Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-12-28
new ROAD
BILLS ARE
in FORCE
Governor Olcott Signs
Three Measures Pas
sed by Solons;; Vetoes
Upton Bill

With the signature of Governor
Olcott the highway program en-
acted into law by the special legis-
lative session last week became
Immediately operative.
This program is covered in
three bills, drafted by the gov
ernor's special committee on high
way legislation, prior to the ses-
sion and amended with reference
to minor details by the lawmakers.
Under the provisions of house
bill 21, substitute for house bill
3, all stages, jitney busses, auto
trucks and other motorvehicles op-
Grating over state highways for
commercial purposes are now un-
der the jurisdiction of the public
service commission, and no such
motor vehicle, except those spe-
officially exempted under the pro-
visions of the bill, may hereafter
operate without permit from the
commission.
House bill4 prescribes schedules
of weights and speeds for trucks
operating on public highways and
provides for more adequate en-
forcement of the motor vehicle
law, with view to conservation
Of the states highways, which
have suffered severe damage un-
der heavily loaded and fast NOV
ing trucks.
Concurrent Jurisdiction.
Under the provisions Of house
bill the state highway depart
ment is given concurrent jurisdic-
tion with the secretary of states
office over state highways.
The house bill sponsored by
Representative Kubli also received
the approving signature Of the
governor. This bill authorizes the
county court of Multnomah coun-
ty to levy a tax of not to exceed
one-fifteenth of one mill to create
a fund for the payment of help in
county offices.
II sign this bill with pleasure"
the governor declared. AT this
time, above all others, when a
crime wave is rampant and re-
spectacle citizens are depending
upon the officers of the law toI
protect their lives and property,
it would be peculiarly unfortunate
to permit the official functions OF
an important law enforcement Of
flee like that of the sheriff of
Multnomah county to have its eff
ficiency impaired because Of a
comparatively small amount Of
money.
Recalls Deeds of Heroism.
But another feature appeals to
me even more deeply. Looking
back over the record of the depu-
ties in that office I remember that
the Phillips brothers, Bob and
Buck, were shot to death, as well
as Deputy Sheriff Twombley, who
met his death while on duty. Not
long ago Deputy Sheriff Roy Ken
dali was wounded by hold-up
thug and for days lay at the point
of death.
Deputy Sheriff Harvey Taylor
was wounded in gun fight with
an insane man, while protecting
the people of Multnomah county.
I recall other instances Of bravery
on the part of other deputies who
have not hesitated to offer their
own lives as a sacrifice to protect
the lives of others. These men are
entitled to living wage, and l
am glad to be able to be partially
responsible"
Senate Bill Vetoed.
Senate bill No. 1, by Senator
Jay Upton, the first measure In to
the senate hopper on the opening
day of the special session was also
the first measure to fall beneath
the executive veto.
The measure was intended to
exempt the money acquired under
the soldier bonus law from debts
contracted prior to the effective
date of the bonus amendment to
the state constitution.
II consider this piece OF legisla-
tion an unwarranted reflection on
our ex-service men," the governor
declared in his veto message to the
senate. II have only the highest
faith in the integrity and honor
of those men who entered their
country's service. am certain
they have no wish or desire to be
placed in a class where they would
be exempt from the payment OF
anv portion Of their honest debts
/ am reluctant to believe that a
solitary ex-service man would well
come. or even desire. the passage
of such legislation.