Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-01-05
GOVERNORS MESSAGES.

GOVERNORS MESSAGES.
The message of Governor White, the
retiring executive, and Governor Sar-
les, the incoming governor, were read
before the joint session of the house
and senate yesterday. As was ex-
pected, Governor Whites message
dealt largely with the affairs Of the
state during the past two years. He
gave figures of receipts and expendi-
lures that will be valuable to the mem
beers for reference and will give them
a better idea of the fiscal affairs Of the
state. In brief Governor Whites mes
sage shows:
A balance Of $7S736 in the general
fund at the close at the close of the
year.
Receipts Of $1,s42,5s4 for the
biennial period.
State debt Of $452,3 800, representing
territorial Indebtedness, and 100000
of state debt, $150,00o Of which will be
discharged when due on April 25th of
this year.
Institution debts that should be TAX
en- care of by the legislature.
Necessity for amendment of the
state depository law, to insure safety
and fairness in the distribution of
funds, according to the reliability of
the bank.
The wisdom of a board of control
for the management of state institu-
Iions.
Surety bonds for the state officers,
to be paid for by the state, particularly
in the case of the state treasurer and
deputy.
An investigation needed of clerk
hire for state officers, and the salary
of each clerk and deputy to be fixed
by law.
The need of uniform law for the
extradition of fugitives from justice.
The wisdom of complete and COM
prehensive primary election law.
The necessity for legislation for the
control of cattle scab.
Needed legislation toward the pro-
motion of irrigation.
A wise expenditure of the funds ap-
propriated for the st. Louis exposi-
ton.
An amendment needed to widen the
scope OF the investment of state
school funds.
Governor Sarles' message, while not
SO long as that of Governor White,
pointed out to the legislature some OF
the more important matters that, in
the opinion of the governor, needed
the wisdom and attention of the legis-
lature. The governors recommends
tons were:
Provision for needed improvement
for the state educational institutions,
and the consideration Of the feasibili-
ty of special direct tax to provide
funds if necessary.
The repeal of the present game and
fish laws and the passage Of statute
covering present omissions and de-
ficiencies
The careful consideration of the
primary election law matter, and such
wise action by the legislature as would
rebound to the benefit of the state
and be in accord with the wishes Of the
people.
The erection of a permanent and
fitting capitol building, by remodeling
the old structure to harmonic with
the present new addition and such
legislation as would provide for the
creation of capitol commission and
the availability Of the funds from the
capitol land endowment as rapidly as
lands are sold. "
Additional provisions for invest
ment of the state permanent school
fund, that the greatest interest charge
be returned to the state and the great
est amount of he funds be safely in
vested. g.
The enforcement Of the work Of the
chief state veterinarian from the work
Of the same officer as agricultural col
Iege veterinarian.
An amendment OF the drainage law
10 make the construction OF drains
] less expensive and TO better protect
the interests Of land owners.
Consideration OF tie wisdom Of
I creating the Office Of state irrigation
! engineer: and such legislation as
would enable the state best to cooper
ate With the national government;