Gilpin observer., 1919-01-16
COLORADO STATE COUNCIL OF DE
EENSE

various Federal agencies as well as for
portant war work in the state 1t has
most successfully engaged in many
splendid activities.e
1t can materially assist in wisely
solving the many perplexing problems
Of the future. attendant on reconstruc,
tion, as well as the problems of child
numbers have SO materially increased.
due to the ravages of Spanish 1nflu-
enz., bettering The working .womans
condition and many other phases OF
our civic and industrial activities.
], therefore. recommend the continu-
suing two years. and that an appropria-
tion be made for carrying on its work.
WATER DEFENsE FUND
ADEQUATE appropriation should be
made to continue pending litigation in
defense of Colorado's water rights.
which should be expended. as hereto
Attorney General and the Governor.
WORkMAN'S COMPENSATION ACT
The chief purpose in the passage OF
the Workman's Compensation Act was
to secure, to the injured worker or his
dependents, adequate compensation
without the delay and expense of court
The payment of compensation
claims, however. is often long delayed.
business placed upon the Industrial
Commission and in part to n complex
procedure permitting of many technical
lays. \
The law should be amended. simpli-
Tying the procedure and making man
claims. 1t is further recommended that
the present statutory waiting period
be reduced and that the maximum
weekly compensation he reasonably in
INDUSTRIES
1t is the duty alike of the Executive
and Legislative branches of our State
government to foster, protect and stim-
ulate the various Industrial interests
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
perity of our State. l shall mention
only three.
Farming and Stockraising; No indus
or more deserving of our fostering
care. Good roads, equitable freight
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 mu-
tual benefit OF producer and consumer.
Mining: Colorado is perhaps richer in
minerals than any other state in the
Union In common with all other vest
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 n-precious. The big payrolls are
from the mines producing the nom
precious metals Colorado's ores must
'soihpcte III the WIN ores from
abroad. which are mined and smelted
at much less cost. The present out
look is far from encouraging, and
while the solution rests with the Fed
eral Government, the State. it seems
to me, also has it's duty to perform
My suggestion is that the survey Of
be used to the end that Congress may
he made to realize our necessities, not
only as to mining but as to all of our
varied interests and industries. When
commodities compete in a worlds mar
ket, 1t necessarily means that every
thing which enters into their produce
ton, including labor. must also COM
pete. 1t is my opinion that the people
OF Colorado are not now ready. willing
or able to meet this kind of competi-
ton 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 restricted market
the matter of freight rates on raw ma
terials. 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 lator; provide home
resources and add to the material
worth and prosperity of our people.
protect those we now have and to
invite. encourage and assist in the es-
tablishment of others.
CLAIMS AGAINST STATE
l understand that there are many un-
liquidateo claims against the State.
some of long standing. 1t is not con-
tnat This cohdition should be permitted
to continue. neither is it fair to those
who may nave just ciaims.
Permit me to recommend and urge
that you take appropriate action TO
The end that ali sucn claims be prompt
~ invesdsa.ed, the unrounded ones
n al Ean llNF Il 49,.
i"eritorious ones recognized ana pro-
',sion made Tor their payment.
child MEi.FAHE
Perhaps the most sacred subject with
wnicn our legislators have to deal IL
that Of chilU Welfare. a measure
sponsored uy The Interested and lnteIIi-
sent Women Of the state, asking ', for
pstahtiaI legislation along TINS line,
VIII be presented 10 you for considera-
The matter the attention that II de-
serves.
GnNERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
! respectfully suggest for your favor
able Consideration the following:
The enactment of a law enabling SOL
diers ana sailors. when absent in the
se.vire to vote at general elections,
The enactment of a law establishing
a CiVii Service Commission and en-
,utional Amendment concerning Civil
Sontce, adopted at the recent election.
thr .naethsht of Blue-Sky Law
which VIII afford protection against
the sale of worthless stocksN but which
wlil not cripple the development OF
legitimate enterprises in Colorado.
rhe enactment of law providing
for the codfication and publication Of
the statutes OF the State. carrying with
1t proper appropriation for the pur
pose.
The enactment of 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
treatment in the matter f. fire
unce premiums and adjustment of
losses.
The enactment of law establishing
"A Central Purchasing Agency for all
state Institutions and departments
CONCLUSION
Recently In this Chamber We lis-
tened with interest and nrnfit 10 thn