New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-01-14
SUBSCRIPTION Sl.50
GOVERNOR MECHEM STANDS
FOR ALL C. o. P. PLEDGES
(Rv Gnthric Smith,

message 10 lIIt tlllu NGN AlIhiNO
legislature was presented by the gov
ernor in person at noon on Wed
nesday, and was received with ap-
piause in which the Democrats ire
quently joined with Republicans.
The message sets a new record Tor
brevity and directness in documents
Of its kind, and has been the sub
ject OF favorable comment in every
quarter. Speaking in the senate on
Thursday afternoon, on the subject
OF economy, not only in money, but
in time, Col. D. * b. Sellers, floor
leader OF the Democratic forces, de-
clared the minority is fully in SYM
pathy with the admirable sentiments
expressed in the governors message,
and desired to assist in every way
in the work OF carrying out the
recommendations.
Containing less than 900 words,
the message was read and interpret
ed in II minutes. lis recommended
tions include every platform pledge
OF the Albuquerque convention, some
OF the measures proposed by the
special revenue commission, and sew
cral of the governors own excel.
suggestions
The Joint session was held in the
hall of representatives., which held
an audience that paid the closest
and most respectful attention Fol-
lowing the reading of the messages,
senate and house adjourned until
Thursday.
Il have the honor to submit for
youl consideration the following re-
concentrations:
"The submission to the voters Of
this state an amendment to the con-
stitution on granting the womeH the
right to hold public office.
The passage OF law giving equal
rights to women in the matter Of
guardianship OF minor children.
Legislation regulating the hours
and conditions OF labor for women
and the enactment of an adequate
child labor law.
The adoption OF statewide pri-
mary law for the nomination OF all
candidates for public office.
THE submission OF a constitution
al amendment providing for an ade-
quate budget system. In order to
make such system effective, the
meeting OF the legislature should be
fixed for a later day than at pre-
sent, as it is absolutely impossible
for a governor new to the duties OF
the office to prepare and submit
budget in the short time now at his
disposal. This will likewise require
constitutional amendment.
The submission of 4 constitution
Al amendment removing the limita-
tion as to the terms OF office OF the
superintendent Of public instruction
and Of county school superintendent.
"Lcgislation making it possible to
pay a minimum salary Of $500 per
annum TO teachers holding first grade
certificates.
The creation Of game commits
sion endowed with full regulatory po-
wers 70 the end that game and fish
protection and pronaga.ioH may be
based on sound, scientific and ic'Q5lc
principles.
The submission OF constitutional
amendment Great na r0up7rtisan
commission for the purpose Of man
sEing the public lands Of the state
and The funds derived 'hcreiom
The submission of nm amendment
- tie couHi.ution whereby the mem
bers of t'c state c-rror ion cum-
Mis- Jon viii be reduced 20 one ner-
SON. tie r' .out w.mrus n .lfn. a.
fi-e until their terms expire. and a'.o.
chat f'c powers. 'rri 'ir''-n and dr-
tics Of the commits ion may De Il-
creased or diminished %" ti- .eHi,'a-
,ure.
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m''D r.'F ana minority far0- Ell
i6e sneclaI revenue ranH 'on hey
are entHIed 10 sero con 'lar1 ION
az voHr hands a7 they repre- -n'
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must be supplied with necessary assis.
tance
IAN income tax will reach MANY
persons who are not now contribut-
ing to the State and | recommend
the imposition OF personal tax at
= flat rate.
Il especially recommend 10 vorr
attention that nort;on of tho ra,,c,,e