The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-10

course must, sooner or later, solve the vexed
problem with which all practical affairs are
more or less concerned.
But a discriminating appreciation Of these
matters will not confound economy with par
simony. indeed, due practice OF the first
necludes occasion for that OF the second.
Tho trusst economy is not unfrequently
shown in generous expenditure. The brief
review l have made Of the condition and
wants of our various educationrl, charitable,
and re ormatory institutions suggest the ia
miliar considerations which should guide our
your hands wise, broad liberality towards
them. Such course ii obviously both just
and polite; but it cannot be safely followed
without the practice of the economy that ac-
cumulates the enabling means towards the
desired end. 1t was specially with a view to
such means and ends that I have so often
plead the necessity for retrenchment. -a
W + IMMIGRATION. ~
In my last message endeavored briefly to
set forth the importance of taking suitable
measures for the promotion OF immigration,
and as the most effective means to that end,
that our State should make thorough dis
play of nvinoing evidences of our resources
position at Philadelphia. The Legislature
saw fit to decline to take the action recon-
mended. The observations and events of the
year have strongly confirmed the conviction
then entertained respecting tie wisdom of the
adoption of such measures. The failure OF
Minnesota to be properly represented at the
International Exposition will prove, / fear,
tunity of a century and in my Judgment it
Is incumbent upon us to endeayor to repair as
far as may be the consequences of an error we
will not soon cease to dtplore. Kansas and
other competitors with US tor immigration lie
nearer the central route over which immi-
rants seek their new homes. They are Law
lsh with their means and efforts to publish
their advantages TO the world. They made
such ample display, at the worlds exposition
OF products attesting their fertility OF soil, as
served to attract the attention and elicit the
admiration of large classes from whose intiu-
ence the greatest benefits may be expected.
Unless persistent efforts be put forth to adver
tise cur advantages and correct misrepresent-
atoms respecting us, these rival States will
inevitably secure to themselves many Of the
Immigrants who are naturally attracted to our
State. 1t we recognize population and tbs de-
velopment OF our unOccupied lands as the first
essentials to our material prosperity we cannot
afford to be idle while our neig Oh bors in friend
~ competition wrest from lis these first condi-
tons 10 such prosperity.
leave Tor your deliberation the choice Of
the methods best adapted to the object sought.
The experience of other States is that the
sending and maintenance OF Agents in New
York or in Europe is followed by no results at
all commensurate with the expense involved.
Until comprehensive and systematic scheme
shall be happily secured and put in success
1ul operation Suggest that the revision and re-
publication OF the excellent State Immigration
pamphlet complied with adequate provision
for it's wide distribution, would afford cheap.
practical and ready means toward the desired
end.
TREE PLANTING.
As practical consideration pertaining to
the inducements offered to immigrants can
not torbear to express my satisfaction with
the action of the last Legislature for the pro-
motion OF tree culture, and to the excellent re-
suits following it. By the support given the
State Forestry Association, ESPECIALLY shaped
by the efforts OF its indetatigable secretary, a
comprehensive movement has been begun for
the prosecution Of this important work.
About ,35e, 900 forest trees were planted on
our legal Arber Day and from seven to ten
millions ware, it is estimated, during the sea-
the changed management of the St. Paul Il
Pacific Railroad the noble work in tree plant
ing prosecuted by the First Division OF that
company has been stopped. Is it not incum-
bent upon the State to supply the place TO
the force thus withdrawn from this enterprisef
It is difficult in my Judgment, to exaggerate
culture. Succeeding generations will honor
the men through whose comprehensive FORE
sight our fertile praries shall have been man
tied with inviting groves, completing with
their beauty and utility the features alone
lacking as requisite tor the abode of pros
porous people. invoke your further aid in
this matter by whatever practical means NAV
commend themselves to your judgment.
DIsHoNoRBD BONDs
In my first message communicated to your
honorable body one year ago I took occasion
to urge the performance of long neglected
duty on the part Of the State in respect to the
adjustment Of our dishonored railroad bonds.
Time, reflection and further knowledge 81
the evil OF practical reputation, have served
to deepen my conviction of the solemn obi
cation resting upon US in this matter: and I
feel it to be my duty to reiterate the recon-
mendatlon then made and to emphasize the
reasons given for the prompt performance of
an imperative duty.
name OF the commonwealth whose sacred in
terests are committed to his charge; and can
therefore suffer no suitable occasion to pass
without renewing an earnest Injunction tor
the performance of duty the neglect Of
which constantly prejudioes our standing
among the reputable States Of the Union.
The reiterated verdict upon this subject
conveying in its conclusions both the highest
adiudications and the deepest moral and re-
llglous convictions, seems to me to be 80 con-
elusive az to leave little or no room for an
honest difference of opinion. But in order to
dispel any possible doubt respecting the legal
aspect OF the question present a summary Of
the legal recognition OF the validity of the
decisions Of the highest Judicial tribu nals.
However it may have been with Individual
and party action respecting reoog milton al