The state herald., 1919-01-17
COLORADO STATE COUNCIL OF m.

ence Tor the purpose OF 1upplement1u9
the initiation and psosscuticn ef I'M
portant war work In the state. 1t has
most successfully engaged in many
splendid activities.
solving the many psrplsxing problems
Of the future. attendant on reconstruc.
tlon, - we'll, a. the problems OF child
welfare, caring for orphans whose
due TO the ravages OF Spanish Influ-
enxe bettertng the working .woman'e
condition and many other phases OF
J. thsrsfors. rsoommsnd the continu-
alton of this organisation for the en-
suing two years. and that an appropria-
tion BE- - made n, for Carrying on 4: work.
ADEQUATE appropriation should %
made to continue pending litigation In
dcfsnss Of Colorados water rights,
which should be expended. as hereto
Attorney General and the Governor.
WORkMAN's COMPENSATION ACT
The chief purpose In the passage Of
to secure to the injured worker or his
dependents, adequate compensation
without the delay and expense OF court
The payment Of compensation
claims, however. Is often long delayed.
This is In part due to the volume OF
business placed upon the Industrial
Commission and In part to u complex
procedure permitting Of many technical
hearings rehearings. appeals and de-
lays
The law should be amended. simpli-
fying the procedure and making man
datory the prompt payment of Just
claims. II Is further recommended that
the present statutory waiting period
be reduced and that the maximum
INDUSTRIES
II IL the duty alike OF the Executive
and Legislative branches of our State
government to foster. protect and stim-
ulate the various industrial interests
OF Colorado. To the faithful discharge
OF this duty. ! pledge you my co-opera-
mention OF ali. and while ali are es-
sentinl to the development and pros-
pefity OF our State. l shall mention
Farming and Stockraising: No indus
tries In the State are more important
or more deserving Of our fostering
care. Good roads, equitable freight
rates. home markets. the elimination of
excessive profits TO middlemen and the
FAIR Inspection and grading of products
are some Of the things which will
stimulate these Industries to the mu.
tuai benefit Of producer and consumer.
minerals than any other state in the
Union. In common with all other west-
ern states, our Mining industries are
iously than ever before. This is true
as to all metals. but more particularly
the non-precious. The big payrolls are
from the mines producing the nom
compete In the market with ores from
abroad. which are mined and smelted
at much less cost The present out
look 10 far from encouraging, and
while the solution rests with the Fed
eral Government. the State. II seems
70 me. also has Its duty TO perform.
MY suggestion Is that the survey Of
resources which l have recommended.
be used to the end that Congress may
be made to realize our necessities. not
only as to mining but as to all OF our
varied interests and industries. When
commodities compete In a worlds mar
ket. II necessarily means that every
thing which enters into their produce
ton. including labor. must also COM
pete. Ill my opinion that the people
OF Colorado are not now ready. willing
or able to meet this kind Of competi-
ton In the products Of either mine.
field or factory.
Msnuf.cturing: The manufacturing
Importance to the prosperity OF our
commonwealth. Their growth has been
slow, due largely to Z restricted market
for their output, Fair treatment In
tsrisls. an well Ms on finished products
means that capital will not be slow TO
recognise the many natural advantages
offered BY our State for large manu-.
employment to lator. provide q home
market for farm products. develop our
resources and add to the materiel
1t is our duty to foster. safeguard and
protect those we now have and to
invite. encourage and assist In the es-
'ab''Hamsn, s!,s,.s q 9,hsrS .i,n,S.r .r.rr
! unaerstsnd that there are many un-
liquidated claims against the State
some of long standing. II IL not con-
sonant with good business methods
mat this condition should be permitted
to continue. neither 10 II fair to those
who may have just claims.
Permit me To recommend aud urge
that you ,aks appropriate action TO
~ Investigated. the unfounded ones
definitely ana finally rejected and the
ineritorious ones recognised and pro-
,ision made for their payment.
CMILD WEi.FAkE
Perhaps the most sncIcu subject with
whirn our Legislators have to deal 10
that Of chiin Welfare. A measure
sponsored ny the interested and intelii-
1ent women OF the state. asking for
subst-iiiini Legislation along this line,
VIII be prcsen,ed to you for considera.
ilon. anu ! recommend that you give
the matter the attention that II de.
serves.
GENERAL RECONSIDERATION
respectfully suggest for your favor
The enactment Of n law enabling sol.
diers anu sailors. when absent In tile
scrsire to vote at general elections
Tn. enactment Of "a law establishing
ciNii Service cominission and en-
forcing the provisions of the connti.
tutionnl Amendment concerning civil
seryicc. adopted at the recent election.
The snactmelt OF Biue-Sky Law
which VIII afford protection against
the sale Of worthless stocks. but which
VIII not cripple this development of
legitimate enterprises In Colorado.
The enactment OF law providing
FOR the couification and publication Of
the statutes Of the State. carrying with
II "a proper appropriation for IN. pur-
pose.
The enactment Of u law providing for
tho classification Of fire Insurance
risks under the control Of the state
INSURANCE Commissioner. and giving
that official such powers ms VIII prU-
tect property owners against unfair
treatment In tn. matter OF fire insur.
nnc. premiums and Adjustment OF
losses.
The cosctmsnt of a law establishing
~ Central Purchasing Agency FOR all
state Institutions and departments.
CONCLUSION
Recently In this Chamber, We lis.