New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1927, Page 5

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1927. ADVERTISE CONN. SAYS GOVERNOR (Continued from Page 4.) payers as to the administration of the public funds. Executive Departments Under present legislation, certain departments of the state government and certain public officers are reim- bursed under a fee system. Such a tem impresses me as being in principle, and in practice y susceptible to misunder- stamding by the public and abuse by the officers concerned. Any public officer, by virtue of his oath of office nd business, is expected to administer his office with entire impartiality to al citizens. Any system whereby a :ertain course of action on the part of such an official reacts to his per- sonal advantage, whereas the oppo- site action has no such effect, cannot ordinarily be expected to be conduc- ive to impartial and proper ad- ministration which the public has the right to expect. T am of the opinion that any tem which tends to impair the im- partial administration of any state office pernicious and should be abolished. The remedy, as I see it, is a fair and adequate salary for many officials who are now compensated through a fee system. I see no rea son why that operate, within practical limitations also with respect to town and city officials, both administrative and Judiciary. 1 do not intend to include in this category, officers such as probate judges, sheriffs and others, much of whose work is not of a controversial pature, but is undertaken on be of private individuals and for their sole and direct benefit, The govern mental nature of many such duties is of so technical a character, that the principles I have stated have 1 e practical application. Auto Transportation of Officials The same principle applies, in a similar way, to the use of automo biles by state officials. Under a sy tem which provides for state ca upon which a certain mileage is al- lowed, considerable abuses may be expected. Legislation which hall gely reduce the obligation of the state to furnish and super- vise transportation, substituting therefor an additional compensation in a fixed sum adequate to enable an official to provi for himself, or in an alternative, a system under which a strict account. ing and direct supervision of trans- portation expense would be required, seems advisable. Authority to Buy Land Under a system of government whereby executive participation of the legislative branch is not continu- v available, except at a consid- expense, it is obyvious t the powers of th wch of the government be sufficiently broad and ¢ the orde administration of the affairs need not be impeded sed between sessions o this bod “rom time to time x arise whereby it becomes apparent that the authority of the governor might well be extended to meet such particular emergencies as may he reasonably forescen. Under the pres- ent law, there apparently no authority in the or the board of control, other branch of exceutive to purchase or to acquire ar est in might be the state’s inter needed economy or embar is governor any department v inte or quite ry to effect a I recommend that legislation be adopted whereby sich would ithorized when nece either by the governor acting as such, or with the advicc and co Removal of Oficials From Office In the same connection, there provided by existing removing from office s of towns or other sub-di- ons of the . even in cas of gross misconduct' or laxity in office. Some method should be pro- vided by law whercby court or any judge thercof might re- move, for cause, pending official ac- tion of this body, any public officer, whether administrative or judiciary, and of any sub-division of the state. Actlon by the court under athority need be exc an emergeney, and mig subject to such action contirmation or otherwise, gislature at its next s direct. Department of Attorney General Many problems, often of wide fm- portance, must necessarily be pre- sented for solution to the executive action be 4 ssar ies for well be way of s the le on might ht by rtment while this body is not in | Many of such problems re- a very close contact with the of the attorney general of the And yet the governor, whose province lies the most vital questions of government policy, is practically the only state official who must scek his advice from one not of his own choosing. The relation of attorney and client, even though the one may he a high public official and the other the great state of Don’t Let that Cold Turn into “Flu” That cold may turn into “Flu,” ppe or, even worse, Pneumonis, unless you take care of it at once. Rub Musterole on the congested parts and see how quickly it brings clief, As e ctive as th tard plaster; does blister, Musterole, made from pure oil of mustard, camphor, menthol and| other simple ingredients, is a coun- quire affice mess work without governmental nature of his | procedure may not | £ transportation | exe- | and, even where such action | to protect | nt of the board of control. | the superior | such | cised only in | in | old mus- | Connecticut, imparts the necessity of | absolute trust, complete unanimity of purpose, and as in private affairs, | a basis of personal respect and | triendship. It is only upon such a | basis that the office of attorney gen- | cral can be xpected to be adminis- tered with the effectiveness which s | demanded of a lawyer in _private life. In giving these views, T am in- dulging in no personalities. ~During | both my present and past terms Ol" office, the g:ntlemen who have oc- jcupled the position of attorney gen- eral have commandcl my entire respect and confidence. I cannot, | however, feel that my own good for- tune in this spect insures equal | fortune to my successors. | Feeling as T do, that the relations of an attorney general to the gov. ernor should be upon a very close and personal ba 1 recommend strongly that his selection be by ap- | pointment of the governor in the |same manner as the judiciary is se- | lected, rather n by vote of the | clectors. T go further than this, At | {the moment many of the adminis- | trative departments are authorized. under the law, to engage their own counsel. The result is that many |different and uncoordinated legal |minds are brought to bear upon the policies of the state. The result is also a distinct and obvious econom- lical loss by reason of the diversity | of | !different lawyers who are engaged. To correct this situation, T strong- | {ly urge that the attorney general's | |office be made a department of the |state, with provision for adequate | assistance, both legal and clerical, | and that the department be charged | | with providing such legal advice to the various departments as may be from time to time required. | In connection with this, the |authorization to t! different depart- ments to secure legal advice inde- pendent of the attorney general's |office might well be limited to situa- ions of great importance, and then only upon the concurrence of the ttorney gener * himself. While T am on the subject of law and legal advice, it may be appro- | | priate to add that I do not feel that " |the administration of law and the | maintenance of order ever properly |involves a question of policy. The jomy right policy of a state founded n law is to enforce the law, and the only wrong policy is the failure to so act. The safety and well-being of all citizens depends materially | upon the suppression and adequate | punishment of all criminal offenses ' in so far as the resources of the |state and the limitations of human ility permit. Tt is, however, obvious that nei disrespect for the law nor the diffi- attendant on its enforcement cd by keeping alive statu- I crimes which have become |archais either because they no long- modern conditions or be- | cause they no longer represent the | will of the electorate. The legisla- ture has a solemn obligation to pro- {vide for the repeal of all such stat- | represent the wishes of the law abid- utes. Only in far as our laws ing majority will they merit the wholesome respect which is essential [to their proper enforcement. Insurance Commissioner With the increased the |automobile, the business of insur- ance has increased out of all pro- portion to the growth of the popu- fon. Insurance companics have | come into being and disappearcd; | [——— | | of | | | | | | come to. Note ter-irrftant which stimulates circu- lation and helps break up the cold. You will feel a warm tingle as it| pores, then a cooling sen- brings welcome relief. | Jars & Tube: enters the sation that Open 9 to 5:30. Licensed by the State. Better than a mustard plaster |ored in some | conditions s they arose, this advice and the number of |~ Every repayment reduces the interest cost. Between the number of companies doing bus- | |iness in Conrvecticut is largely in-| creased, and the list of them is con- stantly changing. The great number of companies and the increasing complexity of their business has required from the office of the insurance commissioner an amount of investigation and a scope of action which has taxed the resources of this office far beyond the scope of its personnel and ap- propriations. It is of the greatest importance that this office be equip- ped and maintained to cope in the most effective manner with the s uation which has so rapidly devel- oped, an? with which most of our citizens are so vitally concerned. his department should, in my opin- ion, be matcrially strengthened as to personnel and should be supplied with furnds ample to maintain the {office as so eniarged. Establishment of Coal Comm Almost everv winter since the w the fuel situation has presented an acute problem. Conditions of min- ing, trarsportation and distribution | have been unstable, and productive burdensome sit- ngland Gover- has endeav- ure to deal with for the benefit of this section of the country a whole. The task has not been of inequitable and uations. The New nors’ Coal confere: me: n easy ore, and has required more me and thovght than wouuld be justified by dny but the most impor- tant sort of problem for which the legislature has provided no avenue for study and action. The question of fuel stabilization has so frequent- ly recurred, and its importance is of such a gencral public character that I feel justificd in recommending leg- islation w ¢ a permanent Fuel Commission shall be established for the purpose of co-operating with the Governors’ Conference, and in gen- |eral working toward the stabilization of conditions so vital to a manufac- community. State Water Commission Of no less importance to the state is the function of the state water commission recently your honorable hody. far has been a tion of surveying existing conditions, education of persons in comr iti ponsible for those condition fon to secure correction Wwh rk, however, presents s of public benefit, order to make effective the time a effort already expended, it seems proper to provide the commission with an adequate appropriation wherewith to carry out their pro- gram for the next two years. It is proper to invite your atten- tion to the fact that the state itself is an offender in respect to pollution of water w Our larger institu- tions discharge their raw sewage into adjacent water ways, and in the case two at least, a public nuisance alleged to exist. I am informed th the commission has in mind fo climinate as far as possible ar evil and major s of pollution, such as those of the sewer systems of some of the larger communitios and the sanitary other 1 servic companies Such work, T appr toward the accomp purposes of this hody ¢ of ample financial d is deser pport. eficial ¢JLoans s LOAN SERVICE Based on Courtesy and Understanding Over one- half our applications come from rec- | ommendations by present or former customers. | We try to deserve this gratitude by rendering a service that is courteous, friendly and helpful. We Lend Up to $300 To Housekeepers If you need a loan, you will save time and perhaps money'also by applying to us. We give 24-hour service. 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To 'my mind, the root of most all this lack of harmony in this board lies in its personnel as con- stituted by statutory requirements. It is impossible to expect that a board composed of men, many of whom are of an advanced age, and most of whom represent military or veterans' organizations, the inter 1 may often be antagonistic, sonably be expected to pro- asis of harmonious coopera- | 1 cffective administration. In such a statement I do not an to imply any reflection upon > integrity of any member of the ard, or of any organization such members may represent. It is un- necessary to do so. ture of a board so constituted that its members should feel a divided responsibility, partly to the partly to the particular organiz of veterans whose interes a mea represent. If the situation is fairly faced, I think it would be agreed that the in- terests of all pe administration of our soldiers’ hos- pitals would be best served by board appointed by the proportionate representation of the various veterans’ or military organi- ations. I am firmly of the opinion that a board so constituted could carry on the work to be done with isiderable less friction and con- greater efficiency than can he expected in the present situation. I do not mean to imply that the ap- pointments of the governor should | ignore the interests of existing or- rizations of the type T have men- oned. T do feel that the appoint- ments might well be limited to men who could be expected to re| interes of such organizations as of equal importance. Advertising Elsewhere in this n stressed the principl that methods which have been successtul in the operation of private enter- well prove advantageous in the administration of a govern- ment. The more progressive states of the Union are applying this idea in greater detail each year, with the desired cconomic result. One of these methods used to great effect is the so. 1led “advertising” of a state. This means simply an cducational program which results in wider knowledge of the industrial policies, natural resources, living conditions and other advantage of the com- munities within the state. Enroll pow! Our Experts in emand in 12000 Maricello Tree € nts. Day or ev klet. MARINELLO SYSTEM OF BEAUTY CULTURE ational School of Cosmeticians 72 Fifth Ave., New York City useful | It is in the na- | ted by the | il governor | without the requirement of equal or ard the | essage T have | the | Such a program has not only a | direct effect upon business conditions | within the state so advertised, but | has a tendency to enhance the pride | of the citizens in their state, which pays large dividends by way of in- creased production and better con- ditions of living. In Connecticut such a project has been left almost entirely to private enterprises, and, without direct as- istance from the state, the results has been gratifying. 1 feel work of this sort has been proven sufficiently productive of beneficial | results that the state is justified in undertaking such a program on its own account, either hy a commission or through such other agencies as hall scem proper. Connccticut State Fair n educational program may forms. One which particularly effective would the autuorization of ex: by various ¢ s of state in the Connecticut State Fair, which is annually held in the city of Har Such exhibits would provide an op- portunity which does not now exist of spreading information to the tax- payers in such a way that they can visualize the results of the adminis- | tration of public funds and the prog- | suen [ Brown Caracul Coats $80 AND UP Fur Collars and Cuffs Beautifully Lined Formeily nriced from $125 to $175 Hudson Seal $250 D UP The lustre of our Hudson Seal is guar- anteed to remain un- dimmed indefinitely. that | ress of the various state agencies | toward the most modern methods of operation. None of these methods of advertising the state and its work e possib] of cour: except ough proper appropriation for | this purpose, or through the authori- | zation by the ture of such ex- | penditures by rtments in which | adequate alrea available | State Police Commission 1 recommend th substitute for the st mission, as now commissioner of police. s will be in line with the constitution of othr state departments, and will be in th interest of more effic harmonious istration of and economical an impor and t ided re ment of tion of possible d ty. Motor Vehicle The problems incident vehicle regulation become more numerous order to deal most these matters, T urge latu s ition of ] g committee on motor which shall have excl of the conside |legislation dealir upon The commissioner of motor ve- | hicles will have several recommen- ations, based upon careful study of flic conditions and accident sta- | which will merit a much | more car consideration than can | expected from commi al- ready burdened almost beyond the possiblitics of our short session. It must be recognized that transporta- tion problems and regulations of the | v forms of vehicular traffic are | becoming each year more vital to the economic stability of our in- 1 to the living conditi ts of the state | > is not far distant when | squarely meet 1 more space is ur- » house the numer- )14 duties of govern- nts. Chief among | s is that of the | ics, an 1 abitants of tt d 1 manif artn vehicle de , facilitics and adequate I rry on so essentl the powers of be broaden- | al directly and on, with motor | llarly those | travellers, nt shou ion to enforce SAVINGS On these exclusive models From $50 to $100 These Coats Represent the Entire Stock of New Oldest and Most Reliable Creator. Britain's Largest, Coat We Are Certain That You Will Have Great Difficulties in Finding Values Elsewhere to Compare With These Extraordinary Reductions. SKINS:—Finest quality procurable. WORKMANSHIP:—Coats made up by recognized artists STYLE on —Customers’ choice from many models. LININGS:—A wide variety of famous silks. the same, Aviation It is becoming increasingly ob= vious that aeronautic communication is, in the near future, to play a larga part in our economic situation. Dur= ing the past year we have witnessed the inauguration and continued de- velopment of new activities in this growing branch of transportation. But rencently the mail route bes tween New York and Boston was hed. Throughout the state there has been awakened a keen in< terest that is manifesting itself in the building of landing fields, erece tion of beacon lights and the locat« g of distinguishing marks, all des | signed to broaden the fleld of avis and to protect the aviator as goes from place to place. Coincident with the growth and development of aviation will come needed 1e tion, both of a pro- tective and regulatory nature, and as ywth and development of a n goes on, the volume of legi tion will necessarily keep pace with . To this end, I recommend, as in of the motor vehicle de- 1t a joint standing com- tion be created. There joint standing commit- the case partment, tee on a are severa (Continued on Page Thirteen) 32nd Annual January Fur Sale VALUES AS NEVER BEFORE Russian Pony Coats 1 $150 AND UP A Variety of Collars and Cuffs. In Smart New Modes. 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