Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
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Gov. Blaine sent TO the legislature a
message opposing its abolition and
pointing out that for an annual ex-
penditure of about 100000 the guard
can be maintained on the quota fixed
by the federal government.
The governor submits figures show
ing the cost OF maintaining the guard
for years past. both in peace and in
connection with notifications for war,
While the governor suggests econ
omy in the conduct OF state guard af
fairs. there Is no direct recommends.
tons that the appropriations be re-
duced. The guard receives a continu.
ing appropriation OF 100000 annual
~. This is equally divided. The first
100000 has no strings attached. The
second S300.000 IS contingent on the
need for IL and il can be expended
only on the governors approval.
The governor suggests that 100000
will suffice. but his message conveys
the impression that he desires both
appropriations 10 be maintained on
the present basis. the legislature leav.
ing il to the governor and the ad.
iutant generals department to super
wise expenditures and conduct state
guard finances economically.
Asks Full Quota Be Met
Expressing his attitude on the fu.
ture of the Wisconsin National guard,
the governor declared that Il believe
the state should meet her full quota
up 20 the point OF taking care Of such
number Of troops as will meet the
number for which funds have been
made available by the federal govern.
ment. namely. her pro rata share OF
10000 troops. which in round mum.
bers is 5000. the same being the peace
strength OF the Wisconsin organiza.
tions mustered out at the close of the
late war on the basis of Thirty-second
division units"
The governor took occasion to com.
pliment the Wisconsin National guard
for its past service TO the state and
nation. when he said:
wisconsin always has been ready
20 meet her full obligations TO the
national government, in peace time or
in war. Wisconsin always has met
these obligations fully; Wisconsin al.
ways has excelled in meeting these
obligations"
Vets Attack Severson Act
Vets in the Wisconsin legislature
determined at their second caucus TO
demand repeal of the Severson pro
hibition enforcement statute. as pro
vided for in the Tucker bill now be.
fore the lower house. They also will
support the Peterson resolution me.
morializing congress TO amend the
Nolstead act 10 permit manufacture
and sale OF beer and light wines.
There were IS assemblymen and
five senators az the caucus. presided
over by Senator Merritt +. White.
They were unanimous
in the belief that a fight should be
made for repeal of the Severson en-.
forcement act. despite a statement
credited 20 Gov. Blaine that he would
veto any such measure that would
reach him.
Eber Asks Survey Of Water Power
The first definite step towards the
ultimate liberalization of the state OF
will be taken when a bill
asking a complete survey of the
states potential water power sites
viii be up before the lower house OF /
the legislature for its first reading /
The bin was introduced by Assembly F.
man John w. Eher, Milwaukee.
The bill would provide for a com.
prehensive survey OF all potential |
water power sites in the state under /
the direction Of the railroad commits. /
sion who would be granted an appro-
priation OF $4,000 TO carry on the |
work.
When the railroad commission re- 1
ports the results OF its findings 10 /
the next legislature in 1925. further /
steps will be taken toward the de-
OF the power sites and the
eventual state ownership OF all cleo. /
.ric power in Wisconsin.
Corrupt Practice" Bill Drawn
A corrupt practices" bill, sweeping /
IN its scope. has been prepared for
In the legislature by AS.
semblyman W. A. Freehoff, of Wan.
Sesha. Under the Freehoff measure.
M individuals. corporations. so-called
welfare clubs organized in behalf of
! candidate and private associations
would be required 10 file public state
nents Of campaign expenditures. The
clause fixing the individual contribu-
ion 10 a campaign to $3.50 would be
amended so that only $50 could be
Senator RELATIONSHIPS bill appropri-
lting S250.0O0 for university extern
zion building in Milwaukee was laid
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