The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-01-10

and the unfortunate inmates had the
Colorado spirit and responded in the
full to every patriotic call
Colorado Springs II rendering most ex-
cellent service, and to those most sadly
unfortunate: The demands on this in
The Home for the Feeble Minded il
perhaps the most sadly in need
The Industrial School for Girls. rem
derfng invaluable service to the un-
fortunate young girl. is asking further
aid.
These institutions need every dollar
asked and it will be wisely expended
il granted II the people of the state
could fully understand the great work
for humanity these institutions are
ernor In asking further appropriations
THE INSANE.
A learned physician makes report on
provision for the insane. and especially
Tor the durable. He urges. upon our
steps as have been taken in other pro-
gressive communities for the curable
insane.
over one million cares Of agricul-
tural land within the borders OF our
state lie idle with little hope Of devel-
opment. embraced within failing irri-
ters. A committee has been appointed
OF capable men to report upon these
projects: also upon the districts OF
Luis valley. The report report Of Of this It com
mittee; with suggested legislation. VIII
be submitted for your Consideration.
Our laws should be further amended as
to irrigation districts. and further pro-
vision should be made for dissolving
these districts. For this work com.
capable men. who will report proposed
legislation.
The federal government. acting
and approved by the secretary of war
and OF agriculture. has submitted \
plan in aid Of vocational training for
equipping the lands with improve
ments, live stock and farming machin-
cry A stupendous undertaking it to.
harmony. A committee of capable cit
liens has taken charge of this suggest
ed undertaking.. has gone exhaustively
Into its possibilities and will submit
its report. The national government
is urging great improvements in our
highways, and appropriations depend
are being made Committees have
been appointed to investigate and to
make reports for the use OF your body.
These reports l will transmit to the
proper committees. In this connection
/ desire to call your attention to tho
work of the highways transport com
This committee has opened up perhaps
one hundred lines Of transportation in
the state and they are being operated
now.
BUDGET SYSTEM.
In my message of two years ago it
was said:
We suggest for your earnest con-
sideration the adoption of the neces-
sary legislation for putting in force the
budget system for the expenditure OF
all moneys required for maintaining
the state. This system. which is work
ing satisfactorily in many of the states,
tends to secure not only economy in
expenditure of public moneys, but 1t
also protects one department insti-
tuition from being cramped in its work
for the benefit of another department
or institution"
governor of the state i earnestly reit-
crate this recommendation.
amendment to the federal constitution.
ment." has been received from tn.
United States. and as governor of your
state I have heretofore transmitted
copies s, OF the % same to this body: Your
will doubtless be taken in the early
days of your session.
More than ordinary care should be
GRAFTON of measures which involve rec
ognition OF extra territorial servitudes
upon our territy and natural re-
for sovereign rights in the waters of
our streams. Questions pertinent have
been in litigation for years and are yet
proposed legislation will be after con-
sultation and mature deliberation.
COMMISSIONS.
Most important powers are given to
dustrial and the Utilities Commissions.
The Tax Commission. for example. IL
in the entire revenue sys-
tenn tenn OF the state The state simply
the aid of such bodies. They ought to
have been created; they cannot operate
efficiently without adequate appropria-
Reports are in from each of these
bodies conveying statement of condi
legislation. ask YOU to give these re-
ports-as you will-your careful con-
STATE EDUCATIONAL INsTITU-
TIONS.
tions have been invaluable members of
the State Council- of Defense the heads
Of the other institutions have advised
with the governor and in every pos
sible way given their loyal aid Re
ports and recommendations are in from
these institutions and will receive your
wish all the people of our state
knew how fortunate they are in the
men and women in charge OF the state
educational, penal and corrective insti-
that in taking up the reports from
these institutions and other depart
ments and agencies of the state. do not
enter upon them with an adverse pre-
these men and women are
consecrated to their work
and usually know what they are doing
and what Is needed to make their work
effective.
Just a word of Acknowledgement to
the press of the state. It has most
loyaily supported all war undertakings.
Its members have gathered at their
own expense from all parts Of the
state. when called by the governor, and
In every reasonable way have support
ed his war program.
Your new governor. with high char
acter, long business experience within
high responsibilities as the chief execu-
tive. He enters upon them as earnest
in bis desire to wisely serve the people
OF his state as any member Of your