The Dolores star., 1917-01-19

Denver. Jan. lO.-Governor Gunter's
inaugural address, delivered immedi-
stely 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should not be idly repealed.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, 1t should be
amended into workable and suitable
form. II should only be repealed when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 &C.
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-
csoiiess snS Sorm al
ssr,S h. hay, haye been had with the heads
highest concern 10 effective work in
the exalted service to which they have
These institutions need buildings.
equipment, IL they are to rise to their
ta sish We wan them
eur students are not able to 20 out
81 the state to the old Institutions in
Tie East. Let US provide every OPP
ssitutions more attractive to students
from all parts Of the Union. We wish
fHs.s a by sas
the heads of these institutions. Per-
haps you may conclude that their de.
equipment are imperative to their effi-
paency. You may conclude that this out
iay must be provided by-a fund not all
conclude that 4 Mill tax levy running
:sss .srs Sond BE- o%s per
Ss sold. At par and that every dollar so
invs.sed IN The eoDss so OF Sa,lS
tngs and permanent equipment. Your
careful consideration. exnerience and
BUT allow us to most earnestly urge
generous action herein. consistent with
the resources of our state.
Next to the church and the homo no
Influence Is SO effective In building up
sns Ss.fai si,issnsSip ,s as s the school s
system of the commonwealth. =
The efficient head OF this exalted
calling In the state 10 wise and ex-
Hsrienced enthusiast In her work. Pub
Nr-anfrifRd mi Diyen long hnnrR
to an investigation of our system. They
point out imperfections: they say that
control or supervision OF the schools
not provide for equality Of opportu-
port Of schools equally on ali proper
": favors the city and town at the ex-
Of the sS The
tnfirmities and makes recommends :
lions All are moved by the unselfish
isS S NAV we ask You ' to give par
tisnt and careful consideration to their
recommendation; seek their coopera-
ourselves to making our school sys-
tsm more efficient and to properly rec
ogniss BY salary and otherwise those
Useful calling.
Realiss Obligation to Helpless.
The people Of our state have at all
times realized their obligations to care
}Aiy a. has been practicable these in
0titutions have been erected: Home for
Dependent and Neglected Children.
6ciiool for Deaf and Blind. Insane Asv-
jun, Home and Training School for
Tor the Blind They have needs. great
needs-you will confer with the heads
Of these institutions. You will visit
them; you will give them patient and
ehouEhtfuI consideration and you will
respond to the wishes Of your constitu.
sncy and to your own sympathies and