New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-09
MASSACHUSETTS


MASSACHUSETTS.
THIRD INAUGURATION OF GOV. CLAPIIN-TnB
ANNUAL MESsAGE-PINANCEs-LIQu LAWS
-AGmCULTURE AND EDTCATI0N-THR
STATE LAWS WHICH ARE UNJUST TO
WOMEN-OUR RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND.
BOsToN, Jan. 1.-THE Hon. William Clahin
was today inauguTated Governor Of Aa sachuset- for
the third time the hall Of the House OF represents
tyes During his years Of service he has discharged
the duties OF Chief Magistrate in an able impartial aud
judicous manner which has proved satisfactory To the
people and has promoted the best and highest interests
OF the Commonwealth He carries into affairs Of state
the same wise foresight, good Judgment and unrng In
dustry. which has always characterized him in private
fe and which has led to his richly meritsd success in
business. Tho third year of his administration hsS
opened favorable auspices, with every ind
cation OF continued prosperity in all that contributes IN
the and happiness of the people.
The Inauguration ceremonies embraced no new feat
ures The invited guests included the Judges Of the su
preme Court and many prominent gentlemen and ladies
The Governors annual message was well received his
sentiments frequently exciting applause. The following
il an abstract OF the paper:
The Governor. first calling attention TO the nnanee'
the unfunded debt to sli2,7l7 80, making total or
Ss.269Sol 49, The net decrease OF me DEBT GlI9s 1873
ducton of the debt is more than $5'OOo0o The com
plete statement shows that after deducps me snkn3
the public debt the Indebtedness OF the state amount.
70 tS2Ssl 49, Mthh me at eig en- 90 asabIed "a"
diers and their families and the families OF the salh IN
bonfies 10 soldiers since 1861 OF the HoOsae Tunnel.
the Governor remarked tnat the central smart u no"
finished down TO the grade and the contractors arc
working from that both ways, though a. yet for tho
want Of machinery. they are unable 10 maze gnsn ,
TO a completion Of the tunnel sooner than the hlipui
tons IN the Contract require The length OF the tunnel
now open il 1862 feet and the distance remainng
iI4O9 feet Concerning the Boston. Hartford ana Eile
Railroad, the Governor gave It's present status .eoom
mended measures 10 make the state more secure ior "
loan and regarding further aid he said: state.
OF Rhode Island and Connecticut are deeply interested
in the completion OF the road. They cannot fai To re-
ceye great benefit from its intimate connection with
the coal fields and the great market OF the West II pub
lie credit is 10 be again asked these States should he a
pealed TO- and II they still refuse assistance, and this
route il not opened their citizens will have no occasion
The depOss i'm the savings banks ~ the State amour.
TO sSs22 80 an increase OF nearly oyer a,s
year. Every year shows an increase oil uSplts ~ CAPE
tasts. The General Court WAS by Gov Cabin urged 10
place some wholesome check on me teadsnty Oi ,le
banks TO exact high interest ana Consequently 70 iaAr
doubtful security IL was argued that II SHOULD De
principle Of the banks TO invest in small mort CAGES ard
thus favor men OF moderate means or the SAFE Prsoh
it stated that the annual Income exceeds the tA
penses by nearly 100000 The cOnycts have an evening
school. which is well attended, and whe increased a.,
cOmmOdatiOns are recommended, Tue tAprdleiQ ~
allowing the criminals compensation for extra labor
urged In considering charities, His Exeeency SAID
that acting the principle that segregation Is Tar r
than aggre CATION especially for the young the state IA,
established system of relieving the SICK poor through
the town authorities thus saving large regular cxpen
them TO enjoy the comfort OF their homes the society
of their relatives and friends. visiting agency has ao
every child in the care OF the state, but particulars
after he its institutions TO prevent the nlng
ment OF his rights regards his ply steal wants or mort
and intellectual welfare The number OF enrolled militia
is 7l9; the increase over 1902 $780, ana me actual
number in camp at the last muster $50 Inc annual
cost of the militia Ia about 5000 ana the selection
permanent camping-grounds and arnlhs the men VII"
hreech- leaders were recommended
In an able review of tho Liquor law occur these state
ments: The last Legislature repeatedly by q nary
nfa IL
modification OF the law Of 1869 was eNpedlent tlha5
an act passed referring the matter to the p,ope
There was attempt TO egalize the sale az SplUou'
liquors. but IL seemed TO be conceded mat pubic opnon
was well settled in regard to them. The public. ncnd
ing the friends OF temperance were divided upon me
question No knew the real opinion OF she people
fhe Legislature referred the matter to uen ANA coulh
moi see tho proprety Withholding signature TO the
act Scion, when asked II ne ha mace lhe ut't IhNs h
the state reped "NO, hut the best that the people VIII
hear" In this country the people are the Lawmakers
through their representatives, aud 10 secure any w nc
naone have hut 10 signify their will and 10 viii ba
obeyed believe the people will desire to improve TINS sw
d veor Conmissoners were appointed consider the
expedency OF establishing an nclfate asylum, ana
Their report which Is favorable thereto waS lndorsfu
an appropriation OF s5O0O the Westinghouse
Home of Inebrates provided the trustees raise Similar
amount by private subscription Inc Sldle ~ s 80
compmented for its efficiency, ana an increased appiV
nriaiion urged that its abors may De more effective
Regarding our agricultural interests, me Governor
urged prompt measures against the new cail disease
and the adoption of some uniform system Of MAXI and
maintaining highways. lnspeakng oil the ca!
he said: Though quite different nom me Gla'A'e
known as pleuro- pneumonia, which the authorities -
Thoroughly eradieated that trace OF has been ioa'
within limits for the last hNe or ~ ven -,
gnrded abroad as scarcely less 10 be dreaded " -
much from lis Immediate fatality nom tie great lor'
of property which it entails by rendering the epr u
less The sacrifice OF several hundred thousand dollars
for this cause is believed 10 be inevitable IL carr
fully prepared section C0ucaton, he sid 'or sls
fem is deficient In technical instruction; We sNe no
special drill for any particular tiade Nneh ouF tdeu
ore graduated from the public schools they have 10
preparation, by instruction Tor any dennS &
In the demand os fSe @e ' the old apprentice
system has passed away, aud thtte Is no
convenient and proper substitute Each large Town
particular branches OF business followed by the ihhaJ
itants of the town aud vicinity, not only for you Ous
also for adults" He thinks the cities and larsOf toNns
should be- authorized 10 establish these schools ana sP
mort Them AZ thew do those OF the ordinary kind Toe
amount expended for instruction. raised Dy taAatob IN
1870 was Sl25053 90 increase over ls' soiSt ~. ~
and n new normal school at Worcester were recon"
mended. .,.--.-....,... q, .-,,.,, 81,
Cambridge urged N the ms--4Se a" IT. ~,
Agassil who In falling heath, ana wAo Np'ctS '
his year- usefulness are eNttoinSi 'N' ,ir ""
ing tribute paid: " IL Is tihiheh'i} "'ohuA ~ y,
rao,,I,e pot merely the genius and extraordinary en-
dowments of the protector OF TINS Institution hh ae
the generous devotion to science ana the p"t,la,sy
state as the sphere OF his invaluable labors We aS
painfully reminded by the present rihic 9i bls n~ an
cutting the part Of the work he has under aAe, s pom
limited and OF uncertain duration. what ne hSs W ~
for us aud We for him must be done quickly. ~ .n
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, win Mdk
sDrit meet the generous foreigner WHO has se MS va
tive land for OUR, and for us refused nasefhs "
mighty nation, sacrificing both health ana LORRAINE ~
our advancement. Let Massachusetts sho" INC Nu.e
that genius generosity, aud science are NOT u"PP'"
HI. EXceency took the negative rather than positive
conclusions may reach ON the question OF Moihnn
abstract right 10 vote. there can be no qa ,s' nis
Injustice is doEe TO woman by many eAi''ins laws "