The sun., 1908-05-12

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organized effort which depends for II,
true success upon the confidence IL inspires
through its representative character.
/ recognize the fact that with regard e
this matter different situations exist IN dli'
ferent communities. But whatever ObJec
| ton may be urged at this time 10 pro
vision Of mandatory character there
can be no valid objection to the inoorpOra'
! ton in the primary election law Of pro-
| vision which will permit the adoption OF O
/ plan for direct nominations In those com
munities where II Is desired This Il the
| principle OF the present law, but its pro-
visions have been found TO be inadequate
and impracticable.
Il is highly important that a fair, COM
! plete and workable scheme should be sup
! piled to carry out the intent Of the existing
statute. A denial Of the privilege OF direct
/ nominations TO the enrolled voters OF dis
! triot where il IL desred cannot he justified.
! II would imply distrust OF the voters and
Of the very basis Of our republican form OF
government On the other hand. the
adoption OF plan for such nominations
where the sentiment Of the enrolled voters
demands il will serve TO demonstrate It's
merits In the course of actual experience
and provide an available remedy Tor noto-
| riOus abuses
/ EIONlhlOH blOulu also Dt llhAt lOl hNu
' tional protection against the commission OF
/ frauds In primary elections. With respect
| to this provision for an official primary
ballot is Of the utmost importance. II IS
| generally agreed that this will accomplish
| much IN preventing fraud The ballot
should be in such form as 10 put the enrolled
| voters upon a proper basis Of equality.
I 8 The amendment OF the election law %
ss to provide wherever experience shows
! Il ~ be necessary for u more complete
identification Of voters ia connection with
registration and thus reduce the oppor-
tunities for fraudulent voting.
4 The amendment Of the law % 40 TO
make more adequate provision for the gov
rrnment Of political parties and TO furnish
suitable protection against corrupt or arbl-
trary action.
In my first message to the Legislature
said with regard to possible abuses by state
conventions and committees:
II such dangerous practices are not forbid
den by existing laws and proper remedies are
not provided for the correction of such pollti-
ga abuses II il time that statutes adequate
for this purpose should be promptly enacted
The same policy which governs in the case OF
minor conventions and committees should
apply 10 State organizations Mnoritles
majorities by the arbitrary seizure Of political
organizations nor through corruption or
dishonest methods. and the courts should be
vested with ample power to review in a sum
mary manner all such abuses and to restore
10 defrauded persons the political rights 10
which they are justly entitled. This Ia not
part san matter, but 1t il one In which all who
believe in iair play and honorable political
methods are deeply Interested.
again invite your consideration Of this
matter
5 The amendment ~ the labor law 80
IA TO provide for bureau Of mercantile
INSPECTION in the Labor Department and TO
place with the Commissioner Of Labor the
enforcement OF the law relating to nercan-
tile aud other establishments mentioned In
section l6l Of the law al least in the larger
cities II is apparent that local boards
Of health in the large citiee are not in posi-
ton 70 give this matter suitable attention.
The enforcement Of the law with regard TO
child labor IL Of the greatest importance
and il will he more largely secured by plao-
ing il in connection with these establish
ments with the State Commissioner OF
Labor.
The supply bill passed al the regular
session carrss appropriations TO enable
the Labor Department TO undertake this
work But the necessary amendments OF
the substantive law have not been made
g. The making Of suitable appropna-
ton for the payment Of rebates ~ surrender
Of liquor tax certificates under the pro-
visions Of the liquor tax law There was
appropriated for this purpose at the reg
lar session 100000. But in view OF the
change OF the date from which tax certfi-
Gates are hereafter to run not more than
a ~ xUil ha |
recommend that slOO.OO he appropriated
for this purpose, which will permit an
unnecessary charge against the income OF
the State TO be eliminated.
| also renew my recommendation made
10 you al the regular session that provision
be made by commissions serving without
compensation, but with proper appropria-
tions for expenses, for suitable inquiry into
the following matters:
ca The facts relating to speculation in
securities and commodities, with the view
to ascertaning the manner in which illegi-
innate transactions may be prevented and
legitimate business safeguarded,
iBD The number and condition Of the
within the State and the means
best adapted 20 secure resumption OF
productive activity The situation with
regard to the unemployed is exceedingly
grave and cannot be- Eainsayed and deem
Il important that there should be an intelli-
gent aud thorough inquiry and due con-
sideration Of the facts as ascertaiued.
recommend these subjects for your
have called special election Ia tue
Forty-seventh Senatorial district 10 n j the
vacancy in the Senate caused by the death /
Of the Hon. Stanislaus Z. Frlnchot. This /
election is TO be held on May ~, 1908. !
make no further recommendation at this |
time, but il is my intention later 10 lay be- !
fore YOU the important matter OF abolish |
ing the existing determinations in favor Of /
raCetrack gambling and Of enacting appro- |
pirate legislation in accordance with the |
cons itutiOnal mandate for the prevention !
of this evil CHARLES f.. HUuHFs