The Colorado statesman., 1917-01-13

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should not be idly repealed If not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form. 1t should only be repealed when
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, shoulu be
placed high among the sisterhood of
Schools Are Efficient.
University, School of Mines. Agricui-
Teachers College. Normal ScRool-con,
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.
These Institutions need buildings,
equipment, If they are to rise to their
highest efficiency. We want them
brought to high 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 more attractive to students
from all parts of the Union. We wish
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 1.ty BY fund m not all
payers at the present time. You may
conclude that a mill tax levy running
cent serial bond issue-shall be made
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
careful consideration experience 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 Grent 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 high
system of che commonwealth
The efficient head of this @ exalted
perienced enthusiast in her work. Pub
lic-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 any state or county county agency; e oynortes Gtes
nifty; does not place the burden of sup
port of schools equally on all proper
pense of the country. The superin-
I. dent of public instruction charges
infirmities and makes recommends, ga
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-
ognize by salary and otherwise those
giving their lives to this respected and
useful calling?
Realize Obligation to Helpless.
Tho people of our state have at all
times realized their obligations to care
for and help the unfortunate As rap
idly as has been practicapie Lhese m
Denendent and Neglected Children,
School for Deaf and Blind. Insane Asy-
ium. Home and Training School for
Mental Detectives and the Workshop
for the Blind. They have needs. great
needs-you will confer with the heads ads
of these institutions. You Will visit
them: YOU VIII give them patient and
Thought full consideration and you will
respond to the wishes of your constitu,
ency and to your own sympathies ana
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