Potosi journal., 1915-01-13

These four things are the achieve
ments which make state or nation
great in its citizenship, great in its
agriculture, great in its finances and
great in its commerce. Through these
things the dome of Missouri's great
ness will be lifted still higher in the
skies. We know during this period
We have secured better roads and bet
ter schools. and at the same time have
bettered our agricultural interests,
and these things of necessity give US
a better community life.
Smith-Lever Act.
The legislature should pass an act
accepting and meeting the terms OF
the Smith-ILever congressional act SO
the state may receive the moneys
given by the federal government to
aid in bringing about a better agri-
culture in the states.
immigration.
BY reason Of the European war.
bringing about the destruction of vast
properties in agricultural, commercial
and manufacturing lines, a large i'm
migration will set its face toward the
United States. The class of immi-
grants will be far above the average
and many will seek homes in Amer
lea. Among them will be a larger
number than ever before wishing to
engage in agriculture and live stock
pursuits. The door of opportunity in
these countries engaged in war along
hoo nj
and the future uncertain. Missouri,
through its immigration department
and in other channels, should secure
great number of the desirable home
seekers and settle them in various
sections of the state.
Public Service Commission.
The public service commiss ion act
abolished the railroad and warehouse
commission, and the public service
commission has been no more ex-
pense to the state than it cost to
maintain the railroad and warehouse
commission. The law creating this
commission is one of the most impor-
tant acts Of the legislature in MANI
years. A number of other states have
since followed the example of Mis-
souri,. and have modelled and fash
ioned their legislation after the Mis-
souri, act.
Banking.
The banking department has dealt
with the banking interests of the
state and administered the laws in an
able manner. The banking laws need
amending in some respects, and this
is especially true so as to make it
definite and certain that the state
banks may participate in the benefits
derived from the new national cur
rency law establishing regional banks.
An enabling act should be passed.
State Food and Drug Commissioner.
The state pure food and drug COM
missioner las been exceedingly active
in the discharge of his official duties
and has rendered the state an excep-
tionally able and conspicuous service.
Board of Pardons and Paroles.
The board of pardons and paroles
has diligently inquired into applica-
tions for executive clemency. and the
fact that out of 294 paroles only II
have been revoked is the best evi
dence of the conscientious way in
| which the board has performed its
duties.
Board Of Charities and Correction.
The board of charities and correc-
tion has been unusually active during
| the biennial period and has rendered
excellent service.
Labor Bureau.
The labor commissioner has added
many new and beneficial features to
the work in the labor bureau, and has
| made it one of the principal factors
| in the advertisement of Missouri's
| wonderful natural wealth and re-
, sources and its achievements in agri-
| culture, mining, manufacturing, f.
! nance and commerce.
Panama-Pacific Exposition.
The Panama-Pac exposition CON-
| in assembling exhibits so as to adver-
tise Missouri and her resources and
industries in a proper and fitting
manner at the Panama exposition.
Special Appropriations.
The commission paid out of the
capitol building fund. for the sale OF
capitol bonds. should he replaced by
| proper appropriation from the capitol
tax fund This commission amounted
to the sum of $13s.e47S9.
| In Conclusion.
AS the representatives of the peo-
| pie, knowing well the needs Of the
commonwealth. you will be earnest
and diligent in crystallizing into pro-
| gressive and constructive Legislation
those things which We feel certaiI'
will inure to the benefit of the state
| To bring this about it is necessary
that you be imbued with the spirit of
the new day and of the new Missouri.
"Old things are passed away: behold,
all things are become new" Give US
good. clean, wholesome. progressive
and constructive legislation, commen-
surate with the day and adequate to
meet the reasonable requirements and
necessities of the people. In the mat
ter of legislative achievements you
alone can act You will either build
or still the wheels Of progressive
! achievements. l am satisfied you will
write splendid record. one which We
can commend at the close OF the ses-
sion, one which will meet the approx.
al of the people.
ELLIOTT w. MAJOR, Governor.
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