The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-21
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 OF X. 0. PINDALL
Acting Governor Submits Recommenda' tiou to State Legislature in Fare we'll Message Suggests Tax
 ation Reforms.

Before large audience which gathered in the house of repre-, s,ntalives this morning, Senator K. 0. Pindall delivered his rctir' ing message as Acting Governor to the joint assembly. In begin ing his message Gov. Pindall spoke of hIs turning the entire salary and mansion rent of the office over to Mrs. John ;. Little, wifeof the afflicted governor, after the Sl 900 contingent fund was expeuded;his salary being provid- ed for in a loan from local bank. Referring to the penitentiary, tie speaker stated some appro- priations should be made for the maintenance of the convicts on the farm until 1t could be made to sustain the whole convict coioney and leave revenue for the state besides. On the gener- d revenue laws, Senator Pindall stated the revenue received by the state are inadequate and expressed the opinion this was on account of taxation being reduced after it has been levied by equalization boards. Senator Pindall lauded the work of the equalization boards, but sug2es- ting constitutional amendments creating state tax commission, and that the state be made a party to each application for re. duction of taxes, with the prose- outing attorneys to resist the petitions. and take appeals to higher courts. Senator Pindall said the present rate of taxation is sufficiently high, but not prop erly distributed. Little was said about the State Capitol, Senator Pindall saying the legislature will soon have hand ia the matter, and as the dominant political party had made sufficient expression on the subject, he had not seen fit to call special session of the legislature before the regular term. As for the charitable institutions, Senates Pindall suggested, as the governor has no controll over the boards appointment, he be relieved of the responsibility for the acts of the boards. Concerning the Arkansas railroad commission and its fight with the rail- roads over tho two cent passenger fares and freight rates, Senator Piudall complimeuted the com. mission upon it's stand and refu- sal to compromise on the rates and advised the legislature to employ the best legal talent and provide means for fight to the end. Senator Pindall recon. mended liberal appropriation tor the assistance maintenance ol the Confederate veterans, aud suggested they be listened 10 in their desires for special legis- lation. Senator Pindall stated he thought the state should do all possible for the university Of Arkansas and state normal, to elevate the standards of educa- ton in the state. In concluding his message, Senator Pindall recommended more liberal appro- priatiou for the Arkansas state guard, bill making an appro- prlaiiou 10 assist the State Fair which is held annually iu Hot Springs, the abolishing of the convict lease system, and the conservation of the states natur- al resources. Speaking of legis- lation, Senator Pindall asked the general assembly 10 pass laws which would not go to the ex- treme, but protect the interest of all in the state, and encourage capital to be invested in Arkau- sAs which will tend to advance the development of the state.
 The message was enthusiasts tically received aud both branch es of the general assembly ex- tended vote of thanks to the retireing cheis executive.
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