The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-18

Denver, Jan. 10.-Governor Gunter's
inaugural address, delivered immedi-
ately after all of the new state Off
GERS had taken the oath Of office,
handled briefly but effectively almost
every Colorado public interest.
The address began with an appeal
for the educational, charitable and
penal institutions Of the state. The
first two, said Governor Gunter,
should be provided with funds to put
them equal with any In the country.
The governor insisted that laws
should only be passed after thor
ough investigation had shown the
states need for such legislation. But
when once passed. he said, law
should not be idly repealed II not
satisfactory at first, 1t should be
amended into workable and suitable
form. 1t should only be repealed when
found worthless or impossible Of sat
isfactory amendment.
The governor urged adequate funds
for all departments Of state, to be &C.
cessible under the budget system, and
he declared that Colorado, through
fair taxation of her citizens, shouia be
placed high among the sisterhood OF
states. His address in part follows:
schools Are Efficient.
University, School of Mines, Agricul-
tural College, School of Agriculture.
Teachers College, Normal School-eon-
ferences have been had with the hensis
of these institutions. We are impressed
with their zeal and efficiency. Their
highest concern is effective work in
the exalted service to which they have
devo.ed their lives.
These Institutions need buildings,
equipment II they are to rise to their
highest efficiency. We want them
brought to Ugh achievement Some of
our students are not able to go out
OF the state to the old Institutions In
the East. Let us provide every OPP
portunity at home. Let us make our in
stitutions blore attractive to students
from all parts Of the Union. We wish
the fullest conference by the proper
legislative Authorities and boards with
the heads of these Institutions. Per-
haps you may conclude that their de-
mands for permanent buildings and
equipment are Imperative TO their eff
cheney, You may conclude that this out
lay must be provided by a funi not all
OF which should be laid upon the tax
payers at the present time. You may
conclude that a mill tax levy running
over term OF .years-or a four per
cent serial bond issue-shall be made
with the provision that the bonds shall
be sold at par and that every dollar 50
realized. under proper safeguards, be
invested In the construction OF build
ings and permanent equipment. Your
careful consideration, eAnerience and
wisdom will guide you In this action,
but allow US to most earnestly urge
generous action herein. consistent with
the resources OF our state
School System Great Asset to State.
Next to the church and the home no
Influence Is SO effective in building up
among the youth of the state high
and useful citizenship as the school
system OF the commonwealth.
The efficient head of this exalted
calling in the state is a wise and ex-
perienced enthusiast In her work. Pub
itc-spirited men have given long hours
to an investigation OF our system They
point out imperfections: they say that
our system provides for no efficient
control or supervision Of the schools
by anv state or county agency. does
not provide for equality OF opportu-
nifty; does not place the burden of sup
port OF schools equally on all proper
ty: favors the city and town at the ex-
pense Of the country. The superin-
/, ident Ct pubic instruction charges
infirmities and makes recommenda-
tions. All are moved by the unselfish
desire to be Of help to you In your
labors. May we ask you to give pa
tient and careful consideration to their
recommendations: seek their coopera-
tion and counsel and let us address
ourselves to making our school sys-
TEN more efficient and to properly rec
oRnize by salary and otherwise those
giving their lives to this respected and
"sefu' calling?
Pealise Obligation to Helpless.
The people of our state have at all
. times realized their obligations to care
Nor and help the unfortunate. As rap
Ny as has been practicable these In
stitutions have been erected Home for
Dependent and Neglected Children.
School for neaf and Blind. Insane Asv-
lum, Home and Training School for
Mental Detectives and the Workshop
for the Blind They have needs. great
needs-yon will confer with the heads
Of these institutions You will visit
them: you will give them patient and
thoughtful consideration and you Will
respond to the wishes of your constitu,
ency and to your own sympathies and