New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-05-16
Millions Saved
For Taxpayers.
Miller Asserts
policy of Resrenchineni, Re-
vision of City Charter
and Blue Sky Law 10
Bring Economy, He Says
Efficiency Is Restored
Declares Legislatures Con-
structive Work Has Set
Record of Many Years

cnvernor Miller, after acting on the
80 of the measures passed by the 1891
legislature, on Saturday night dictated
summary Of the accomplishments of
re lawmakers, which, he said, had not
,sen eoualed for many years for con-
structive work and earnest devotion to
he uubgc interest.
The Governor cited about 8 dozen of
~. r1s measures enacted into law as
.,eof az his declaration that the pres
- administration had restored order,
.Acieney aud economy in the state
Wbile he only pointed to the actual
.,v;nr Of SIS000.ooo effected by his
n~ocrsra of retrenehment and economy
l. eliminating needless jobs and waste
All methods in the various branches of
sba state government, those who are
ssmiliar with some OF the measures he
,dvocated and which are now law ex-
r~ess the conviction that the saving 20
tss taxpayers will be several times that
amount.
,rsated at the instance of the Governor
N obtain cooperation between the Ex-
s.utive and the Legislature in prepar-
ine the budget, will, in addition,
through an exhaustive survey of the
sfate's institutions, bring out an eff
ciencv in caring for the states wards
that cannot be measured in actual dol
Isrs and cents. This survey, which
viii be made this summer, will be su-
pervised by the Governor in person.
Sees Prevention of Strikes
The Governor expressed the belief
that the reorganized State Labor De-
rsrtment will evolve q satisfactory
method of dealing with industrial dis
pptes. The Governor expects that the
rev commission will prevent numerous
strikes and loek-outs, which cause in
cs!culable losses, not only to the en-
ployers ard employees affected, but TO
business generally. The plan through
Thich this constructive work will be
effected is now being worked out
Many millions of dollars, it is be-
heyed, Will be saved annually to New
York City taxpayers through the re-
nsion OF the city charter, a task
which, the Governor observed, has been
roo long delayed And the millions
that will be saved to the investing pub
lie through the enactment of the Belts
blue sky law can hardly be estimated.
The Governors Statement
In summarizing the work of the
legislature, the Governor said:
II take the occasion of final action
on the bills before me to say that, in
my opinion, the Legislature of 1921 has
aot been equaled in many years for
constructive work and earnest devo-
tion 20 the public interest, and that its
record will long stand as an example to
future legislatures. | place first in i'm
portance the achievement Of restoring
order, efficiency and economy in the
public administration.
u was told by some who were in
position thoroughly to know the bust
ness OF the state and its requirements
that it would be impossible to keep the
appropriations below s175,000,o00. Yet
they were kept nearly $4,000, 900 below
the maximum of 100000 set by me,
although it became necessary to appro-
pirate 100000 in round figures to
meet the deficiencies in the appropria-
lions for the current year. Thus a
saving of at least s18,000,0 900, as com
pared with last year, and of $4,000 900,
as compared with what YVES thought by
some to be possible was effected.
y DO not expect such deficiencies to
be created during the coming fiscal
year, but l do expect efficiency in the
public service TO be promoted rather
than impaired.
Unnecessary Departments Eliminated
Unnecessary departments have been
eliminated and reorganization of other
apartments, obviously needed, but
seretofore unsuccessfully attempted,
has been effected.
An efficient organization of the in
aausfrlal department has been provided
Tor. The assessment and collection of
axes have been brought under one
mead. Provision has been made for a
responsible head of what has been two
independent divisions of agriculture
anG farms and markets, and the func-
.ions Of the council of farms and mar
Ksts have been restricted TO those
which such body is suited to dis
chaFge. 1t now remains for those
changes to be justified. I confidently
expect a more efficient and economical
administration of the tax laws, and
tegard the reorganization of the De-
garment Of Agriculture, Farms and
s ssrkets as the first great step not only
gor more efficient administration, but
Tor the Development and execution of
sound policies to help solve the great
button. anu
The workmen's compensation law
Was amended so as to assure prompt
se1tiement Of claims Of injured work
men, and further provision was made
70 insure payment Of claims. and to
! .scihtate appeals. I trust that under
ne reorganized department some more
elective sS:tive and satisfactory method Of
SSeailng with industrial disputes will
Soard of Estimate ana Control
board of estimate and control
t created so as to secure cooperation
OeeTeen the Legislature and the Ex- /