Weekly journal-miner., 1921-01-19
AMERIcANIZATIoN STRESSED BY GOVERNOR IN MESSAGE

marked extent since 1t was last my duty and privilege, in compliance with the constitution and statutes Cf the State of Arizona, to address your honorable body and make recommen- dations concerning legislation, from an executive viewpoint, for the benefit and progress of the commonwealth. Two years ago at this time, the na- ton and the world were yet daZed and unable to comprehend the fact that history's greatest conflict had just ended. That event was too great, and its ramitications too many and far-reaching in effect to lose sight of or recover from in a moment It was 9 critical period III many ways. Not only were the seeds of unrest and dissatisfaction finding lodgment in fertile soil, but false prophets were abroad in the land preaching doct- rines of hatred and destruction of government The foundation of loy- alty upon which this nation was builded seemed to shake under the assaults to which 1t was subjected, and wise men counseled, seeking to save the tottering temple of civiliza- ton from sacreligious and destructive hands. It seemed as though chaos was about to supplant sanity and req son, and that brutish instinct was to be given the leading part in the tragic drama of human affairs. We were groping like children, in the dark, fearful of, yet visualizing its unknown terrors, but praying that the path we were blindly following would lead us into the light. Eco homie conditions were unsettled and uncertain; man viewed his brother with distrust and suspicion; we were face to face with a period of read iustment and reconstruction, but hesi- tancv and uncertainty marked our attitude. The demand was insistent and peremptory that the state should provide for its citizens until such time as they could stand on their own feet. But a hand greater than that which rules human destinles was guiding and protecting us. From the encircling gloom we stepped forth with stcut heart and fixed determina- ton to do our part in the great task.
 Most of the problems were success fully solved, and then followed de- velopment and growth on a scale that almost deficd the imagination. Dis cord and rancor disappeared; indus try flourished, and almost over night we became a happy, contented and prosperous people.
 Today we face another readjust- ment of our material affairs, calling for careful deliberation and states manship of no mean order. Our major mining, agriculture and livestock,-have reached a point close to crisis Economy must be exercised, but economy of the prop CT kind. Our house must be kept iii order and maintained; adequate pro vision must be made for those under our care in various institutions, but we should exercise due caution and vigilance to the end that taxation shall be limited to our present neCes- sites. It is my earnest hope that within a year conditions will so re- adjust themselves that 1 will feel warranted and justified ill calling a special session of the legislature and making recommendations to 1t which 1 do not now feel free to offer.
 Arizona is a growing state, and 1t naturally follows that her financial expenditures must keep pace with her development. But this does not mean that we can not sacrifice in many ways withoIt harmful effect 1 know, therefore, that you will receive my recommendations regarding fiscal at fairs i'll the spirit in which they are offered, mindful of the fact that the major responsibility is one entrusted to the members of your body, but that 1 am desirous of cooperating to the fullest extent and working i'll harmony with you in this and other matters. The legislative and cXecut- i've departments are coordinate branches of this government, al though past history might indicate the contrary. l am certain that par tisanship will be buried during the session of the Fifth State Legislature, and a record of beneficial and con structive legislation will De made, out standing by reason of quality rather than quantity, well worthy of emula- ton by your successors, and mcriting the commendation of those you rep resent.
 Reads, Education, Administrative
 Consolidation
 There are three principal subjects desire to stress and which, in my opinion, by reason of their import ancc, demand earnest and careful con- sidcration-roads, education and ad- . ninistrative reform, the latter through consolidation or centralization Of de- partments ot government. My views on the first two will be embodied i'll this writing, but the third will later be presented il a special message. Dr. A. L. Buck of New York, noted governmental efficiency expert, has been employed to draft plan for 1he revision and reconstruction of OUT state government and the result of his labors will be placed before you during the early part of the session.
 Already the term administrative consolidation" has come to have a very definite meaning. It is, in brief, the Eeorg ganization of the several ot- fices and agencies concerned with the administration Of the states affairs into. a few coordinate departments with heads appointed by the governor and responsible to him. Integration of the administration is thus brought