The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-01-21


 be characterized, having demonstrat ed it's worth as business and gov ernmental principle, there is no hes itancy on my part in advocating continuance of the board, as now tion that an increased appropriation made necessary by the completion of the addition to the capitol building.
 The Budget
 Standardization of state finances has been accomplished through the labors being found in the copies of the budget on your desks. While necessarily it contains imperfections, due to the fact that We have been breaking new ground, I feel it will prove of considerable value in that it is a carefully prepared compen- dium and predigested review of the actual needs, the pressing demands and estimated needs of each institu- tion and department of state, to- gether with complete analysis of funds from all sources that will be available to meet the states expen- ditures for the next fiscal biennium Changes must be made, however. so that the purpose for which the law was enacted can be effectuated. These are set forth in detail in the report of the budget secretary, whose constructive criticisms will be of aid in your consideration of this subject. The Labor Question Y Ny1,:1a +hora bouo hoon oona ciOnal rumblings of. discomfort, the past two years has been notably free from in dustrial trouble. The relations of employe and employer have been satisfactory, indicating a growing understanding of the rights and neces- sites of each. I know of one thing more important to the development of the state than the maintenance of industrial peace. Such a condition can best be established and it's contin- uance assured through the creation
 of an industrial department under the direction of an industrial com | missioner This official must be a
 man of keen understanding, qualified
 by temperament and experience to
 deal with representatives of both
 labor and capitol, and be able to apply
 
 justice to the settlements of disputes but adjust them without friction. Ii
 would be his duty to safeguard labor
 and at the same tl1ne protect the in. dustries of the state from unjust eX
 actions and demanus. This depart ment could perform valuable service ,, in other ways by supervising the dis tribution of labor! thus avoiding { congestion of unemployed in any ont district. With the growth of the statt : and its industries, the need of sucf |. a deparment becomes daily more i'm l portant. The term of the commls sioner should not be less than sl' : years. Long term service is prefer : able in that it develops consistent an' l experienced administration and pro : vides aginst changes due to politlca fluctuations.
 Abolish Resources Board - Owing to limited appropriation, tn Arizona resources board could no : carry out the objects for which it wa | appointed. That effective work, upo I limited money, was done, is ampl evidenced by the report of it's actlvl > ties now awaiting your inspection l. feel that due to the smpossibillty 0
 making adequate financial provisio
 
 commensurate with the scope an L importance of it's labor, it would b q the expedient thing. to abolish thl 2 board and appropriNe like amour }. to be used under the direction of tn executive for furtherance of state an interstate reclamation projects. e An impeachment to Progress [. The constitutional provision l1ml' e ing the amount of state bonded 1T
 debtedness to $350,oO0 still stands a s barrier to our advancement. Thi e fact has been called to the attentlo n of the legislature by myself and m S predecessor, but without result. Tn d ex- service men, represented by tn s American Legion, will appear befor if you and present their claims in tn l. form of land bill. My support an ! CO operation have been pledged ,t them, but promises will prove meal h ingless unless your body takes steI , to remove the restriction referred t e Several large tracts of land in tn