The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
GILLETT PERFFCTS
new SCHOOL BOARD
Seven Trustees to Control Nor.
nal for SIOyd and Home
Economics
Campaign for Good Roads Is
Opened by Governor at Ban-
quet in Santa Barbara


OF trustees for the normal school for
sloyd and home economics here today.
Clio Lloyd Of Santa Barbara was
elected president. n. b MeDufie of
Santa Barbara secretary and Major
Driflu. Oxnard. vice president
OF the seven trustees. including Gov
ernOr Gillett four were present. The
remainder of the dav was spent in
inspecting the sites offered for the first
school Of its kind to be established in
the west
Governor GiIlett tonight opened the
state propaganda for good roads by
speech at q dinner given in his honor
by the local chamber of commerce
GOVERNOR GILLET-T'S SPEECH
The governor spoke as follows:
The question OF good roads is one which has
Interested sll nations both ancient and modern,
and wherever good roads have been built
tions and communities have prospered In CON-
merce and trade and have taken the lead in
civilization and power.
Roads which were first constructed for mill
tary purposes soon became the great highways
orer which a peaceful people passed. and sup
Piled the arteries through which the COM
merce snd life of the nation flowed. Along
these great highways were 70 be found the most
prosperous communities and the largest cities f
The nation.
The United states has been backward in the
construction ~ good highways, such sre TO
be found in the countries or Europe There
orr g6od reasons for This. The country is very
large and thc population scattered. There WAS
Do incentive m occasion 70 build good highways
for the purpose of quickly transmitting armies
all supplies from one section Of the country
% another n repel an invading srmE- We
had msuy uavigable rivers and lakes over which
tle ns tons commerce might be carried. and
railroads ran into every section and provided
1resns ~ transportation for the people and for
tie products Of the soil. forest and factories
aence there was no strong and pressing need Cor
cood roads, at lesst the citizens were Indifferent
sud did not give the subject the attention il de-
served. But in later years. with our increasing
population particularly ia the rural districts.
and with the movement q thousands q tons
daily upon highways before reaching the rail
roads and navigabIe streams for shipment. the
people soon discovered that many thousands Of
dollsrs each yesr were lost. saving nothing Of
valuable time. endesvoring 10 transport one ton
o. freight where two could have been carried
VITA ease If the roads had been good
BENEFIT FOR STATE
As a result Of this there has been more OF
less agitation throughout the country in favor
Of good roads. Laws have been enacted regu-
lstiug the construction thereof. many miles OF
splendid highways have been built and there IS
in the country today a strong sentiment in favor
Of good road building, because good roads as
business proposition pay and add TO the
wealth. convenience and comfort OF the country
through which they pass.
OF all the states in the union California
would be the most benefited by system Of
producing state II IS very important that the
fruit should arrive at the railroad in good con-
dition and this can best be done over good
smooth highways.
system Of good highways through our
great valleys and along our coast VIII cause peo-
pie 10 settle there build homes and cities and
cultivate TO the highest state OF perfection our
rich soil. A system Of connected highways run
ming north and south through the state both in
our valleys and along the coast. VIII invite many
people 10 seek both homes and pleasure No
foreign country or state can offer so many in
teresting places and sach beautiful drives
California can. and 20 be enjoyed in climate
that can not be rivaled anywhere the globe.
Where else in this nation. or in any other
country, can you End the beauties OF this
states Where else can be found the miles and
miles OF orchards. vineyards and orange groves7
inspiring as our redwoods: Where else is there
coast comparable TO ours. where its rugged
hills bend down and meet the calm and peaceful
waters If the Pacifcg Where else in all the
mountain businesses Of the world can be found
the grandeur and sublimity Of the Yosemite
rsIleyg Where else is there lake besuti-
ful fascinating and restful as Lake Tahoes
Where else is there another California;
ATTRACTION FOR TOURISTS
Connect all these lovely pisces with hne
roads. and thousands viii come yearly 70 our
state and enjoy them. All VIII leave money
with us, and many. attracted by the beauties
~ the state and the opportunity it offers 20
those who are seeking homes and health, win
remain with US and abide here
The southern part Of our state early saw the
advantage OF inducing our eastern neighbors to
visit California To accomplish this you have
made this section Of the state attractive. you
have provided elegant hotels for their comfort
and convenience aud you have prospered by It.
There now exists in the south strong and
almost unanimous sentiment in favor OF good
roads. and with the Characteristic energy and
enterprise o. southern California you are bonding
your counties and building and preparing 20
build network Of splendid highways, connect
ing important localities.
For this spirit OF enterprise you TO be
highly compllmented and encouraged. But in
this great and important work the state should
DO its share and not leave the expense TO be
borne alone by the counties 1t should build
and maintain a complete system Of highways
running through the state and connecting the
several county seats and the large centers Of
population.
For this purpose the last legislature, passed
au act submitting 10 the people Of the state
the question Of bonding the state for sls,0o0.000
With which to build such system Of highways
- I have mentioned. This question win lie
voted al the next general election. and unless
mistake the signs manifested everywhere 1t
win carry by 2 large majority
III viii then be the duty Of the next legisla-
ture TO enact laws necessary 10 carry out this
great project so that the best results may be
secured. favor the bringing to this state Of
The most expert road builders Of the country.
50 that the roads when built win not be ex-
porlmcnts merely. but viii be constructed along
scientific lines. 50 our people wiz get the best
for their money.
REFUND FOR COUNTIES
where the road passes over highway al
-o-ss Constructed by tie county which is 10