The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-17
STATE COUNCIL OF DE-


COLORADO STATE COUNCIL OF DE-
rkNsG
This organiza.ion came into exist
ence lor tne purpose cf suppiemeneinx
saifous Feuerai asvncies as well as Tor
pcstane war WORK in tnc s.ate. II has
most successfully engaged many
spiendid acusIties.
Ia can materially assist in wisely
sowing the many perpieAing problems
Of the future. atteAuaDt on recoustruc-
tion. as wsii as the problems OF child
numbers have so materially increased
nu- TO the rasages of Spanish infiu-
enza, bctlering the WORKING womans
condition ana many other phases OF
our civic ana inousLriaI activities.
|, therefore. recommend the continu-
alton OF TINS organization tor the en-
suing TWO years. and that an appropria-
ton be made for carrying on IT'S work.
WATER DEFENSE FI>D
Adequate appropriation should be
made 10 continue pendlng litigation in
defense of Colorados water rights,
fore. under the Joint direction OF the
Attorney General and tine GoycrBor.
WORK MANS CONVERSATION ACT
The chief purpose in the passage OF
the Workmai.'s Compensation Act was
10 secure to the injured worker or his
dcpendcnts, adequate compensation
procedure
The payment OF compensation
claims. however. is often long delayed.
THIS - IN part due TO the volume of
business placed upon the Industrial
Commission and in part to a complex
procedure permitting OF many technical
rhe law should be amended simpli-
fying the procedure ana making man
uatory the prompt payment Of Just
claims. II is further recommended mat
The present statutory waiting period
be reduced and that the maximum
weekly compensation lee reasonably in
creased.
. 81, III -. II.
and Legislative branches of our State
government to foster, protect and stlm-
ulate the various Industrial interests
OF Colorado. To the faithful discharge
OF this duty. ] pledge you my co-opera-
ton. Time win not permit special
mention OF all, and while all are es-
sential to the development and pros
only three.
Farming and stockraisIng: No indus
tries In tine state are more important
or more deserving OF our fostering
care. Good roads. equitable freight
rates home markets, the elimination of
faiT inspection and grading OF products
are come OF the things which viii
stimulate these Industries to the mu-
tuaI benefit OF producer and consumer.
Mining. Colorado Is perhaps richer in
minerals than any other state in the
Union In common with all other west
ern states. our Mining Industries are
now seriously threatened-more SER
iously than ever before. This is true
The non-precious. The big payroiis are
from the mines producing the non
precious metals. Colorado's ores must
compete in the market with ores from
abroad. which are mined and smeIted
at much less cost The present out
look is far from encouraging and
while the solution rests with the Fed
eral Government. the State IL seems
10 me, Also has its duty to perform.
Ny suggestion Is that the survey OF
resources which | have recommended.
be used TO the end that Congress may
he made 10 realize our necessities. not
only as to mining but as to all of our
varied interests and Industries When
comm oditics compete in u worlds mar
ket IL necessarily means that every
thing which enters into their produce
tion. including labor. must also com
pete. Ii is my opinion that the people
or Colorado are not now ready. willing
or able to meet this kind of competi-
don In the products OF either mine
field or factory.
Manufacturing; The manufacturing
industries of Colorado has become OF
Importance to the prosperity of our
commonwealth. Their growth has been
slow, due largely to a restricted market
for their output Fair treatment in
the matter of freight rates on raw ma
,eriats, as well as on finished products.
means that capital viii not be slow to
recognize the many natural advantages
offered by our State for large manu-
featuring enterprises. Factories give
en-, empIloyment Is, zen TO to tanor provide home
resources and add TO the material
worth and prosperity OF our people.
II is our duty to foster. safeguard and
protect those we now have and to
invite. encourage and ASSIST in the
,lbllsnrnent of others.
t.Aisis AGAINST STATE
unuei sand that there are many un-
liuuids.ea Claims agains. the State.
so.ae of long slandiIIs. 1t is not con
spnant wltn good business metnous
lnat this condition shouia be permitted
20 commune, neftner is 1t fair To those
"no may nave Jusl Gains.
bs.f-n ma. 70. a
that you take appropriate action 10
the emu tnat all s.cn claims be prompt
Is inves.ieated, the unfoundeu ones
definitely ana finaiiy reJecled and the
n.eritorious ones recognized and pro-
VISION maue ror their payment.
CHILD MEL.FaRE
Perhaps the most sac. eu subject with
whicn our legislators have To deal is
that Of Chila Welfare. a measure
sent women OF the state. asking for
supstantiai legislation along th.s line
WIN be presented TO You Tor considera-
uon. ana 1 recommend that you give
the matter the attention that it de-
serves.
respectfully suggest for your favor
able cUnaideration the following:
The ena ctment of law enabling SOL
diers ana sailors. when absent in the
service to vote at general elections.
The enactment of law establishing
Civl Service Commission and en-
forcing the provisions OF the ,Consti-
tutional Amendment concerning civil
Service, adopted at the recent election.
Tine enactment of Blue-Sky Law
which VIII afford protection against
the sale of worthless stocks. but which
VIII not cripple The development of
legitimate enterprises in Colorado.
fhe enactment of n law providing
for the codification and publication OF
tne statutes of the State carrying with
II a proper appropriation Tor the pur-
pose.
the enactment of a law providing for
the classification of fire Insurance
risks under the control of the State
that official such powers as Will pro-
tect property owners against unfair
treatment in the matter of fire insur-
ance premiums and adjustment of
losses.
The enactment of a law establishing
Central Purchasing Agency for all
state institutions and departments.
EnNCIIGIAN