The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-10-05
WHAT HocH HAS DONE.
Facts Which VIII Appeal to the Voters

Interested in what has been accomp-
hshed under the present administra-
ton. In his message to the last leg
islature Governor Hoch declared that
party promises we're as sacred as bus
mess contracts, and that every prom
ise made the people in that campaign
should be fulfilled. He also urged the
legislature to pass many other bene-
acial laws which had not been prom
led the people, and in nearly every
instance the legislature followed his
suggestion. There was not a single
bill that would benefit the state and
fits people in any way but what the
Governor used his influence to have
passed. The following will show some
OF the most important things accomp-
hshed by Governor Hoch and the leg
Mature:
First. The establishment of public
repositories for state funds which is
now yielding the state about $1,000 per
month profit.
Second. The number of legislative
employees was reduced greatly and the
state saved more than 900 in this
enc item alone over that of the two
pears before.
Third. The state was reapportioned
into eight congressional districts.
Fourth. The oil and gas interests
were amply protected by legislation.
This resulted in the establishment of
independent rehneries, 10 of which
are now in operation.
Fifth. The establishment of a state
printing plant which is saving the
state more than $4,000 a year over the
cid system, and which will pay for
itself in less than three years.
Sixth. The enactment of the most
d advanced railroad law known to the
States, far In advance of the law passed
by the late Congress. In addition there
was enacted twelve other bills regulat-
ing the various relations Of the rail-
roads with their employees, passen-
gers and shippera
Seventh The establishment of a
Juvenile court law which will save
thousands of children from prison
stain and from criminal careers.
Eighth. A civil service law which
- being conscientious1y carried out
and which forbids the removal of pub
Nc servants for political causes
Ninth. The establishment of a
nrhool fund law which lifts the man.
Agement of these funds into a realm
absolutely above suspicion of graft or
fraud.
Tenth Reducing the membership
Of the live stock board to one member
while increasing it's efficiency.
Eleventh An anti-discrimination
INV which is saving the people vast
sums of money, particularly in the
price of oil.
Twelfth. A maximum freight rate
NV on oils which has made market
Tor crude oil for fuel purposes in re-
mote parts of the state.
Thirteenth A law regulating the
working hours of railroad men.
Fourteenth. Laws for the special
benefit of farmers and grain growers
including warehouse and elevator
laws. a reciprocal demurrage law, a
INV requiring construction OF switches
- Independent warehouses and ele-
vators. q law giving shippers return
passes. n law requiring grain inspec-
tDr to furnish weights to shippers, q
NV to prohibit grain dealers from
asducting 100 pounds to the car.
Fifteenth. A law to protect coal
miners, whose lives and interests have
been frequent subjects for Republican
protective legislation and admins
trative concern.
Sixteenth. A law prohibiting the
employment of children In packing
houses and mines where their health
and lives are In danger.
Seventeenth. A law creating the
Board Of Control for the management
Of the various charitable institutions
OF the state. The people already know
what this law has accomplished.
Among other important laws which
the Governor used his influence to
pass was negotiable instrument law,
. good roads law, law creating a
state accountant, a Jaw to tax pipe
lines law to prevent desecration of
the flag, and many others too numer-
Gus to mention.
One Of the big problems which the
Governor had to meet was the inves-
tigation Of the state treasury. The
party promised this investigation and
the legislature made ample appropria-
fion- II was a delicate and difficult
duty devolving upon the administra-
ton To assist him in rts wise solu-
don the Governor selected an advis-
Org board. consisting of three gentle
men of the highest character and abil-
~. viz: Judge A. w. Benson, now
'nited States Senator; Judge Ansel
r. Clark and Hon. Samuel T. Howe.
The Governor. in connection with
these gentlemen, selected firm of ac-
countants having a national reputa-
tion- Every step Of the investigation
was carefully directed and protected.
The final submission of the account
ants report was summarized and Civ
en- to the public, and the whole matter
was then turned over to the Attorney
General for final decision upon its
merits In the courts. No step in this
investigation can be Justly criticised.
Ths state has ample Compensation
for the cost of the Investigation in the
reforms In bookkeeping and systems
q business management which will
follow the results of this investi-
g.tion- II should not be forgotten
that this thorough investigation
cleared up Affairs to date of report,
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