The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
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 ID HELP BRIDGE r INANCIAL H l 1 [
Popular Vote On Amendment Allowing Imposition Of A.
 Mill Tax Sought
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ; Mnnf pnrnerr Ala AmH QI


 Alabama's hope of advancement lies in the submission by the legisla- ture and ratification by the voters of a constitutional amendment providing for an additional tax levy of four mills for education. This declaration was by Gov w. W. Brandon in per- son at a joint session of the two houses of the legislature shortly after noon Friday.
 Governor Brandon's message came in connection with the submission of the budget prepared by the state budget commission which showed that anticipated revenue during the next quadriennium will not permit any increase in the appropriation for the various avtivities for the state and with no increase in revenue and the continuation of past appropria- tions the annual deficit of the state will be more than 100000, excluding g contingent appropriation which may or may not be demanded during the next quadrenniun.
 The governors message showed that the estimated receipts of the state for the year 192324 are $9,153,- 550 while the total necessary ap- propriations recommended by the budget commission are $9,260.95, leav- ing a deficit of $1o6,S10.95. To this the governor added contingent ap- propriations of $277,40o, some of which must be met, increasing the deficit during the year to $3O9,210.95. Sees Big Deficit.
 The budget commissions report showed that the estimated deficit in the general fund at the end of this fiscal year September 30, will be s2,- 4IA 900. Figuring that this deficit
 lust be cared for during the next Eur years, Governor Brandon stated Hat the annual deficit under the Adget presented will be $1066,710.95. HGovernor Brandon further declared Eat the budget commission had sgured that the highest point of ksflation in tax assessments had been Haached, but that if there are con- knued decreases in assessments the knnual deficit will run above the figures given in his message.
 5NIn closing his message, the gover- snor said he had been unable to de- ftermine upon any plan which could meet his approval except the submis- ssion of the constitutional amendment fproviding for an extra tax levy of four mills on all property which l would be used exclusively for the support of the states system Of pub { lie education including public schools, normal schools and institutions of ! higher learning.
 After his written message nad been read, the executive made an address in which he appealed to the legisla- ture to vote without delay on the bill of Mrs J. G. Wilkins submitting the constitutional amendment at a spe- cial election which would be held the first Monday after the expiration of three months from the final adjourn ment of the legislature.
 Bin Made Special Order
 Shortly after Governor Brandon concluded his address. the rules com 1aittee reported and the house adopted a resolution making Mrs. Wilkins bill a special order for action on the forty-firs legislative day. which will be Wednesday or Thursday of next week. The legislature recessed Fri day afternoon until Tuesday after noon The session Friday was the thirty ninth.
 Varying opinions were given after the joint session regarding the prob ability of the submission of the amendment. One general report was that the amendment could not muster the 64 votes necessary for submis- sion. It has been known for several days that an effort was being made amendment. Under the constitution 64 of the 106 members of the house must vote for the submission of an amendment. The reports Friday said that as many as 74 members had agreed not to vote for the bill sub- hitting the millage tax amendment