Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-08
LAOl ThUM OHELDUN
Retiring Governo rises Law.
makers in Leng r. nument.
rAvOas STRINGENT Or LAW
Prohibition, to Be N, = i've on
Three-Fifths Vote in jty.
. WOULD REGULATE N .4AGEs
Drastic Measures for Delinquents is
Also Advocated.
EQUALIZATION BOARD DEFENDED
Practical WipinE Out of State Debt
Through One-Miu Levy and
saving from General
Fund Taxes.
Drastic Measures for Delinquents
Also Advocated.
EQUALIZATION BOARD DEFENDEl

icy and legislation Chief among the topics
touched on which will attract more than
ordinary attention are his recommenda-
tions relating TO taxation, the revision Of
the state primary law and to liquor legls-
lation. The portions OF his message on
these topics are quoted in full below
Other recommendations and comments he
makes are as follows:
That the governor be given discretion TO
refuse to review applications for pardon or
commutatlon of sentence.
That an indetermlnste sentence law be
passed by the Legislature and board of
pardons be established by an amendment
to the constitution.
That plant be established at the penl-
tentiary to manufacture goods 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 the state carry Its own insurance
wherever suitable fire protection has been
provided
COmmends National Guard.
Commanding the National Guard as de-
serving of the most loyal support by the
citizens OF the state.
Denlorlng that there are not better militia
companies in Lincoln and Omaha and
pointing out lack Of means Is the cause
of inefficiency.
That the state build armories in those
cities which are maintaining militia COM
panies.
That officers Of militia companies be ap-
pointed by the governor after a competi-
tive examination.
Calling attention to the fact he has ap-
pointed commission on the conservation
of natural resources, to serve without pay
and to report to the governor
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that Nebraska can be represented at the
Alaska Yokon exposition.
That the state fair grounds be equipped
as speedily as possible with permanent
buildings.
Commending the National Corn expoai-
ticf as a credit 10 the commonwealth and
praislng tho Nebraska exhibits.
Reporting that the silver service donated
by the state to the hattleship Nebraska
had been presented at San Francisco
June g.
Rec >msnending the legislature appropriate
$4,000 to apply on the cost OF - monu-
ment 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 basement
Concurring In the recommendation OF the
state veterinarian that a live stock sani-
tary commission be established.
Recommending an appropriation suffi-
cient TO enable the state authorities to
maintain a live stock quarantine where
needed.
Favoring an appropriation to enable the
experiment station to make Investigations
for the cure and prevention OF hog cholera
Favoring means be provided for the es-
Establishment OF a meteorological labora-
tory.
Recommending liberal appropriations for
the training OF teachers in the State uni
Versity and normal schools.
FayorinR an appropriation Of at least
10000 to further junior normal work.
Favorlng an appropriation to assist weak
school districts.
Directing attention TO the fact that this
Increased valuation OF assessment property
will care for the normal growth OF the
state university and provide means for
inerea sing the salaries OF some professors
Favoring an increase in the size of the
university campus 80 that an athletic field
and a place for cadets 10 drill can be pro
VtAsd.
Favoring appropriation for agricultural
experiment work.
The establishment OF additional expert.
ment stations, one to be in the sand hills
district, another in the extreme western
part OF the state and another in the irri
gated section.
That In Graslng counties the county board
or the people might require that crop lant
be fenced instead OF graEins lands.
The December report OF State Treasurer
Brian shows $l1i. OS6.7s on deposit In eighty
eight banks. During the last benniun
there we're no losses OF state funds, bu
instead an Increase on account OF the
treasurer requiring repositories to pay
per cent instead OF per cent interest.
Reelection in state Debt.
There was a greater reduction in IN,
state debt during the last biennium thar
ever before. On November So 1905 ther,
were warrants outstanding against tn,
general fund amounting to 81 l.sls.S7i.lS. Or
November 30, 1905, this had been reduced
10 S76s Ss0.73 The reduction In 1901 amounted
10 1851. .6066s. and IN 1905 the reduction wal
Ssls. $3.50. making total reduction OF 81.
A1O405e
The l-rnin levy. provided by law to re
Auce the debt. produced during the bien
mum. kss6l3& Therefore. the levy which
was made for the general fund produceS
S5li el61l more than was necessary for tn,
general expenses OF the state government
and that amount was applied on the pay
msnt OF the debt. The levy for genera
purposes during the bsnnium was mills
the same as In previous years
Calling attention to the report OF thu
commlssioner OF public lands and buildinE
10 the effect the permanent school funC
should be reimbursed s626, ISL 80 and showing
there Is in all about ss2So,0OO of trust fund
IA the permanent school fund.
Accommodating a change in the law To-
the securing OF public funds, 20 that fiTs
mortgages on real estate or other securi
ties OF equal value may be used a. se
curity.
Calling attention 10 the need I'm this stat
for a Law that viii encourage the establish
ment OF private savings banks. The con
ditiOns are such In most OF the smalle
towns OF the state that savings bank o
nssif win OF psy. and consequently nom
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