The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-14
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that the overdrait will be about ss24.-
oo0. though had all the money sp-
~proprfated by the last legislature
been expended. the overdraft would
total s1~.47f.2TsTa.
II Is pointed out that the state has
lost about 100000 per year because
OF the prohibition amendment and
that the Industrial roubles In the
kanawha Goa field cost the state
s519055.s9.
Comparative figures given show
that The cost OF the state
has been economical. II is pointed
out that OF the forty-eight states only
six have a lower per capita cost than
West Virginia. which H. s2H. III
West Virginia has erred at ALL" said
the governor. 1T has been on the side
of the parsimony rather than OF ex-
travagance."
Especially pointed out as Republi-
con platform pledges are a primary
election Law. corrupt practices act.
county salary law. weights and meas
ures law. woman suffrage. the initia-
tie. referendum and recall. promo
ton OF agriculture. conservation OF
the States streams, road development
and h simplihcation Of court pro-
cedure.
Constitutional Amsndmsnts
The constitutional amendments which
Governor Hatfield would have submit
ted TO a vote OF the people are those pro-
viding for woman suffrage. for which he
declared In his address nearly
two years ago, the Initiative, referen-
M~assaehusetts plan, which he declares
safety devices in the hands OF the peo-
projecting their in-sliensbie rights" and
says would afford effectuRl methods In
assuring a stable. healthy. local town
giving as an argument ia its behalf the
fact that all business enterprises make
one head responsible ana taking the view
that this principle should prevail in af-
fairs OF government: In this connection
~ ~ hat a body be con-
sututed for the present county court
which would have the administration of
all fiscal affairs including those relating
TO the public schools: the classification
OF property for purpose OF taxation In
order that the states resources can be
properly conserved. and an amendment
by which forfeited. delinquent and un-
appropriated lands remain In the name
OF the state instead OF being sold and
Eobbled up by land sharks from other
state at a price too infinitesimal TO men,
ton In this way. Governor Hatfield
points out. the state would acquire and
especially in the past would have ac-
guired. valuable timber and mineral
tnestimable value.
Governor HATFIELD recommends a pri-
mary election Jaw providing FOR pri-
martes TO be held On the same day by
all parties and Including the nominal
ton OF all candidates for office. includ-
Ing United states senator and a prefer
entail vote for President and Vice Pres
ident OF the United states. He would
have. every legal safeguard to protect
the. integrity OF the electorate partici-
pating In the primary" lie desires en-
acted a strong corrupt practices act. tina
The act should Include publicity OF ali
ampaig expenditures and both princi-
pal and a~ccomplice should be held ac-
countable for noncompliance A maxi
mum OF expenditures should be nxed
and the penalty should be forfeiture OF
nomination or office In addition to 9TH
Of rses.
The message urges the abolition OF
county officers on a salary basis In
. order that the counties may receive In
ment Of oo1nty depositories Is Tseom
meDded instead OF the present method
OF allowing the sherins 10 have control.
For the protection Of consumers. a law
creating a standard OF weights and
measures. and providing for its strict
enforcement. Is urgently requested.
Referring to the Public Service Com
mission and the workmen's Compensa-
ton Law, enacted ut the last session.
governor Hatfield that sew
eral amendments be made 10 these laws.
eonststinT Of -Four memb.rs THE ron1-
mission has In instances divided upon
important questions on Political lines.
Governor Hatfield recommends that the
number be reduced TO three and that
one person have charge OF the Work
from The P1bltc service Commisston H.
further recommends that legal advisers
be furnished the Commission and hat
rates OF public utilities be enlarged and
strengthened.
The Public Service Commission ha-
charge OF the enforcement OF the by
dro-electric law and the recommended
ton is made that the Commission make
ing any permit TO construct a power
dam in the streams OF the state; that
no dam over forty feet high be permit
lature: that the Commission have super
vision OF the construction Of all dams.
and that the ownership OF the water
power be 80 regulated that u shall re-
main IN the name o. the state.
Governor Hatfield aside from remov-
Ing the Workmen's Compensation from
the Public Service Commission. would
have amendments 10 the Law by which
employers would pay ths tull premiums
would restrict the payment 10 alien de-
pendents and recommends several othor
method Of administering the law.
ns-snaot B1us SKY Law.
Discussing the reports OF the different
state departments. Governor hatfield
agrees With the recommendation of
Auditor John 3. Darst that the Blue
Sky" Law be re-enacted. since 90 has
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Federal court.
Under the taN commissioners depart
ment the governor recommends that n
strict law 20 limit ievias be enacted. that
assessors be required 10 hold annual
conference and that the merchant
brokers tax b. repealed.
Amendments 20 the agricultural laws
are asked. more clearly defininE nc du-
ties % the commissioner - agriculture
and the college OF agriculture. providing
for live stock sanitation. dairy inspec-
ton. pure foods and pure seed. f0r gath
erinF agricultural statistics. creatlng r.
veterinary examining board and Tor lax
iuH care % plant diseases.
Governor HATFIELD calls special aftem-
tion 20 the necessity Of broadeuinF the
health code iu order that the STATE board
Of health may b. effective. Laws 30
control the spread ~ typhoid fever end
other water born disease. and 60 ore.
vent the pollution o. streams are aat.1.
a e%trictsr registration Las for hfrfha
aud deaths e. needed and q Law b. asked
RECURRING The reporting % prsg~ntabls
diseases.
Dor the department o. schools tha sov-
ernor asks hat teachers b. paid batter
salaries and that aged teachers Be- Per.
STONED. that n free text book Law fn en.
actsd. That The state sducati5nai irsfI-
tutons - fsclassinsd ard vocafi0nal
fraining b. provided. that the comuuI.
sorY attendance law b made atrfcfar.