The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-14
ECONOMY KEYNOTE
 OF HAYS MESSAGE
MANY RECOMMENDATIONS
ARE CONTAINED IN EXECU TIVE'S BIENNIAL MESSAGE
 TO LEGISLATURE.

Little Rock, Jan. s14.-Ihe follow ing is a synopsis of Governor Hays message, which was read to the gen. eral assembly in joint session today
 Declares that ''the most serious problem confronting the people of our state today is the question of reve- nue."
 The state owes at this time approxi- mately $462,4 ,43S, and under the pres ent rate of taxation the income for the next biennial period will be ap- proximately $2,967 ,444.
 Suggests that "a most strict econ- omy be adopted in making appropria- tions for departments and institu- tions.'
 i Cites fact that emergency proclama- tions have been issued by the governor in several cases to take care of ur- gent expenses in various departments where appropriations had been ex- hausted.
 | Recommends that tax of one-eighth of mill be continued for maintenance of state capitol, that the capitol con- mission be relieved, and the building formally accepted. Praises management of peniten tiary as liar better, more humane and productive of better results than the old lease system and recommends purchase of another farm for white convicts.
 The reform school "has proved great blessing"
 Recommends appropriations for maintenance of State University, State Normal and four agricultural colleges, and when state is out of debt placing all institutions on mileage basis; he recommends full appropria- tion asked by president of State Uni Iversity.
 Endorses department of labor as being "of great benefit to those who earn their living by the sweat of their brows."
 Recommends a reasonable appro- priation for the maintenance of the Arkansas national guard Endorses movement for exhibit at the Panama exposition, and recom- mends an appropriation ito enable the commissioners to carry on the work which has been so patriotically fostered up to this time.' i Recommends an impartial treatment of the interests of labor and capital.
 Opposes increase in rate of taxa tion, bond issue, or the state bor- rowing money, and suggests measures to bring about more thorough assess ments.
 Recommends law that will guaran- tee absolutely fair elections.
 Enact no special legislation where same end may be reached by gen. eral law.
 Recommends a commission to serve without pay and draft new criminal code to simplify our laws and court procedure.
 Recommends a fugitive reward fund.
 | liquor question to the people in 1916; else. certain amendments in the Go- ing act.
 Continue levy for Confederate pen sions.
 Recommends that printing proposed amendments and 1. and R. laws be put in charge of state printing board, to be let to the lowest bidder.
 Favors changing railroad commis- sion to public utilities commission.
 Recommends creation of office ot state accountant.
 Recommends that policy of drawing large sums of money for different in stitutions be discontinued, and funds paid out on warrants issued by the auditor on proper vouchers.
 Recommends that liberal appropri- ations be made for the agricultural department, from the fertilizer ano feed fund.
 Comments Judge Jos. M. Hill fol work in the rate cases.
 Recommends appropriation to carry on the medical school.
 Endorses state banking department
 Favors amending state depository laws.
 Recommends that the legislature terminate all positions of trustees secretaries, stewards, etc., of stat' charitable institutions, and provide |; commission of three who shall devote their entire time and attention tt them
 Warns against "the lobbyist, th' boodler, or those who would attemp in any way to bring shame, disgrace , and dishonor upon our people ant great state.
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