The Dolores star., 1921-01-14
Sololiers, Memorial.

nrinl to the sons of Colorado who los
their lives i'm the Great War. II d,
yeloped, however, that the veteran
who were specially interested In In
project preferred memorial buildin
10 monument or other purely decort
tive tribute. Accordingly, this nppr'
priation was not utilized and has RI
verted to the general fund. stili ni
impressed with the duty of the stat
to give proper recognition to thos
heroes. Therefore, | urge your al
proval OF the requests of the organ
lied veterans insofar as the finance
of the state will permit. Our m'
mortal should be not only tribut
to the dead, but also a patriotic II
spiration to succeeding generations.
Teachers Salaries.
The welfare OF our public schot
system has been close to my heart an
| believe opportunity is offered TIL
General Assembly TO expand its scop
and improve its efficiency. The sa
aries now paid teachers are not |
ices and n minimum schedule shoul
be adopted for the protection of ou
educational interests. Where district
are too weak financially to reach thi
minimum. state aid should be a
forded. commend to your attentio
the report of the Teachers Snlarie
Commission published April %, 1922
Tenure Of office.
I strongly favor four-year tenur
of office for state and county official
More than two years is needed to pc,
NIT a newly-elected officer to give h
best service, and in unusual Instance
where the people have misjudged tn
qualifications or character of an off
cial, they may invoke the recall TO r.
move him.
Profiteerinq.
In recent years unreasonable an
excessive profits have Deen collecte
in many lines of business. 1t is n,
easy If, indeed, it is at all possible, I
deal effectively with this situation b
legislation. Already the situation
changing and dealers who formcrl
reaped large returns now are force
to suffer losses. Nevertheless, If til
General Assembly finds itself able I
afford the public relief from exorb
tant charges for any commodity {
service 1t is not too late for legisl:
tive action.
Juvenile Legislation.
Constructive legislation is needed
the interest of child welfare. Ther
now are too many organizations OF
Grating under state appropriation
with the same general purpose
view. The attention Of the Gener;
Assembly Is called to this situatiO
with the suggestion that such bonrC
or agencies as may be approved fc
continued service should be given ad
quate funds to perform their duties.
A committee of county judges whic
I appointed to study and make recon
mendations on Juvenile laws has ur,
pared Il program for your considari
tlon.
Better Game Laws.
I concur In the recommendations I
the game and fish commissioner thu
closed season on deer Is necessar
Further revision Of the statutes Is p
Quired to the end that game and fis
may be protected and eventually, b.
come greater source Of revenue :
the state.
Industrial Rehabilitation.
On December 29.I telegraphed tn
director of the Federal Board for V,
cational Education accepting the Or,
visions of the federal act for indu
trial rehabilitation. This action Is NJ
binding upon the state and was take
solely for the purpose of saving to tn
General Assembly the opportunity {
deal with the subject. Executive a
ceptance was required before JanuaI
l, 1921, in order to make availab
federal moneys for this fiscal yea
No provision for this work has bee
made In the budget but commend
to you for favorable consideration,
A Word Of Appreciation.
desire to express my most sincel
appreciation of the splendid spirit ,
cooperation which has been accorde
the executive from all departments
the term which is nearing an end. IT
associations have been pleasant an
public business has been transacte
efficiently and expeditiously with fe
exceptions.
1t Is particular pleasure to ha,
been associated with Lieutenant Go
ernor George Stephan in these pa
two years. His judgment has bee
invaluable in counsel and on the O
casions when l have been absent |
has given the duties of the executi,
office the ablest attention.
l am gratified to hear many mer
bers of House and Senate express Il
opinion that the work of the Gener
Assembly can be transacted exped
tiously and 1 join them in the hor
for an early adjournment.
l have referred to general busine
conditions and to the fact that the OH
look Is hopeful We must oarnost