The Dolores star., 1919-01-17
STATE COUNCIL OF DE-


the imitation ana prosecution OF I'M
portant war work in the state. 1t has
most successfully engaged IN many
splendid activities.
1t can materially assist in wisely
solving the many perpleNing problems
Of the future. attendant ON reconstruc-
lion, as well the problems OF child
welfare, caring FOR orphans whose
numbers have so materially Increased.
uue to the raVages of Spanish lntlu-
enza. bettering the working womans
condition and many other phases OF
/, therefore, recommend the continue
alton OF this organization for the en-
suing. TWO years, and that AN appropria-
lion be made for carrying on it's work,
WATER DEFENSE FUND
Adequate appropriation should be
made TO continue pending litigation in
defense Of Colorado's water rights,
which should be eNpensed. as hereto
fore, under the joint direction OF the
Attorney General and the Governor.
wORf<utN'> COMPENSATION ACT
The chief purpose in the passage Of
The Workman's Compensation Act was
to secure to the injured worker or his
without the delay and expense of court
procedure,
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 10 II complex
procedure permitting of many technical
hearings rchearings. appeals and de-
lays.
The law should be amended simpli-
Tying the procedure and making man
datorN the prompt payment Of Just
claims. 1t is further recommended that
the present statutory waiting period
be reduced and that the maximum
weekly compensation he reasonably in
creased.
INDUSTRIES
II is the duty alike of the Executive
ana 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-
tion. Time VIII not permit special
mention OF all, and while all are es-
sential to the development and pros
perity of our state. L shall mention
only three.
Farming and stockraisIng: No indus
tries in the state are more important
or more deserving of our fostering
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 inu-
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
as TO all metals. but more particularly
The non-precious. The big payrons are
from the mines producing the non
~ tNlouS metals. ores must
compete in the market with ores from
abroad. which are mined and smelted
at much less cost The present out
look is far from encouraging, and
whlle the solution rests with the Fed
eral Government. the State. II seems
TO me. also has its duty to perform.
My suggestion is that the survey Of
resources which ! have recommended
be used to the end that Congress may
be made to realize our necessities. not
only as to mining but to all of our
tnI Ia ,..l,
commodities compete in worlds mar
ket, 1t necessarily means that every
thing witch enters into their produce
tion. including labor must also COM
OF Colorado are not now ready willing
or able to meet this kind OF competi-
ZION in the products of either mine
field or factory.
Manufacturing: The manufacturing
industries of Colorado have become OF
Importance to the prosperity of our
commonwealth. Their growth has been
slow. due largely to a restricted market
Tor their output Fair treatment In
the matter OF freight rates on raw ma
terlals. as well as on finished products
means that capital will not be slow to
recognize the many natural advantages
offered by our State for large manu-
featuring enterprises. Factories give
employment to lahor. provide home
market for farm products. develop our
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 es-
tdLlisnment of others.
tLAIdS' AGAINST STATE.
l undetsIand that there are many un-
hquluated claims against the State.
some of long standing. 1t is not con-
svnant witn good business methods
tnat this condition should be permitted
10 continue, neither is IT lair to those
VINO may have just claims.
Permit me to recommend and urge
that you lake appropriate actlon to
the end that ali sucn cIaims be prompt
~ investigated, the untounded ones
definitely ana rinaiiy rejected and the
lEerttorlous ones recognized and pro-
Nislon made for their payment.
CHILD NEi.FANE:
Perhaps the most sacred subject with
which our legislators have to deal is
that OF Child Welfare. a measure
sponsored by the Interested and inteili-
suDsta'dtial Legislation along TINS line
VIII be presented to you for considera-
tion. ana recommend that you give
the matter the attention that 1t de-
serves.
GENERAL RECoMMENDATION
respectfully suggest for your favor
able confederation the following:
The enactment of "A law enabling SOL
diers and sailors when absent in the
service to vote at general elections.
The enactment Of law establishing
civil Service Commission and en-
forcing the provisions OF the Consti-
tdtional Amendment concerning Civil
:
,the enactment of a Blue-Sky Law
which WAN afford protection against
The sale Of worthless stocks. but which
VIA not cripple the development Of
legitimate enterprises IN Colorado.
Ihe enactment OF law providing
for the couification and publication of
tne statutes of the State. carrying with
1t proper appropriation Tor the pur-
pose.
The enactment of Il law providing for
the classification OF fire Insurance
risks under the control of the State
Insurance Commissioner and giving
that official such powers as Will pro-
tect property owners against unfair
trt atment in the matter of fire insur-
ance premiums and adjustment of
losses.
ne enactment of "A law establishing
Central Purchasing Agency for ali
state Institutions and departments
CONCLUSION
Recently in this Chamber, We lis
tened with interest and profit to the
able and exhaustive message of my
learned predecessor in office. Governor
Gunter. In many of his suggestions 1