The Harrison times., 1917-03-03
MOST Of CAMPAIGN MEASURES NOW LAWS
BELIEVES BALANCE HIS PROGRAM WILL FINALLY FAVOR
CONSIDERED THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY


of an institution for the feebleminded,
a legislative reference bureau aud the
exemption of the widows dover from
the inheritance tax law; safeguarding
the constitutional convention by cor
rupt practice act affecting those who
are candidates; the prohibition Of the
publication of liquor advertisements; /;
the revision of the publicity act aId
the very vital theory Of township as
sessment, with provision for the aboi-
ton of county boards of equalization.
"These measures are being cham.
pioned by able, earnest Legislators,
who have devoted a great deal of
thought and effort to their successful
passage. Many other bills inyoN ing
constructive principles are pending,
and | SINCERELY trust they will be en-.
acted into law.
believes OH WIN FdSS'
"While my recommendations for an
honorary Charity Board and an Advis,
ory Board have been defeated, yet
believe the agitation of these desir-
able reforms has accomplished a great
deal Of good. The defeat of the Al
visory Pardon Board was largely due
to a feeling on the part of the legis
lators that the pardOning power IN
Arkansas should be vested in a cen
trail authority, if wisely used, and |
pledge the good people who have hon
Ored me so greatly that while | shall
temper justice with mercy, | shall
never abuse the pardoning power, or
make it subject to political influences.
Another factor influencing the defeat
of this measure was the thought on
the part of many legislators that the
new constitutional convention will
probably provide for board to assist
the governor with more real power
than set forth in the splendid senate
measure which was rejected by the
house Friday afternoon by a vote of
80 to sc.
Wants State Fire Marshal.
while the original administration
insurance bill was defeated in the
house by decisive vote, the elimina-
tion of the Objectionable features in
the new bill introduced yesterday af-
ternoon by unanimous cOnsent-a
courtesy on the part of the house and
its able speaker which greatly appre-
ciate-virtually insures it s passage
and will mean the addition of SSl 900
in revenue to the state, lower insur
ance rates and reduce the fire risk
in Arkansas through the agency Of a
fire marshal.
"An intensely novel and valuable
bill which passed during the week was
measure providing for the survey
of the islands Of Arkansas, containing
over 100000 acres of valuable land
which enables the state to make a
perfect title to these lands, and pro
tects the interests OF homesteaders
and squatters.
Must Have More Revenue.
"The Budget Committee is contin
uing its tireless and well. ll.considered
work Of keeping appropriations with
in estimated revenues, and the fact
that it has devoted so much time and
energy to this vital question, will
make the important matter Of passing
on appropriation bills a much easier
task than usual, However, only ter
more actual working days remain and
much must be crowded into these
days. The state must have more rev
enue to meet its impending needs, and
great revenue measures now pending
in both the houses should be passed
without amendment for delay is fatal
| am determined that appropriations
shall remain within revenues, even II
! the veto power has to be vigorously
used, for it is a sound maxim of tax
| alton that no more money should be
taken out of the pockets and kept out
of the pockets of the people than is
absolutely necessary to run the gov
ernment.'
"The different committees of both
houses are working night and day and
only regret that the people of Arkan
sas cannot witness their devotion to
public interest, indefatigabe energy
and absolute sacrifice OF personal com
fort as ! see IL every day. Again
want to thank the membership of the
Fortyfirst General Assembly for their
personal friendship, their loyalty and
cooperation, for even when we have
differed, our Emergencies or opinion
have been honest and actuated by the
, highest of motives