Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-17
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE

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The message which Governor En-
met ID. Boyle sent to the state legis-
lature when IL convened to take up
the affairs of the State OF Nevada
was a document filled with wisdor:
and had anything but the character
of being written in a perfunctory
manner. The message is too lengthy
for publication in these columns but
there are some parts of it SO good that
they should not fail to come to the
attention Of all citizens who have u
heart felt interest in the welfare of
the state, for there are matters OF an
unusual character that need fai: ION.
as in L any other matters pertaining
to vital human affairs We IRE prone
to follow customs that had their orr
gin in the dark ages and have long ago
outlived the period of their useful
ness. We are living in a period Of the
worlds history when the human race
as a whole is moving forward in
achievement and upward in the scale
OF intellectual development. But still
we nave not succeeded in i0osin6 the
shackles of fear that hold us in bond.
age to tyrannical precedent We note
now and then a weary pilgrim on the
path OF progress whose deep convic-
tions have overcome his fear of hide
bound opinions and freed him from
the rusted chains of coddled conven-
tons. A few applaud when we note
such result of constructive thought
and thousands condemn the intellect
Of the thinker, but the time comes
wnen We all bow in respect TO the
splendor OF the mind that has shown
us side 10 question that had not
been visible 10 us through our own
perspective. We quote some sections
Of the message and we feel that the
section on official bonds should be
well considered, for it has to do with |
the best interests OF each citizen. Ii Is |
self explanatory:
STATE FINANCES
A most gratifying condition in the
states finances is indicated by the
reports of the state controller for the
past TWO years. II will be noted that.
because OF needed and scientific re.
vision Of our statistical and financial
rec.lds, much matter heretofore nee
essarily included in the governors
message appears in easily digested
form In me reports of the controller
and hence need not be duplicated
here.
Partly as a result OF the generally
prosperous condition of the state. but
largely because of the more practical
and acceptable method of securing
state revenue effected by the reorgani.
cation OF the tax commission and the
state board of equalization the con.
dltion OF all funds in the state treas.
ury has improved even beyond our
expectations.
IL is a matter of qualification fur.
Their that the normal current operat
ing expense of the state government
ha sshown substantial reduction In
the last two years. and that, by the
reinVestment Of portions of our schoo
funds, an increased return on the trus
funds dedicated to educational pur
poses has been effected.
STATE INVESTMENT BOARD
The constitution has been. since IN,
last legislative session, amended in
TWO particulars: the borrowing power
OF the state has been extended and
the enumerated list of securities in
which the educational trust funds NAV
be invested has been made to include
approved farm mortgages. Supple
mental legislation will be required or
the second proposition referred to. En-
larged powers and facilities must b,
provided for the state invcstmen
board which henceforth must be eauip
ped to assume intelligently some o
the functions of a rural credit depart
rlent.
In the interest OF economy in coun