The Delta independent., 1907-01-11

sufficient amount by popular subscrip-
tion but Tor some unaccOuntable rea.
Son the people did not contribute as
liberally as the committee Of the Col.
orado State Commercial Association
having the work In charge thought
they would. and the amount raised Is
far short of what is required for this
purpose. 1t was desired to raise prac-
tically $4,000. The committee has on
hand balance of a little less than
81 900 In the past other states have
appropriated magnificentiy for gifts
of this kind. and l believe that this
Legislature will come to our relief and
make up he balance that is needed.
Expostions.
The last Legislature appropriated
the sum of SIS 900 to be used for the
purpose of making an exhibit at the
Lewis and Clark Centennial EXPOSE
ton at Portland. 1t was at hrst
thought that the appropriation was SO
small that il was not thought worth
while to Try to make an exhibit. After
looking the ground over 1t was ae'
cided to coEfine the exhibit to agricul-
tural and mineral resources. A very
creditable showing was made and tn"
state of Colorado was given large
number of medals. believe the ad.
ver,ising Colorado received was well
worth the money expended.
While On this subject desire to caH
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 certain sum OF ii to be
used by .he Negro Development Expo-
sition Company should be made. Inc
time is somewhat short for making n
large exhibit. but IL the Legislature
deems il advisable a small appropria-
ton could be made which would en-
able Colorado to make small exhibit,
which, II wisely selected would reflect
credit on the state.
| have also been requested to cali
YOUR attention to the Alaska-l lukon-
Pacific exposition to be held at Seattle.
Washington. in 1909. which is TO be
held for the purpose OF exploiting tn"
richness of our Alaska possessions and
to augment trade with the Orient.
regret that have not the time 10
speak of tho many other departments
of the state government which are en-
titled to mention and consideration.
All have faithfully performed the du-
ties laid UEon them. The commits.
sioner Of mines. the dairy commits
sioner. the printing commissions
adjutant generals department have all
worked steadily and harmoniously for
the best interests of the state and all
are entitled to YOUR consideration.
The Colorado travelling library com.
mission should receive some support
a, your hands. The women are doin%
good work in sending out thes"
books. but | have been informed that
II Is now no longer possible TO pro
cure free transportation for their
boxes. and small appropriation
should be made for this purpose. be
sides the other small incidental cA-
pcnses which they incur.
|, 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. |
thank them for their loyalty and faith,
fulness
The educat ional interests Of the
state have been faithfully looked after
| in "A most thorough and efficient man
ncr by the state superintendent of pub
lie instruct ion, who has proven himself
TO be 4 mos; capable state official.
Conclusion.
II is needless for me to request that
YOU faithfully perform your duties rs
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 50 do
ing you will best serve those who have
placed confidence in your ability and
integrity. May the blessing OF Al.
mighty Goa rest upon you is my
prayer.
Calnrada Stafe 1 ands