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Major Bits of Legislation Are Recommended McKelvie Confines Final Mes sage to Review of Questions Arising in Last Four Years, Lincoln, Jan. 4.—(Special.)—Gov ernor S. II. McKelvie, retiring gov ernor, in his message to a Joint ses sion of the bouse and senate today, preceding Inauguration and deliver ance of the message of Governor Charles W. Bryan, recommended the following major bits of legislation. Installation of moderate Income tax which shall not he so drastic as to force still greater purchase of tax free securities by persons with large In comes. A larger state Inheritance tax. Force publicly owned utilities to pay taxes for avowed purpose of equalizing taxes of farmers, who, he charged, were obliged to pay more taxes because of millions of nontax able public owned utilities In Nebras ka. The governor also asserted taxa tion of these utilities would make fair er competition for private corpora tion*. Divide Rond Work. Separate federal and state road building and maintenance f mi coun ty road building and maintenance. Continuation of present auto license tax for road maintenance. Empower state to take control of banks found to be unsafe, liquidate same through use. if necessary, of not to exceed Hi per cent of state guaran tee fund. Make Issuance of receivers' time certificates in failed hanks legal. Continuation of state law enforce ment department. The governor also explained the work done under the code and the Inauguration of a budget system of state government, which, he declared, made possible calling of the special session two years ago and cutting of appropriations for the last year of the biennium so the amount of the tax dollar needed to operate the state government In 1922 Is 14 cents against 19 cents in 1921. State Law Enforcement. The governor. In speaking of the ! state law enforcement department, which he desires the legislature to re- ; tain, declared that county law enforce- ] ment officials In communities with i wet sentiments are loath to enforce the liquor laws. He points to the fol lowing table, showing biennial rev- | enue made possible by this depart-, ment with co-operation of state, fed ernl and county officials: Amount of fines collectod. $463, 754. Value of automobiles confiscated, $159,741. Value stole* automobiles returned to owners, $361,746. Oarages Investigated by state sheriffs, 1,727. Liquor Investigations made by state sheriffs, 3,624. Stills seized, 362,. Stolen automobiles Indexed from all sources. 12,100. Recommendations of Hart. The governor Included In his mes sage recommendations made to him by J. E. Hart, secretary, depaftment trade and commerce. They are: Compulsory bonding of active, ex ecutive bank officers. Stricter regulations governing sale and transfer of bank stock before becoming effective and require pur chaser to show financial responsibili ty sufficient to protect constitutional double liability. Also require depart ment approval where sales of shares would affect control and change of management. Stricter regulations and qualifica tions of directors, requiring all direct ors to qualify by taking an oath and to show legal requirements as to own ership of shares of stock in their own name and right, and not pledged for debt. More frequent directors’ meet ings. Limit Stale Liability. Eliminate interest-bearing certifi cates from protection of guaranty fund law, and limit savings accounts under protection of guaranty law to 10 per cent of capital and surplus and issue only In non-negotiable form and not transferable. Limit collateral to bills payable to one and one-half times amount of loan obtained. Department consent to state banks before being permitted to act as re serve agents for other state banks. More nonpartisan examiners and empower department to enforce rea sonable rules atjd regulations on forms of accounting. Penalties ou receivers for delay In rendering reports on failed banks. C. W. Bryan Sworn in as Nebraska Governor (( Antisued rrom l’a*e One.) cil, Bryan asserted, and he, ns chief executive officer, should be given free rein In appointing all heads and necessary assistants, to Insure suc cess. Changes Planned Later. Legislative outlines of duties of various state departments, now em bodied In the civil administrative code law, would be embodied In In dividual btlla to be Introduced later, he announced. Tho governor did not specify elimination and change of activities contemplated. '•In presenting later to you recom mendations relative to the budget. I will suggest eliminations, consolida tions and transfer of some of the state's activities to other institu tions." he said. "I will also lay be fore you for your consideration more W GET THE PRICE ;! on that typewriter you are planning to buy and then get ours. You'll find it 25% to 50% Cheaper We Sell All Kinds of Typewriters All-Mike* Typewriter Co. *05 South 18th Stroot ...... ' specific plans for a regrouping of sd 1 ministrative departments of state government.” Solons see in Bryan's plan to make recommendations for changes in his budget an attempt to take advantage of thi. law which makes It necessary for a three-fifths vote to overcome a governor's budgetary recommenda tion. As this move Is analyzed here, Bryan believes he has the necessary strength to muster the two-fifths vote to pass his budget and unless the legislature passes his bills for re grouping, so laws will dovetail with budget appropriations, he can tie-up the legislature Indefinitely. Otlier Recommendations. Other recommendations made by the governor follow: A general statute giving all cities, towns and villages authority to ac quire, establish and operate municipal water plants, light plants, gas plants, ice plants, coal and fuel yards, slaughter houses and public markets and to raise money for same by tax ation. Taxation of privately owned public utilities and public carriers upon rate making valuations. Constitutional amendment exempt - Ing unsold grain on farm from tax ation. Abolishment of law’ enforcement de partment and return to 8ackett law. which provides removal of county officers for failure to enforce law, for relief rp-m lax law enforcement county officials. Proposes amendment giving governor power to suspend offl rial pending determination of his guilt. Joint house and senate Investiga tion committee to Investigate banking laws with view of proposing needed legislation. Repeal present intangible property tax. Certification of mortgages for tax atlon In counties where same are reoerded. Income Tax Law. State income tax copied after Wis consin law and discriminating In fa vor of earned Income. Graduate Inheritance tax from 1 to 5 per cent. Removal party circle from ballot. Cut auto licenses 50 per cent and turn money over to counties where money was collected for use on roads. Take advantage of federal aid road "money available by matching dollars with central government, but mem orialize congress to discontinue this system of spending money. Repair grain warehouse bill to con form with federal law. Make no convict eligible to pardon or parole unless trial Judges recom mend same and discard. Indeterminate sentence law. Codification laws covering public bond issues. A toothless tribunal to govern la bor disputes, opposed to Kansas in dustrial court law. Permit noncapital, nonprofit organi zatlon to Incorporate In state and exempt co-operative companies from antitrust laws. A rural credit law similar to the South Dakota law. Abolish county truant officers. Legislature Adjourns Until Monday Afternoon Lincoln. Jan. 4.—(Special Telegram.! —Following deliverance of messages, the house and senate adjourned until 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in order to give committees on committees in both branches opportunity to make appointments so confirmation can be made early next week. Fremont Fans Silent on Arbuckle Movies Fremont, Neb., Jan. 4.—(Special Teleg. am.)—Movie fans of Fremont must voice their approval or disap proval of Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle be fore action will bo taken on showing of his pictures in this city. O’e theater manager announced th: he does not handle pictures pro duced by the company that fosters Arbuckle’s comedies. Scott Wall, manager of the Wall theater, states that the people of Fremont will have to express their disapproval before the fat comedian is barred ,on the local screen. No local organizations have voiced an opinion In the Ar buckle episode. Mr. Wall's announcement is ex pected to stir up action toward an expression by Fremont movie fans on Arbuckle films. Bryan Flan for | Repeal of Code Puzzles Solons I -. Legislators Surprised That Governor Would Request Abolishment Before Of fering Substitute. Lincoln, Jan. 4, — (Special Tele gram.! — Messages delivered by ex | Governor McKelvie and Governor Bryan centered attention of solons here tonight. Democrats and republicans alike expressed the opinion that Governor McKelvie was In better form than usual and his message was forceful and Interesting. His recommendation to tax public-owned utilities, based on the assertion that farmers do not de rive any benefit from them and are obliged to pay additional taxes be cause any public unities .purchased are taken oft the tax roll, probably caused more comment than any other feature. A number of Governor Bryan's recommendations were hailed as ex cellent, especially his plan to make eligibility of convicts to parole, com mutation or pardon dependent upon recommendation of a trial Judge. Solons Puzzled. The Bryan proposal for instant re peal of the code before he outlines his plan* for elimination and changes In state activities puzzled many solons. Wonderment was expressed that he would request code repeal before ex plaining to legislators what would re place it. Genuine regret was expressed by at least a dozen legislators that Gov ernor Bryan failed to recommend re peal of the present language law. It was admitted tho governor owed his majority, to a large extent, to German communities on the under standing conveyed by his chiefs that he would lead a fight against tho language law at this session. Much Discussion. There was much discussion over the fact that Governor Bryan, who had criticised good roads expend! tures, should recommend matching tho entire $3,000,000 federal appropri ation, while Governor McKelvie, a strong good road adherent, recotn mended matching only one-half the federal appropriation. William Jennings Bryan, brother of Governor Bryan, responded to a cry for a speech at the conclusion of i ho two messages. He expressed satisfaction and pride in being pres ent to see his brother Inaugurated and declared that his brother would conduct an. administration in behalf of the people. Pair Accuseil of Fleecing Man in Card Game Are Fined Fremont, ( Neb., Jan. 4.—(Special Telegram.)—Harvey J. Smith and Tony Thurtell, both of Sioux City, i pleaded guilty to gambling while on a Union Pacific passenger train and ex torting a sum of money from Ru dolph Peltz, Llnwood, Neb. The men were fined $100 each and ordered to return the $86.80 alleged to have been taken from Peltz. Smith and Thurtell were arrested on the train at Schuyler following the card game, upon a complaint made , by Peltz. They were brought to Fre mont and pleaded not guilty in justice court. Bound over to district court, the alleged card sharps changed their plea and paid the fines. Fremont Pastor Receives Call From Pueblo Church Fremont, Neb., Jan. 4.—(Special Telegram.)—Dr. O. O. Smith, pastor of the Fremont Congregational church, has received a call from Pu eblo, Colo., asking him to take the pastorate of the First Congregational church of that place. Dr, Smith is a brother to Dr. Frank G. Smith, pas tor of the First Congregational church at Omaha. The Fremont minister stated today that his response to the summons de pends on the action of the local con gregation. lie is a settled pastor here and his release is in the hands of the loeal church. No action has been 1 taken. 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P.)—Premier Poincare sent a cable message today to Ambassador Jusserand in Wash ington asking him to see Secretary of State Hughes ir» connection with the statement made to the Associated Press yesterday by Baron von Rosen berg, the German foreign minister, on the German truce proposal, which Premier Poincare contends shows that the principal object of the non-war pact proposed by Germany was to obtain the evacuation of the Rhine land without the payment of repara lions. Premier Poincare's message asked Ambassador Jusserand, in taking up the Rosenberg statement with Secre tary Hughes, to make the following observations: German Object. First—That the object Germany bad in view in making the proposition was manifestly as admitted by Baron Von Rosenberg to get the French to evacuate the left bank of the Rhine before the Germans had fulfilled their rei>aratlons obligations. Second—That it is absurd to pre tend that before entering the league of nations Germany Is not subject to ail the clauses of the treaty of Ver sailles that bear Germany’s signature, and that she Is free today to attack France. Third—That the proposition for ! nonaggression against France, Italy and Great Britain would leave Ger many entirely free to attack the small i er allies of France, notably Foland and Czecho-Slovakia, and even neu trals such as Denmark, to recover possession of territory inhabited by Danes and Foies, and to begin again to prepare her hegmony over Europe. “We know very well right now,” says the premier’s cable message, "that the day Germany will want to make war it will be on the smaller nations that she will throw herself. Her plan of nonaggression would leave her free to do so and would prohibit us from going to their help.” —— In the statement by Baron von Rosenberg in Berlin to the Associated Press yesterday the German foreign minister devoted some space to ex plaining Germany’s proposal that the proposed non-war pact endure for "a generation,” pointing out that this did not indicate “a sharply defined stretch of years,” but that it possessed significance only as indicating at least 30 years. The foreign minister added “The federal government was de sirous of relieving the Rhineland of its 15 years of allied occupation and therefore desired to vouchsafe France security and assurances for a period which would run considerably longer than the prescribed term of occupa tion." Allies Split on German Reparations Question (Continued From Pago One.) the British premier’s absence, had examine dthe British memorandum drawm up In reply to his speech of yesterday, and the French premier immediately took the floor and ad dressed Mr. Bonar Law rather feel ingly. He paid tribute to the cordial spirit in which the British premier had conducted the negotiations. To his great regret, however, he found nothing In the memorandum which made It possible for him to change his attitude. Consequently, he con sidered there was no reason for con tinuing the conference. Mr. Bonar La wthereupon arose and read a short note which he had prepared during the recess. M. Poin care also read his closing remarks. Some pleasantries passed among the delegates to the effect that the par tial break among the principal allies m ant there would he no more con ferences for the time being. The British see In the friendly man ner of the conference and mu tual expressions of good will a sign that M. Poincare had no Intention for the present of departing from a policy of co-operation at Lausanne regard ing the near east. The British dele gates were anxious yesterday over this aspect of the situation, being apprehensive that the French might withdraw their support. Expect Later Parleys. The British* will make special efforts to continue their work under the en tente In all fields of European poli tics except German reparations. Mr. Bonar Law’s conception appears to be that Fiance may try a free hand with Germany a few months, until she be comes convinced that her plans will not fulfill expectations, and that then she will turn again toward England. Mr. Bonar Law deeply regrets tffu outcome of the conference. He said i tonight it was apparent at the recent London meeting that the. breach di viding the French and British repa I mit of a compromise, but this did not prevent him from coming to Paris in the hope of finding some last minute solution of the problem. The British are fearful of the re suits that would follow the application of Poincare’s guarantees in the Ruhr and the Rhineland. The same British officials profess to doubt that France will actually carry out Its threat of invasion, although the definite alter native which has been suggested is reference of the whole problem to the league of nations. The Italians ar^ reported to have considered suggest ing such a course today, but it is generally believed that there would be only a slight chance of such ft so lution. Delegates to Go Home. The British delegates are returning to London tomorrow morning after a formal farewell to the French and other delegations. Mr. Bonar latw will preside at a cabinet council soon after his arrival In London. The Brit ish are eager to know the reaction in the United States over the conference and how their plan was received They asked the American embassy here to supply them with press com ment from the United States, If any was available. They are speculating tonight as to whether the United States will Intervene with some sug gestion or plan, now that France and Great Britain have failed to agree. Intimations have reached the Brit ish that Secretary of State Hughes might make some further announce meat If the conference broke up and the officials are wondering if these intimations have any foundation in fact. American officials have received FINAL Blouses Sweaters Hats CLEARANCE Coat Dresses 1 A Special Sale of New Collegian Models Suits Worth ’35s *4022 This Week *28= We have just received a wonderful lot of new Collegian Models, in attractive patterns, snappy styles, remarkable woolens. These suits would sell regu larly the country over for from $35 to $40. 33on’t fail to see these suits if you want a real bargain suit of clothes. We will make all necessary alterations and ex tend all of our usual store “service” extras with this special offer. Wilcox Clothes Shop Formerly Wilcox & Allen 17th and Harney Streets 1 no Indication of this from Washing ton. Dr. Karl Borgmann was given no opportunity to present the German government's plan. He held himself in readiness during the last two days in case he received a call from the conference to appear before it, but the nllies were too deeply absorbed by ! their own differences to think of sum- j moning further trouble with a new German plan. Farmers to Be Buyers, Omahan Tells Bankers Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 4.—To bring about greater co-operation between farmers and bankers of the United States, to the advantage of both, the executive committee of the agricul tural commission of the American Bankers' association met today In Mil waukne. Appointment of a director who was not merely a farmer, but also an edu- | cator, was considered. The office of such a director would be to establish contact between farm ers and bankers In all parts of the United States as well as with all or ganisations having anything to do 1 with farmers’ problems. “The Increased value of farm prod ucts, livestock and grain has in- i creased the purchasing power of the farmer which will permit him to ab sorb a much larger portion of manu factured goods in 1923,” Walter W. Head, Omaha, first vice president of the Amerienn Bankers' association and a member of the agricultural com mission, said. Living Cost6 Soar Berlin, Jan. 4.—The cost of living increased 63.6 per cent in December, the average prices being 685 times as great as those charged before the war, | according to figures published today. | Business Revival at Hand, Says Friday (Continued Ir.nn rago tin#.) costs will be lowered ami prices will be maintained. I am asking, also, for $,'i(>,0oO to teach farmers to cull* out their worthless chickens. Almost one third of the hens kept on the farms hardly ever lay an egg. We have select hens that lay In the win ter as well as In the summer.” He declared that Nebraska, with a total appropriation of ? 100,000 for og ricultural extension, was disgraced. This amounts to SO cents per farm. Farmers are warned against demand ing lower taxes, which would curtail tho services of the state schools. l)r. Friday spoke from facts and fig ures and carried a portfolio of statis tics relating to business and agjricul ture in Nebraska. His view coincided remarkably well with that expressed early in the day by J. C. Rwlft, a live stock dealer of Kansas City. Mr. Rwlft predicted a price of 10 cents a pound for good light steers, and that hog prices would rise In accord with the corn market. He advised farm ers to sense the production of heavy 4 year-old steers, and to market more cattle In the form of baby beet He also declared the estimate of the Department of Agriculture to he mis taken In saying there were now 27 per cent piore cattle on feed than last year. General employment, with 4,000,000 i more men at work now than during the period of depression, Is increasing i the demand for meat, he said. — Ladv Astor Must Host Plymouth, Jan. 4.—Lady Astor has been ordered by her physicians to take a complete rest with a change of scenery and Is planning to go abroad for a month to recuperate. Legion Has District Meeting at Fairbury Fairbury, Neb., Jan. 4 —(Special!— A district convention oT the American legion was held Wednesday afternoon at Fairbury. This district comprises 19 towns and most of them were rep resented. State Commander J. E C. Fisher of Beatrice and Stato Adjutant Frank 0. ConneB of Lincoln each addressed the convention on “The Aims snd What is Expected of the American Legion.” II. W. Kouts, district commander, presided at the meeting. Delegates were given a banquet by women of the Methodist church in the evening* II. W. Fonts was toast master and Oleo It. Shelley. comman der of the l'Viiihury post, delivered an address of welcome. The old Fain I tiry band volunteered an hour nl musical • ■ntertalnment and the Fair huyy High School Clloe club guve nev eral selections. Mother Jailed as Speeder. Los Angeles, Jan. t..—Seven mors speeders, including one woman, ure In jail today serving sentences of from two to five days. The woman, Mrs. 1. avenie C. Fletwood, a music teach er, took, her 2-year-old child to court tvlien she appeared for sentence. ^Tlm Judge permitted her to take it homo again before going to Jail for two days M an Kills Wife, Three Children and Himself Muncle, Ind., Jan. 4.—William Mil ler today shot and killed his wife and their three children and then com mitted suicide, police officials sai4fc^ The crime was discovered by neigh bors who broke into the house when they failed to see any of the family. ^Dbonqecni ,C>d6m & Co. Every Wool Sweater in Stock Reduced to Tuxedos, slip-ons, sports sweaters, irrespective of their former price, will be placed in Friday’s clear ance sale. You may be sure these sweaters are the best of quality and style, for they are all taken from our regular stock for this sale event. Third Floor Dainty Lace Flouncings in White and Colors are Now One-Half Price. Main Floor Sheets.Tubing and Sheeting In All the Leading Makes — Reduced 9-4 Aurora bleached sheeting, a heavy quality and fine even thread. Sale price 59c a yard. 42 and 45-inch pillow tubing in an extra heavy quality and unusually fine finish, reduced to 35c and 40c a yard. Also sheets and cases in all the well known makes are very spe cially priced. Second Floor FINE FURS Now for Lowest Prices The January sale includes all of our regular stock, and in addi tion a special purchase of very recent date, secured at great con cession in prices. Unequalled values in Furs of Thompson-Belden quality. The Fur Shop—Third Floor This Sale of Fine Silks and Woolens Present Economies That Are Genuinely Worth While All Silk Canton Crepe, the 40-inch width in an extra heavy quality. Every desirable color and black. Price $2.95 a yard. 54-Inch Wool Tricotine, in navy or brown colorings, appropriate for suits or dresses, decidedly re duced, for $3.50 a yard. , 54-Inch All Wool Duvetyn in a de lightful selection of colors and black, $2.95 a yard. Novelty Wool Skirtings, attractive plaids and stripes in the 54-inch width. Reduced to $1.98 a yard. Main Floor Marabo Capes Are One-Half Price During the January Sale Main Floor Men’s Shop Specials Are Real Economies Shirts at $1.55 to $8.35 Are Greatly Reduced Emery, Eagle and Arrow makes in all styles, including tuxedo, dress and collar attached. Per cales, printed, woven and silk striped madras, oxford cloth, fibres, pongees and silks in white and colors. ’Hiese Outing Flannel Night Shirts for $1.55 Are an easily appreciated extra value for this price. A desirable weight in good colors and vari ous trims. Universal make, cut full, in sizes 15 to 20. Full Fashioned Silk Hose for 95c a Pair A very special price for Friday on Wayne Knit fiill fashioned silk hose with lisle tops and soles. Black, white, gray, navy, cordo van and champagne shades. Neckwear Savings at 50c, 65c, 95c and More To the Left >i You Enter Velvet Scarfs in Black or Gray Colorings are Now One-Half Price. Main Floor