The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-06
MESSAGE DEALS
 WITH NUMEROUS LOCAL AFFAIRS
Governor Reviews Admin istration of Government
 During Past Biennium
TAX REDUCTION SEEN
 AS BENEFICIAL MOVE
Urges Keeping of Appro- priatons Down to Actual
 Governmental Needs

NNO M AtOSNA0
 In masterly and well-considered address, Gov George A. Parks to- day presented to the Legislature his biennial account of Territorial af- fairs, embracing review of econ omic and industrial conditions, and including list of recommendations for leaSlative action.
 He placed particular emphasis on the subject of taxation, saying no raise in levies was justified and in dicating that reduction might be beneficial. He urged the Legislature to scrutinize all demands for cap propriations and stressed the need for an effective budget system that would permit administrative super vision and control of departmental estimates
 Makes Deep Impression
 The galleries of the hall of the House of Representatives wer e crowded when the Governor, es- corted by Senator L. c. Hess and Representative P. c. Mccormick, made his way to the speakers plat form where he was greeted by Senator Will A. Steel, President of the Senate, and Speaker R. c. Rothenburg who occupied the ros- truin with him. He launched his aIJ,oee x.,sft,o,,+ opv ,,rol;,,,i,or;ae after being introduced by Senator Steel
 He read from prepared manu- script from which he did not de- part. For 45 minutes he held the closest attention from the Legisla- tors and his audience. He read in a clear, and at times ringing voice, and presented his facts and recom- mendations in a fortnight and convincing manner. It was clearly apparent he was impressing his hearers deeply and as he conclud- ed, he was given warm applause.
 Pass Praise Motion
 A motion made by Representative J. H. Murray, dean of the session in service, and seconded by Senator J. w. Dunn, was passed unani- mously extending the Legislatures thanks and appreciation for the masterly manner in which the Governor has acquainted himself with the affairs of the Territory and presented them" to the joint session.
 For several minutes after the meeting had adjourned, Gov. Parks was kept busy acknowledging con gratulations from members, Terri torial officials and many of those in the audience.
 Text of Message
 The text of the message follows in full:
 MT President, MT. Speaker,
 Members of the Legislature:
 You have convened for the Ninth Biennial Session of the Legislature and it is my privilege to report tc you on the conditions which have existed in the Territory since the session two years ago.
 Probably this is the last time that the Legislature will meet ir rented quarters. The capitol build ing for which we have been peti- tioning since 1910 is at last as- sured. The plans are completed and it is expected that construction will begin this year. In design the building is similar to other pub lie buildings that are under con- struction by the Government, ane in outward Appearance it resembles a modern office building. It vii contain five stories and provide adeauate quarters for all Fedora and Territorial offices with ample space for the Museum. The plan! should be available for your inspec- ton before you adjourn. When tht building is completed and the of. fees are moved in the new quarters the present Territorial building vii be unoccupied and it is suggested that some arrangements be made for disposing of it.
 General Conditions
 @In the past two years some sec tions of Alaska have made substan' tial progress, others have scarcel' maintained their normal growtf while few districts have declined but this is not necessarily alarming in a country where we depend s largely on seasonal occupations t supply employment for our labo