Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-28
GOVERNORS MESSAGE
COVERS WAR TOPICS
Would Give Soldiers Vote Next
Fall-Urges Adoption Pro-
hibition Amendment.

Pierre, S. D., March Ex-Governor
Norbeck's message, read at the open
ing or the special session of the legis-
lat,lre, covered a wide range of sub
Jects, put IN the main they related to
matters growing out of or having to
40 with conditions brought about by
the. great war. The governor touched
each or these points briefly, though
conclsely. Among subjects not related
10 the war which the governor touched
on was the matter of the national pro-
hlbltlon amendment, the unanimous
adoption of which he urged.
Among the subjects treated in the
message are the following:
soldiers Absent Voting Law.-The
governor pointed to the fact that e "
eral thousand boys of the state are in
the service of the nation in other states
and other nations. He recommended
the adoption of such a law as will make
1t possible for them to cast their votes
In the next general election.
! Twine Plant.-Recommended the APP
preparation of 1925, 900 to enable the
states binding Irvine plant to produce
sufficient Irvine for the needs of the
farmers of the state, the money to re-
vert TO the states general ind when
the tWlne has been sold and paid for,
but not later h January /. 1919.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS legislation
enabling the various counties of the
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funds for the improvement of the high
ways of the state.
Fraudulent Insurance Policies. =
Urged amendment of insurance laws to
cover health and accident insurance.
Rural Credits. = Suggests slight
changes III rural credits law which is
sad TO have worked better than had
been anticipated by its best friends.
lFuel Supply. Recommended the
submission of Il constitutional amend
ment giving the state fuel administra-
ton authority TO buy and operate coal
mines.
Citizens Only Should vote.-The
governor recommended the equal suf-
frage amendment now pending be so
as require full citizenship as
n basis of suffrage, citing the fact that
many persons who have not attained
full citizenship have voted and held
office but now claim exemption from
military service or the grounds they are
aliens.
Constitutional Amendments. - The
governor suggested changes in two CON-
stitutional amendments relating 10 the
same subject. the changes to be made
in the interest of Clarity.
Treason.-On this subject the gov
ernor said, I'm old territorial days trea-
son was n crime. Since statehood we
have been without Il law making this Il
punishable o~ffense. This is an OPP
perfume time to make this a law
Teaching Patriotism in Schools
The governor believes the children of
the state should have a knowledge of
the English language before being
taught any other language. He be-
leved this should be made to apply to
private as we'll as public schools.
Sabotage and Niolence.-Appropriate
laws should be adopted to curb these
evils.
Home Guards-The governor would
have the home guard organizations of
the state made legal and placed under
the supervision of the adjutant general.
He would also have the laws so
changed that cities and counties un9er
certain restrictions may contribute OF
their funds to the support of the Rel
Cross, home guards, Y. NJ. c. A.. ana
kindred organizations.
| State Council of Defense-The gov
ernor recommended hat the state coun-
Gil of defense be legalized and that ade-
quate appropriation of funds for its use
be made.
National Prohibition Amendment
Urged adoption of the national prohi.
bition amendment.
Corrupt Practices Law.-Law shou,d
be so amended as to apply to all candi-
dates for office.
Deficiency of Funds-T'ne governor
urged appropriations to cnver deficien-
! cy of funds at various state institutions
due to increased prices.
Live Stock NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. pro-
vide better conditions for the market
ing Of the live stock produced by the
| farmers Of the state.