The Elbert County tribune., 1917-01-12

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should not be idly repealed If not
satisfactory at first, it 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form. 1t should only be repealed when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 ac-
cessible under the budget system, and
he declared that Colorado, through
fair taxation of her citizens, shouIu be
placed high among the sisterhood of
states. His address in part follows:
Schools Are Efficient.
University, School OF Mines, Agricul-
Tsaebsrs Tra Geliese sehS4l %or of AgpiSulture
ferences have been had with the heads
of these Institutions. We are impressed
highest concern Is effective work in
the exalted service to which they have
devoted their lives
equipment; sfnhp ;,fy II they are ret to rise to their
our Students are a' not I' able to '"e go out Ut
Of the state to the old Institutions in
shs s!I5,ss E9st Let us provide every op-
etftutions more attractive to students
from all parts of the Un!on,. 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,
equipment are imperative to their eff
cheney. You may conclude that this out
lay must be provided by fund not all
of which should be laid upon the tax
payers at the present time. You may
conclude that mill tax levy running
cent serial bond issue1shali be I'M made &c
with the provision that the bonds shall
be sold, at par and that every dollar so
realized. under proper safeguards, be
Invested in the construction of build
ings and permanent equipment. Your
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 wise and ex-
perienced enthusiast in her work. Pub
lic-spirited men have given long hours
to an investigation of our system. They
point p out out %imperfe,etions; Infections they say that
control supervision of the schools
by any 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-
| I dent of public instruction charges
| infirmities and makes recommenda- :
ohs desire A bn are Of m9y96 be by the unselfish
| labors. May we ask you to give pa
tient and careful consideration to their
tion and counsel and let us address
| ourselves to making our school sys-
tenn more efficient and to properly rec
ognlze by salary and otherwise those
| giving their lives to this respected and
useful calling?
Realize Obligation to Helpless.
| The people of our state have at all
| for and help the unfortunate. AS rap
| Idly MS has been practicable these in
stitutions have been erected: Home for
School for Deaf and Blind. Insane Asv-
lum Home and Training School for
for the Blind They have needs, great
| needs-you will confer with the heads
| of these institutions. You VIII visit
| thoughtful consideration and you will
| respond to the wishes of your constitu-
ency and to your own sympathies and
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