Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-10-08
All About State Bonus Bill
QtEsTIONNAIRE As IssJ ED BY STATE BONUS CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION IN WASHINGTON
REPRODUCED THAT SEEKER AFTER THE INSIDE H.
FORMATION MAY HIMSELF

der this act? (A.) Yes. Persons ~
the female sex. or their surviving
children or parents, who are in all
other respects within the terms of this
act, shall be entitled to compensation
hereunder"
! II. CO., To whom shall be paid
the compensation allowed to children
of deceased veterans? ca Their
guardian. who. il appointed BY the
courts Of this state shall serve with.
out compensation, and in the dscre-
ton of the court without bond, and IL
shall be the duty of every attorney in
this state to render any necessary
legal assistance without cOmpensa-
ton. and no public officer shall COL
lect any fees in any such proceedings.
13. co. Will a resident of the
state Of Washington who went into
the service Of Canada, England. or
any Of the allied powers receive com
pensation under this act? (A) Yes.
II a citizen Of the U. s. at the time of
his entry therein.
IA. co. Where will this compen-
sation be paid? (A) At the state
auditors Office and at different points
specified by the state auditor within
the state Of Washington.
Is. co. How will it be obtained!
(A) BY duly verified application on
form prescribed by the state audi
tor.
Is. co.. Will the veterans who
enlisted or were indicted into the
service from a point outside the state
of Washington, but a resident Of the
state Of Washington receive compen-
sation? (A.) Yes.
II. co.. Will persons who have
received extra compensation from
any other state or nation other than
the United States be entitled to COM
pensation? (A) They will be en-
titled to receive the difference be-
tween the compensation allowable
under this act and the extra compen-
sation already received from any
other state or nation.
IS. co. Will persons who served
in the National Guard Of the state or
Washington. but not indicted into
federal service receive compensation?
(A.) No.
| 10. co.. What bond issue is au-
thorized under this act? (A) Eleven
million dollars.
20. co.. When will these bonds
have to be retired? "a. Within 20
years from date of issuance.
81. CO., Who will have charge Of
the issuance, sale and retirement Of
said bonds? (A.) They will be under
the general supervision and control
of the state board of finance.
%. CO., What is the name OF the
special fund under which the money
arising from the sale of the bonds
will be deposited? (A.) Veterans
Compensation Bill.
%. co., What tax levy Is author
ICED under this act? (A.) A tax OF
1 mill on each dollar Of taxable
property in the state for 1921 and
each year thereafter.
"a. a. Can a charge be made
by any agent. notary public or attor-
ney for services in connection with
obtaining the compensation? (A.) No.
Any person doing so shall be guilty
Of gross misdemeanor.
Is. CO., Can anybody discount
or attempt to discount or advance
money upon any certificate issued
under this act? (A.) No. Any per-
son doing SO shall be guilty of q gross
misdemeanor.
Is. (Q) Is there any provision
for false Oaths or representation or
with attempt to defraud the state
under this act? (A.) Yes. Any per
son 80 doing shall be guilty OF
felony.
| q. CO.. May the legislature pro
vide additional means for raising
money for the payment and interest
on said bonds? (A) Yes. The act
provides that the mill tax is not an
exclusive method for such payment