The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1917-01-12

Denver. Jan. 10.-Governor Gunter's
Inaugural address, delivered immedi-
Ateiy 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should not be idly repealed.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, 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form. 1t should only be repealed when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, shoulu be
placed high among the sisterhood of
states. His address in part follows:
Schools Are Efficient.
University, school Of Mines. Agricul-
4urAl College, School of Agriculture,
Teachers College. Normal School-con-
Of these institutions. We are impressed
with their zeal and efficiency Their
highest concern Is effective work in
the exalted service to which they have
devoted their lives.
The Q Institutions need buildings,
ssheat effeieneyy ey are We TO s'se Them
brought to high achievement. Some of
evr students are not able to go out
the East. Let US provide every op-
Yortunity at home. Let US make our In
tba nien to w. Miss
i:s.:i.siys sSthori.ies ana boards With
haps you may conclude that their de-
nands for permanent buildings and
equipment are imperative to their eff
q which should be laid upon the tax
At sss sss m tax Tine levy ma
cent serial bond issue-shali be made.
ts = soa Il; :. a1a en-: essrs doar
4nvested in the Construction Of build
1ngs and permanent equipment. Your
careful consideration. experience and
Etsdom will guide you In this action,
SsaeroHs ~ ,Uw action III " herein. % eonsistent With
the resources of our state.
0eheel system Great Asset to State.
Next to the church and the home no
iaAuence Is 80 effective IN building up
saS Ss..sni asi 'ns a: % the schoo
0ystsm Of the commonwealth.
The efficient head of this exalted
calling in the state is a wise and ex-
lesiencsd enthusiast In her work. Pub
llc-spirited men have given long hours
o,ae ss out mperfeetions they say that
bar system provides for no efficient
soatroi or supervision Of the schools
st provide for equality Of opportu-
Nlty; does not place the burden Of sup
pert Of schools equally on all proper prop
Ssass Of the the country. The superln-
tsndent Of public instruction charges
ineirmitie. and makes recommends, InsIr3sn
desire to be of help to you IN your
ifbors. May we ask you to give PA pa
tisnt and careful consideration ratio cno1sss to tne,.
Sion and counsel and let us addrsss
ourselves to making our school sys-
ten more re- nsrY .na aSc those
Sssfui calling!
Realize Obligation to Helpless.
me people Of our state hay have - At "a al =.
Ter and help the unfortunate ~ rap
Hiy e has been practicabie these in in
h.ys Snd 0efn Nesises.S cRidren
IAN. Home and Traisinf sSRoel %oel,hos for
3os 3shth. X. ihdTrh Blind they hsvs needs. Ere.t
sssds-you will confer xith the thu hsadt ed,
0k these institutions. You win vsSS vS
s:%; ssa:;hy,ssi ySn s seon.kfasr..ion k @ and yes .iii
respond to the wishes OF your consttus
easy and to your own sympatn'es anu