The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-01-05

sufficient amount by popular subscrip-
uon, but Tor some unaccoL ntable rea-
son the people did not contribute as
literally as the committee of the Col
orado State Commercial Association
having the work in charge thought
they would. and the amount raised IS
idf short OF what is required for this
purpose. 1t was desired to raise praC-
tically $1,000. The committee has on
hand a balance OF little less than
$1,000. In the past other states have
appropriated magnificently for gifts
of this Kind and l believe that this
Legislature will come to our relief and
make up he balance that is needed.
Expositions.
The last Legislature appropriated
the sum of SIS .0oo to be used for the
purpose of making an exhibit at the
Lewis and Clark Centennial EXposi
tion at Portland. II was at first
thought that the appropriation was so
small that it was not thought worth
while to try TO make an exhibit After
looking the ground over it was de-
cided 10 corfine the exhibit to agricul-
tural and mineral resources. A very
creditable showing was made and the
state Of Colorado was given large
number of medals. | believe the ad-
vertising Colorado received WAS well
worth the money expended.
While IN this subject | desire to call
attention to the jamestown exposition
to be held at jamestown, from April
to November of this year. commemo-
rating the first permanent settlement
of English speaking people on tins
hemisphere, in which Colorado is in
vited to participate. II an appropri-
alton is rlade for this exposition. pro
vision for a certain sum of il to be
used by The Negro Development EXpo-
sition Company should be made. The
time is somewhat short for making
large exhibit. but if the Legislature
deems it advisable a small appropria-
ton could be made which would en-
able Colorado to make a small exhibit,
which, if wisely selected. would reflect
credit on the state.
have also been requested to call
your attention to the Alaska Yukon
Pacific exposition to be held at Seattle,
Washington, in 1909, which is to be
held for the purpose of exploiting the
richness of our Alaska possessions and
to augment trade with the Orient.
regret that have not the time TO
speak of the many other departments
of the state government which are en-
titled to mention and consideration.
All have faithfully performed the du-
ties laid upon them. The commits
sioner Of mines, the dairy commits
sioner, the printing commissioner
adjutant generals department have all
worked steadily and harmoniously for
the best interests of the state and all
are entitled to your consideration
L.. 4.
mission should receive some support
at your hands. The women are doing
a good work in sending out these
books, but have been informed that
it is now no longer possible to pro
cure free transportation for their
boxes, and a small appropriation
should be made for this purpose, be
sides the other small incidental ex-
penses which they incur.
1t affords me pleasure to say that
during my administration | have at all
times had the cordial support and CO.
operation of all the state officials and
employees of the departments. and each
has contributed his share toward max
ing the administration a success. I
thank them for their loyalty and faith
fulness.
The educational interests Of the
state have been faithfully looked after
in a most thorough and efficient man
ner by the state superintendent Of pub,
lie instruction, who has proven himself
to be a most capable state official.
Conclusion.
1t is needless for me to request that
you faithfully perform your duties as
the servants of the people. That goes
without saying. | only ask that you be
conservative in your appropriations
and in the laws enacted, for in so do
ing you will best serve those who have
placed confidence in your ability and
integrity May the blessing Of Al
mighty God rest upon you is my
prayer.
Colorado State Lands