The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1955-01-07
Hugo In the Lions Den

Tuesday, at l p. M, to packed and
silent House and gallery in joint
session of the legislature.
The message contained little po-
tons of dynamite generally elimi-
mated from gubernatorial addresses.
The reactions to it were varied.
Democrats jumped at strong policy
recommendation where they are at
great variance with him. Republicans
seemed to be struck dumb
The Governor, no doubt. expected
the Democratic opposition, but the
cool reception of his own party is
probably somewhat of a shock to him.
1t is one thing for the Chief Execu-
tive to take stand on the philosophy
of his party and be opposed by the
worthy opposition, but inner-party
opposition is another thing, indeed.
| believe that as the legislature
progresses it will become more evil
dent that opposition within the Gov
errors own party to his conception
of business instead of politics" will
indicate that they believe such phrases
are good campaign oratory, but once
in office more pliable method of
administration is expected.
Much of this battle will take place
behind closed doors, but if the Re-
publican strength in the legislature
tries to slap the Governors wrist for
his independence the Governor still
has the power of signature and veto.
Governor Aronson sent request
to the House of Representatives
Wednesday for use of the House
Chambers at p. m. Thursday and
10 a. m. Friday to present the pro-
gram of the Board Of Equalization
and the problems of the Highway
The request read Wednesday was
the result of storm which blew up
a very few minutes before the Gov
ernor delivered his address to the
Tuesday.
In his speech the Governor had
respectfully requested the legisla-
ture hold joint sessions to hear these
two departments of state government.
Objection was raised on the basis
that it was not proper for the Gov
ernor to usurp the power of proper
nor to single out two
of government for spe-
.ial attention.
Both the Senate and the House
'ead the message. The House has
granted the request and the Senate
agreed to adjourn during that time,
tut 1t. Gov. George Gosman says
he senators are not obligated to at ;
end. I,
The following comments were
hose Immediately available following
he Governors address Tuesday:
Chief Justice Hugh Adair: ut
GEMS the Governor does not agree .
nth the Supreme Court at all times, .
ut then he is not lawyer"
Mary Condor: "The Governor e
rants non-educated morons driving
own super highways"
John Macdonald (D-Garfield) E
| would not want to dis a
ount the Importance of highway fl p
ancing, / do not think that is the "
umber one problem facing this leg G
lature. We must first find ways b
nd means of financing the regular 81
motions of state government such C;
constitutional offices, custodial in JIG
itutions, public health and welfare, al
hools, etc. d'
eve have been striving for equit- pr
lie facilities for schools and equal pl
andards for students, and | am re
raid some of the recommendations
the Governor are going to break
,wn what we have been working for be
r many years. at
''As to tax equalization | would w
Y there are many inequalities, but he
r the Governor to go back to 1929 es
luations of real property is not a fl
ir comparison because due to the CT
9Th valuations that were on our hi
operty at that time many people
ere not able to pay their taxes in