Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-06
Gov. Dayfs's Address.

legislature will b< found IN our columns
this morning. Though prepared under
great difficulties it Is an admirable state
paper. we'll written. Astounding in facts OF
great importance to all our citizens. wise
and prudent in its suggestions and recon-
mendations, and full Of encouragement
for all our institutions and the material
prosperity Of the people.
The first topic considered is the condi-
ton Of the country "a IL was when we
emerged from the civil war. in 1865. and
the changes financially which have marked
our progress all the way along to the
present time In tersc and truthful Ian
guage the Governor describes the evils
which Hnctuating currency brought with
IT, and then he presents the other side oil
the picture. bright with the effects which
Resumption has wrought upon our finances
and industries. bringing in an era of solid
prosperity All friends Of n stable cur
rency agree with him when he says I'VE
now have the best currency the country
has ever had. the people feel safe with
lit, business has become adapted to 1t.
and II would seem good judgment to
give the country rest for the present
from further disturbing financial schemes
cor distracting discussions
The debt Of the State after deducting
the amount Of the sinking fund is 1852.
VI. or the bonded debt s307 900 falls
due this year. The Governor recommends
that new bonds be issued for this amount.
bearing rate of interest not to exceed I
l-2 per cent and that these bonds shall be
payable in one. two and three years. and
to be paid at maturity. Early and prompt
payment is a principle which Governor
Davis believes in and will enforce rs far
~ he consistently can.
Taxation should reach all property
railroads. express and telegraph property,
as we'll rs farming or numbering proper
". The Governor recommends to search
out whatever property escapes taxation
that should be taxed and cause 1t to bear
it's proper share of the public burdens In
this he will fiud the people ready to sup
port him. He recommends the strictest
economy the cutting of Of all unnecessary
State expenses.
Prompt action in relation to the decen-
NAL State valuation is advised, also prep
aration for biennial sessions of the legis-
lature. The language of the Governor in
relation To education is of che most sensi-
bile and encouraging character. support
our common schools literally and faith
fully. also our Normal schools. is his adj
vice Aftcr the bitter attacks made upon
the schools Of our State by the fusicnsts
last winter it is refreshing to hear a strong.
hearty message in their favor. Ii is only
in regard to free high schools that the
Governor hcsitates. these institutions APP
pearng not to have accomplished what
was expected ofthcm. A good word is
spoken for the State Agricultural College,
which manifcsts good deal of vitality
and endurance under very adverse circum-
stances.
The remarks of the Governor upon our
industrial interests will bear reading again
and again. Very different is the view he
takes Of our State from that which ex-
Gov. Garcelon was so fond of presenting
in his speeches at home and abroad.
Every interest is here mentioned in en-
ccuraging terms. such as may make peo-
pie conten,ed to stay here and give the
State fair reputation abroad. Our ele-
ments Of prosperity are not over-stated.
they are simply spoken Of Is they arc
Our mineral resources have risen tn suf'i-
cient importance to form an interesting
topic in the address.
Generous mention is made of our beuefi-
ciary institutions. Temperance and the
prohibi,orv laws are recommended cor
daily. Of the militia oi the State the
Governor speaks in the highest praise.
particularly for their conduct during the
excited period which We have Just passed
through. Ills message will cause our cit
isen soldiery to be better appreciated, and
we hope more fairly treated by the legis-
lature than they have been in the past.
Every good citizen ot the State will
thank Governor Davis for his strong.
manly words in relation to the great
Counting Out Fraud. He has mentioned
il IS il deserved We trust his recon-
msnststion AS to investigation will he
thoroughly carried out. and the crime he
made 50 odious that i, will never again he
attempted.
The concluding sentences ci the mos
sage are highly appropriate. and tittingiy
close this excellent address Of Governor
Davis to the Legislature and the people Of
Maine.
That Weeefe Plush asenoses Danger. Re.
leeve yoarseaf By using and II cnce. too, Or. J.
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