Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-13

rh 10 suo..,,,iiv u the state on nten
,ntIyc I'd the general condllluhs
s,aicmeut efste departments anu
n ihe ..,tb suggestions as 70 INC
stiutons, ,s branches OF govern
.s.ls OF 49, bv reports Of the olh-
lat as ,,gefhcr with recommeh-
fr w scr needed legislation. 800,
atoms lVi NJ. for me 10 impress upon
ms o,,.',,,ortance OF the occasion
SOP tt ,s.eublcd you as represent
ahlch n. ~, rltlzenshlp Of Otah. haoh
atVs @. t-~f.iative gathering bilhsH
t.urhs ,,-.,sed responsibilities. ~
a.ih ] ,vp1ndq in this wonderiui
.ef nauon .tb 80 Utah. through the
sy OF ,,,5ont acts OF her legislators
iR ann snreast OF the progressive
nug Mf ,ftbs of the Union. ana ~ ~
erlol i.-,,on of the legislature, that
sa .f fhie state have delegated
ha sf,to task Of making wise
Dc an rahs Institutions ana
uo'N ,., euch measures as shau
q l''.-srd "a sure and permanent
r@ M the high position she al
'toi5s among the sisterhoou OF
allss broad yet prudent exercise or
N.u istiva functions, the possiblh-
if 800 future are almost limitless.
81 ,to has been richly blessed by
Oii 'e.,,-isop.e. our soils have
hm 4, ri-b abundance 70 the hus-
len. opr mines have responded
Af.,,e,us plonty TO the delivers for
metals. our desert places have
D,5.rsd 10 the civilizing force OF ir-
and our people have pros
our state Is young. Her wonder
Fi'L r,l resources are as yet but
iu 49, nv the morning light OF a
e-.l ,s mairbless opportunity. The Ia
y. ,bi. dav shall be the develop
ts W y, tbess resources with that un-
~. rroeess we must anticipate the
br,adeninr requirements in the
.,s,ratiop OF her affairs our
49,. moi alone the wise disposition
/, the problems of today u rs tne
.,ttl discharge OF trust for the
.-rsratou of tomorrow Let US hol
.ght of the fact that We are build
nr the superstructurc OF a state'Whlch'
En- the coming years, shall occupy the
.,ri rank Of the Union in Intelligence,
,s.oiroe and wise government.
A. Ibis time I cannot refrain from a
-,rs I'd oongratulation that during the
-ssi ig months OF national and world
r3s financial stringency. Utah has
e.ss the Industrial depression with
ssbilitv and strength. Her sound con-
s,on through this period and at the
-~ssspt time win stand as indlsputable
sr5snce OF the solvency Of her re-
ounces. With you, am proud Of
mans agricultural. mining, stockrais-
nr and horticultural resources; as 1
,m Of her Industrial, financial and COM
nsreial prowess. ! am proud also OF
her continued educational advancement.
mat YOU may know in detail the con-
dillon OF the state. 7 commend TO your
most careful consideration the eX-
client and comprehensive reports
which have been submitted by the va
rions officers whose duty IL is TO gather
and furnish this data.
ELECTION OF SENATOR
A vacancy occurring in Utah's repre-
ssntat0n In the United states senate
March next. Il Will be one Of your
first and 10 my mind. most momentous,
duties to proceed to Ill this vacancy
by the election Of a United states sem
Nor IN the manner prescribed by the
laws Of the United states.
A high regard for the importance
Of this selection should characterize
your deliberations In choosing one OF
Jour fellow citizens for this responsible
position, the two principal require
mens Of officers Of public trust
ability and fdelity-should be kep1 well
10 mind.
FINANCIAL
Under the privious administration
DE fiscal interests Of the state have
been well conserved. The assessed
values have increased over twenty
seven millions of dollars during tho
las, four years
TIE estimated revenues from all
Sources for the ensuing two years Is
f-!asOe0i while the estimated require
henS as furnished by the various
Heads Of departments, and the several
managing bOards-together with those
t1ed By standing lawa-will approx
nae two and a quarter millions Of
eQlars 70 cover the cost Of maintain
,s ne state government for the next
Neaalal period. The various items OF
revenue and expenditure are shown in
FAll m the very comprehensive re-
l.t o. The state auditor.
~ me foregoing estimates of funds
ug not include some special APP
NoPfatlons. mention OF which will be
naae a. / proceed.
me report Of the COMPTROLLER Of
currency on national banks in Utah.
aaq me reports of the state and pri-
aN banks as submitted bv the score.
-y or slate show individual deposits
excess OF forty-twO millions of
-llais' An analysis OF the assess
l Aples hled with the report OF the
nv AUDITOR shows that taxes on
-on.y anc solvent credits" for the
4'VA nave been assessed on an
.Nt signify lu excess OF four and
NJ aH hlilons Of dollars. II Is true
s .iun me total hank deposits mem
.el a deduction should be made FOR
g. county aud cry FUNDS held bv
n pauhsi but S5,00O. 900 would more
~. n cover deposits Of this nature. In
words, the amount OF deposits
y. HlA state upon which taxes have
ss 'eel levied rs IN excess Of $50. OOO.-
H. "nl.h sum, taxed al eight mills
~. uollar would add S256.0 900 10 the
rssn,. Igstenue' or almost as much 8s is
1871 70 cover the estimated ex-
.sloli. The Agricultural college.
y.r.-. ll',ion tn This. I find from the
$780,. lhe state board Of sheep com
Wen. no II. tnal Tor the year 1908. there
ven. s ,1-,vv more sheep inspected than
Various countos of the state which
an additional loss to the revenue
snn,," $1,000 pen annun. A
rss condition prevails alo.g other
REVENUE LAWS.
ft-.f.. lne most important matters.
aasa.s., JOY your consideration ls thc
rt ~. ..Ntnument or revision of
,elue lass relating to ~ -,
r-. prpptri. u is Tor Won A. H..
Ae whether 10 win be best M t,,.
M, 'el existing defects by amend
III nl lhe enactment of "a re,-
sn8Ifl.,t 'A'e 'o our present need and
assessment OF PROPERTY