The Daily Missoulian., 1913-01-08

duty, therefore, is evident, although II
| dious effort.
Ny part is to recommend and ap-
prove. The former / do most EN-.
| phatically and the latter l stand
ready to cheerfully perform. You are
| now face to face with your covenant
| of the contract. Prompt and effective
fulfillment is confidently expected.
Subjects Of Legislation.
The reforms which the people de-
manded were promises not only by the
majority party, but were included in
the platform declarations and pledges
of all three of the political parties
represented in the membership of this
assembly, and include the following:
A law providing for tax commits
sion with full power to adjust and
equalize the assessment of property.
This may be accomplished by the en-
largement of the powers of the presen,
board of equalization by the creation
of new board; or the power may be
vested in some board already in exists
ence. The former seems the most
feasible
"A puDllC SCI WIG commission law.
The business of public service cor
porations operating in Montana should
be regulated. The present board of
railroad commissioners can do this
work and thereby obviate the neces-
sity for and expense of a new COM
mission.
A new highway law. Road construc-
tion and repair are important to all
Va
satisfactory or adequate The growth
and settlement of the state have made
action in this regard seem Imperative.
A law relative to forests Disastrous
fires have demonstrated the necessity
for measures Of protection and pre-
vention.
A law defining the liability of en-
ployers and regulating the compensa-
tion of employees for accidents received
in the course of employment. Our
method of dealing with such cases is
satisfactory to no one. A new and
comprehensive law on this subject will
benefit the employer the employe
and the taxpayer.
Supervision Of Investment Companies.
A law providing for the supervision
of all investment companies and pro-
motion enterprises in the state. We
have legitimate resources in this state
sufficient to warrat the capitalization
of all of the companies that are re-
quired. Outside fake promotion
schemes should be excluded We
should welcome all legitimate busi-
ness, domestic or foreign, and blue
sky" law of fair intent will not inter-
fere with the business of such con-
Germs.
A law regulating the appropriation
ard use of water for power purposes
Such a law will not only protect the
present generation but will conserve
for the future.
A law authorizing the governor to
submit bills for the consideration Of
the Legislative assembly, and if re-
jected by that body, to refer any such
bills to the voters for their approval
or rejection; and also permitting the
assembly to make reference of bills
vetoed by the governor.
A law providing for the appoints
ment of a dairy commissioners The
work of this commissioner should be
done under the auspices of the agri-
cultural college. 1t is an important
matter and will affect the success of
an icreasingly important branch of
business in addition to the protection
to be afforded the general public in
insuring clean food products.
law providing for the levy of a
direct tax for the support of each of
the state educational institutions. In|
my opinion this is subject of grave
import. A proper measure of the kinoi