The Red Cloud chief., 1909-01-15

FO''~S 'Aa Oa'h~
topics touched on which will attract more
than ordinary attention are his recon-
mendations relating to taxation, the re-
vision Of the state primary law and to
liquor legislation. The portions of his
message on these topics are quoted here
with. Other recommendations and COM
ments he makes are as follows.
That the governor be given discretion
TO refuse to review applications for par
don or Communication Of sentence.
That an in~determinate sentence law be
passed b ythe legislature and a board Of
pardons be established by an amendment
TO the constitution.
That a plant be established at the PEN
itentisry to manufacture godos used by
the various state institutions.
That the state institutions are In good
condition and great improvements have
been made during the last few years.
That tho state carry its own insurance
wherever suitable FIRE protection has been
provided.
Commencing the National Guard rs de-
serving Of the most loyal support by the
citizens OF the state.
Dcplorlng that there arc not better mil
fNhs NOihiihtrNC w Nv UNIV tlthi 'i''
pointing out lack OF means is the cause
Of ineflciency.
That the state build armories in those
cities which are maintaining militia COM
pahies.
That officers OF militia companies be
appointed by the governor after a COM
ptitive examination.
Calling attention to the fact he has ap-
pointed a commission on the conservation
OF natural resources, to serve without pay
and to report to the governor.
That the legislature make provision so
that Nebraska can he represented at the
Alaska Yukon exposition.
That the state fair grounds be equipped
as speedily as possible with permanent
buildings.
Commencing the National Corn exposi-
ton as q credit 70 the commonwealth and
praislng the Nebraska exhibits.
Reporting that the silver service donat-
ed by the state to the battleship Nebras-
ka had been presented at ASH Francisco
jun 8.
recommending the legislature appro-
pirate SIS, 900 to apply on the cost of n
monument to Abraham Lincoln on the
capitol grounds.
Calling attention to the necessity Of re-
pairing and improving some portions OF
the capitol. more particularly the base
ment.
Concurring In the recommendation OF
the state veterinarian that a live stock
sanitary commission be established.
Recommending an appropriation sufh
c!ent to enable the state authorities to
maintain a live stock quarantine where
needed.
Favering an appropriation to enable
the experiment station 20 make investiga-
ton for the cure and prevention Of hog
cholera.
Favoring. means be provided for the es.
Enlistment Of a meteorological labora.
tory.
Public Education.
Recommending liberal appropriations
for tho training Of teachers in the state
university and normal schools.
Favoring an appropriation Of at least
$50, 900 to further Junior normal work.
Favorfng an appropriation to assist
weak school districts.
Directing attention to the fact that tho
Increased valuation Of assessment proper
ty will care for the normal growth of the
state university and provide means for
increasing the salaries Of some profcs-
sors.
Favorfng an increase in the size of the
university campus so hat an athletic
field and a place for cadets to drill can be
provided.
Favoring appropriation for agriculture.
experiment work.
The establishment of additional expert
ment stations. one to be I'm the sand hills
district, another In the extreme western
part of the state and another In the irri.
gated section.
That In grazing counties the county
board or the people might require tina
crop land be fenced instead of grazinl
lands.
Reduction In State Debt.
There was n greater reduction in thu
state debt during the last biennium thai
ever before. On November 80, 1906, there
were warrants outstanding against tn,
general fund amounting to 81. 916. gu. IL
On November 30. 1908. this had been re.
duced to s76S. 63o,72. The reduction II
1907 amounted to 1881 COG. 60, ana in 100,
the reduction was s6l6, 49, 80. making {
total reduction OF 81, l4S, 040. SO.
The 1-miH levy, provided by law TO re.
duce the debt, produced during the bien.
mum. 1896. 1913, So. Therefore, the levy
which was made for the general fund pro,
duced sS11. 91s.74 more than was neces.
sary for the general expenses OF the stat,
government, and that amount was ap
piled on the payment OF the debt. TIL
levy for general purposes during the bien
mum was 6 mills. the same as in previou,
years.
Calling attention to the report OF thu
commissioner OF public lands and buil
Sings to the effect the permanent schoo
fund should be rcimbured $525, 5S7. so AM
showing there is In all about IS, 900. 900 o
trust funds In the permanent schoo
fund.
Recommending a change in the law 70
the securing of public funds. so that frs
mortgages en- real estate or other securi
ties Of equal value may be used as Sc
eurity.
New Savings Bank Law.
Calling aseontion to the need In thil
state fer a law that will encourage thu