The Harrison times., 1915-01-16
SYNOPSIS OF THE MESSAGE.

Euggcsts that "a most strict policy
of economy be adopted In making ap-
proprlations for departments and In
stitutiOns."
Cites fact that emergency prOclRma-
uons have been ISSUED by the COVER
nor In several eases 10 take care of ur-
gent expenses in various departments
where appropriations had been eN-
hhustcd.
Recommends that tax of Onc-eighth
of mill be continued for maintenance
of state capitol, that the Capitol Com
mission he relieved, and that the build
ing be formally accepted.
Praises management of penItentiary
Rs "far better, more humane and pro-
ductive of better results than the old
lease system."
The reform school has "prOved a
great blessing"
Recommends appropriations for the
maintenance OF the State University,
State Normal and four agricultural
colleges, and when state In out of debt
placing NIL institutions on n millage
basisi recommends full RpprOprlnt on
asked by president of State University.
Endorses Department OF Labor nv
being "Of Hrcat bcncnt TO those who
earn their living by the sweat of their
brOws."
RccOmH: ends "A reasonable RpprOprla-
tlOn for the maintenance of the Ar
kansas National Guard.
Endorses movement for exhibit mt
Panama Exposition, and recommends
an appropriation "tO enable the COM
missiOncrs TO carry ON the work which
has been so pntriOtiCHlly fostcred up
10 this time"
Recommends nm impartial treatmcn Mt
OF the interests of labor and capital
Opposes increase In rate OF taxation,
bond issue, or the state borrowing
money, and suggests measures 10 bring
HbOut more thorough assessments.
Recommends law that viii guarantee
absolutely fair elections.
Enact no special legislation where
eame end may be reached by II general
law.
Recommends fugitive reward fund.
Recommends the submission OF the
Hduor question 10 the people In 1010t
else, certain amendments TO the Going
Act
Continue levy for Confederate PEN
aiOns,
Endorses good roads movement.
Recommends that printing proposed
amendments and L. and IL. laws he put
In charge of State Printing Board to he
let 90 the lowest bidder,
FRVors changing Railroad COmmlS-
sion 10 u Public Utlllucs Commission,
Recommends creation OF ONCE Of
state accountant
Recommends n commission 10 serve
without pay and draft n new crlm-
inal code 10 simplify our laws and
court procedure,
Recommends that liberal npproprIn-
tiona be made for the Agricultural De-
pRrtment from the fertilizer and feed
fund.
COmmcnds Judge Joseph NJ, mn fer
work In the rate eases,
Recommends appropriation 10 carry
ON the Medical school,
Endorses state banking Department,
Fayors amending state Depository
law.
Recommends that the Legislature ter
inmate all positions OF trustees, see
rctnrics, stewards, ctcp OF state char
liable Institutions, ana provide n
commission or three who shall devote
their entire lime and attention 20
thcM
warns .nPRInst "thc lobbyist the
bOodlcr, or those who would attempt In
amy way 10 bring shame, disgrace and
dishonor upon our people aud grcnt
state"
LHtle Rock-GoV Hays said In
part in his message to the General
Assembly,
During the time that I have served
~ your governor II has been my en-
dCayor TO advance every legitimate In
forest and TO plead FOR tho couopcrn.
tion OF our entire clt2cnRhIp In bring
ing about better conditions | beg to
ray that II IL my earnest hope and
prayer that this meeting Of the General
Assembly may be the most sane, busl-
neaallke and progressive session ever
held In our state, | assure YOU at the
very outset that II VIII not be my pur-
pose at any time 60 0ttompt TO dictate
60 your honorable body In any way
trust, however, that / may be permit
ted 90 aid In the important work YOU
are called upon TO perform and 20 co.
operate In any effort undertaken for
the public good,
The most serious problem confront
ing the people OF our state today Ia
the aueation OF revenue Thia hong
the flrst General Assembly that I have
been connected with since my hecoma
Ing your governor and the nrHt with
which many OF you have been connect.
ed, we cannot be charged with the
financial condition OF tho state up to
hand, entitled 60 any OF the credit for
the work or our predecessors, our
state has become involved and our
seeming increasing dcmanda make n
necessary that we give 10 thla moa
important question our very beat
thought ana consideration The Htatc
at this time owes approximately SiGg,-
AS' and under the present rate Of tax
alton for general revenue purposes
and from other sources, the RBpToNia
mate income for the next biennial ppa
fiod VIII be tg,aGHAi4, In the frat
place I wish 60 auEEpgt and plead
with you that more strict policy Of
economy be adopted I'm mukIng npprna
prlntiuua FOR the departments of tho
state government and hor Institutions,
In my judgment tho romody Ia strict
economy during the next two yeRra,
thereby relieving the state Of Ha PreHz
snt indebtedneHHs This would save to
Che taxpayers thousands OF duilhFa
from eNotbitnnt prices that are now
paid for supplies furnished 10 the
charitable iuHututlOnH ana I'm discount
ing warrants, aud M the end OF thnt
time enable M 90 DO greater lhlura
and 60 appropriate moro lihowlN for
our different institutions and upornto
on a cash basis I feel that, If Wo can
do this, We viii render 10 the puopip
we represent the rrcHtVst uilriH apIH
viCo that We win ever he able to ron.
der
I would recommend that IN your de-
ilherptionH you give proper ruualdorHr
ton 90 those who toll ln the nulda nf
industry that they may be literally
rewarded for their labor and protect
ed IA the performance uf their duty.
I would also recommend that you pIyr
duo confederation tu capital Offering
such Inducements uH win hInr mOro
Tnpltnl to the state fur Investment
ahis VIII give Ca the lahoring man
more employment and at Che aHWe time
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