State ex rel. Howlett v. Cheetham

The relator seeks by this proceeding to compel the state auditor to issue to him a warrant for his salary as arid land commissioner, claimed to have been earned since March 25th last. He held' the position under appointment of the executive and his term would not have expired by limitation until June 16, 1899, under the act, Laws 1895, p. 452. On March 25th aforesaid, action was taken by the governor as follows:

“ State of Washington, Executive Department,

Olympia, March 25th, 1898.

Whereas, The State of Washington contains a large area of arid land which under the provisions of an act of…