Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-01-16
THURSDAY, JANUARY Is. 1879.
Gov. Garcelon's Address

indicating the policy of the Executive
placed in Office in such au anomalous
manner.
His exordium is little iolelul. We
hope he doesn't talk in that way TO his
patients. Sill ii is unquestionably true
in measure. that many are out of en-
ploynent. and interest aud taxes are
hard TO pay. At the same time food,
clothing and shelter are cheaper than
ever. and business skies begin TO bright
Ell.
His suggestions about reducing ex-
penditures is direct and practical. Ev-
ery unnecessary Office should be Sbol-
ished. and the cost of the necessary OF
fees should be pared down all they will
bear. A. the Democrats now have the
State Government, and are responsible
for its efficiency, we hope the Republi-
ca: members OF the Legislature. will CO.
operate in every effort made TO lower
expenses.
We do not see why biennial sessions
of the Legislature, will no; be sufficient
for legislative work. We hope the
amendment proposed will be submitted
TO the people.
The matter of taxation is Of extreme
importance. 4 system that would more
ehectually reach money invested in
bonds, or deposited in Savings Banks,
would be welcomed by all. The diff
Guilty has been TO devise such system
His suggestion abou, limiting the
rate OF interest is impracticabie. The at
tempt 10 fix prices by law wa. long ago
given up in free countries. Limiting
the price oil loans. would simpl, drive
loanable carital ont OF the Stale. Al
ready too much Maine capital has been
invested ia Western bonds and mort
cages. IL would be wiser 10 call il
back.
The com plant about the laws DELAYS
is well founded This * the iault OF
the system. for the judges are hard
worked and faithful. We do not think
however tina, more judges or new Courts
are necessary. A division Of the pres
ent Courl, so that three judges shall
hold a continuous law Court, while the
other judges are free to hold jury terms
would cure the whole trouble.
Much that the Governor says about
education is well. The common schools
should be cherished. Their efficienc,
should be first chiefly cared for. II the
mill tax does not contribute 10 this end
abolish it, Our notion has been, and il
that the High Schools directly improve
the Common Schools, BY toning them up
and exciting the ambition Of the schol
ars. We earnestly hope neither will be
abolished, until it becomes apparent that
Common Schools are hur. BY them.
We cordially concur in tie recon
mendation TO prevent bribery at cleo
lions. We also believe the purity o.
elections requires that those not entitled
10 vote should be Kept from voting
hence. the registry laws should not BE-
repealed.
In the matter OF national finances, the
Governor speaks plainly. aud iearlessly
in favor of honest payment of Govern
ment Eotes on demand. Republican.
are justified by this declar alton. in Their
action in making him Governor. Al
good citizens will applaud the Governor
for his strong, clear announcement o.
sound opinions.
We fear, however, the Governor ha,
undertaken to throw q tub to the Green
back whale in attacking National Banks
We care nothing for the present system
but the TACT that banking is free, anC
open 10 every man, is a complete ans
wer to the objection Of large profits
There is no monopoly in it. What be,
ter system OF banking does the Cover
nor propose as an improvement? Doe
he want the Government 10 60 into tn,
banking business? He has stated tina
it is clear that the Government can issu
notes only when il borrows money
Unless be has some better system,
would be wise not 10 disturb the pres
ent one Of free banking.
The people will be grariiea to fin'
the address in some respects . bushes
document, and not all given over to par
tizsnship. In his efforts for the reduc
ton Of expenses. and improvements il
systems SD far as they are improvement
he will win the applause and assistance
OF Republicans as well rs Democrats.