Without objection the Chairman pro tem appointed members Curlee, Douglas and Bush as a committee on credentials to receive and consider the credentials of the members of the House of Reprsntativs. Motion of Mr. McCormick, sconded by Mrs. McKay, that the House stand at recess until the Committee on Credentials should make their report. Carried, and at 12:20 o'clock P. M. the House stood at recess. At 12:50 o'clock P. M. the House resumed session, the Chairman pro tem presiding. The Committee on Credentials submitted the following report: Mr. Chairman: Your Committee on Credentials reports that all members answering the roll call are qualified and entitled to their seats as members of the House of Representatives of the Sixth Legislature of the State of Arizona. ARTHUR CURLEE, Chairman, Motion by Mr. Curlee, seconded by Mr. Lewis, that the report of the Committee on Credentials be adopted. Carried. Motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Udall, that a Committee be appointed to wait upon the Chief Justice and inform him that the members-elect of the House of Representatives were ready to take the oath of office. Carried. The Chairman appointed a committee consisting of members Lewis, Bernard and McKay to wait upon the Chief Justice and inform him that the House of Representatives were ready to take the oath of office. At 12:55 o'clock P. M. Chief Justice McAllister appeared before the House and administered the oath of office to the members of the House as follows: You, and each of you, do solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constition and Laws of the State of Arizona; that you will true faith and allegiance bear to the same, and defend them against all enemies whatsoever, and that you will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona according to the best of your ability, so help you God. Motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mrs. Bush, that the House extend a vote of thanks to the Honorable Chief Justice McAllister for his services in administering the oath of office to the members of the House. Carried unanimously by rising vote. Motion by Mr. Barkell, seconded by Mr. Gardner, that Mrs. Marks be placed in nomination for Speaker of the House. Motion by Mrs. Ivy, seconded by Mrs. McKay, that Mr. Dan P. Jones be placed in nomination for Speaker of the House. Motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Housholder, that the nominations be closed. Carried. On roll call Mr. Dan P. Jones was elected Speaker of the House, the following members voting for Mr. Jones for Speaker: Austin, Bernard, Briscoe, Burs, Bush, Copeland, Crawford, Curlee, Douglas, Ellsworth, Fiock, French, Gleason, Goodwin, Griffin, Gunst, Hannon, Herold, Housholder, Ivy, Jones, Kilcrease, Lewis, Ludden, Ludwig, Marks, Mayes, Miller, Murphy, McCormick, McGrath, McKay, Orme, Payton, Rickerson, Rogers, Smith, Weber, Wisener, Wylie-40, and the following members voting for Mrs. Marks for Speaker: Barkell, Finch, Gardner, Jones, Udall, Watkins-6. Motion by Mrs. Ivy, seconded by Mrs. Bush, that the Chair appoint a committee to escort the Speaker to the chair. Carried. The Chairman appointed Members Bush and Ivy, who escorted the Speaker to the Chair. At 1:15 o'clock P. M., a committee from the Senate consisting of Senator Campbell announced that the Senate was organized and ready for business. Mr. Speaker thanked the committee from the Senate. Without objection Mr. Speaker appointed a committee consisting of members McKay, Ivy and Bush to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business. Without objection, at 1:15 o'clock P. M., the House stood at recess subject to the call of the gavel. At 1:16 o'clock P. M., the House resumed session, Mr. Speaker presiding. Mrs. McKay announced that the committee had notified the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business. Motion by Mrs. McKay, seconded by Mr. Rickerson, that Mrs. May Belle Craig be placed in nomination for Chief Clerk of the House. Motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mrs. Bush, that the nominations be closed and the Chief Clerk be elected by acclamation. Carried. On viva voce vote Mrs. May Belle Craig was elected Chief Clerk of the House. Motion by Mr. Orme, seconded by Mr. Weber, that Rev. Seaborn Crutchfield be placed in nomination for Chaplain. Motion by Mr. Weber, seconded by Mrs. McKay, that the niminations be closed and the Chaplain be elected by acclamation. Carried. On viva voce vote the Rev. Seaborn Crutchfield was elected Chaplain of the House. Motion by Mrs. Bush, seconded by Mr. Hannon, that Mr. Joseph Nugent be placed in nomination for Sergeant-at-Arms. On viva voce vote Mr. Nugent was elected Sergeant-at-Arms. At 1:20 o'clock P. M., the Sergeant-at-Arms announced a Committee from the Senate consisting of Senators Elliott, Campbell and Roberts who announced that the Senate was organized and ready to meet with the House in Joint Session at 2 o'clock P. M., to hear any message which the Governor might have for them. Mr. Speaker thanked the Committee from the Senate. Motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Lewis, that Mr. Speaker appoint a committee to notify the Senate that the House is organized and ready to meet with the Senate in Joint Session at 2 o'clock P. M., to hear any message which the Governor might have for them. Carried, and Mr. Speaker appointed members Bush, McKay and Ivy as a committee to notify the Senate that the House was ready to meet in joint session. Mr. Speaker appointed a committee consisting of members Orme, Copeland and McCormick to meet with a like committee from the Senate to notify the Governor that the Sixth State Legislature of the State of Arizona was organized and ready for business. The committee sent to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready to meet with the Senate in joint session, reported that they had discharged the duties imposed upon them. The committee appointed to meet with a like committee from the Senate to notify the Governor that the Sixth State Legislature of the State of Arizona was organized and ready for business, reported that they had discharged the duties imposed upon them. Motion by Mr. Burns, duly seconded, that a committee of three be appointed to seat the members according to their various counties. Motion by Mrs. McKay, seconded by Mr. Weber, amending the motion of Mr. Burns, that each member be allowed to choose his own seat. Carried. Motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mrs. McKay, that Mr. Speaker appoint one member from each county to serve on the Patronage Committee. Carried, and Mr. Speaker appointed member McKay, as Chairman, and members Bernard, Burns, Bush, Copeland, Ellsworth, Hannon, Herold, Housholder, Jones, A. M. Rickerson, Smith, Udall, and Wylie. Motion by Mrs. McKay, seconded by Mr. Lewis, that the House stand at recess until 1:55 o'clock P. M. Carried, and at 1:35 o'clock P. M., the House stood at recess. At 1:55 o'clock P. M., the House resumed session, Mr. Speaker presiding. Mr. Speaker instructed the committee which had notified the Senate that the House was ready to meet with the Senate in joint session, and the committee which had notified the Governor that the House was organized and ready for business, to meet with a like committee from the Senate and notify the Governor that the Sixth State Legislature of the State of Arizona was ready to meet in joint session to hear any messages which the Governor might have to deliver to them. The committees sent to wait upon the Governor reported that they had discharged the duties imposed upon them and Mr. Speaker discharged the committees. At 2:10 o'clock P. M., the Sergeant-at-Arms announced the State Senate of the State of Arizona. JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA The joint session of the Sixth Legislature was called to order at 2:15 o'clock P. M., Mr. President presiding. The Senate roll call showed the following members present:: Campbell, Claypool, Colter, Cornick, Drachman, Elliott, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, Macmillin, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts, Rutherford, Sims, St. Charles, Mr. President-19. The House roll call showed the following members present: Austin, Barkell, Bernard, Briscoe, Burns, Bush, Copeland, Crawford, Curlee, Douglas, Ellsworth, Finch, Fiock, French, Gardner, Gleason, Goodwin, Griffin, Gunst, Hannon, Herold, Housholder, Ivy, Jones, Kilcrease, Lewis, Ludden, Ludwig, Marks, Mayes, Miller, Murphy, McCormick, McGrath, McKay, Orme, Payton, Rickerson, Rogers, Smith, Udall, Watkins, Webber, Wisener, Wylie, Mr. Speaker -46. Motion by Mr. Colter, seconded by Mrs. Bush, that a committee be appointed to escort the Governor to the House Chamber. Carried, and Mr. President appointed Senator Colter, and members Bush and Weber as a committee to wait upon the Governor and escort him to the House Chamber. At 2:20 o'clock P. M., the Sergeant-at-Arms announced his Excellency, the Governor of Arizona. The Governor was introduced by President Winsor and 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 important 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 |