The Globe-republican., 1907-01-10

are In successful operation, and none Of
which would have been In existence to-
day but for these laws. Other similar
Institutions are projected and some are
In process OF construction.
Kansas consumers are buying theil
coal-oil about five cents per gallon cheap
err than are the people Of any other SUR
state oil inspector, learn that the
amount Of coal-oil consumed In this state
every year Is about 100000 gallons. Ii
Is a matter of plain mathematics, there
fore, that these laws are saving to the
users of coal-oil about 100000 every year.
do not like to recommend the crea-
ton Of new Offices but 1t does seem
ness were put in the hands Of some
competent expert for direction 1t would
be wise and economic departure from
present methods of road-making.
No industry In the state has made
more rapid progress in recent years than
the cultivation Of sugar-beets. recent
ly visited the new sugar-bcet factory now
In operation at Garden City. 1t was to
me revelation OF the agricultural and
manufacturing possibilities Of that sec
ton of the state There Is not a single
argument advanced by the most pro-
nounced protectionists In favor Of pro-
tecting any American industries that
uOeS NOT Apply with uOuDle FORCE W tHo
protection OF this most hopeful and
worthy of all our new industries.
The proposition of Bank Commissioner
Royce for protection Of bank deposit
ors Is a simple one, viz, that the
banks shall set aside certain
specified amount from their deposits as
an insurance fund to depositors. This
Iund is to be deposited In the state
treasury until 1t aggregates $l,00O,0O0
n M
fund III the law Is passed, and 1 trust
1t will he. more stringent provisions for
periodical examinations Of banks and
protection against unsound banking
methods should supplement the enact
ment. These additional safeguards aye
needed anyhow.
The report from Mr.. John B. Baker,
livestock sanitary commissioner, is a
splendid vindicati0n of the wisdom or
the act Of the last legislature in chang
ing from a board OF three members 10
the present method of managing the
livestock sanitary interests of the
state. 1t only remains for this legisla-
ture to let good work In this depart-
.nent be continued.
The wise and necessary laws provld-
ing for the inspection and weighing of
grain have been vigorously attacked In
the courts by interests antagonistic.
think, to the interests of Kansas pro-
ducers and shippers. The chief grain in
spector, Mr.. j. w. Radford, exhausted
his contingent fund In defending these
enactmcnts, and called upon me for ad.
ditional financial assistance, which
promptly rendered out Of my own con-
tingent sund. This litigation has de-
veloped some weaknesses In the law,
which you will be asked to strengthen.
which / am sure you will gladly do.
| invite careful consideration Of Doctor
Crumbine's report and of his wise sug-
gestions. l specially commend his rec
for revision Of our pure
food laws along the line Of the new ma
tional pure-food law.
The great white plague" consump-
ton claimed nearly 1000 victims In
Kansas in 1905. The recommendation
of the state board of health for the
Of tuberculosis saniiar-
ium Is worthy Of your most serious at
tentlon.
The fish and game law enacted by
the last legislature Is working admir-.
ably. commend to your most favor
able consideration the recommendations
of the fish-warden, Mr.. ID. W. Travis.
When / came into office two years
ago / was confronted with the duty
Of continuing an examination of the
state treasury already begun, growing
out of charges of irregularities in that
department of state. The Legislature
$4,000 for this investigation.
at once appointed high-class adyis-
Dry committee to assist me in this DELI
cate and difficult task consisting of Judge
A. W. Benson, Judge Ansel r. Clark, and
ex-State Treasurer 5. t. Howe. Win
the aid of these gentlemen, / selected
he well-known accounting firm of Has
kns & Sells to make the investigation,
ana WITH them also formulated the IN
structionS for the investigation. The H.
port showed an amount aggregating SiS,-
NO which needed explanation. Every
one familiar with the facts knew that
there was no such real shortage. Inc
total sum included about $4,000 interest
on what are known as Oklahoma war
rants, which the Shawnee county DIS
trict court, as soon as as the question
reached that tribunal. decided was not
4 shortage. Much of the remaining
amount. as every one knew, involved
what are known as clipped coupons.
In harmony with my instructions, the
general brought suit against
the present state. treasurer for the
amount covered by his term of office.
and, after a lengthy trial, the court de-
,ided that the state had no case against
he treasurer, Mr.. T. 7. Kelly. The
greater part of the unexplained amount
was incurred during the administration
Of Mr.. Kelly's predecessor, Mr.. Frank
e. Grimes, and that gentleman promptly
paid into the treasury $9,9Sl25.
The investigation was further valu-
able in revealing the imperfection Of the
system of bookkeeping which has long
been in vogue in the business depart
ments of the state government. Elk
perts have since been at work perfect
Ing a plan for the permanent improve
ment of this service, which will be
submitted for your approval and which
trust will be given.
This legislature should fix definitely
he status of this whole treasurer's bond
matter. Placing the fixing of the
amount of the bond upon the governor is,
IN m. judgment, an unwise provision
If monthly examinations of the state
treasury are wise and necessary, they
should be made by experts who have
both the peculiar qualification and time
10 make them efficient. 1t seems ts
ne that quarterly examinations, made
by the state accountant and his as
sistants, would. vitallze such examina
ions and make them Of practical value.
Mr.. Luling, commissioner Of insurance.
renews some former recommendations.
which / heartily commend to your con-
Among these l especially
mention the creation of the office or
fire marshal and a law providing for
the publication in certain state papers
Of list of companies an-
thorized to do business in this state.
The work Of the Bureau Of Labor and
and Factory inspection has been
largely augmented by recent statutory
as well as by the growth OF
the state In population and In material
interests. These conditions have put an
amount of additional labor upon Labor
W. l.. A. johnson and his
assistants beyond their power adequate
" to perform. Mr.. johnson asks for ad-
ditional help, and he should have It,
The last legislature made an appro-
priation of 5000 for the purchase of a
silver service to be presented to the
officers and crew of the great battle
ship then under process of construction.
In recognition Of the honor conferred
upon the state In naming 1t Kansas"
| have initiated movement to have
the ship sent to Galveston harbor for
the presentation ceremonies, and feel
confident the president and secretary
Of the navy will grant the request. The
will probably occur early