Arizona republican., 1917-01-30
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 Governor Campbeps message was easily the feature of the legislative ses- sion yesterday and was listened to with the closest attention. The message was as follows:
 Members of the Senate and House of
 Representatives of the Third Legis-
 lature of the State of Arizona:
 In compliance with the constitution and statutes of the state of Arizona, I have the honor, as governor, to sub nit to you my report upon the condi- ton of the state and respectfully to recommend such necessary legisla- ton, most important for the progress, happiness and prosperity of the people you and 1 represent, as seems most fitting.
 Condition of the State
 Arizona is singularly favored by nature. Her climate is incomparable affording a haven for the afflicted of raphical subdivision known.
 In her expansive domain, laviShly disposed, are to he found all the gifts that make glad the heart of man; vast treasure vaults of the most valuable and useful metals; boundless reaches of range, providing adequate susten- ance to cattle, sheep and goats in hundreds of thousands for the food If the nation valleysf nestling in charming spots, bursting with fullness and providing meccas for the weary and spent; mountains and canyons. a bounding in scenic grandeur and attraction unparalleled anywhere and vast unused stores of fuel and timber for the comfort and protection of her increasing thousands.
 In what other part of the world can a people find more for which to offer praise and thanksgiving to an all ll-wise Creator?
 These rich and unusual gifts shall Je under our dual care. Our aim and purpose must be to render to the people of Arizona, 10 the best of our abilities. such a stewardship as shall bring to these resources thelr widest and most beneficial use. We must so direct our efforts and -uv yies that those within our boun- iaries shall say: Well done. thou good and faithful servants and that he world outside shall feel, by our works that the state of Arizona offers
 rofit and security to labor and capital alike.
 This new year finds Arizona in condition of prosperity hitherto unap- preached. Every hamlet, village, town and city within Der confines is flour ishing in wealth and contentment Physical and financial woes. which have visited other states and coun | tries. have been absent. Strife amongst other peoples has caused an increase in the price of every product of Arizona In 1916. actual estimates of companies engaged n n in Cfo o cates a total of 710.995,S53 pounds Of copper produced; which, translated to money at the average ruling price during that term equals a value roundly, of s2O0,00 000
 Gold. silver lead and zinc figures are not at present obtainable, bu, that their production was much larger in 1915 and 1916 than during the pre- vious two years. is generally con reded. and. owing to very high prices ruling for the three last mentioned. much more profitable.
 During I915-1916, beef, mutton and wool brought hitherto unknown prices md seasonable rains provided ample feed on the ranges
 The farming of Egyptian cotton in Arizona has become recognized com mercial success, crops from over 6500 acres having been picked in 1916 in the Salt River and Yuma valleys and marketed at such profit that it is pro- posed to extend the acreage in 1917 to at least 26,000 acres. The product is of finest quality.
 Dairying. particularly in the Salt River valley has made great strides, insuring a double profit to the rancher from his alfalfa and grain crops. Rapid settlement has taken place in the Sulphur Springs and San Simon valleys, Cochise county, where pump ing water near the surface is avail able for irrigation. Colonization on an extensive scale is being conducted in a recently reclaimed area of nearly 20000 acres in Lonesome valley. Yava- pal county, where dairying will be the principal effort.
 Top prices for alfalfa made the farmers of Arizona prosperous, the prices averaging over $12.e0 a ton f 0. b.
 State Institutions and Departments It is a matter of deepest regret to me that 1 cannot report to you upon | he details affecting the goverance Of | the several state institutions and state departments. The reason is obvious not only to you; but it is of world vide knowledge and comment.
 That our beloved state should have heen forced to submit helplessly to this prevailing notoriety, highly con- ductiNe to m almost universal disgust from within and a growing disrespect in all quarters from within and growing disrespect in all quarters from without, is a most deplorable circumstance
 Let it suffice. for the present, to state that l have been unable to make any examination Of our institutions or departments; neither have l re- ceived reports from the superintend- ents or officials of the same
 My hope and aim, however, is to submit to you at no late date in special report, such information as may be obtained after proper ex- animation and careful audit, as to he condition of all departments of state and state institutions at that time
 Recommendations as to Necessary Legislation
 The following recommendations as to necessary legislation are submitted in the shortest possible form: Ct will be my duty to present, at the proper time. bills dealing fully with such of these matters as are not fully ex- plaifled herein).
 It is recommended:
 First.-That the executive budget system providing that the governor snail submit to the state senate and the state house of representatives two budgets. one for each of the two en- suing years, be adopted in lieu of the method prescribed by the present law governing state expenditures
 Second.-That the revenue laws h. revised. tSee recommendation of Ari zona state tax commission in biannial