ECONOMY SHOULD BE KEYNOTE, SAYS GOVERNOR WITHYCOMBE
OREGON LEGISLATORS ARE URGED TO PASS
FEW LAWS AS POSSIBLE IN AS SHORT TIME
;: AS POSSIBLE, WITH LEAST STATE EXPENSE
Governor Withycomhe Declares He Has No "Pet Meas
; tires," but It Is HisT Unqualified Duty to Express Dis
; approval of Legislative Action if Necessity Demands,
CENTRALIZATION OF AUTHORITY IN GOVERNMENT
Merging of Several Commissions Urged With- Resultant
: fc Saving of State's Money; Provision for Means of
Enforcement of Prohibition Law Asked.
(8pcll to Tha Journal. '
Salem, Or., Jan. 1 2.-t-Economy was
the keynote of Governor James
WUhycomlic's mesnae to. the Oregon
legiHlature. The full text foIVowu:
MemberH of the Legislature; In ac
cordance with the provisions pi the
constitution.' and the custom of ptgced
Inif governors, It becomes my duty, as
It Is my pleasurp, to address to you
upon this occasion a message of Rfeet
injc, and, in some measure, of sugges
tion relative to ine weimre ui m
tat. i ,
At this time, with the recent ejection
still fresh In mind, I desireto express
to thel people of Oregon, through you,
their representatives, my sincere ap
preciation and gratitude for their ac
tion in selecting me as their chief ex
ecutive. The realization of the sup
port and loyalty of my friends, demon
strated at the polls, will always be
among the happiest reflections of, my
But while appreciating to the ut
most degree- the honor conferred upon
me, I am equally aware ot the respon
ttlbilitlea that accompany it, and the
difficulties besettiri the position
Which I have been called to fill. And,
therefore it is with nothing of the
pride of attainment, but rather with
real humility, that I fat;e you at this
time of inauguration, realizing fully
the difficulties that confront me, and
dertlrlng only that sm-ingth and wis
dom may be forthcoming so that the
people of Oregon Hhall ljiave Just cause
for satisfaction at the Record of their
governor. To prove worthy of the
confidence reposed in ifie is my sole
desire. . i
BoUding for the Tutor.
It Is your duty to provide new leg
lKlatlon and amend existing laws for
the well-being of the people who have
wnt von here. In all your delibera
tions I would urge upon you one para- j penaitures.
lation elsewhere has been in the oppo
site direction, centralization or aa
ministration and responsibility is be
coming more and more universal, and,
apparently, with success.
Lnless initiated too drastically or
carried beyond the bounds of good
judgment, steps toward reasonable
centralization, in no wise merit classi
fication as Impractical. The tendency
has proved Its worth In actual opera
tion. Therefore, I deem it wise to ex
press the opinion that Oregon's legis
lation, in the future should be guided
by the' general rule that centralization
is desirable in the administration of
state government. ,
In this connection I think it highly
fitting that in several Instances ol
flces which arc now elective should
become appointive. The virtues of
such a change are centralization of re -sponsibllity
and a shorter ballot, w.hich,
under our system, are particularly de
sirable. Economy lm Urged.
Economy probably Is the keynote of
this twenty-eighth legislative session;
it was the dominant factor in pre
election pledges, and it now devolves
upon us to see that these promises are
put Into practice. All that concerns
expenditure merits your most pains
taking attention. The principle upon
which we should act when state money
is concerned is the same as If that
money were our own; we should insist
upon receiving 100 cents of value-for
every dollar expended. Doubtless such
advice is hackneyed, and perhaps it
savors of pedantry but. nevertheless,
it is disregard of just such a principle
that too. often discredits public ad
ministration. So I respectfully sub
mit the thought, assuring you that so
far as I am concerned it will be my
sole guide in whatever connection I
may have with the governmental ex-
a !..!..,,, mal i r that 7 fi 1 1
constantly remember you are build
ing not solely for today but for the
future. Let the record of this session
be one of forward-looking legislation.
Oregon is but in her infancy, and
more than all else she needs sound as
sistance in the development of the re
. Kourcen nature has Riven her. All that
will tend fo increase tne productivity
6f her fiefds. her forests her streams
a L nrior n n rt in h h T 1 1
ture, deserves your enthusiastic atten-
tlon; and all that Is bound arpund with
.lretty traffickinK br sectional antag
onism merits naught from you but
disapproval. ..
Especially I venture to recommend
that this legislature set a record for
brvltv, particularly In the number ot
-laws passii. iNoiiunK hi i .c.a.
situation demands great activity In tne
field of law-making. aml assuredly the
popular frame of mind presajses thanK-
. fulness for the least possible new leg
islation. A short, sane session with a
few good laws, is at this time in
finitely preferable to a lengthy assem
bly, replete with drastic changes and
burdened with many enactments care
lessly devised.
EM Ho Pet Bills. t
It does not seem to tne entirely fit
ting that' a governor Just taking pr
flc should attempt any comprehensive
summary -of the detailed condition or
state atfairs. His lack of personal
familiarity with the routine of the of
fice naturally would make it presump
tuous for him to burden you with any:
thing pretending to be an accurate re
capitulation of tne several departments
during the bleiinimm It is rather for
me. then, to offer suggestions con
cerning ways and means for the fu
ture betterm.-nt of the state, a work
in which we mat- all cooperate.
At the outset, 1 desire you to under
stand that I-appear hero today Becking
no personal favors, and with no in
. nn.,iun .- sirwii th tjroDer limita
tions of my office. in short. I have
no "pet measures,, and have no in
tention of exerting such power as my
position mav gtve to influence you
unduly. There exists, then, no de-
t sire on my part to interfere with the
legitimate functions of this legisla
ture. On the other liani, iUseems to
me the 1-nu.ualif led duty of the gov,
- ernor to take full advantage of. his
position to express disapproval of leg
islative action, should necessity de
mand, using his prerogative not as a
weapon of dictation, but solely to safe
' guard the. public interest. .
Keep Up on Business.
In this connection I venture to point
out the dangers of postponing legisla
tion until the closing hours of the ses
sion, when confusion must result from
its haphazard consideration. It oc
curs to trie further that convenience to
the legislature ana ummaie oroni 10
. -the taxpayers would result irom the
adoption of a rule providing that all
nnnrrmrlut Ion bills be presented not
- later, say. than the twentieth day of
the session.
' In the consideration of governmental
1 development in Oregon during the pat
, . few' years, one fact is clearly appar
t ent! namely, a tendency toward de-
t khrrAlt7ntlmi. YVhnlvr thn ifrimarii-
ate causes behind.lt, this tendency cre
ates a "division of authority and in a
great measure the apportionment of
duties among several officials in place
of one. Accompanying this division of
authority haa come a division of re
sponsibility, which works, it seems to
me. quite contrary to the development
of .the highest efficiency. FurtheT-
more, any tendency involving the em--.
pi ay m en t of several heads instead of
cre Is usually accompanied by extrava
gance and waste.
Desirability of Centralization. "
."While Oregon in a great measure has
' been dissipating her governmental au
thority among an increasing number of
officials, the trend of scientific legls-
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I Eczema, rlagwprm and other Itching,
burning skin eruptions are so easily
Annual, or Continuing, appropriations
have come to bo regarded widely as
unbusinesslike. I heartily approve the
suggestion that the policy ot making
appropriations continuous cease, with
the exception of the state's educational
institutions, whose interests can be
served best where a stated annual in
come is assured and constructive plans
adapted to tne amount definitely avail
able. Further, our educational institu
tions should be -relieved of the neces
sity of biennial campaigns for funds
before the legislature with their at
tendaht likelihood of political bicker
ings. Beceipta in General Fund.
At present, state receipts from sev
eral sourcos are segregated under spe
cial funds, and can only be paid out
for specific purposes. Often no cash
is on hand in certain funds, and the
state is obliged to issue warrants bear
ing interest, even when large amounts
are lying idle in the treasury but are
not applicable to the expenditures in
volved. The simple remedy for this
waste in unnecessary interest pay
ment is to have all state receipts
placed in the general fund, to be used
as required. This would be- economical
und businesslike, and would in no wise
disarrange the existing safeguards of
the various funds, whose accounts
would be conducted separately, as at
present.
Much has been said -about the need
of economy-legislation directed at the
several departments of state govern
ment. I heartily concur in the feeling
that reforms tending toward economy
are desirable in state administration,
and no doubt .these will receive wise
consideration from you. But I venturo
to point to a field of endeavor even
I roader; namely, " to county adminis
tration. During the last few years , of
each $100 paid in taxes in an .average
county about $12.50 has gone to the
state and approximately $37. 5u to the
county. In other words, county admin
istration costs the taxpayer three times
as much as state. Undeniably, there
are many leaks In county government
that well may be checked by adequate
legislation, and it is my hope that ef
fort for economy and efficiency will
not stop with the state but will pro
ceed' to the details of county affairs.
Too Many Legislative Clerks.
With some hesitancy I call your at
tention to another field for economy,
and one close, at hand. The clerical
and stenographic force at the last leg
islative session cost, the state $33,
832.95, and in this detail showed an in
crease of more than. 20 per cent over
the 1911 session. The total cost in
1913, $99,862.85. wasp more than 30 per
cent higher than, the 1911 sessions.
So far as I am able to determine, there
is no sound reason why this legisla
ture, by commencing its economy pro
gram at home, cannot save at least
$20,000.
The people of Oregon have decreed,
by a decisive vote, that the liquor trat
fic shall end in the. state after Janu
ary 1, 1916. They have imposed upon
you the obligation of outtine Drohi-
bition into effect, and it becomes your
duty to provide laws that will actually
prohibit the sale and barter of intoxi
cants. These enactments must neither
bo so drastic as to be non-enforceable.
nor so lax as to be ineffective. In
short, your difficult task is to devise
way a and means for making, and keep
ing. Oregon actually a prohibition
state, so long as the will ot the people
shall decree. . . t
While it is for you to provide anti
liquor legislatfon, it is perhaps well
to remind you that in a great measure
the enforcement of the laws you enact
will be the governor's responsibility.
Or. I might better say. a general su
pervision of their enforcement will de
volve upon the state's executive, who
ultimately will be held responsible by
the people for their satisfactory ad
ministration. To afore Idqiior Lav.
Therefore, you are earnestly urged
t,proJ'l(ie the governor or whatever
official upon whom may be placed the
responsibility with the means of
properly enforcing the prohibition
laws. To perform this duty adequate
ly, in my -opinion. It will be necessary
to amend the constitution, authorizing
him to remove delinquent officers
Section 19 of Article VII of the Ore
gon constitution, provides that -public
a copy of the charges against him
and aa opportunity to be heard.'
To make such supervision of law en
forcement practicable, it is essential
that funds be provided to defray ex
pense of Investigation or any special
action that the executive may be called
upon to undertake. The last legisla
ture appropriated $1000 for special
agent work during the biennium. I
venture to predict that fn the future
such a sum will prove utterly inade
quate, especially after the prohibition
amendment goes into effect. In this
connection, with all regard for econ
omy, it is worth reminding you that
the fruit of such investigation work
inevitably are fines which bring far
more revenue to the public treasury
than the outlay involved, even disre
garding the moral obligations of the
case. i ' .
Abolish Tax Commission,
With the end in view of economy
and higher efficiency, the following
changes are recommended in- certain
state departments:
The state tax commission may well
be abolished, and the work of the pres
ent body: transferred to the office of
the railroad commission, which should
be given authority to employ an expert
in taxation and assessment to conduct
this branch of the oince. it is my
opinion that the scope of work handled
by the roalroad commission makes its
title inadvisable and I recommend the
substitution of the name "commission
of public utilities."
In the State Industrial Accident
commission there" are three commis
sioners with an aggregate salary of
$10,800 per annum. it is believed
that one commissioner with an office
force equivalent to the present . one,
could handle the work of this depart
ment with satisfaction to the public,
and with desirable economy and cen
tralization of responsibility. To ef
fect coordination I suggest the con
solidation with the accident commis
sion of the bureau of labor and the In
dustrial Welfare commission. In this
readjustment the present 'labor com
missioner should remain the responsi
ble head of his department and retain
his present salary to the end of his
elected term. - I further recommend the
establishment of a waiting period for
investigation before payment of
claims, and a .broader, classification; in.
connection with needed changes in oiif
law, I earnestly suggest consideration
of the Michigan law, which to me
seems most excellent- In all that con
cerns this department it is essential
that the Interests of the workingman
Via eaf Aoniarrlarl
I also suggest that the duties of the to
state sealer or welgnis ana measures
be merged with those of- the state
dairy and 'food commissioner.
Consolidation of Laboratories.
There' are now being conducted in j
Portland three distinct and indepen
dent medical laboratories, supported ;
by taxpayers and needlessly duplicat
ing -work and piling up expense. To
eliminate this condition 1 recommend,
the consolidation of the state board of
health laboratory with the patholog
ical laboratory of the medical school
of the University of Oregon, and, if
theauthorities or the city of Portland
agree to the desirability of the move,
it is further urged that the city la
boratory be merged with the two above
mentioned under some - cooperative ar
rangement mutually equitable.
The "state is at pt-esent virtually
employing two architects, one at the
capitol and one at the state university.
It would seem that in the interest of
economy one architect should be suf
ficient especially as but extremely lit
tle new construction of state build
ings will be undertaken during the
coming biennium. Therefore, while
appreciating fully the admirable work
done by the present incumbent, I rec
ommend that the activities' of the state
architect's office be merged with those
of the university. v
The office of state bank examiner
should be placed under tne general
Jurisdiction of the state treasurer
eliminating unnecessary overhead
Combine Engineer Jobs.
I suggest that the offices of state
engineer and state highway engineer
be combined, under the state engineer,
who shall have an unsalaried advisory
board of three members, especially
qualified in road matters, to cooperate
with him in all that concerns state
hlehwavs. Here, again, centralization
of responsibility would result, and, I
believe, the overhead expense for of
fice and field work of the two branches
of state engineering would be mate
rially reduced, and a higher state of
efficiency secured.
The above recommendations I have
made because it seenieu to me that in
the several instances involved the need
for reform is especially apparent. How
ever. I do not at all feel that the pos
sibility for desirable centralization and
governmental improvement ends witn
these few suggestions. W hile, no
doubt, several feasible plans looking
toward centralization and economy are
now available, atiectinff ceai nn;n
Of stf.' administration, yet it occurs
to nv at there is not now ti.ne for
the t .rough investigation which tha
involved subject properly demands.
Therefore I suggest the appointment
of a non-salaried committee, either to
be composed of legislative members of
to be appointed by the governor, which
shall examine Into the subject during
the coming biennium and report fully
to the next legislative assembly its
recommendations for securing a more
comprehensive reform than could be
undertaken " wisely at this time.
Largsr Stat Boad Pnnd.
Wise roadbuildins is probably the
operation with the various counties
for trunk roads within their boundar
ies, their construction to be undet
state supervision. - ...
I It is generally : conceded that agri
culture is our basic Industry, and if
we are to realize & truly Greater Ore
gon, we must lay the foundation by
means of constructive legislation for
agricultural development. Among the
most vital problems of this . industry,
are better roads and cheaper money."
Our national congress apparently may
fail to enact rural credit legislation,
and It is recommended that this legis
: lature memorialize' congress- to ta.Ke
action on rural credit banking laws
at the earliest practicable moment. In
the meantime, I suggest that effort
be made to evolve a rational state
mortgage credit system, calling to
your attention the fact that 'today Ore
gon's farm mortgage indebtedness is
approximately $22,000,000. Of this,
some $6,000,000 is supplied from the
state's irreducible school fund, loaned
at 6 per' cent- The average interest
I paid on the balance is probably 8 per
cent, tne '2 per cent anierence involv
ing an annual burden on Oregon's
farmers of $320,000, which, in a great
measure, might be eliminated.
In many of our eastern counties,
agricultural development is being seri
ously threatened by a growing- pest of
rabbits. To those affected, this is a
matter of great importance and it de
serves serious consideration. I would
recommend that a small appropriation
be provided for devising ways and
means of scientifically ' combatting
the rabbit 'pest.
Charges at Penitentiary.
The biennial reports -of the penal
and eleemosynary institutions or- the
state are before you. As intimated
above, I do not' deem it within my
province at this time to burden you
with, a lengthy statement 'dealing' with
the details of their conduct.
With one" exception, my investiga-'
Hons have led me to believe that both
in physical condition and management
the institutions are fairly creditable.
I cannot speak so optimistically con
cerning the Oregon state penitentiary.
In many respects, that establishment
is in an unsatisfactory condition.
Broadlv sneaking, its chief demerits
are insufficient equipment and the un
employment of its inmates.
During the last month there were
160 men in the penitentiary without
occupation, and there seems fair rea
son to expect that the number will
increase. Such a condition is contrary
the dictates of humanity and
economic wisdom. So far as possible
the prisoners should be kept physi
cally sound, and assuredly their
labors should be utilized to the ut
most, for their own rood and that or
the taxpayers who are forced to slip-
port them.
Employments for Convicts.
Two methods Of employment within
the penitentiary itself are practicable.
One. the manufacture of Articles for
use in otner state institutions, is al
ready developed nearly to the extent
of its limited field. The second is
production of something not manu
factured by free labor elsewhere in
Oregon; an example of this policy is
found at the Minnesota penitentiary,
where the convicts not only pay their
own way but actually show a sub
stantial profit through the manufac
ture' of farm machinery. , ., ,
' Ontside the prison walls the convict
labor might well be employed in the
construction of state highways. Such
work would add materially to our as
sets; it would take nothing from free
labor,, being construction that other
wise would not; and could not, be
undertaken; and it would add but
slightly to the cost of the institution,
in camp upkeep and extra guards, an
increase greatly overbalanced by the
benefits derived. Also, tha state has
some 700 acres of stump land' -and
1000 acres of undrained land all lo
cated conveniently to the penitentiary,
which should be grubbed and drained
and placed in a high-state ofcultiva
tion. - '
fewer Pardons Promised.
Of the 431 inmates of the peniten
tiary in December, 303 were serving a
first term, and 209 were under 30
years of age. At present there is no
way of segregating the youthful first
offender from the hardened criminal
so that in a great measure the .state
is conducting a school f crime, as the
novice quickly imbibes the spirit of
the veteran crook, and much of his
knowledge. Sufficient . financial as
sistance should be rendered the insti
tution to alleviate, this condition, and
make reasonable segregation possible.
It would be wise economy, In the
long run, to provide the institution
with a larger dairy herd, and to give it
more farm land.
Th feature of the prison Dolicv
of the past which probably has most
concerned tne general pudiic nas Deen
the tendency toward exaggerated leni
ency. I desire at this time to state
emphatically that it will be the policy
of the governor henceforth to enter
tain all due respect for judicial de
cisions, and where Judge and jury have
passed upon a case and sentence has
been pronounced, only under the most
exceptional circumstances will I' feel
warranted In setting aside or seriously
modifying such sentence. The abol
ishment of the death penalty coupled
with a growing disposition to regard
lightly the binding nature of Judicial
sentences, instills me with the belief
ihat a more sparing use of the par
doning power will have a salutary ef
fect upon the criminal element, and is
Summary of Governor's Message:
. ' - - i . . . - .
Advises "short, sane session" of the legislature, "with a few good
laws.
I have no pet measures. It seems to me the unquali
fied duty of the governor to take full advantage of his position to
express disapproval of legislative action, should necessity demand."
Advises adoption, of rule "providing that all appropriation bills
be presented not later than, say, the twentieth day of the session."
"Centralization is desirable in the administration of state gov
ernment." I
"I think it highly fitting that in several instances offices which
are now elective should become appointive."
"Economy was the dominant factor in pre-election
pledges, and it now devolves upon us to see that these promises are
put into practice."
"The simply remedy, for this waste in unnecessary interest pay
ment is to have all state receipts placed in the general fund."
Urges reduction of legislative clerical force, thus saving at least
$20,000. ,
Advises amendment of constitution so that governor may remove
t from office officials delinquent in enforcing the liauor law.
Asks for larger appropriation for paying special agents in en
forcement of prohibition law.
, The state tax commission may well be abolished, and the work
transferred to the railroad commission."
Merging of accident commission with the bureau of labor and
industrial welfare commission is recommended.
Merging of duties of state sealer of weights and measures with
those of state dairy -and food commissioner, is suggested.
Merging of three public medical laboratories urged.
One state architect enough.
State bank examiner to be put under 'the state treasurer.
Combining of offices of state engineer and state highway engineer.
Recommends plan to enlarge state road fund.
Insufficient equipment of state penitentiary and unemployment of
convicts criticized.
"Tendency toward exaggerated leniency" in prison policy of past
administration will not be followed.
Appointment of unsalaried committee of seven business men to
study trade opportunities for Oregon urged.
Blue sky law too drastic, says the governor.
System of constabulary or state, police is recommended.
Establishment of hydro-electric power districts recommended.
constabulary or state police should be ent happy situation of the. state of
formulated, Independent of the-citizen Oregon. Surely there is cause for mf
soldiery, so that these men may be left finite gratitude and thanksgiving
free in the work of preparing" theni- among us now. when God smiles here
selves for the needs of national de- upon a land of peaceful plenty,-while
rense. such a system, 1 believe, is so mucn oi tne wona is wangeaici
easily within our grasp and ladeslr-
auic.
Arid Land Irrigation.
Irrigation is a matter of vital Im
portance to large areas of Oregon.
The extent of its beneficial "possibili
ties is hardly beginning to be realized,
while at the same time its problems
are becoming better understood. . With
upon, and by following a policy of earnest aesire or cooperating wnn yuu.
Strict Safe u ail iue uiiiwriB v, i vein d ;
warfare an.l want.
With an administrative' platform -based
on fundamental state develop-,
rnent.- Sane economy and honest . busi
nesslike procedure, 1 now close this, ',
my first message. And in closing I ,
desire to express to you my confidence;
in the exceptional ability and high
purpose of this twenty 'tisrhth legis
lative assembly, and to reiterate- my.
best investment the State can under demanded ,in Justice to the community
take, and for its encouragement I rec- j at large.
ommend consideration of some plan! It seems fitting to speak in behalf
for the establishment and use of a i of one class of sufferers who merit
larger state road fund. I suggest a Vs ! state assistance. I refer to the indi-
mill state tax, the combined revenu! gent, crippled or deformed children.
Of it and the existing (or improved)
graduated motor vehicle tax to be ex
pended from the sta treasury in co-
Their plight is no less pitiful and da
serving than that of the insane or
feeble minded, and far more meritori
ous than the criminals', whose main
tenance is literally forced upon us.
Oregon owes something to these llttla
unfortunates, many of whom may
blossom forth into notable men and
women if only their brains are given
the opportunity for development which
their . bodies can never achieve. I
recommend Vtheir plight to your
thoughtful consideration.
Too uuoh Porm Matter.
Of late we have devoted ; large sums
to the exploitation of the state's re
sources. An organized publicity cam
paign has been conducted, its double
purpose to make known Oregon's at
tractions throughout the- world,' and to
bring settlers an . investors to the
state. It is my judgment that the time
has como to transfer some of this ef
fort into other channels. Bather than
continuing so strenuously our endeavor
to draw people nere, let us devote more
of our zeal, and more of our money. In
establishing them after they arrive.
Today Oregon's greatest need is pay
rolls. The development, of manufac
turing' will provide wages for many of
our immigrants, and they, in turn, will
supply markets which will make pro
fitable the . agricultural development
undertaken by others.
The situation we face at this time
is bright with potentialities. . It is a
matter of common knowledge that the
Kuropeaan war has crippled manufac
ture across the Atlantic so desperately
that recovery will require years. This
has meant, in many instances, that we
of America are thrown upon our own
resources and obliged to undertake the
manufacture at heme, of countless articles-and
products for which formerly
we have looked to Europe exclusively
The war has been educational . in this
resDect: it is teaching us the rtosslbil
ities of our own country. One of its
results on our continent will be to give
a fresh, vital "meaning to the pnraso
"Made in America" and it is my sin
cere hope that by proper action and
foresight now; we can broaden the field
of products bearing th stamp "Made
in Oregon." .
I propose that you authorize the ap
pointment of an unsalaried committee
of seven experienced business mn
whose duty it shall be to investigate
the possibilities of profit to Oregon's
existing institutions, and- the estab
lishment of new Oregon . Industries,
created by the pending changes in in
ternational trade and manufacture due
to the European war, the shifting eco
nomic conditions produced by the Pan
ama canal, and. our rapidly enlarging
, commercial openings in South America
and the orient. And I suggest tnat
some portion of the money hitherto de
voted to publicity be olaced at the dis
posal of this committee for the em
ployment of an expert who shall de
vote his time to its work, under the
supervision of its members.
Encourage Commercial Investment.
In other directions ' we should avail
ourselves of every opportunity to pro
mote and encourage commercial in
vestment and development in the state.
By overwhelming votes at the last
electron the peonle evidenced their
hostility to drastic legislation llkejy
to harass legitimate business enter
prise. The indication should be fol
lowed. Unreasonable restrictions on
commercial activities should be
frowned upon, and every effort made
toward the speedy and fair develop
ment of Oregon's resources.
Under this general head It seems ad
visable reference should be made to
the off ice of corporation commissioner.
During the biennium this department
has produced a profit of more than
$400,000 in fees collected over and
above expenses. While such revenue
is admirable the fact should not be
ignored that the primary function of
thisbureau is not the creation of rev
enue, but nrnlDi,tlnn x
A. M . . . v .".COtUlB
the general public. It is most unwise.
it seems to me. that unduly harassing
restrictions be imposed upon corporate
activity, for nothing that tends to dis
courage legitimate investment should
ie sanctioned. further, it appears
that in some directions there is a
te-idency to inflict hardship upon busi
ness entemrise hv remiiT-lTi trwf monv
and too exhaustive rennrts. tha rt
of whose preparation must ultimately
be borne by the taxpayer.
Efficient Teachers Weeded.
The public schools are truly .the bul
wark of our civilization, and, as such,
merit our most hearty interest and
support. The rural snhnnio ai- mirror
ing for the want of efficient teachers, '
nor is it difficult to ascertain why.
i.ach year Oregon requires over one
thousand trained instructors, but we
produce, through our Normal school,
but approximately one tenth of that
number. Therefore, It seems to me
goodbuslness for Oregon schools and
for Oregon taxpayers in the final an
alysis that more generous support be
lent to our institutions for the training
of teachers here in Oregon.
The State university. Agricultural
college and Normal school are doing
excellent work and are receiving gen
erous support. I would suggest, how
ever, to the boards of regents of these
institutions that the most rljrid econ
omy commensurate with efficiency be
observed. It seems most desirable that
the cost to students be kept at- the
minimum, so that - everv ncnure-f-
ment may be offered to the young' menH
Ha women ui moderate means to avail
themselves of the educational oppor
tunities the state offers.
A' subject that I would touch htwmi
in passing is one which we are prone
to treat with too little consideration
the development of a citizen soldiery
for the purpose of national defense.
While this matter. In its essence, is a
national problem,- yet under our
system of government a serious dutv
falls upon the several states and
terirtories that of providing a re
serve of trained men for defense'
should the calamity of war be visited
upon us. . To this end the citizen sol
diery should have the sympathy and
support of the people. A system of
made . worse by improper treatment officers shall not be impeached ; but
' that one has to be Very careful. There : incompetency, corruption, malfeasance
r U one method, however, that you need ST JPStYy
I w w B.a L11UI1I H I Ilia
not hesitate to use, even on a baby's
tender skin -that is, the reslnol treat
ment. Reslnol is the prescription of
a Baltimore doctor, put up In the form
ot reslnol ointment and reslnol soap.
This proved so remarkably successful
that thousands of other physicians
have been prescribing; it constantly
tcr 29 years. . ...). '.!
' Reslnol stops Itching! Instantly, and
. almost always heals; ther eruption
-quickly and ' at little ost - Reslnol
ointment and reslnot Soap i can '.be
bought at any druggist's. . " i (Adv.
name - manner an rrtmir..i a
fenses, and judgment may be given of
utawisEdl iroill OH ICC, - - - f
In other words, if officers are re
miss m their duties say a sheriff
in enforcing prohibition he can be
reached only through criminal proced
ure, and often by the time the tedious
cure is effected the ill has -become
historic. To mend this situation I rec
ommend referring to the people a con
stitutional amendment which wm.M
change the section quoted above so as
tp conform with- Section 1- of Article
X of the constitution of the state of
New York, which provides that the
governor may remove any sheriff or
district attorney within the terms for
which he is elected, giving such officer
CUT THIS OUT and send your name and $2.00 to ARCHE1X M HUNTINGTON. Treasurer,
Room 122, -The Vanderbih Hotel, New York City, and acknowledgement will be sent
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"Peace Founded on the Sanctity of Contract between Nations"
THE 1LA FAYETTE FUND
This winter on the Aisne, along a battle line extending a hundred
miles, in trenches of frozen earth, die men of France and her Allies,
covered with ice arid driven by hail and sleet are fighting for the ideals '
of Democracy. It is not only shells that kill, but there is the suffering
from cold and exposure. Will you help to relieve mat suffering?
When in the snows of Valley Forge your ancestors struggled to create
this Republic die strangers who came to their aid were La Fayette and
die people of France. Let us now manifest Our sympathy by efforts to
relieve the suffering of her Soldiers.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MARQUIS DE LA FAYETTE
WJa-(IUl U.S. I77C-I77S,
tin. Jobs Jacob Aster
Mr. Willi aitr Chaster
lira. Jobs tmy Cbarnaaa
Mra. Aider X. Hanttaftoe
taUwJaetSedder
Mra. hut Thomas
Mrs. M. Orsi Wilaas
Mrs. Henry Eafers Wiattursp
Miss Kmily 81era
Mrs. P. Cooper Hevtts
Mra. James B. Dak
Mr. Wm. Beverly Besets
Mr. Robert L. Bacoa
Mr. Frederie R. Ceodert
Mr. Rawlins Cottoaet ;
Mr. B. Bayard Catting -
Mr. Charles O.
Mr. ttebsrt Hsrdiat DarU
Mr. Areher M. HttaUactoe
Mr. rhUlp W. LtTonsere '
Mr. Philip M. Ly41
Mr. John O. MUbore -Mr.
W. Forbes Morgss
Mr. Goaveraear Morris
Mr. Ralph J. rrestm
LA FAYETTE KIT
to be devoted to the immediate relief of die unavoidable suffering of the men in the trenches
Two Dollars provides, and by arr-angenierlt with the French authorities dispatches to the trenches, a kit of -AMERICAN
MADE GOODS ' The whole of each contribution goes to die soldiers in the field
EACH KIT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
2 Pair Woolen Sods I Pair Woolen Gloves
Fleece lined Shut Fleece Lined Drawers
Abdominal Belt with "Six Safety Pins
Colored Handkerchief
Dark Heavy Muffler
Small Cake Soap
THE NAME OF THE CONTRIBUTOR WILL BE ENCLOSED IN EACH - KIT
careful development with
guarding of the rights of the man on
the land until recently considered too
little there Is every reason to hope
for the establishment of an irrigation
situation reasonably satisfactory to
seiner ana investor.
Under the suncrvision of Hsuprt
land board, Oregon has just completed,
mini LuiieiucrHum creaii, ine lirsi irri
gation project ever built by a state. It
is now for you to provide legislation
governing ine maintenance of that
project. ' I earnestly hope that the
rules devised will insure business
methods, and to me it seems desirable
that so far as feasible the affairs of
the project be left in the settlers'
hands, . rather than have them become
a minor detail of some eoverntnental
department. I further suggest- that
the funds received by the state from
the sale of Tumalo lands be segre
gated in a revolving fund, to be util
ized at some future time for further
irrigation aid, under state -supervision;
interest at all times, however, to be
paid the state for the $450,000 origi
nally advanced.
Department of Fish and Oame.
For the department of fish and game
I bespeak your friendly, consideration.
The commercial fisheries provide our
third greatest industry, and every
thing that can be done, on a business
basis, toward the Aatural and artificial
propagation of fish and their protec
tion is entitled to support. From the
standpoint of recreation the resources
of the state in fish and game are of
great consequence, and should continue i
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iu o.b tin j (i i in iuua j , uiio ui ure-
gun's strongest attractions to the vis
itor as well as a healthful boon to the
resident.
In the conduct of this department
strict economy and businesslike pro
cedure are essential, not only on be
half of the taxpayer, but In justice
to the work itself, whose continuance
upon a worthy scale can only thus be
assured. Whatever method may be fol
lowed in handling the revenue derived
rrom risn ana game licenses. It is my ,
opinion that justice to the sportsmen 1
of' 'the state, who exclusively provide
this money, demands that it should bn
expended for fish and game propaga
tion and protection. Centralization of
administration and responsibility in
this department, as in others, is highly
desirable.
Legislation permitting the establish
ment of hydro-electric power districts
would tend. I - believe, to a speedier
development of the state. 1 would
favor the creation of districts some
what along the line of existing irri
gation district procedure, whereby
groups of individuals in a community
may band together for the cooperative
development of the waterpower re
sources of their neighborhood. By such
a pooling of interest and community
bonding, so to speak, small communi
ties and farmers could put to bene
ficial use natural resources now en
tirely wasted. The same method could
also "be applied in the reclamation of
unimproved areas, notably stump anjd
undrained land, by the establishment
of some Bystem of land Improvement
districts.
Oresron a. Expositions.
' The important events of this sum
mer on the Pacific coast are the ex
positions in California. The last leg
islature provided for Oregon's repre
sentation at San Francisco with rea
sonable generosity. As these great
fairs in our sister state mean much
to, us through their exploitation of
the entire coast, as an exhibition place
for our own resources, and in the
travel they will bring to Oregon, 1
hope that nothing will be done now
to diminish our. opportunity of making
a briliant showlrig at San" Francisco.
Especially Js this desirable in view of
California's generous consideration of
our own Lewis and Clark fair. So
through you I urge the -people of Ore
gon to participate In California's sea
son of celebration . to the fullest de
gree. There is much more that might bo
said, with propriety. But rather than
burden you further with formal utter
ances I shall refer simply to the pres-
the utmost of rnv ability
I have purposely made this message
far briefer than has been customary,'
seeking rather to have it echo some
thing of my hopes for the future than
to be a wearisome recapitulation of
the past. It has, at least, conveyed
to you and the people of Oregon my
deep sense of appreciation -for the
honor and responsibility that have
been given me.
JAMES WITHYCOMBR, -flovermir.
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RETIRED MINISTER SPEAKS
Rev. C. C. Karick. pastor of the
Central Methodist church, did not Bd
dress on Sunday the Insurgent merrf
bers of the First Methodist church
who have been holding open air meet-,
ings at tho corner of Third and Tay
lor streets since that edifice : was
closed, as' he announced he -would. In
his place Rev. H. 8. Wallace, a retired
Methodist minister, (.poke. .' -'
! It was announced that, owing to av
nile of the .church which guards
igainst one minister infringing on an--other
Methodist minister's territory
Mr. Rkriok could not preach.
It
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Don't Neglect
THROAT
Trouble
because the swollen glands
and inflamed membranes
often affect other tissues and
impair their healthy action.
SCOTTS EMULSION affords
great relief because its cod
liver oil is speedily con
verted into germ-resisting
tissue the glycerine
is curative and healing,
while the combined emul
sion strengthens thelungs
to avert lung trouble.
Rmfumm Subttitutmt and
inmimt on SCOTTS. lua
n II
! EllULSIGl
10 1
aiamps
We Give the Regular Stamp.
The Yamhill Public Mar
ket is helping thousands
families to cut down
the high - cost of living.
Wednesday, in addition to'
the low prices, those who
present this ad when making purchase of 50c or
over, at any one stall, will get 10 extra S& H.
Green-Trading Stamps FREE, besides regular
stamps.
mm
CORNER SECOND AND YAMHILL STS.
Free Buttermilk Today at the Yam- j
hill CreameryBring Your Bucket. " '""" tmzTn
Change in Tim!
EFFECTIVE JAN. 10TH I
Great
Northern 1
Railway
COAST LINE TRAINS
Will run as follows:. Frorri
North Bank Station. 10th and
Moyt streets, for
Chehalis. Centralia, Tacoma.'
Seattle. Everett, Bellingham.
Vancouver. B. C, and interme-.
diate points
10 A. M-DAILY 2:30 P. W
Returning, arrive Portland
5:55 P. M. DAILY 10 P. M.
Full information, tickets and
parlor car reservations at CITY
TICKET OFFICE, 348 Wash
ington street- (Morgan Build
ing) and at DEPOT.
H DICKSON. C. P. & T. A;
Phones Marshall 3071, A-2286
A LUDWIG PIANO
FIB ST FHXZS DISTRICT 3. YB THE JOTTBHAIi'S
TRADE AirX . CXROULATIOH COJTTEST
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Description Case, double .veneered, in either
mahogany, walnut or quartered-oak; patent duet
music-desk; patent . pedal - soft-stop attachment;
three pedals; patent noiseless pedal action; ivory
keys. -. - . , ,
On Display at
WILEY B. ALLEN CO.
. Broadway and Morrison .
HOT E L
CORNELIUS
The House of Welcome
Park and Alder Streets
Portland. Or.
In the theatre and shopping
district, one block from any
carlioe. Rates $1.00 per day
and up. With bath. $1.53
per day and up. Take our
Brown Auto 'Bus.
C. W. Cornelius. President
H. E. Fletcher, Managtr-
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16.800 B. T. U. Per Pound
' Pa tronlz Hom Industry ' -
Portland Gas & Coke Co.
Oregon Humane Society
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OFEX SIT ASS NIOBT. "'-
- Report all cases ot cruet ty to thl
office, i' Lethal chamber for small anl-
tmck I cm Unra - Amhiil a nia if am . as is l mb '
fliaia. ' vsBraf iiivaifva -. W.