The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-01-16
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
GOVERNOR AmMoNs DELIVERS
HIS MESSAGE.
Treats Many Topics, and Has Positive
Ideas on Matters of General
m Interest.
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Denver-In his inaugural address
to the Nineteenth General Assembly
on the 14th, Governor Il. M. Ammons
said "You are here as the represent
atives of the people of the state, not
to make partisan politics, but to enact
laws for the benefit of all the citizens
of our commonwealth. You must bear
in mind that this is a state of great
variety of industrial and business CON
ditions; that there will be seeming
conflict of interests to adjust. The
field Of legislation must be entered
with wisdom and tolerance. 1 believe
every member is inspired by the best
motives, and l expect to see splendid
results
Among the recommendations of the
governor are:
Better roads, so 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 ag-
to the streams that rise within it.
Urges widest range of education for
the young men going into business, TO
make him more useful citizen.
Asks greater development. of the
states resources, and facts placed be-
fore people of other states who are
seeking new homes.
e,to nId da1 ~
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 fisn hatcneries and a
better system to prevent the young
trout from destruction.
Suggests changes at state capitol
building TO relieve crowded condition.
Lands will only be properly i'm
proved when the people own them.
Fayors 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 Ia
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.
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; II it 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; if 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.