The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-01-16
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
GOVERNOR AMMoNS DELIVERS
HIS MESSAGE.
rrssts Msay Topics. aad has Positive
Ideas on Matters q osasrai
Interest.

Western Newspaper Unien News Service
penver.-ln his inaugural address.
to the Nineteenth General Assembly
on the l4th. Governor T. n. AnmOns
said 'iou are here a. the represent
atiVes OF the people Of the state. not
TO make partisan politics. but To enact
laws Tor the benefit Of all the citisens
OF our c0mmOn~ ealth. You must beaI
in mind that this IL . state of great
variety OF Industrial and business con
ditions: that there will be seemins
conflict of interests to adjust, The
field Of legislation must be. catered
with wisdom and tolerance. I believe
every member Is inspired By the best
motives, and I expect to see splendid
results"
Among the recommendations of the
governor are:
Better roads. 20 that all parts of the
state can be easily reached, and visit.
ors induced to pass through state on
way to Panama exposition.
Urges better transportation facili-
ties in order to market crops to better
advantage.
Urges appropriation to secure 1000
acres OF land for experimental plots
for forestry service.
Says development of irrigation sys.
TEN is most important factor in our
agricultural growth.
Declares state needs an added az
to ,he streams that rise within It.
Urges widest range of education for
the young men going into business, to
make him a more useful citizen.
Asks greater development Of the
states resources, and facts placed be.
fore people of other states who are
seeking new homes.
Declares state needs and added ag-
ricultural population to produce the
livestock and agricultural products we
are now importing.
Enterprises projected must be meri-
toriOus. and securities protected.
States two commissions are useless,
and that the time is ripe for the abo
lition of passes and the franking evil
Urges more fish hatcheries and a
better system to prevent the young
trout from destruction.
Suggests changes at state capitol
building to relieve crowded condition
Lands will only he properly i'm
proved when the people own them
Favors conservation to prevent waste
and monopoly.
Recommends appropriation for rep
resentation at Panama exposition.
Recommends changes in Jury sys-
TEN.
Declares that public officers should
not be dependent upon fees for main.
tanning offices.
Thinks Assembly can complete la
bors In sixty days.
Urges economy in order to keep
taxes within reasonable bounds.
Urges fair apportionment of Con-
gressional and Legislative districts.
Direct primary law has some de-
fects that should be remedied.
Favors legislation to encourage min.
ing. -s5l =.
In conclusion. the governor says:
The present General Assembly can
exert great influence for the good of
Colorado. If it shall provide a policy
for economical and business like ad-
ministration; if it shall take action to
protect our mining, irrigation and
other securities; il 1t shall insure am
pie control of our natural resources In
the interests Of the people; if it shall
enact laws that will place us in the
forefront In true governmental prog
ress; II it shall guarantee safety to
capital and protect the rights of labor
1t will bring confidence at home, COM
mand respect abroad and place the
state upon the road to certain pros.
,perity.
hope to work~in harmony with
every member in the important busi-
ness just begun and sincerely expect
decisive results for the betterment of
our splendid state.