The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-03-22

The message of Governor G. w. P Hunt, to the First Arizona state legis lature is a comprehensive document of considerable length treating in de tail all matters of legislation desired by him and in conformity with the par ty platform and pledges. In part he says:
 Tn compliance with the laws direc- tion, and in conformity with long es- tablished custom, I have the honor, as governor to herewith submit to you my report upon the condition of the state, and to respectfully recommend, in connection herewith, such legiSla- ton as to me seems to be warranted, and as I believe will inure to the ben eft and happiness of the people we jointly represent. A great and grave responsibility faces this youngest of the nations commonwealths-ina much as most of you were active and prominent in the incidents which brot it about-have a full realization of that responsibility magnitude, and without respect to partisan affiliat1on. or thought of partisan advantage, will measure up to the standard required for it's faithful discharge.
 Referring to the various state insti- tutions, Gov. Hunt promises special messages with recommendations when he shall have had time and opportuni- ty to personally investigate them.
 Recall of the Judiciary.
 Your first legislative act should be the enactment for submission to the people, at the next regular election of an amendment to the constitution pro viding for the recall of judicial off cers, who, by presidential require ment were formally excepted from the provisions of the recall article" N He reiterates that the people of Ari- Izona at the polls have twice expressed their will in this regard and only sub- mitted to the presidents dictum in or der to secure statehood, and that the party was pledged to submit such an amendment at once.
 Do not alter the recall as it was ap- proved by the people of Arizona, by the transposition of a sentence, the re- modelling of a phrase or the substi- tuition of word. Give it a trial just as it was Then add if you will sec tion in which the people may express their desire, should occasion require, for the recall or resignation Of the states federal judiciary and for it's senators and representatives in con- greSs.
 Anti-Lobby Law.
 He desires that the second act of the legislature shall serve notice up- on all representatives of the special interests and all others who would in 1uence legislation by lobbying meth ods, that this idea is dead in Arizona and that their presence and interfer- ence will not be tolerated. Pending the enactment of such a law the gov ernor advises that joint resolution be passed declaring that no secret lob bying will be permitted. Properly ac- credited agents may address open ses- sions of the committees in presenting 11.- ff1r- of- ing their interests, but penalty should be provided for any infringe ment of the rule and law.
 Anti-Junketing Advice.
 Gov. Hunt pointed to the history of so-called investigations by committees and delegations of the legislature which were productive of no good to Arizona, consumed valuable time that belonged to the people and were re- membered merely by the social fea- lures of entertainment received by the parties He advised that the practice should be discontinued and where in- vestigation is needed it should be by experts, from whose reports needed reforms might be made and said that there was evidence at hand of the ne cessity of having such investigations of the state institutions made at once and asks authority to proceed without
  as to how the leaks may be stopped and business methods succeed the loose and careless manner of conduct ing affairs in the past.
 Popular Elections.
 Prompt action in formally electing by joint legislative vote the two sena- tors selected by the popular vote is desired and also the enactment of a law providing for the election of sen ators by the people in future. The measure should also be passed provid ing for the electing of delegates to the National Conventions by the pri- mary elective methods.
 Constitutional Mandates
 Referring to the requirements of the enabling act in the enactment of some eighty or more laws he reminded the members that their duty is plain and action should be prompt as they are necessary to give potency to many of the constitutions most important and beneficient provisions.
 Initiative, Referendum and Recall
 The initiative, referendum and re- call being the ground work and foun- dation of Arizona's system of popular government should be strengthened and so far as possible simplihed by showing by item and without