The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-10-28
Initiated Bills And Amendments Explained

will be much greater. 2-That the
state will be thrust into the railroad
business for many years to come. 8
That such a subsidy is unwise and
sectional 4-That it will not stop
with the tunnels but will take in the
railways themselves. 5-That no rail-
way will be found to guarantee the
interest on the bonds, and hence the
tunnels will be operated by the state
indefinitely.
This is a proposition conflicting
with the present constitution, and re-
pealing ALL provisions of the con-
stitution in conflict with this amend
ment- It invites the people of South
ern and Central Colorado to log-rall
the Moffat tunnel through by offering
them two other tunnels Not one of
these tunnel bills could pass on its
own merits. For these and many
other good reasons vote NO.
No. 6.
For Curable Insane.
An initiated bill appropriating
ss50.00o for a state hospital and lab
oratory for the curable insane to be
located at Denver
Arguments for: THAT many are
sent TO the Pueblo asylum who might
be cured IL in a separate institution.
THAT such curable cases are made
worse instead of better by mingling
with the incaurable 3-That various
forms OF mental disorders are durable
i'm properly treated 4-That there Il
no place in the Pueblo institution TO,
these cases which are steadily in
creasing and should be treated nears,
the center of population.
Arguments against. THE monev
which rs involved in erecting a new
institution 2-That it would be bet
ter to be part o. section of the state
institution at Pueblo for administra-
tive reasons 3-That such cases
would be better taken care OF trough
the Institutions which already exist
4-That6the patients may be subject
to inquisiiorial clinics
No. 7.
educational Amendment.
A proposed constitutional amend-
ment providing that the general as
cembly may authorize an additional
levy not 10 exceed l mill for support
and betterment OF state educational
institutions. The present limit for
all state purposes is mills.
Arguments for: THAT the cost
of conducting schools and colleges
has increased from 100 to 300 percent
In the last i've years 2-That the
number Of -zstddeufss mas ff1creaseds
from SO to LOG per cent in thrse years
S-That better salaries must be paid
to hold teachers and professors. 4
That more buildings and equipment
must be provided If Colorado is 10
hold her educational standards among |
the states. 5-That the Legislature |
will control the appropriation and |
that 4-1o of mill will be sufficient
for considerable time to come
Arguments against: THAT il will !
increase state taxes. 2-That enough
is being spent on education at the
present;
a necessary measure for the main
tenance of the educational institu-
tions. Vote YES
Good Roads" Amendment
Submitted by the Legislature and
provides for the issuance of $4,000. 900
in bonds of the. state of Colorado for
road purposes. OF this not exceeding
S2.00o.oo0 are to be dated June, 1921,
and not to exceed $4,000. 900 to be dat
ed June 1. 1892
Arguments for THAT perma-
nent improved highways add to the
value of all property within a radius
of many miles of such highways 3
That such highways make close con-
nections possible between the pro-
ducer and the consumer. 3-That
many visitors making large expendi-
lures come into a state with good
highways. THAT permanent con-
structipn is cheaper in the long run
than constant repairs 5-That the
payment of principal would be so ar
ranged as to fall lightly upon the av-
eraSe taxpayer.
Arguments against: I-Tha, the
time is not vet ripe for such a large
expenditure. 2-That smaller sums
would be better spent annually than
to go In debt
This amendment is necessary to
shdoAt Soiotsuo W get lts snare OF tne
United States road funds. Vote
YES.
No. Q.
Additional County Judge.
constitutional amendment SUBJ
mitted by the Legislature which pro-
vides that more than one county judge
may be elected where required The
present law limits one county Judge TO