Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-01-06
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. 1883.



organized, Summer Howard, Of Flint
being elected Speaker of the House
Thursday the retiring governor. Da-
vid H. Jerome, than whom better gov
ernor Michigan never had, and Coy
ernOr Begole read their messages. Gov
ernOr JerOme's message is conceded to
be one of the ablest papers ever read to
Michigan Legislature, and presents
in concise shape the situation of the
affairs of the state in all its varied in
terests. The finances of our state are
shown to be in the best Of condition and
all the charitable and penal institutions
are we'll conducted and are accomplish
ing the objects for which they were de-
signed. The message contains but three
important and specific recommendations.
1. That the power given justices of
the peace under the "disorderly act" to
sentence persons to the house of correct.
ion at Ionia be repealed.
2 That the fee for inspecting oil be re-
duced to 10 cents.
8. That the law for preventing conta-
gious diseases among animals be revised.
Governor Begole's inaugural shows
thorough knowledge of state affairs. He
touches upon civil service reform and
says.
"While no removals shall be made for
opinions sake. shall, as terms of office
expire, endeavOr to nominate good men
for the positions thus made vacant, re-
garding their personal character for
integrity and their fitness for the place
as Of more Importance than their ser
vices in behalf of any party or candidate"
He rather sits down on the high school
system of our public schools and init
mates that the tax payers of the state
should be relieved of the burden Of sus-
tanning them. He refers to the annoy
ance of the variety and multiplicity of
the ever-changing text books in our
schools and suggests that the legislature
pay some attention to devising a remedy
for the evil and gives assurance of his
hearty approval of such measure.
In regard to appropriation she says.
LET not false economy induce you
to cripple any interest of the state. This
legislature, composed OF Intelligent and
practical men, will not, / feel assured,
adopt a penny wise and pound foolish"
system of appropriation. The growing
state of Michigan, with many of its in
dustries yet in their infancy, cannot af-
ford to adopt the methods ard economies
oe fha oIA fofa Do
member that with the state, as
with the individual, the best is the
cheapest. h8a.1ra es.a ai :
In conclusion he says:
"A few days after my election, was
amused to see statement in one of the
papers, that when reached Lansing
would find a Senate and a House oppOs-
ed to me. am satisfied that it is not
true, but that the most kindly feelings
are entertained toward me by the party
in the majority in both houses. There
shall be nothing lacking On my part to
maintain the friendly relations. l trust
the only rivalry between us will be as
to who shall labor most earnestly and
successful for the general good. l en-
ing my own ability and wisdom, but de-
LeIullutu w w my uuOy op. UOoc = nn"y,
and humbly trusting in Almighty God,
whose divine protection and guidance l
pray for all branches of the government
and all interests of the state"
The Senatorial question is the absorb
ing matter at the capitol, with stormy
third house present in the interest of the
several candidates. The call for the Re-
publican caucus was signed by 81 men,
bers. and Senator Ferry was re-nominat-
ed, but 20 Republicans signed a paper
refusing to go into caucus unless 81 sig
nature to the call could be obtained, and
a number of others refused to sign either
paper. Notwithstanding the nOmina-
ton of Mr.. Ferry by the caucus. the re-
suit is very much in doubt, 1t being
claimed that his full strength was de-
veloped in the call for the caucus, but
the number of signers falls considerably
short of the requisite number to elect.
and the indications are that it will take
some time to elect. Both houses meet In
Joint assembly next Tuesday to ballot.
1t is reported that Governor BegOle
will send in the names of +. b. Pond, OF
Ann Arbor, for commissioner of insur-
ance; II. N. Walker, of Detroit, for COM
missioner of immigration, and General
lines. of Grand Rapids, for railway com
missioner.