Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
GOVERNOR sALDWIN's MESSAGE

Governor Baldwin in the course ot his message said: The constitution of Connecticut was constructed on sound princi ples. This is attested by the fact that it is one of the only two original state constitutions which have not been replaced by newer ones. That our people are strongly attached to it is demonstrated by their refusal to ratify the work of our constitution al convention of 1902.
 Supervision of Flying Machines.
 The governor points out the need of legislation providing for the registra- ti0n and superS ision of flying na- chimes and dirigible balloons, due to the rapid progress of the art of avia- ton.
 Public Economy Urged.
 In beginning his message, Governor Baldwin called attention to the states growth until 1t now reaches over eleven hundred thousand. He urged public economy, for, while the popula- ton has grown fourfold in seventy years since Governor Ellsworth's time he points out that current expenses have increased twelve times fourfOld. The population is far less homogeneous than in Ellsworths time, he said. but the frame of government has proved equal to the strain put upon it.
 X state purchasing officer, who might be called state purveyor, is advocated in line with Governor WoOdruff's recommendation for a state purchasing agent. He would be ap- pointed and would serve under the state comptroller.
 The employment of paid secretary for the tuberculosis commission is de- ciared to be unWise, as a departure from a policy long in force of having a member of a commission serve with out salary in this capacity. The gov A4rf hal al f Ill Hc-spirited citizens to serve on com mission and do secretarial duties as well. without official salary He said there was unnecessary multiplication of public agencies and of positions carrying salaries and official fees.
 Reducing Number of Commissions.
 In the way of reform, the governor advocated reducing the number of commissions, citing the need, in his opinion, of uniting the bureau of la Dor statistics with the state factory inspectors office, abolishng the latter transferring the building and loan commissioner duties to the bank con- missioners, and vesting the dairy com missionership in the office of the com- missioner of domestic animals. He would abolish the barbers' commission and broaden the powers of the state board of health, the state board of charities and the state board of agri- culture. Session Should Adjourn by End of
 April.
 Judge Baldwin did not believe many new laws are needed. Said he: Few laws and short legislative sessions go tosether Long legislative days go with short sessions"
 He believed it is the general opin- ion that the session should do it's bus mess and adjourn by the end of April | Phrasing of Statutes Should Be Made
 Clear
 On the drafting of statutes he be- licNed that they should be SO phrased as Co make theS' meaning clear and uumistakab ble. Tho responsibilities for bills. an office created with this end in view. He believed the office was attractive enough to secure q cornpe- tent lawyer to do the work advocated lengthening the term of office. and deprecated the practice of rotation of the clerkshlps as now in practice.
 Defects in Laws of 1908.
 He called attention to defects in laws of ig0S the need of amendment of the corrupt practices law. careful of a direct primary act such as recommended by the commits sion which reported to the last ses- sion. and set forth his belief that the ctGtLDE5 ONlU SAtu4tt DE printed In full | on the back of each official ballot to impress upon the voter the solemn na- ture of that oath The revolution in property relations between husband and wife he says requires extension of electors privi- l leges to women. He adds: Taxation without representation does not seem in harmony with our republican in- 
 Public Utilities. On the matter of public utilities l commission law the governor strong iJ- recommends the Dill reported by . ! commission to the last assembly, anl ! then suggests q number of changes to | make it accepra ble, In his opinion, and | also outlines what bill of this kind l Should be.
 Employers Liability Law. On an employers liability law the