SENATE JOURNAL

SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE

JANUARY EIGHT

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution for the State of Arizona, and of Chapter IV, Title 1, Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, Civil Code, the Senate of the Sixth State Legislature of the State of Arizona convened at 12 o'clock, noon, in the Senate Chambers, at the State Capitol, Honorable Kean St. Charles of Mohave County presiding.

It was moved by Senator Campbell, and seconded by Senator MacMillin, that State Librarian Con P. Cronin be requested to act as Secretary of the Senate pro tem. Motion was unanimously carried, and Librarian Cronin assumed the duties of Secretary pro tem.

Roll call showed the following Senators-elect present:

H. E. Campbell, W. D. Claypool, Fred T. Colter, Howard Cornick, Harry Drachman, H. A. Elliott, H. C. Gilbert, Pat Hayhurst, T. S. Kimball, Alfred Kinney, Chas. E. MacMillin, Robert L. Moore, J. C. Phillips, C. A. Pierce, C. E. Roberts, Charles H. Rutherford, W. P. Sims, Kean St. Charles, and Mulford Winsor.

In the absence of the Chaplain, the Senate recited the Lord's Prayer, led by Senator Winsor.

The President pro tem without objection appointed a Committee on Credentials consisting of Senators Roberts, Drachman and Colter. At 12:15 o'clock p. m. the President pro tem announced a recess subject to the call of the gavel.

At 12:30 o'clock p. m. the President pro tem called the Senate to order.

The following report was received from the Committee on Credentials:

"January 8, 1923.

We, the Committee on Credentials, beg leave to report that the following named persons were duly elected as State Senators and are entitled to seats in this body:

Moved by Senator Roberts, and seconded, that the recommendations contained in the report of the Committee be adopted. mously carried.

Unani

The President pro tem appointed a Committee of three, consisting of Senators Rutherford, Gilbert and Campbell, to wait upon the Chief Justice, present the compliments of the Senate, and request him to administer the oath of office to the members thereof.

The Committee reported, presenting to the Senate Chief Justice McAllister of the State Supreme Court, who administered the oath of office to the Senators-elect of the Sixth State Legislature.

Moved by Senator Rutherford, and seconded, that a rising vote of thanks be extended to Chief Justice McAllister of the Supreme Court for his courtesy in administering the oath of office to the Senate. Unanimously carried.

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT

Senator Gilbert placed in nomination for the office of President of the Senate the name of the Honorable Mulford Winsor, of Yuma County, and moved that the nominations be closed and that Senator Winsor be elected President of the Senate by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Senators Colter and Campbell. The motion was put by the Chairman pro tem and Senator Winsor was elected President of the Senate by unanimous vote.

President Winsor assumed the Chair and addressed the Senate, thanking it for the confidence shown by the individual members in his selection.

The name of Mr. L. S. Williams was placed in nomination for Secretary of the Senate by the Honorable Hugh Campbell, seconded by the Honorable Fred T. Colter.

There being no other nominations, Mr. L. S. Williams was unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate.

The name of Mrs. Nellie A. Hayward was placed in nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Senate by the Honorable H. A. Elliott. Motion was seconded by the Honorable W. P. Sims, and there being no other nominations, Mrs. Nellie A. Hayward was unanimously elected Assistant Secretary of the Senate.

The name of Capt. C. B. Kelton was placed in nomination for the office of Sergeant-at-Arms by the Honorable C. M. Roberts. There being no other nominations, Capt. Kelton was unanimously elected to the position of Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate.

The name of Col. A. F. Banta was placed in nomination for the office of Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms by the Honorable Chas. H.

Rutherford. There being no other nominations, Col. A. F. Banta was unanimously elected Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate.

The name of Rev. B. F. Cocks was placed in nomination for the office of Chaplain of the Senate by the Honorable Chas. H. Rutherford. There being no further nominations, the Rev. B. F. Cocks was unanimously elected Chaplain of the Senate.

Moved by Senator Campbell, and seconded, that a Committee of three be appointed to notify the House that the Senate had organized and was ready for business. Motion carried and the President appointed as such committee Senators Campbell, Roberts and Elliott.

Moved by Senator Sims, and seconded, that a Committee of three be appointed to notify the Governor that the Senate had organized, was ready for business, and ready to receive any message: he may have to transmit. Motion carried and the President appointed as such committee Senators Sims, Colter and Phillips.

At 12:50 o'clock p. m., the President announced a recess subject to the call of the gavel.

At 1:30 o'clock p. m. the President called the Senate to order.

The President administered the oath of office to the following: L. S. Williams, Secretary of the Senate; Mrs. Nellie A. Hayward, Assistant Secretary of the Senate; Capt. C. B. Kelton, Sergeant-atArms, and Col. A. F. Banta, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms.

Senator Sims as Chairman of the Committee named to notify Governor Hunt reported that the Committee had performed its duty and that the Governor would be ready to deliver his message to the Legislature in Joint Session in the House Chamber at 2 o'clock p. m. Committee discharged.

The President announced the appointment of Edna W. Hill as Secretary to the President.

Senator Campbell, as Chairman of the Committee appointed to notify the House, reported that the House had not yet organized. Committee granted additional time.

At 1:10 o'clock p. m. the President announced a recess, subject to the call of the gavel.

At 1:15 the President called the Senate to order.

Message from the House.

Representatives McKay, Bush and Ivy, Committee from the House, announced that the House had organized and was ready for business.

Senator Campbell notified the Senate that the House had organized and was ready for business.

The Committee to notify the House, Senators Campbell, Roberts and Elliott, was instructed to notify the House that the Senate would proceed to the House Chamber at 2 o'clock p. m., there to listen to the reading of his message by Governor G. W. P. Hunt.

At 1:19 o'clock p. m. the President announced a recess subject to the call of the gavel.

At 1:22 o'clock p. m. the President called the Senate to order. Senator Campbell reported for the Committee that the House had been notified that the Senate would meet with it at 2 o'clock p. m. Moved by Senator Sims, and seconded, that the Senate stand at

recess until 2 o'clock p. m., to adjourn immediately to the House, there to meet in Joint Session. Carried.

AFTERNOON SESSION

At 2 o'clock p. m. the President called the Senate to order, and it immediately adjourned to the House Chamber to meet in Joint Session.

JOINT SESSION

OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The Senate and House of Representatives of the Sixth State Legislature of the State of Arizona met in Joint Session at 2 o'clock p. m., in the Chambers of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate presiding.

Roll call of the Senate showed the following Senators present:

Campbell, Claypool, Colter, Cornick, Drachman, Elliott, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, MacMillin, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts Rutherford, Sims, St. Charles and Winsor.

Roll call of the House showed the following Representatives present:

Austin, Barkell, Bernard, Briscoe, Burns, Bush, Copeland, Crawford, Curlee, Douglas, Ellsworth, Finch, Flock, French, Gardner, Gleason, Goodwin, Griffin, Gunst, Hannon, Herold, Householder, Ivy, Jones, A. M., Jones, Dan P., Kilcrease, Lewis, Ludden, Ludwig, Mayes, Miller, Murphy, McCormick, McGrath, McKay, Orme, Payton, Rickerson, Rogers, Smith, Udall, Watkins, Weber, Wisener, Wylie.

Without objection the President appointed Senator Colter and Representatives Bush and Weber as a Committee to notify the Governor that the Joint Session had assembled and awaited his pleasure.

The Committee escorted Governor Geo. W. P. Hunt to the platform where he was introduced by President Winsor, after which he read his Message to the Legislature, as follows:

INTRODUCTION

MR. PRESIDENT, MR. SPEAKER, MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SIXTH LEGISLATURE:

When Arizona was admitted to statehood it was little dreamed that we, her people, would be confronted with so many tremendous and vital problems as has been the case during the past ten years. It could not be foreseen that, almost before the fundamental law of Arizona could be put into operation, our country would be plunged into the greatest war the world has ever known, and that the resources of Arizona would play such an important part in protecting and shaping the destiny of the world.

When the Constitution of Arizona was adopted it was hailed in many quarters as being too progressive-too radical. Time and experience have proven that the underlying principles upon which the

government of Arizona is based, are sound. Our institutions were put to the test during the greatest crisis in the history of our nation and emerged from that experience completely vindicated.

The tremendous task of financing the war and of paying the interest on the public debt, added to the ordinary cost of government, has become a severe burden to the taxpayers of the State and Nation. This burden has become heavier in Arizona, due to the depression in industry and the loss of markets for the products of our mines and farms.

Having tested our Constitution and laws and found them fundamentally sound, our citizens must now bend their energies toward finding the leaks and stopping any unnecessary expenditures. Economy must be the watchword for the next few years in Arizona. The State government and its various subdivisions must apply to their activities the same principles which guide the thrifty individual in times of stress. Luxuries, which in times of prosperity contribute to the enjoyment of life, should be done away with. Simpler forms of living should be adopted; unnecessary expenditures should be curtailed; and by the practice of economy a healthy financial condition can be maintained.

The burden of taxation in Arizona is proving to be a menace both to the individual and to industry. Hundreds of farmers have lost their homesteads; stockmen have lost their cattle and ranges; business men have become insolvent; working men have lost their homes and savings and have been forced to seek employment in other States.

The taxpayers are unable to meet the present high cost of government and at the same time continue to carry their various occupations forward to success. This being the condition facing us today, retrenchment of State expenditures must be effected.

The Democratic party, to whom the citizens of Arizona have entrusted the administration of the affairs of the State for the coming two years, has made a definite pledge of economy and efficiency in the administration of the business of the State. This pledge must be redeemed. Economy means getting the maximum value for the money expended.

In order that economy may be practiced without impairment of the efficiency of the State departments and institutions, responsibility must be definite. Each branch, office, department and subdivision of the government must be so organized and directed that there can be no evasion of responsibility for the conduct of its affairs. By referring to economy, efficiency and responsibility so early in my message, I do so to give added emphasis to this impor

tant matter.

I have always believed in and sponsored progressive measures. I have always worked and striven for the advancement of those principles of progressive popular rule that makes for high governmental ideals. I believe it is a matter of continuing pride, in which I am sure all true Arizonans will join, that the world-wide movement toward release from political thralldom, freedom from class inequalities and oppressive government operation, finds its best expression in the progressive features of the Constitution and laws of Arizona.

Recent political events of national and international magnitude and of world-wide importance, clearly prove that the people are awakening to their political and economic necessities, duties and re