The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-18

of much discussion I commend this sub ject to your consideration with the sugges- tion that provision be made for the em- ployment of all available convicts not needed upon the State farm in this work under such provisions and limitations as will maintain the county as the unit or basis of action. *
 LEVY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
 I desire to specially call your atten- tion to the great importance of the levy and drainage interests of the State. So many interests not only of individuals but of the State are involved in reclaiming and protecting these lands, which are as rich as any lands in the world, that l need only call your attention to their i'm portance and to solicit your prompt and careful consideration of all needful and beneficial legislation. looking to the better ment of the levy and drainage interests in the State.
 BANKING LAWS.
 At present we have no adequate banking laws No State supervision or inspection. which is necessary for the protection of the depositors, as well as the security of the legitimate banking interests of the State. against wild cat institutions. and reckless adventures. Too great interest is at stake to let this condition longer exist. I there fore recommend to you the importance of this subject with the hope that such laws may be enacted as will give to the State a sound system of banking, that will add strength and stability to these institutions and afford full protection to depositors and stock holders. and to effectually prevent the organization and imposition upon the public of unsound institutions. based upon fictitious capital, with no sufficient safeguards to give assurance of their stability. This should be accomplished without expense to the State, requiring the banks to bear the burden of their own inspection and reg ulation.
 THE TRUSTS.
 The contest in this country for the over throw of monopoly and predatory wealth, generally known as trusts. can not be aban- doned unless we are ready to substitute the rule of greed and oppression for the rule of the people. Under our dual system of Government certain powers were delegated to the general government, all others being retained by the States or people. Each within their sphere are deemed sovereign and complete, and by the concurrent exer- else of these powers to prevent monopoly, is our present hope. Some tell us that the State is powerless to destroy the trusts and that the exercise of its powers to regu- late business within it's borders Is not effective, and it's attempt only brings chaos and inconvenience. That the states Will not act in concert etc. and therefore that the efforts of the State to control and destroy the trusts, might as well be abandoned. can not concur in these views, but on the contrary believe that every power reserved to the people of the States should be called into exercise in preventing and overthrowing trust monoply in this country.
 ' The people of the United States, smarting under the domina- tion of monopoly, have decreed Its overthrow. This sentiment Is not the mere outburst of temporary political en- thusiasm, but is the outgrowth of years of growing oppression. which has aroused the deepest apprehension of our most thoughtful and patriotic citizens, for the safety not only of our industrial devel- opment but of the very life of our institu- tions. This sentiment justly aroused will tolerate no indifference or unfaithful- ness on the part of their chosen servants. but will applaud every well intended effort In their behalf. Let this General Assem- by take no backward step, but if add- tional Legislation is found necessary, let the laws be enacted without fear or favor.