Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-12

cause some of that class of prisoners
make good upon parole is not a
complete solution of their prepIem.
The fact that many of such prisoners
by operation of the parole law itself.
are allowed to'enjoy pSrolesprivileges.
sometimes after comparatively brief
periods of incarceration, has de-
cidedly bad effect on the potential
criminal. BY stern and unyielding
application of the law in the cases
mentioned, the potential criminal
will realize what is awaiting him il
he oversteps the bounds of the law.
Rigid enforcement of the penalties
imposed l believe viii result often in
staying the hand that otherwise
might be raised to rob, to attack or
to kill
On the other hand. reasonable
parole privileges, with minimum
sufficient to insure ample punishment
for the lesser crimes. will tend To
satisfy the demand for reformation
which all of us are anxious to see
worked out in the breasts of the
youthful and the less violent Offend
ers against our laws.
During my administration de-
cidedly serious effort has been made
to use the power of executive Glenn
ency oonservatively. In all cases
where conditional pardons have been
applied for no consideration has been
given such applications without first
receiving affirmative recommended
tions from the presiding judge and
| district attorney who acted on the
| case. This rule may have been
deviated from in one or two instances
| whore the prisoner was In a serious
4 physical condition which demanded
prompt outside attention, but in those
cases proper precautions were ex-
/ ercised.
The parole board has used as CON
servatiye policy as the very broad
and liberal law of 1919 has allowed,
That law, with it's good time credits
and the very low minimum estab-
lished, has practically forced the
parole board on occasions to make
recommendations even against its
| Judgment This situation should be
/ changed and because of it's serious
phases | earnestly urge your serious
consideration of these recommended
i tions that greater protection and
safeguards may be thrown about the
lives persons and property of the
citizens of our state.
Ratification of Suffrage Amendment
1t will be my pleasure to have for
warded to your honorable body for
ratification the resolution Of the
! nf hn 80
America providing for an amendment
to our federal constitution which
will extend to the women Of our
nation the right of suffrage, This is
a matter which l recommend to your
early attention and | am certain you
win not deem 1t presumptuous IL |
express the hope that you give your
unanimous approval to the ratifica-
tion of this amendment.
Fish and Game Legislation
Because of the relative value of
Oregon's fish and game life in an
that the state is endeavoring to ac-
complish in the attracting of tourists;
In the move to make life better for
our own citizens. and in light OF the
fact that it involves one of our great
est and most productive industries.
feel that IL devolves uIkn me to pre-
sent at this special session o. the
legislature some pertinent recon-
mendations in regard to the fish and
game situation.
1t is too well known fact TO need
corroborative evidence from me rhat
dissension and factionalism over the
administration OF this important
branch of state government has re-
suited in robbing It of its highest
degree of efficiency and materially
impairing development ana conserva-
tion work. ] assume that all who
have expressed conflicting opinions
as TO the situation have done so with
honesty Of purpose and the best II
intent. Regardless Of this, dissen
sion has been evident. the people OF
the state have developed distrust. and
a condition has grown up which de-
mands speedy and effective change.
In prefacing my proposals as TO
what ! deem the most expendent and
essential changes | wish to say frank
~ that my familiarity with the sltu-
alton and with the temper of the peo-
= me beyond the shadow OF doubt
: that unless some material and bene-
ficial changes are made the life OF
one Of our greatest industries the
salmon industry be placed In
r jeopardy In addition the conserva
! tion OF our Wild game birds and fish
$ may also suffer and their propaga.
ton may decline
/ have no intention or desire TO en-
ter Into the merits of the various
} controversies which have shaken tht
. fish and game administration. Re.
J gardiess Of what the merits Of thes,
e controversies may be, the fact re-
I mains that pickering and wrangllngl
b have developed a hopeless situation
p which must be met By a new dca
! IL we are to attain what we all deslr,
8 highest efficiency and the best re.
: suits Doubt and dlstrust have -z
2 isted. We must recognize this fact
2 that as long as such continue We viii
e have a condition NOT conducive 10 this
d best welfare OF the interests involved
= or Of the state az whole.
y To meet the situation openly and
I frankly, to forget old trials ant
/ tribulations may be difficult 10 do
1 but deem II our duty in the premises
g 10 do 80. For thar aearan ! have
e formulated certain suggestions which
ri / trust you will weigh carefully ans
consider advisediy II my Auages,
s tions may be improved upon. II a
b better plan can be devised 10 brinl
8 about the same results 1 Will vel
come that solution with the same sorI