The Harrison times., 1912-07-06
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when GOV. Robinson attempts TO
put the rate back to the point from
which GOV. Davis lowered it, he will
find that it is difficult for the people
to reconcile rate-raising with their
views of conserving the interests of
the people. But more revenue he
must have, and how else will he egetit?
The increasing demands of the state
government more than absorb the
natural increase in taxation, even
with the operations of the Tax
Commission.
Gov. Robinson tavors the budget
system whereby the expenses of the
state can be held within the limit of
it's revenues This was suggested in
the last Legislature, but nothing
came of it. He will also favor a
strict economy OF resources and the
probable consolidation of some
Offices and the possible abolition of
some, 1t is a question whether he
will recommend the present contin-
uation of all four agricultural
schools, and it is expected that he
will recommend the consolidation of
the Tax Commission and Railroad
Commission.
The interests of the University of
Arkansas are Just now at vitally
critical stage The retirement of
President J. n, rillman after a ser
vice of seven years has put squarely
up TO the Board the question Of the
policy 60 be pursued toward 1t in
the future, Shall the state be con-
tent to let it 60 along in an old rut
as an inferior institution, or will it
demand that it be placed upon a
high plane OF equality with Wander
bilt, Suanec, Tulane and other great
Universities of the South;
The present Board almost to %
man is progressive. They are de-
claring that no man good enough
for the best in the land is too good
for the University of Arkansas.
Even if he costs $4,000, a year, it
would be Il good investment, Just as
a $500 alienist in charge of the
State Insane Asylum is proving the
wiscst thing the Legislature ever
did Dr. Green is saving that in
stitution his salary every month, be-
sides increasing its efficiency
Just so it is argued that strong
university man, strong in executive
ability as well as scholarship,
would reiuyenote the University of
Arkansas But more liberal hnau-
ciaI policy is imperative, Chancellor
!, II, Kirkland, of Vanderbilt Uni
versity, has been rendered the Pres
idency, has looked over the situa-
tion at Fayetteville, and has adj
yiscd the Board that he cannot un-
dertakc the work under the present
conditions, There must be more
money in sight, The Southern Edu-
cational Board has been very liberal
toward the school, and will continue
to do SO, but more money must be
forthcoming from the state, DR..
Kirkland has returned to Nashville,
but the Board has left the matter
open by electing Prof j. II, Rey-
nolds, of the faculty, MS acting pres
idency Members Of the Board are
hopeful that they will yet be able to
secure the services Of DR., Kirkland,
or some one equally as strong.
AspirNnts for gavel honors and
other positions in the next Lcgisla-
turc are becoming numerous and
active The presidency Of the Sen
ate and the Speakership are the
most cherished plums, and there is
an unusually large field Of entries,
The large number Of applicants for
the various clerical and other posi-
tons is developing and the Septem-
Der election will see the greatest act
ivitv among the members,
Those who are being mentioned
for the Presidency are = a, Rogers,
of Benton, I, Rancy Of Iudcpcnd-
enee, Lee Miles Of Pulaski, A. {,
Martin of Faulkner, " X. Oldham
Of LOnokc, l., +, l'riedell Of Miller,
and William H. Phillips Of Carroll,
Others will probably appear from
time to time.
There is even n larger list Of can
didates for the Speakership, Among
those mentioned Ns actual or fccep-
tive candidates are q { Ludwig Of
Pulaski, NJ, H. Patterson Of Wood
ruff, s A. Miller Of Jefferson, &,
Love Grant Of Jackson, NJ, +, Dick
insoh Of Greene, ", II, Lacey Of
Monroe, llcurtsill II Rag0n Of
Johnson, {, b. Thwcatt Of Prairie,
A. c. Gray Of Independence, Jo
lIardage Of Clark, r. {, lobe of
Hampstead, Bonnie Davis of Co