Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-23

o0""ess, energy, and an in
'e'igent comprehension of its opportunities
ano interests, that this country has become
the Held Of vast manufacturing enterprises
ana now produces BY her macbinerv
ana INDUSTRY more than any nation of Europe.
GREAT Britain not excepted. To effect this
result 1t has been necessary for capita, labor.
wafer and steam power to unite in common
oonds OF association and cooperation.
separated they accomplish nothing.
Inc two great forces, which have
not eyes nor hands, that must be utilized, are
steam and water powers. The great and
convenient agent for the creation of steam
coal, Maine has not, but che has the water
power, which for purposes of large manu.
featuring is more than the equal of steam
In cheapness- She has of this so large
an amount, that all is not like
~ to be called into use for a long
time. 1t is by foresight and energy
that the power Of a large river can be made
to create manufacturing city. Capital has
choice Of numerous opportunities East
West and South. To hold what she has and
largely augment it from abroad. Augusta
needs TO be on her guard and offer such
strong inducements, that rival localities ard
competing sections may not take it from her
1t is apparent to all, that the future
prosperity OF this city largely depends
on the utilization of her magnificent
power falling over her dam. Her
citizens are about to be called on to decide
whether they will maintain a liberal policy
As to taxation and adopt the bold and energet-
&c measures necessary to success. They are
to decide whether they will repel or encourage
the investment of capital in our midst, |
Several times in her past career, Augusta has |
been obliged to adopt liberal and energetic
measures to advance her interest. and secure |
her prosperity. To secure the State capitol. |
to build her railroad. to avoid being left in |
isolation and weakness, require the wise |
forecast and strong resolution of the |
strong men who have gone before US. Equal |
resolution has been necessary to create the |
dam. canals, and locks, which tend to make |
the Kennebec waters the future hope of the |
city.
Another emergency has arisen for wise |
and liberal action. Shall Augusta decide in |
favor of such policy of taxation towards the |
Edwards Manufacturing Company, as. other
towns and cities have found necessary to |
their prosperity, and by which they are thriv-
ing and expanding! We have no thought |
or wish to find fault with the recent |
action Of the city assessors. We
think they have done as they thought |
their oath and their duty required. But
what the assessors may have justly thought |
they had no right to do, adopt liberal pol
Augusta may properly do They cannot fail
to understand their interests and municipal
duties. Every loyal citizen Of Augusta must
wish to hear renewed around the dam and |
on our streets the sound of the hammer and
the clink of the trowel. Our farmers,
mechanics, laborers, merchants, carriers,
wish the increase of the welcome
music of spindles and the hum of busy in
dustry To accomplish this let US give earnest
greeting to capital and skill from abroad,
WHICH uo" hS'uy " CIV AZ ouA"e
up our city. Our policy needs to be frank,
liberal, prompt, and decisive. Delay, hesita-
ton, and uncertainty are dangerous. Capital
offering for investment to-day may be called
in other directions, if specific and
reliable inducements here are too long
deferred. Emergencies of enterprise and
business have to be met with the promptness
and energy of the battle field-they will not
wait Will the living citizens of Au-
gusta act as thoughtfuly and energetically,
as literally and boldly As those who have
gone to the cemetery, to whom the city owes
so much We are confident they will act
with good sense and wise resolution when |
they meet frankly together in municipal
assemblage.