The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-01-16

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haustive and makes strong appeal TO
the law-making body for CONSTRUCT
tive. reformatory and remedial legis-
lation to meet the needs of the state
in the new era upon which it is en-
tering as result of the war in order
to continue it in the forefront of the
comnionweaIths of the Union in all
matters affecting its social, moral, in
dustrial and economic progress and
the general welfare of its people.
The Pueblo Stsr-Journal in its edi-
torisl comment says: Governor
Shoup's message. patriotic and con-
structive from beginning to end and
permeated thruout with suggestions
which indicate that the message is
from the pen of successful business
man. alive to the opportunities of
the state and extremely anxious fof
the preservation and dsyelopman; of
its resources thru the cooperative
efforts of labor and capital
"That Governor Shoup is a patriotic
man. deeply sensible to the debt Colo
RADIO paid to the national government
in sending thousands of its sons TO
the front in defense of the principles
for which the country stood. and that
he appreciates to the fullest extent
the sacrifices made by those who Of
fered their lives for their state and
country is best evidenced By the fact
that the first thought that eminates
from him on taking office IS tor the
boys who were wounded crippled or
lost their lives in the service. when
he recommends to the general assem-
bly, that provision be made FOR an
appropriate monument To the mem
ory OF our brave soldiers who gave
their lives for the freedom OF the
world. regardless of where or how TIE
supreme sacrifice was made" 4 splen-
did suggestion which should End i'm
mediate acceptance at the hands OF
the assembly"
The message is too long for repro
duction al this time and only excerpts
can be made from il in this connec-
ton. The governor deals exhaustiyely
OF the state and asks the hearty CO.
operation Of the General Assembly in
the enactment of such laws as will
stimulate and encourage the develop
menf of the resources of the state and
contribute 70 the prosperity. hsppi-
ness and contentment of its citizens.
He refers al length to the duty and
necessity of extending hearty well
come to the returning soldier boys
and Of the privileges 10 which they are
entitled for their service to the coun-I
state budget: the consolidation of
state boards and bureaus; excessive
appropriations of public money: good
roads; taxation: the state immigra-
;ion board: prohibition: the Juvenile
court of Denver: the state institu-
tions; the Colorado Council OF De
tense: the water defense fund; the
workingmen's compensation act: the
industries OF the state; claims against
the state; tenure of Office and child
welfare sA
In referring to the returning SOL
diers and the provision that should be
made for them. he says: Approx
mate,y Is. 600 OF Colorado's brave sons
responded 10 the stern demands of
war. of whom a majority reached the
Western battlefront in time 10 expert
eace all OF. its horrors. We are
proud of cur country and the part il !
played in this great conflict between |
democracy and autocracy. We are !
especially proud of our Colorado boys. |
They discharged their every duty and !
fought as only American soldiers |
know how 10 fight. This General AS |
semhly is afforded the opportunity !,
which carries with it the commanding |
duty OF showing substantial apprecia-
ton by the state for the services rem
dered and sacrifices made by our sol
diers. Your success in properly. ade- |
quateiy and patriotically solving the
perpiexing problems as how best tc
meet. greet and provide for the re-
turning Colorado soldier. will stand as
proud page in the states history.
I'VE must not forget those who can !
never return. AS this thought has !
beer FIRST in my mind. am proud to |
make 4, my flrst Recommendation. as
chief executive Of Colorado. that pro- I
vision be made for an appropriate /
monument to the memory Of our
brayO soldiers who gave their lives
Tor Tie freedom OF tho world regard |
less Of where or how the suprens sac
rtfice was made.
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