Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-05

the work up to the present time is
about 5000. The number of Rescue
Corps is over 100, comprising more
than 100 men. and in this work about
5000 men have received instructions.
In the biurminous region there are
more than 400 First Aid teams. COM
prising 1000 men, ana the number
instructed in the work lat the present
time is about 5000. The number OF
Rescue Corps is about 60. comprising
800 men, and in this work about zoo
men have received instruction.
In all the mining districts encour-
agement is given to the various meth
DDS of education such as night
schools, mining institutes and Voca-
tional schools.
Workrnen's Compensation
In my last message 10 the General
Assembly. concerning the subject of a
workmen's compensation law, refer
red to in the report Of the Industrial
Accidents Commission, L said:
ut is important in every civilized
community. but is of peculiar impor-
tance in Pennsylvania, because of the
pre- eminent position of our State in
the industrial work the world. The
, report deserves special attention be-
cause OF the fact that it comes from
commission made up of men who
represent diverse interests, who have
all given the subject thought and
study before their appointment, and
who. after many months of work, are
unanimous in their conclusions. This
lunanimity in men of their character
and standing speaks eloquently for
the sincerity of their efforts and the
/ fairness of their work. Furthermore
! the constant publicity which the COM
mission gave to its work, and the ire
quent hearings which ii gave to all in
terests, show that it has been in close
touch with the general sentiment OF
the people of the State.
ain the appointment of the com
missioners l did not consider, and In
some cases did not know. the political
views of the men appointed 1t is my
/ earnest hope that the matter Will be
dealt with by the Legislature in the
same nonpartisan spirit.
"I strongly urge the enactment of
the Workmen's Compensation Bill,
and the other related bills included
in the report of the commission
...., and without delay espe-
cially the bill regulating the employ
ment of women and children.
I most emphatica reiterate what
was then said and urge the prompt
enactment of this legislation one
half of the states of the Union now
| have laws of this kind upon their
statute books: and i'll my opinion
| Pennsylvania, the greatest industrial
State of them all, should no longer
| hesitate, more particularly as every
State surrounding and contiguous 10
! PENNSYLVANIA, with the exception oil
Delaware, has acted favorably upon
| this important subject. The General
! Assembly. having the experience OF
twenty-four States to draw from, is in
| position to pass bill that would be
acceptable to employer and employe
alike.
Charities
During the past few years there
has been throughout the country a
! marked awakening along all lines per-
! tanning to the care and welfare of the
dependent. defective. and penal
classes. To this call Pennsylvania
has responded in manner that
should arouse the pride of every citi-
zen.
I During the past four years she has
lpIaced upon her statute books legisla-
! tfon looking to the bettcrment of un-
desirable conditions. Proposed drafts
of statutes are being considered for
submission to the General Assembly,
covering practically every phase OF
! the care. detention, and reformation
/ of the weak, defective, unfortunate,
and erring.
During this period increased ac-
commodations for the. insane have