The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-23

santa Fe. y. NJ. Doc. 2i.-When ihc
NeW Mexico Legislative assembly meets
next month IL viii De- confronted with
more proposed new legislation than
has over been offered before Tor legls-
lutiyo confederation in this state. The
iucrcaso VIII be both in volume and la
variety. Al sorts and conditions of
legislative schemes are In process of
formation. Various forms of propa-
gunda are being industrlousiy con
Quoted About every kind Of known
Legislative experiment viii be invited.
The influence OF The reconstruction
period has been felt In New Mexico as
elsewhere and all sorts ana kinds OF
people are forming proposed law
which they earnestly believe would bo
Of benefit 10 state and nation.
Not much OF this legislation IN likely
10 be enacted, In fact tho major poi
ton OF u VIII N got 10 the point
of being introduced. ~ one can judge
the temper o5 the members of The ncNt
assembly from statements Of those
members who have been here this
week In connection with various lceis-
lative ms public projects.
There is "a tendency among Nom
beers OF Tho assembly. both IA the veto.
a n Of the huld-oNcr senate. and
among the new members OF the house
of representatives Ia refuse consistent
" amy LAW making experiments nj this
lime. The trend is to conservatism
ia fewer new laws than ever came
from a legislative session. and 10 laws
That are more carefully considered and
better made. Tho sentiment OF mem
hers likely 10 hr LEADERS In both
houses rs distinctly encouraging for
tho taxpayers. II the feeling now
General among members. prevails
throughout the session New McNico
VIII nov forward through safe
courses and 20 better things. as a re-
suit of the nest legislative assombly's
work.
The tendency toward conservatism
shows itself In connection with appro-
p%riations. New projects requiring
money from state sources viii he rig
idly scrutinlged. Increases for ostab-
lishcd institutions and public purposes
will he looked into with care. The
financial feature of the state In the
wears Immediately ahead, is not ~
sure ms u might be. Sources of rove
nuc, heretofore unquestioncd. are In
doubt. II will be q time when euro In
spending money viii net big returns
Tor The people. and the legislative
members who have talked about che
work ahead evidently propose 90 use
the greatest care.
Nevertheless the calls upon the
coming Legislature Tor money will he
ihc henviost In tho history Of state oI
territory. and the increases that are
legitimate and Tor the evident publi,
welfare must he mot.
Legislative Expenditures.
ono OF the men .hO VIII lead the
work al the new house said hts week
that he proposed TO see that rigid
rs practiccd IN the conduct al
the legislature Itself We will haV,
legal numnor of employees above,
10y tho constitution" he said. and vii
pay them the legal rates. We vii
not 10 oven those limits AT least no
without a vigorous fight from me. Tn,
time has came for the body which
makes the laws tor this state ia lea,
In the Observance OF tho lew"
This sentiment approved by a mum.
Der of influential members. IN likell
10 result IN disappointment To "a con,
siderable umbo of faithful gentle
men who ave been planning on legs.
lttivc jobs. They viii not yet. tho iob,
because the iohs viii not De created
The 'apstol building Extension.
~ the recent election the 1capl,
voted down tho proposed capitol build
ms bond issue by a substantial major
~, Little attention WAS given To- tn,
matter before on during the campaign
and few people know what 1t wal
about. They voted against a bond is