also pay our tribute OF
regard and appreciation to the mem.
ory of Governor Eaton. When Colo
rado writes her history the name OF
Benjamin H. Eaton will stand high
among the list of her most valued cit
iZens.
Action of Supreme Court
"The Supreme Court having an.
nounced that until the Legislature
acts the State Board of Canvassers
may go behind the returns and, if SO
willed, may declare whom they please
elected to the Legislature. and as such
power carried to It's ultimate would en-
able set of state officers to perpet-
uate themselves in Office, you should
follow the intimation of the court and
pass law making clear. definite and
limited the power of the board of can
vaSserS.
Let Us Have Peace.
During the past two years Colorado
has often held the center of the stage;
ho has filled MANY columns in current