New-York tribune., 1919-03-14


turc passed Joint resolution urging
on Congress soldier settlement legis-
lation
Colorado a bill has been introduced
carrying an appropriation of $3.50, ,0OO
tot soldier settlements in cooperation
with the Federal government.
FLORIDA bill has been enacted au-
thorizing the Internal improvement
Board to use state lands for solder
settlement. and to cooperate with the
United States.
100000 lin Bill Passed
Idaho The Legislature has passed a
ndn olii carrying an appropriation Of $780,
illinois A bill has been introduced
carrying an appropriation Of $3.50, 900.
g hcntucky Governor Stanley, now
senator elect, has appointed a Soldiers
Land settlement Committee TO repre-
sent tho state in cooperative work
Louisiana Governor Pleasant has
wircd President Wilson asking his ac-
I'VE support OF Congressional legisla~
tion' and has appointed committee
Of FIVE.
Maine--The Governors message to
the Legislature urges cooperation with
tne Federal government on soldier set
Elements.
Maryland The Agricultural Com
mittee of the State Council Of Defence
rs acting as cooperating agency for
the state.
Massachusetts A bill has been intro
auccd providing for commission for
independent state settlement work and
for cooperation with the Federal gov
ernment
Michigan~A bill has been introduced
for cooperative soldier settlement worl
Minnesota--A bill has been intro.
duccd for cooperation with the Federal
government; Also a bill for land
holding corporation.
Committee Is Appointed
Mississpp.--l committee of eight
has been appointed to represent the
state at statewide meeting to formu
late policy.
Missour-Bills have been introduced
for the creation of drainage, WATERWAYS
and conservation commissions and for
the utilization of moneys derived from
the sale of sand and gravel from Mis-
sourl rivers and providing for coopera-
ton with the United States in reclama-
ton matters; also bill for soldier set
tlement.
Montana-A bill for cooperation with
the Federal government on soldier set
Elements and carrying an appropriation
of $4,000 has been passed
New Mexico-A bill has been intro
duced for cooperation with the Federal
government on soldier settlements. An
other bill provides for an appropriation
New York-A bill has been intro
duced providing for cooperation with
the Federal government and appro-
S25OOO0.
North Carolina-A resolution is
pending to memorialize Congress to
pass a soldier-settlement bill The
Governor has appointed committee
of three.
North Dakota Starts Action
North Dakota-A bill has been in
troduced providing an appropriation of
100000.
Oklahoma-A bill has been intro
duced calling for cooperation with the
Federal government
Oregon-The Legislature has passed |
a bill creating the Oregon land set
1lement commission, appropriating an
emergency fund for immediate activi-
Ties, and also referring to the people /
an act authorizing the sale of bonds
Of S3,000,O0O for general reclamation
and land settlement.
South Carolina-A joint resolution
has been introduced urging action by
congress. A committee of three has
oeen appointed by the Governor. A
olil Tor cooperating with the Federal |
government and providing for a com
mission has been introduced.
south Dakota A bill has been intro
iuced appropriating 100000 and per
hitting bond issue Of $l,O00,O0O.
Tennessee-~A joint resolution has
.io1i i.,,, r,
TO enact soldiersettleme legislation.
state Legislation for the same purpose I
is pending.
iexas-The Legislature has passed
| blll referring to the peoples con
stutional amendment. so that the stofe |
nay lend its credit for land and settle |
nett purposes.
Planning TO Use $1,000 900
btah~,A state water right commits
SION and the committees of agriculture
1f the Senate and House Jointly ara
n bill which viii pfSovjde
s2OoooOO In bonds and $4,000 np.
Washington--A bill has been pre-
pared by, the state Attorney General,
supported ny tho Washington recon
struction Congress- proyidinp for n
Lax of one-half Of / mill annually
unl'l lD2b to provide Il revolving fund
$4,000, 900 w
West Virginia Legislation for CO.
operation with the Federal government
has been introduced
wyoming The Legislature has
passed bill for cooperating with the
federal government and authorizing
A loan for the purpose of 5000 900 fronS f1,nS
state school funds.