The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-30

lteve il is conservative to estimate the
annual interest income VIII not be less
than $4,000 Until the year 1905 the
state realized nothing from the deposit
OF public funds.
Board of Control.
When new system for the operation
Of any department of the public bus1-
ness is inaugural ted there is always
more or less sfzepticism as to the wis
dom of the change and doubt as to its
efhciency. This was quite naturally
the case when the legislature created
the board of control to manage the af-
fairs Of the state charitab Bile institu-
tons. The object of the bill was to
place in the hands OF three able and
well qualified men the full power to
manage, control and govern the nine
charitable institutions of Kansas. The
act contemplates the same systematic
and economic mana cement of the af-
fairs of these institutions that is ap-
piled to the conduct o. a. private buSi-
ness enterprise. Time alone will clear
" demonstrate the wisdom of the plan
laid down In this new law. As soon as
the people of the state realize the eff
fcieney of the board and the careful
manner in which the business affairs Of
the state are being conducted, be
lieve they will pronounce the board of
control one of the Wisest pieces Of leg
islation ever enacted in Kansas.
Oil Legislation.
The production and refining of oil is
comparatively young but very import
ant and extensive industry in Kansas.
Upon this industry the Standard OH
company perpetrated en- assault with
intent to kill Against the Standard
Oil company the last legislature insti-
tuted a fight which was an attempt to
prevent monopoly and make competi-
ton possible.
The legislature enacted three laws
of immense import to the oil interests
of the state. 1t passed law uxlng
maximum rates on all railroads within
the state for the transportation OF oil
in barrels, and tank cars and alnIest
Immediately after the taking effect OF
this act a car of oil was shipped from
Humboldt to Kansas City for $3.50,
a trif1e more than one-third of the old
rate. The legislature passed an anti
discrimination law probIhlUng any
person or corporation after eQuallzlng
the difference and freights between
points, from selling commodity
cheaper in one section of the state than
in another on penalty of forfeiture OF
charter or permit. 1t also passed
law which made every pipe line IN the
state common carrier subject to the
authority of the board of railroad
commissioners, and fixing the schedule
of rates by which oil was to be trans
ported.
cry in Kansas. Today. refineries have
sprung up all over the OIL nelds--at
Chanute, at Cherryvale, at Paoia, ag
Longton, at Rolling, at Erie at Mo
taze and other points. Inc leglsldIuIe
of 1905 had the courage to grapple
with the trust problem No other
state has done so much. No state has
it within its power to settle TINS great
question. Kansas has set the example.
Man. congress take inspiration and
courage therefrom.
Railroad Law.
The most absorbing question before
the American. people today is that or
rate. regulation. It has been consider
ed from almost every concelVdDle
for five years. past, by con-
gress and by the various state legisla-
lures. To determine upon a law thar
in its provisions would be fair to the
people without being. oppressive TO the
railroads, that would be pronfabie 20
the corporation without befng s2stt 81 Or =
ticnate to the shipper, has been the
problem.
The last legislature passed a railroad
law which is the strongest and pest ever
enacted by d state legislature II gives 70
fbe SINNERS and consumers of Kansas a
place Of appeal TO which they may go Tor
settlement of questions arising under- lns
law between themselves and the railroad
operating within the state, ana
without expense to shipper or consumer
when congress shall give to the inter
state commerce commission the power to
fix rates upon complaint, the law of this
state will dovetail with the interstate
commerce law. and the interstate con- CON
merce commission and the Kansas rail-
road commissioners viii be enabled 70
work together in harmony and the people
may hope to receive the relieI TO WHICH
they are entitled.
Federal Control of Railroads.
The sentiment for federal railroad en-
actment is swooping over the eoun ffS alke
a tidal wave The people are demanding
shall be sufficient but not Unreasonable.
they are willing to concede the railroad
compensation that IS Tair. Out
not excessive; that IS profitable, put not
all that the traffic viii bear. They are
demanding that there shall not be dis
in favor of or against certain
shipping points and markets and that the
rebate which STILES competition and has
enabled great corporations to build up at
The expense of the small industries. shall
be forever prohibited under the severest
oenalty These demands of the people
Fan hot be long withstOod. Kansas has
had the courage to put herseif right
lined his policy upon this matter and has
pointed out to congress its duty. May it
act. and. act promptly.
The present administration has been
honest. honorable and business-like. It's
policies have been right and for the best
interests of the state The Republican
party has kept faith with the people OF
K ansas. It has been true to its prinei- 1
Pies It has demonstrated that it is
govern. It's policies have been Beneficial
and its legislation wise and effective. We
shallenge judgment upon its record 1t
has performed the duties of the hour as
they presented themselves; it viii fulfill
The hopes of the future with honesty.
with firmness and determination. We
stand upon our record. We do not fear
to face the people in the coming cam
paign.
KANSAS" SPEECH OF HONOR,
Wilbur f. BrOadie of Winfield, Makes
an Eloquent Address.
Wilbur e Broadie. winner of the
state oratoricaI contest several years
ago, and third prize man at the inter
state contest. delivered an eloquent
A DIMPLE MAKER.
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