The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-01-11
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE

THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE,
Delivered to tho Legislature In Joint
Session Thursday, January 4, 1888.
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House Of Represent
utives: You assemble 1t this time under circum.
favorable for careful and considerat action
upon the questions that will command your atten-
tion. You bring with you from your several locali-
ties the assurance that the people Of the State
msnt that follows Veil rewarded industry. Tho
various material interests Of tho State have deve-
oped and prospered during the past two years, to
like period In her history, and al existing condi-
tons are favorable to continued rapid and healthy
growth. The exercise Of wise aud careful judR-
session. will greatly aid in realizing for our State
that promise which the future presents before u.s.
It's pleasure. gentlemen, to greet you as the
itol building. Though in : somewhat incomplete
state. it will doubtless afford sou sufficient facilities
for the proper prosecution OF your duties.
vas destroyed by fire on the night of March l,
legislature OF that year. 1t Was though: probable.
~ tho wss SunS cou n
be utilized for . new structuro, and an appropria-
ton OF $4,000 was made with the expectation
LIAL the expenditure OF mat sum WOulN SuDSt0u"
TALLY restore the old building: It was decided after
a more thorough inspection thatit would be unsafe
to build upon the ruins OF tho old capitol.
1t was then determined by my predecessor to
erect entirely new structure, aud the plans Of
tits building were adopted by him, and the foun-
da,on laid during tho summer Of 1881. The
abandonment OF the old building and the adoption
Of new plaus involved q much greater expenditure
than was anticipated or had been provided for At
the extra session OF November, 1881. an additional
appropriation Of 100000 was made to finish
and furnis" the hNil11np which IL "a
provided by the terms of the act making the ap-
preparation. should complete the building in all
respects" The autumn months of 1881 were very
unfayorabe for the prosecution OF building opera
tons. hence no work was done upon the SUPER
structure. though 1t was largely contracted for, and
portion OF the material for the walls aud roof de-
livered upon the ground.
Upon careful examination of the matter shortly
after my accession to tho executive office, felt
much doubt as to the sutlciency Of the amount ap-
Drour ated to complete the building according to
the plans adopted and the terms OF the act of the
legislature. therefore called uoon the architect
for estimate Of the amount required to complete
the building, including what had already been ex-
pended In ths5sto he submitted an est-
This was largely in excess Of the appropriations
made, which were $ls ZOO. including $1,000
made for repairs, etc.. for the old capitol, which
$4,000. Was d' ssDpein.inr, snd .u ..
Prise to many who believed the appropri-
was assured by gentlemen, familiar with the facts,
among whom we're members of the legislature to
whom the details had been submitted. that the final
approximation for the purpose was understood to
be ample to cover the full estimates Of the architect
further consultation with the architect disclosed
tho fact that he had made, some months previous,
templating cheaper construction aud q finish Of
quite different character, aud which omitted some
essential features Of the building altogether, not
ably the tower. fire PROBING, ETC.. which reduced
his figures to point within the appropriations Il
appeared. however, that the estimate was made ct
time when labor and material were cheaper,
ish, could not then be duplicated l made q
formal call upon the architect for his lower esti-
mate which was furnished, but which in my judg-
ment it was not for the interest of the State to
0doDt, q 1t contemplated . very cheaD icterior
finish Of the building, excluding all fire proof fea-
lures, and In most respects quite out Of harmony
which wero already let. The lower estimate was,
however out OF the question in any event rs it was
made upon the basis las stated by tho architect Of
prices for labor and material below those PREVAIL
Ing or at which it was possibIe to obtain them The
correspondence and estimates referred to are sub
United for your further information.
Tho appropriations being entirely inadequate for
the completion Of tho building, had determined
tracts already lot. and add such further expenditure
as would enclose the structure aud protect it from
the elements. and await future action of tho egsla-
ton on my part, a tender Of $4,000 was made to
me by the citizens Of St. Paul, for the purpose OF
putting the building in proper condition TO DO occu-
pied by the legislature at this session. Tho tender was
made without conditions. and was accepted without
assurances upon my part (which. Of course, could
mot g.ve) as to the future reimbursement Of the
erous action Of tho citizens OF St. Paul to continue
the work. and thereupon made additional contract,
and purchases OF material necessary to prepare the
no obligation to do SO in acceptpR mis- aid. vef
feel 1t IS due the gentlemen whose lberality aud
PUBIC spirit thus came to the rescue, we'll to
the dignity Of the State, that should Recommend
that the amount thus rendered and expended b re-.
turned to them.
The estimates Of the architect for tho work
already done and authorized are largely exceeded
by the actual cost Of the same: and to meet thi.
excess and to provide the dome to the tower
stone steps to the several entrances and prepare
and enclose the grounds an additional sum vii
also be required have called upon tho architec
to prepare final estimates covering the entire sruc
ture. which will soon be submitted and which vii
probably snow that about 81 900 will be neces:
sary to meet the full and final cost Of the building
inc udnR tho $40. received from the source re.
ferred to- therefore recommend that an appro
pr'at.on OF TIE sum named be made. 1t will requir.
an additional sum to furnish the rooms occupied
by the several departments, careful estimate O
winch will be submitted at al early day, and FOL
which an appropriation. should be made.
have given tho work Of construction upon tbi
o9llane much personal attention. I have beel
careful! that every item Of expenditure should be
carefully a sad economically made IS possible BE-
expended, Notwithstanding much Of the work ha.
oeen done at some disadvantage 10 put th,
building in condition to be occupied by your bod
necessltated the employment OF labor with les
econ0my, to some extent, than might have bee,
done had more time been allowed. The first bricl
vas ia.d upon the foundation tho 4th day Of las
pIeted structure has covered q period Of but min,
months time. It is in all essential respects IRE
,nn fd building It will furnish ample accommoda
tor generation to come. 1t will cost. when com
pete1, in all respects, about $50 900; and state
with confidence my belief tina. ~contracts could no
money it will have cost when completed:
In this connection 1t is proper that should refe
to the generous oier made by tho city Of st. Pau
ing the construction Of tho new capitol Before The
illumination caused by tho burning Of tho old capi.
to had begun to fade. the city Of b. Paul, through
IL. e1 to 9o Psbury
GERS. and nearly at the hour for its usual meetino
on the following day. the legislature was engaged il
thus proS s tsfo'F Se Stain in the be,
cnn,ed the building since that time. q DO
Ilod OF twents-two months. It has beon n
.nG sacrifice upon the part Of the c
couveniences this building was designed to affor
them: Its use has been Of very great public bene
IT. submit. that it would BE- but Just for the Stat
TO compensate the city in a reasonable amount 70
the use she has made OF the building; that it Cos
not COMFORT with the dignity Of the State to renal
Az "oneS sa'ueS me OeueHclofy or any citizens O
municipalities. This suggestion is wholly my owu
no intlmation having ever reached me that compeu
satitn was desired or would be accepted.
FINANCES
The following statement made by tho auditor
Gepar ment exhibits the financial Operations of tn
6sate treasury during the past two years:
RECEIPTS.
1881. 1882
Cash balance, Nov. 30. o0~'
1880. 3264.151 %
Cash balance Nov. 80,
.!aoo!::................ .:........ $557.74A
T..o taAes. SOA,666 50 4O20lO 9
surance aud telegraph
companies. 800. s62.29A Is s0o.sSs 4
Fees Of insurance COM
panies.. 1854 90 6.s55
Payments by counties for
aeed grain loans, 1877
78........, s5Ss0,a II AK q
Board Of United States
convicts. ............ 756 IS lo4 =