The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1915-01-21
Coz. HAYS Message to the
Foniefh General ASSEMBLE
SYNOPSIS OF THE MEssAGE.

SYNOPSIS OF THE MESSAGE.
Declares that "thc most serious prob
lem confronting the people of our state
today Is the question of revenue
The state owes mt this time approx
fmately s462,43S, and under the present
rate of taxation the income for the
next biennial period Will be approx
mateIy S2.967,44
Suggests that ga most strict policy
OF economy he adopted I'm making ap-
preparations for departments and In
situations.
Cites fact that emergency prociama-
lions have been issued by the COVER
nor In several eases to take care of ur-
gent expenses I'm various departments
where appropriations had been ex-
hausted.
of a mill be continued for maintenance
of state capitol, that the Capitol Com
mission be relieved. and that the bniid-
Ing be formally accepted.
Praises management of Denitentiary
as "far better. more humane and pro-
ductiye of better results than the old
lease system"
The reform school has proved a
Rreat blessing"
Recommends appropriations for the
maintenance of the State University,
state Normal and four agricultural
colleges, and when state is out of debt
placing all institutions on miliage
basisi
Endorses Department of Labor as
being "of great benefit TO those who
earn their living by the sweat of their
brows."
Recommends a reasonable appropria-
ton for the maintenance of the Ar
kansas National Guard.
Endorses movement for exhibit mt
Panama Exposition, and recommends
an appropriation ito enable the com
niissioners 10 carry on the work which
has been so periodically fostered up
to this time"
Recommends nm impartial treatment
of the interests of labor and capital.
Opposes increase In rate of taxation,
bond issue, or the state borrowing
money, and suggests measures to bring
about more thorough assessments.
Recommends law that will guarantee
absolutely fair elections.
Enact no special legislation where
same end may be reached by general
law.
Recommends commission to serve
without pay and draft new GRIM
inal code TO simplify our laws and
court procedure.
Recommends "A fugitive reward fund.
Recommends the submission of the
liquor question to the people In 1916;
else, certain amendments to the GeiEg
Act.
Continue levy for Confederate pen
sions.
Endorses good roads movement.
Recommends TINT printing proposed
amendments and l. and II. laws he put
In charge of State Printing Board, to be
let to the lowest bidder.
FavOrs changing Railroad Commits
sion to Public Utilities Commission.
Recommends creation of office of
state accountant.
Recommends that policy OF drawing
large sums of money for different In
stitutions he discontinued. and funds
paid out on warrants issued by the au-
ditor on proper vouchers.
Recommends that liberal appropria-
lions be made for the Agricultural De-
partment from the fertilizer and feed
fund.
Commeads Judge Joseph NJ. Hill for
work in the rate eases.
Recommends appropriation to carry
on the Medical School.
Endorses State Banking Department..
Favors amending State Depository
law.
Recommends that the legislature ter
inmate all positions of trustees. Sec
retaries, stewards. etc.. of state char
table institutions, and provide
commission of three who shall devote
their entire time and attention to
them.
Warns against "the lobbyist, the
boodler. or those who would attempt In
any way to bring shame. disgrace and
dishonor upon our people and great
state"