, 1921-01-20

tAseS 49, 'e ~ $780,
before any great portion of our lands
can be brought under irrigation. Were
financial conditions different at this
time / would recommend starting this
work in a small way and with a small
initial appropriation. If we made a
success of the project undertaken, ad-
ditional funds could be provided and
other means of financing could be de-
vised. 1t is very necessary that ac-
ton be taken as soon as conditions
warrant for the reason that adjoining
states are fast appropriating our wa
ter and If some steps are not taken by
us many of our lands will never be ir-
rigated as adjacent states will have &C.
acquired prior rights.
immigration.
The last Legislature very wisely pro-
vided funds for the State Board of Inn
migration. While the amount appro-
priated was not large, $4,000, l feel
that this department has accomplished
much and at the same time has been
economical in it's expenditures, as on
September Both of last year 1t had a
balance of its credit of nearly 10000
of the amount appropriated. The COM
missioner of immigration has gathered
much information regarding the state
and its resources n has been in po-
sition to answer intelligently any in
quiries that have come to his office.
Livestock.
For years we have had a State
Board of Livestock Commissioners, a
Board of Sheep Commissioners, and a
state veterinarian, all of whom have
to do with the protection of the live
stock industry. There is no question
but that not only a large amount of
money could be saved to the state but
that the industry could be better pro-
tected If we had but one livestock
board whose duty it should be to look
after the livestock interests of the
state.
For some time there has been pend
ing in the National Congress an act
known as the Truth in Fabric bill
which provides that fabrics shall be
plainly stamped to show the percent
age of wool, cotton or other materials
that they contain. The passage of
such an act would not only be of value
to the purchaser of fabrics In that he
would know what he was purchasing,
but would do much to encourage the
use of wool and materially assist the
wool industry. A resolution passed
by you endorsing this measure would
no doubt have some weight in pre-
vailing upon Congress to enact this
bill into law.
Fish and Game.
The states that have been most sue
cessful in protecting their game have
Fish and Game Commissions, which
commissions have authority to close
1.-the hunting season when conditions
arise which make 1t appear necessary
or when in their opinion there Is a like
lihood of game being eXterminated in
any particular section.
A bill will be submitted to you for
the creation of such a commission and
l most earnestly recommend that 1t be
enacted into law.
We have a state fish commissioner,
two superintendent of fish hatchery
districts and seven fish hatcheries. The
office of state fish commissioner
should be abolished, together with
those of superintendent of fish hatch
cry districts and the propagation Of
fish should be in charge of the State
Fish and Game Commission IL the same
is created, and II it is not provided for,
under the direction of the state game
warden.
While the game department has al
ways required large appropriations, the
amounts received in licenses Int fines
more than pay the expenses.
Secretary Of State.
1t appears that we now have one no.
tary for every 1853 people In the state,
which seems unnecessary, and l fur
Their believe that II should not be pos
sible, as 1t is now. for practically any
n who desires to be appointed to re-
ceive a commission.
The Blue Sky law has without ques-
ton saved much money for the people
OF the state and has prevented over
capitalization. Since the law went into
effect there has been a great decrease
In the number of g~et-rich-quick con-
Germs operating within Wyoming. Still
the law is not all that II should be. 1t
should be materially strengthened and
provisions made for its enforcement.
Public Health.
II has been frequently stated that We
have always appropriated more money
to protect our livestock than we have
to protect our people. In matters of
public health we are far behind many
states and under our present laws and
with the mean provided Il is possible
to do but little to protect either the
health or the well-being of our people.
| believe that the time has come when
there should be a thorough revision of
laws relating to public health as
well as to those relating to medical
practice. We should not only have Of
ficers who will devote all their time to
this work. but they should be given
ample authority.
/ have never believed In establishing
Institutions that would encourage those
afflicted with tuberculosis to come to
Wyoming, but II seems that there
should be some sanitarium or hospital
in the state where those of our citizens
who have contracted this disease can
obtain treatment and care.
In connection with the work of the
dairy, food and oil commissioner,
would suggest that n new weights and
| men auras lnw he nnncfnd md tho On