The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1913-02-07
For The Recall

I've, referendum ana recall, ana No
went on record in favor Of all these
progressive measures In an address be-
fore the members of Capitol Grange.
The time has passed by In our
state when the politician can tell the
people what legislation II Is best for
them to have. and what legislation he,
in his profound wisdom. will Withhold
from them" said Secretary Martin
dale.
II do believe the time has arrived
when the electors should have the
right to recall any Official who Is
derelict ia his trust Of conserving their
best interests. The private employer
has the right to conserve hts own well
fare by dispensing with the services
Of an employee who Is recreanf to his
trust. The public are entitled to the
same right.
And at any time when the iegis-
laiive power does not respond to the
demand OF the people in regard to the
enactment or legislation, that Ia err
sentiai TO the conservation OF their
property and well being. then believe
the people should have the right to
initiate such legislation. do not think
the initiative shon1a be the usual way
of promoting les1b,asioa. but it should
certainly be the means by which the
people can secus5 desired legislation
when their represeg3astve either re-
fuse to act or are igS6rant OF the peo-
Plies real needs. The right to depose
faithiess oiR0ais must work out as a
panaceA rpf Snany of the ills of mis-
s0vern"'~
The Psivate. Banks.
'syt is expeAed that bill will be in
tr6duced verSeoon to place private
banking concerns under. the jurisdic-
ton of the state banking department,
and word has reached Lansing that
the small capitalists are preparing to
fight this measure with all the power
at their command.
The argument is put forth in favor
OF the private banks as operated In
this state. that they are an absolute
necessity in the business of small
towns and IL these banks were re-
quired to capitalize for the amount
prescribed for state banks, 1t would be
prohibitive because the business Is too
small for such capitalization. On the
other hand it is contended that some
degree of supervision is necessary for
the protection of those who entrust
their funds to such institutions.
The suggestion has been made by a
business man familiar with both state
and private banking in Michigan that
the private banks could be placed up
der one form of regulation which
would accomplish to fair degree the
purpose without being a burden
burden or hardship to them.
His suggestion is that law be en-
acted requiring the bankers of this
and make a showing as to their as
sets and then furnish a bond for the
security of their depositors.
1t is pointed out that in this way the
security companies would have rea-
son to watch these institutions, and in
addition they might be required to
file annual reports with the secretary
of state In all probability a bill Of
this character will be proposed before
the close of the session.
What Butter Costs State.
Secretary Murl T. Murray of the
state board of corrections and chart
ties, favors repeal of the present
law which prohibits the use of oleo.
margarine in state institutions, as
Murray contends, and most of the au.
thorities agree with him. that good
grade of oleomargarine Is superior to
cheap grade of butter.
hurry has compiled statistics show
ing that a total of 383,862 pounds OF
butter are used annually In the state
institutions at an average cost OF 27.3
cents per pound, making the butter
bill for the year s1O4,s62.73. On this
basis, Secretary hurry says the state
would save $5S.00O annually If oleo
margarine could be used instead OF
butter. At the present time there are
only six states, including Michigan
where the substitute Is barred from
the state institutions.
verdier's Civil Service Bill.
Senator Leonard verdier OF Crane
Rapids, who introduced the bill plac
ing all state employees under civil ser
vice, has the hearty cooperation ant
support of every man and woman nov
on the state pay roll. Whether 1t Is
commendable bit OF legislation scent
to depend on ones position and politi
| cal Affiliations in Lansing. The fathe
of this bill realizes that he has vas
army of volunteer lobbyists right OF
the job and this influence is bound t
be felt. Whether 1t Is given immediate
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