The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-13

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q y MI xhe dufy 81 the tkx.
k5&&e. feS ktnase3Y =
- 61r111tnx fas duty hx-ns rsss
~ - preee WITH wtsfer>r power
coA nand the execution o. the
z&Vn UnMn<d ~ practically two
~ Mn5Sr1siss Of beth houses 81 the
~ kneszably IN IN extra session.
5k&&riar SUGGESTS that sense minor
= Recommended By the state
- Beard OF Taxauon will DO
~ a this session.
Unadlueemcnss Ncedcd.
S 0cvernor, setting forth that the
1oania1 Assessment Of real estate
i&e1 ri mary counties has been
oo&ntinf. and that the revenue
E1t the hrxt years operation OF the
- NV Il somewhat below the esfi-
q ~ made BY Tho Auditor and sub
- 1t the extra session, sayr there
nd Dc some readjustments In the
- themselves and some reappor-
n uxnsnts between the state and the
0xgrxt communities, bringing them
#rge nearly into line with the original
4 &Euxesticns of the Auditor.
Ss8 WIN the aeon mulatea surplus In
~ treasury and large amount al
5E&&dy solicited and coiiectible from
3sYn}ffHd assessments OF previous
@sxeara.s the Governor points out, There
N5u be an ample reserve fund to carry
s4<Ae sew plan ef taxation to point
Nfhere the increasing revenue arising
N{ron natural causes from year TO year
Sr3lf s21ve 70 the revenue sufficient fer
Z III purposes.
II bring this feature of our financial
Ae&are TO the attention of your hon
0<mAle body. not only for your infor-
26Neiun ana encouragement, but as
warning against extravagant appro-
rIf4at3ons based upon the theory OF
I'm treasury"
c6nEfu9ed by the Governor In the fol-
5owfng words:
demonstrating the fact that the pres
Ank tai law has been in force less than
= rear. and that its operations have
hNen hindered by circumstances al
ready mentioned, / deem IL unwise
and, indeed. hazardous In the extreme
t. Increase at this session the an
nuni appropriations 10 an amount
above those os thu last two years"
A 70 PROFIT hilton Laws.
Turning to the prohibition question
I G0vexror Stuart emphasizes the fact
<h4e the State Is committed to State
4 ~ a. tsseaisitien ttr an -e~er~heiHt4f4s
mAJori%y and points To the need OF
adequate legislation for putting into
@ixsct the will or the people as thus
expressed He continues:
III remains, therefore, for your
Apn0re bic body TO draft and enact
4 AscA lskisletion as may be responsive
I HI the highest degree 20 the declared
Fentimeus of tho Virginia people and
fhns translate that sentiment into def
mite, vigorous and unrni stakable ac-
Z tEon"
Quoting the Constitution the Gov
srHcr shows "the chief cneeutive pow
49, 49, 4. c. d. hs. - AR
and coupled with u tire command that
4hss p0wsr shall be used 10. the end
fsx%~the laws shall he faithfully s1-
ecntAd".
Exerussve Needs More Power.
Yet. with nearly two wears OF his
term Of Office nearly gone he IN i'm
pFened with the absence Of iegisla =
d I'M. furnishing means for the effective
Il naf4ofmancs OF the duty thus imposed.
IN ~ sherefore." the Governor contin
81 ~. eeaii your atsehtiop 70 the fact
n xhat the strengthening Of the central
~ Axecusive power OF the state is ah-
VI e81nteiv esnentisa TO the proper en-
Is fN8cAment of rrofibition.
That the success OF the efforts OF
u In tsorerfsor In law enforcement IL
sslargeiy dependent upon the ability and
wfla4ngncss of LOCAL officers to coop
~ efsxfe.ss Over these, OFFICERS the Cover
mnr nr~ hsH no authoritx- This con
u Altscn places the .eentras authority oi
sMltas ssrte and it's >efsief executive ia a
buslGion OF dApana&hcSs and ''reHdsri
@xh~ sacsi government superior to tht
M mfatx government aud makes Virginia
III xpsfsr as the enforcement OF the erin
@ sastt laws Is concerned. hslpless *ag
xsWxstsun 81 indepedeat ncanfien ant
xitfAs. instead of q sovereign State re
sreHHibie Tor the execution of her laws
ga% 4byOux hout her borders
Then the call upon the General AS
Fl. eenshiy is made for laws fitted to and
danua te for the enforcement by ths
NtAte OF prohibition The message con
-ciudes;
nj Is a source Of congratulation thai
Ssbe declaration of the people of Viz
,FsasaH & Va .fRxeT .,as- Statewide iprohsej,
4Inn has SO generally been accepted
I'd a.ussiesced in, even by those wht
nrpNsAd the policy. yea such sentiment
{ ~ the part of the people viii be OF III
HI avail unless 1t is translated by youi
Aororsbie body into plain, strong AND
NMfnyrsate iews
Az Th@ full text of the Governors mes
j &a9e is as follows:
Text nj Message.
January a. 1915.
AsHn.iemsn Of the General Assembly
III In with great pleasure that l wei
nom. you--the representatives. of thu
8eopie--fo our Capitol as you come II
4 Sngailar session 10 the discharge o
3hA Important DUTIES and responsible
aiss devoiving upon you, To con
n fk4~1 the pue welfare; 10 enact sues
331Seiatfcn as you may deem neces
xFy, and 20 make provision for tbs
Hxpxndtug interests cf the Common
eGAIth
IN The personnel OF this body is a. SUN
NiMn. guarantee that your delibara
ona will be thoughtful, prudent ant
Afft0tic. and that you will efficient
u III ard eourageously discharge you
Dasies and Justify the confidence
tGeed In you by your constituents
&SssS& Vince ths last regular session OF tbs
enerai Assembly two questions OF
6AfAnfount interest and importancs
&avg occupied public attention, iear
fSS ~. ether subjects for future mes
cd KGr& 10 your honorable body.
lz Al an extra session of the Genera
~ GaeUsbiv. htio in obedience 10 a cal
* HnDs he Governor with the signature
zxs EMo*tniFflx of the total membership
&A&f each House Of the General As
%Kus.. attacnea thereto. making ap-
&fkcaticn, In accordance with section
#W1 ~ the Constitution Of Virginia
a ri an extra session o. The General
n nnoMbly. 10 convene AT Richmond
E ~ 44ter than thu second Wednes-
81 " 5r January. 1918. Tor the purpose
Eevtslng the tan laws of the Com
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