The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-01-13

ratification the resolution OF the
Congress OF the United states OF
America providing for nn amend
mcnt TO our federal constitution
which will extend TO the women OF
our nation the right OF suffrage
This Ia matter which | recommend
10 your early attention and am cer-
tain ytu viii not deem II prosump-
tuous II express tho hope that you
give your unanimous approval to tho
ratification OF this amendment.
Fish and Game Legislation
Because of the relative value OF
Oregons fish and game lifo In all
that the state In endeavor'ng TO ac-
complish In the attracting of tour
.ists; in.the move to make life better
for our own citizens, and In light or
the fact that II involves one OF our
greatest and most productive Indus
tries | feel that II dcvolvcs upon mo
to present at this special session OF
the legislature some pertinent re- A.,
ccmmendntion In regard TO the fish
and game situation,
II il too well known Il fact to need
corr oborative evidence from me that
dissension and factionalism over the
administration OF this important
branch OF state government has re-
suited in robbing II OF It's highest de-
gree of efficiency and materially i'm
pairing development and conserva-
ton work assume that all who
have expressed conflicting opinions
as to the situation have done so with
honesty OF purpose and the best or
intent. Regardless OF this. dlssension
has been evident, the people OF tho
state have developed distrust, and "A
condition has grown up which de-.
mands a speedy and effective change.
In prefacing my proposals as to
what deem the most expedicpt and
essential changes I wish to say
frankly that my familiarity with the
situation and with the temper OF the
people In all parts OF the state con-
vinces me beyond the shadow OF n
doubt that unless some material and
beneficial changes are made the life
CT one OF our greatest industries
the salmon industry--may be placed
in jeopardy. In addition the conser-
walton Of our wild game birds and
fish may also suffer and their pro-
pagation may decline.
have no intention or desire to en-
ter into the merits of the various
controversies which have shaken the
fish and game administration. Re-
yardless Of what the merits OF these
controversies may be. the fact re-
mains that chickering's and wran-
glings have developed q hopeless
situation which must be met by a.
new deal " we are to attain what we
all desire--highest efficiency and
the best results. Doubt and distrust
have existed. We must recognize
this fact. and that as long rs such
continue we VIII have condition
not conducive to the best welfare Of
the interests involved, or OF the state
as whole.
To meet the situation openly and
frankly, to forget old trials and tri-
bulations may be difficult to do, but
deem II our duty In the premises to
do 30. For that reason have for
mulated certain suggestions which 1
trust you will weigh carefully and
consider advisedly. II my sugges-
ttons may be improved upon. IL a
better plan can be devised to bring
abcut the same results. Will well
come that solution with the same,
sort OF an open mind which am
asking all, interested to have when
they approach this situation for final
determination
Briefly | propose the following
for your considera-
ticn:
Creation OF a new commission OF
three members to have complete
control and jurisdiction over the en-
foreement OF all laws, over the ex-
Denditure of all money and over such
other matters as may pertain to the
states administration Of the COM
mercial fishing interests of the state.
Creation OF a new commission OF
rye members TO have complete con-
troll and Jurisdiction over the en-,
forcement of all laws, over the ex-,
penditure of all money and such
other matters as may pertain to the
states administration of the wild
game and fish life of the state.
For your information, ! Will ad-
wise that week ago ! called to-
hnn In, ~