Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-12


sphools aud Educational management
The governor discussed az consid-
orablo length the state educational In
stitutions and recommended that sew
eral OF the present ones be consoll-
dated In order to reduce expenses and
prevent preparatory and other
courses being in conflict. lie made
special mention OF tho School OF
Mines at socorro. where he said the
attendance was small. Gnd where, he
assorted, several courses besides min.
ing were taught that could be taught
at the university. He recommended
several changes in the College OF AgFi-
culture anG Mechanic Arts az Las
Cruces. and he recommended that one
board OF regents direct the Affairs OF
the nino educational institutions, In
stead OF separate boards for each
school
County Money.
The governor called attention 20
the fact that laws were needed, In
HIS estimation. to secure for counties
proper Interest on monies In their
treasures. and he urged the iegisla-
turo TO enact laws TO that end.
Public Institutions.
The governor recommended that
ono board be provided to direct the
affairs OF the penltentiary. miners
hospital, insane asylum, reformatory
ana similar Institutions. declaring
that he believed In this manner the
work could be expedited and much
expense saved, He gave his approval
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Manus. superintendent OF the peni-
tontiary, FOR a convict farm TO be
owned by the state. He said that
while the insane asylum. where there
Is farm was running Within its APP
proprlation, the penitcntiary needed
an increased appropriation. because
Of the added number of inmates, the
need for a new and sanitary Kitchen.
general repairs and the rebuilding Of
the stables recently destroyed by FIRE.
Banks and Banking.
Commenting upon the recent fail
ure Of several banks In New Mexico.
tho governor declared that he favor
cd state banking board. or commits
sion. such as exist In thirty eight 9TH
er states at this time. He recon-
mended that the governor. the treas
urer and the attorney general be con-
stituted such a board, TO save expense
and 20 enforce the laws. He also
urged the adoption Of new and uni
form set OF banking laws, with pro-
vision for severe penalties for viola
tions Of these laws. He also called
attention To the fact that section 254
OF the Compiled Laws OF 1907 with
reference 10 those engaged in bank
ing was frequently being violated, and
suggested that penalty be attached
tn this law, proVidinE Tor imprsson-
mcnt, In order TO better enforce II.
County salaries.
The governor devoted some time
TO the question OF county salaries. and
recommended that the legislature give
the matter It's most careful consider
alton and fix salaries of county off
cials In manner Just and equitable
To the office holders ana taxpayers
alike. and commensurate with tae serv-
Ice rendered and with the customs Of
private business
Asscssmcnls.
Tho message dealt also al length
with the matter of assessments The
governor recommended that taxable
property in New Mexico be assessed
al It's fail cash value, which ne said
would reduce the levy TO three mills,
and make the tax in the state more
just 20 an concerned. He recon-
monded that the board of equalization
be given the power 90 inquire into all
details OF assessments and be given
power 20 remove assessors who do not
comply with the law.
state Museum.
The governor recommended that
tho old Palace of the Governors at
santa Fo be used as a state museum.
and that ali the collections of the
Historical society and other relics In
the possession OF the state be placed
therein.
Education.
The governor discussed the public
schools OF the state. and while he
praised the excellent schools in many
cities and townb he urged upon
the Legislators the necessity OF pro
viding NJ once for al least Dye months
school terms In many Of the rGrai dis
trlcls, at least rs OF which now have
no schools at Oh, and many OF which
have but from one 10 three months a
year. The governor called attention TO
the fact that about 10000 children
have no educational advantages, and
be urged that they be given first con
sideration. lie recommended a com
plete new set of school laws and a
repeal OF all conflicting statutes,
Public Landa.
The governor urged upon the iegia-
laiure the necessity for laws for a
proper and just administration of tho
twelve millions acres OF public land,
Insurance Commissioner.
The governor recommended the
aDolishment OF the oilce OF insurance
commissioner. combining It's duties
with some other office.
Paroio officer.
The governor recommended that
tho parole OfilcCr who is paid S75 a
month out OF conyicts' earnings, bo
abolished.
Coal oil Inspector.
Tho governor recommended that
the office Of coal oil inspector also be
abolished He said that the fees which
were charged against oil companies
were added 10 the retail price of Oil
Travellno Auditor.
The governor said that he had re.