The state herald., 1917-01-19

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should not be idly repealed.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form. 1t should only be repealed when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
fsfactory 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. shouiu be
states. His address in part follows:
school. Are Effieie.t.
University. school of Mines. Agricui-
Eral College; school Of Agriculture.
terences have been had with the heads
sf these institutions. We are Impressed
sSith their zeal and efficiency. Their
ths exalted service to which they have
1svoted their lives.
These Institutions need buildings,
equipment. u they are to rise to their
Highest efficiency. We want them
brought to high achievement. Some OF
eur students are not able to go out
the East Let US provide every OPP
Dortunity at home. Let us make our In
etitutions more attractive to students
from all parts OF the Union. We wish
the fullest conference by tho proper
lsgislative authorities and boards with
the heads OF these Institutions. Per-
haps you may conclude that their de-
nAnds for permanent buildings and
equipment are imperative to their effi-
etency. You may conclude that this out
lay must be provided by fund not all
Of which should be laid upon the tax
payers at tho present time. You may
conclude that a mill tax levy running
cent serial bond issue-shaii be made
with the provision that the bonds shall
be sold mt par and that every dollar no
realized, under proper safeguards be
Invested In the construction OF build
tnGs and permanent equipment Your
careful consideration, cSperlence and
but allow us to most earnestly urge
generous action herein. consistent with
the resources of our state.
scheoi syssrss Great Asset 20 state.
Next TO tho church and tho home no
Influence In so effective In building up
and useful citizenship as the school
system Of tho commonwealth.
The efficient head OF this exalted
Hsrienced enthusiast In hor work. Pub
ltc-spirited men have given long hours
10 an invo:tigation Of our system. They
Voint out imperfections: they say that
our system provides for no efficient
sontrei or supervision of the schools
~ any state or county agency: does
GOT provide for equality of opportu-
uity. does not place the burden OF sup
port Of schools equally on all proper
"; favors the city and town at tho rx-
tsndent of public instruction charges
tnfirmities and makes recomme ndA-
tons. All are moved by the unseifish
i:sors NAY VI we n ask You yo yns TO sis. n 'SS Ss.
tsnt and careful consideration TO their
rscomme endations; seek their coop~ra-
"Hn .ss:.iv:. @ TO making a our @ sshoe1 u 1' ~:
TEN more efficient and to properly rec
sGniss BY salary and otherwise those
giying th.ir lives to this respected and
Realise okiisstiss to Helpless.
The people of our state have At all
times realised their obligations to care
ter and help tn. unfortunate. As rap
niy A. has been practicable these tn-
bepsnd.nt and Nesise;sd chtidrsa.
fvm. Home and Training school fer
Ter the Blind. They have needs. 0rsat
sSsds-yop will confer With the Rseds
ef these institutions. You will visit
Skough fui consideration and you Will
respond TO the wishes OF your constitu.
sney and to your own sympathtss ~