New-York tribune., 1911-01-05

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Public Printing,
| An examination of the amouni Spenl an
nually for some wears past for VIZ pllnthg
OF public documents Of little oaaoIJ IN ,Le,'
value suggests that this Is a rno, Iinch ih
scale, and ! recommend a careful and dis
eliminating revision of the 'ntlns
law, especially with reference ~ we num-
ber and character Of reports ann -. "''ieuts
printed for the several department.
State Board Of Parole
This board illustrates the manner. in
which unnecessary boards ana c'iinlsSlons mn
are created and their eXpeLseS sIauusliy
| increased Under Laws OF l9i, ,napter 2Sj;
me members of the state Coihlhlssion OF
Prisons constituted a board Oh paIoie Tor
state prisons and reformatorleS WI. COM
pensauon If $40 n DAY Tor can Gy uay OF
, actual service. Laws OF lsVL o,hdp,er io''
created separate board of parole consist
ing Of the Superintendent OF state Prisons
and two members appointed oy the Gov
e1ncr ana Senate for five years the ar-
pointed members to receive zlV nay Tor
each day of actual service. Laws OF l%S,
Chapter 2S9, provided that the two appoint
ed members, instead Of RECEIVING per
diem compensation, should receive an an
nual salary OF $3.50 Again IN lsi". Chapter
10i, the law was amended anu Lne salaries
of the two appointed members fixed at not
TO exceed S.00 and expenses. am IN
formed that the duties OF the BOARD do not
require more than n couple OF Gays IN each
month. and yet they each receive an an
nual compensation OF $3.50. whereas the
Superintendent of State Prisons. VINO Is
also a member of the board. receives but
5000 as a total compensation Tor all MS
services. The State Commission or Pris-
ons consists of seven members, and there
seems To be no good reason why tnlS SER
vice should not be performed by II or by a
committe Of its members. as was done prior
TO 1891
Prisons.
l am having a special eXamina ton made
as to conditions existing In this important
branch of the government and hope before
your session is far advanced 10 be in posi-
tiCn to make 10 you some extended recon-
mendations on this subject.
Agriculture,
Agriculture Is one of the greatest indus
tries of the state, and every proper effort
should be made to assist its development
10 the greatest possible extent. Material
our institutions for agricultural progress,
and a systematic effort made to improve
trade conditions in farm products to bene-
fit both consumer and producer.
The State Fair is "A worthy object Of state
assistance, but ! question seriously the
wisdom or necessity OF the legislation of
the last session, wh ch established a COM
mission of FIVE members, at large salaries,
TO superintend the work in connection
In the interests Of economy recommend
the repeal OF such legislation
Labor.
In my opinion additional legislation es-
tablishng the rights OF laboring men in
case of injury while performing their work,
TO compensation from their employer,
should be placed upon the statute books OF
the state. and there should be at the same
, far
more efficient enforcement OF the legal re-
strictions placed upon the employment OF
child labor.
most closely To a very large number of
citizens of the state, and merits and should
receive your most thoughtful and careful
consideration.
Public Health.
A movement which is attracting much
attention from many of our most public
spirited citizens Is that which is directed
toward improving and extending the means
for the prevention and cure or tuberculosis
the great white plague. IL would seem
to me to be Of great importance to the
state that you should enact Such legislation
as would tend 10 assist those ends
United States Senators.
recommend the passage Of resolution
calling upon the Congress Of the United
States to submit TO the legislature OF the
various states a constitutional amendment
providing for the popular election OF
United States Senator'S.
In my opinion. increased popular conf
dence and respect for the upper house of
the national legislature will be created il
the selection of the representatives OF the
state be made directly by the people them
selves.
Banking and insurance.
The recent closing of large state bank
ing institution with number OF branches
in New York City, shows how closely IN
terwoven are these somewhat kindred sub
jects, and shows very clearly also that
these departments of our state government
have not yet reached the point where they
properly regulate the carrying on Of such
business or can readily and quickly detect
and prevent gross violations OF our laws.
| recommend the creation Of any addl-
tional safeguards which may be possible
to prevent recurrence of the conditions
disclosed In the management OF the closed
bank and its allied bodies.
Special Legislation.
one Of the great difficulties confronting
every Governor Of the state has been the
amount Of special legislation, generally In
the form Of local bills, enacted by the
Legislature and sent to the Governor for
approval.
This IS a practice which consumes much
OF your time ana energy and leaves upon
the hands OF the Executive a the close of
the session large number Of bills 10 which
he cannot give the close study and careful
thought TO which every proposed law is en-
titled. MAY ] urge upon you that such gem
cral laws NAV be passed as viii render un-
necessary the mass Of special legislation
annually enacted. and that in addition the
work of the session be so advanced as to
enable YOU to pass at an early date In the
session. much Of the legislation which will
require special study and care for review.
Forest, Fish and Game Commission
State Water Supply Commission.
Under these heads I wish 10 call your at
tention to the very important question of