New-York tribune., 1920-11-14

OF chiropfactlc examiners. This was
stoutly advocated by chiropractors and
classes the old-linc medical profess
sion. The result is close, but it prob
ably has been defeated. However, at
least half Of the voters in the state
seemed to be perfectly willing that
should be licensed to
practice their system Of healing with
out being compelled to study -"medi-
cine" four years in the ordinary way.
Sixth--Prohibiting compulsory vacci
nation in schools and colleges. This
was decisively defeated. Vaccination is
not compulsory here now except during
an epidemic or other emergency.
Seventh - Prohibiting vivlsection.
Voted down even more decisively. Be
levers in Christian Science form an un-
usually large proportion Of the popul,a-
prime movers in favor of this as we'll
as the fifth and sixth propositions.
Eighth--Amending the poison laws
TO limit to Legitimate" medical chan
ncls the use of opium, cocaine. NOR
phine and other narcotics; also hypo-
dermic syringes. Directed, in part,
against some osteopaths, not all. 1t
was carried by majority Of nearly
100000
Ninth Highway bonds. This amend
ment empowered the state Finance
Board to adjust rate Of interest on
highway bonds, maximum being per
cent. 1t passed by large majority
California leads all states in liberal
appropriations for schools and high
ways.
Constitutional Convention
Tenth--Proposal to hold new state
constitutional convention. The present
complicated patchwork Of compromises
known as the state constitution of
California was not satisfactory even
when it was adopted in 1879. as is
shown by the fact that thirty~two new
sections have been added to it and no
less than 1872 amendments have been
made to it since that year. This pro-
posal was voted down by majority of
100000, the voter taking the view that
the constitution is gradually being
made over into new one by initiative
and referendum, and that if an entire
by 4 voluntary committee and sub
mitted to the voters under the initiative
like any other proposal. The voters
don't feel like encouraging bunch Of
delegates even to suggest a new form
of constitution. They feel entirely
able to handle their own constitution,
just as they market their oranges, with
out the aid of middlemcn.
Eieventh--An amendment imposing O
poll tax Of $4 a year on al! aliens be-
tween twenty-one and sixty years Of
age This was carried by an enormous
majority. 1t was aimed chiefly at the
Japanese, of course.
Twelfth-An amendment to provide
fIipflo for {ha Ctota Trr, ;1,ore;txr of Colt;
forna to continue it as a free" uni
versity 1t was carried on a close vote
Many who are strong supporters Of the
university thought the form of the
amendment unwise in certain particu-
lars.
Thirteenth-Community property law.
This was voted down by 100000 ma
jority. Technically speaking, the
measure was deemed to be crudely
drawn and might not meet it's aims.
Fourteenth-Prohibiting any state
bank from engaging directly or indi-
recty in the insurance business, even
through subsidiaries. The vote was
close, but it apparently has been de-
feated.
Fifteenth organization
stead of two-thirds vote. Adopted by
a small majority.
Teachers Win Raise
Sixteenth - Constitutional amend
ment increasing the states contribu
tion for support of elementary and
high schools about $270 yearly for each
teacher The average salary has been
about 81, 900 for teachers in California,
and this makes it about $1,000. 1t was
adopted by an overwhelming vote.
Seventeenth-An amendment making
it possible for absent voters to cast
their ballots. Defeated by close vote.
Eighteenth-Exempting orphanages
from taxation. This was objected to
hecause, among other reasons, Cali
fornia is already exempting from taxa
tlons to greater or less degree
colleges, churches, householders, grow
'rg crops, free public libraries, young
fruit trees, war veterans and free
museums. 1t was carried by a close
vote.
Observation-Disclosures amend
ment authorizing the Legislature to
grant aid to institutions conducted for
support of children of father who is
lncapacitated for work by permanent
physical disability, or who is suffer
ing from tuberculosis in such a stage
ne cannot pursue gainful occupation,
Just as aid has been granted here to
orphan, half-orphan and abandoned
children. This was adopted by 2OO,O0s
majority.
wenteth-Singlc tax proposition.
Defeated by about 100000 majority.
1T has been aSazing and inspiring to
note the Intelligent, enthusiastic and
universal discussion. Schools, churches
clubs, newspapers, theaters, sewing
clrcles-all the forums for discussion and
the channels VI information were given
over to the investigation of these prob
lens. All arguments for or against the
initiative and referendum pale into
lnslgniticance compared to its value
as an educative force.
This system has been objected to be-
cause only minority of the electorate
vote on these amendments and proposi-
tons. That was true at first, but While
about 100000 men and women voted
for President in California no less than
round million men. and women voted
on these amendments.