Arizona republican., 1905-01-17

tended in this matter. the following form of enactment is submitted as be- ing proper and conducive to the end desired:
 Every deserter from the military ser vice of the United States. or from the militia of this territory, when called forth by the governor or, in time of invasion, insurrection or rebellion, by the president of the United States, shall be deemed to have voluntarily re- Hnquished his right to vote at all cleo tions, and shall not be entitled to par ticipate in elections in this territory until he shall have returned to the command from which he deserted. made good the time lost in desertion, and served out the term of his original enlistment.
 JUDICIARY.
 On account of the large number of cases coming in the courts of this ter ritory, especially in the southern sec tion, and the consequent congestion, I have the honor to recommend that a memorial be addressed to the congress of the United States requesting that an act be passed authorizing and directing the appointment of one or two addi- tional judges for this territory, the memorial specifying the redistricting to be made should the prayer be granted.
 TERRITORIAL LIBRARY.
 I desire to call your attention to the report of the board of curators sub mitted herewith. This report shows the condition of the library and the money expended. Owing to lack of proper accommodations at the capitol the law library has been removed to the county court house where the ses- sions of the supreme court are held at the present time, and where the bar of the territory can reach the volumes conveniently. The general library still remains in the capitol. I wish to call particular attention to the financial obligation of the board as mentioned in this report, and to recommend that an appropriation be made to pay the amount due. I heartily concur in the recommendations of the board and be- speak for it your earnest assistance in improving the territorial library.
 SUPREME COURT REPORTS.
 There have been published reports of the supreme court of Arizona and pur- chases made by the territory of 150 volumes of each edition for exchange for similar reports of other territories and the states. A mandate of the court directed that payment for these pur- chases be made, and desire now to call your attention to the necessity of an act to cover payments for future purchases. As soon as these reports are printed to date it will be necessary to issue but one volume during each two years. This exchange of supreme court reports is of great value~to the territory.
 BANKING LAWS.
 There seems to be necessity for the overhauling of the banking laws of the territory to the end that the bank ex- aminer shall be vested with more authority. This matter is called to your attention for consideration.
 PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC.
 In order that the general public may be protected where street cars are op- erated, I would recommend that the owners and operators of trolley lines be compelled to furnish each car with ife-saving lenders.
 TERRITORIAL OFFICIALS.
 The officials of the territory are per forming their duties in a most satis- factory way, and bespeak from the legislature cordial support of their ef- forts to conduct the affairs of the ter ritOry in an economical and business like manner.
 THE AUDITOR.
 To the usual duties of this office has been added the care of the incorpor- ation business of the territory, from which there has been derived an in- come to the territory of $57 7,369.0O from the 18th day of March, 1903, when the present incorporation law took effect, to the 31st day of December, 1904, a most creditable, valuable and interest ing showing.
 THE TREASURER.
 This. office is conducted in a business way, the treasurer being at all times during office hours found at his office for the transaction of business. In this office, as in other territorial offices, the amount of business to be transacted has advanced commensurate with the growth of the territory.
 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC IN-
 SEDUCTION.
 I cordially invite your attention to the report of the superintendent of public instruction submitted herewith in printed form. A most perceptible growth has been made in the attend ance at our public schools during the past two years. The citizens of Ari- Zona have reason to be proud of the entire school system.
 ATTORNEY GENERAL.
 The duties of this office are being faithfully and carefully executed. They have increased each year until much time is required for which he does not seem to be amply compensated. I rec ommend that a salary commensurate with the duties of this office be paid As the territory grows the duties of all officers increase, but the office of at torney general is first to feel the ad- vancement of territorial institutions in the responsibilities placed upon him.
 FISH AND GAME COMMISSION.
 The report submitted herewith of the fish and game commissioners is res- pectfully called to your attention. The law regarding this commission does