The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-01-17
fRELAxp's INAUGURAL
Q. A. KIArTNG
}aIlaa Raj ont Partll


his inaugural address. 1t is .
Otraight:orward document, as will be
5y perusal thereof, not very elabo-
sin its treatment OF the subjects men
oned, nor tediously lengthy, and may be
commended as an exceedingly sensible and
sat siactory inaugural address. On many
questions the governor plants himself
squsrely, and so far as We can see ircm
hasty reading, takes the correct view in
most cases. He reviews with pride and
satisfaction, hurriedlv, the grand growth Of
the state to the present, and calls attention
to the diversity of interests of the different
sections, and intimates that instead Of
sluggishly floating along, fearful OF address
ing ourselves to the various demands as
indicated, we should attempt boldly, but
wisely, and in spirit of fair play to recon-
cilc the conflicting interests, If any. and
benefit alike east, west. north and south
Texas. The two prominent features OF the
inaugural refer to the policy to be pursued
by GOVERNOR IRELAND with reference TO the
financial and land questions. On both he
is emphatic. After expressing himself on
these matters he merely touches upon few
other questions of importance. He seems
to be settled in his opinion that il is poor
financial policy to pay 40per cent. premium
for our bonds, and declares that no amount
OF reasoning can convince him that such
course is sound, either i'll .retiring the
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for the school fund. He suggests an
amendment so as to admit of
investing the permanent school fund
otherwise than In Federal and
state securities, and also favors the levying
and collecting of a school tax, without ref
erence to the amount of the general reye-
n e. As TO the preservation and care of
the school lands, tnl school fund, he is d.
rec, and pointed and thinks that in all leg
islaton, with reference to either, the great
controlling thought, should be to inviola.
bly, guard both. lie thinks we have been
entirely to careless and extrnvagant In these
mattes in the past. lie Is in favor of a
radical change I'M the judiciary system so 1s
to meet the constantly growing demands
thereon. He thinks house of correction
SHOULD be established for youthful often
ders and that no one should be sent TO the
4 penit entiary for short periods. As TO tax
alton, he is in favor, it seems, of placing
the burden thereof upon occupa-
tiors and pursuits that should be
discouraged. No ad valorem tax is Just or
p armisSble, except such us is absolutely
necessary to carry on government in the
most economical manner, and he declares
againsta plethoric treasury. 1t is there.
fore, to be inferred that the governor will
favor reduction Of taxation and tighten the
surplus" as much as possible in his policy
and methods. The governor il sound on
the subject Of highways, and thinks the,law
should compel all who derive any benefit
from them TO assist, proportionately, In
their maintenan o. AS before expre ssed by
him, he feels that WHATEVER may be done
with the railways, ought to be done in 0
spirit Of justice and equity that will prov,
adequate to our wants without Gripping
or injurin 4 the railways. lie is for paying
better salaries to judges and prosecuting
attorneys, to the end that bette
talent, and, in consequence, NOR,
efficient service may be had. GovrRSol
IRELAND also feels that the demands OF jus
{ tjth"' vii humanity dictate greater care Of
'toasL and 0 extensive provisions for, our in
ub aid eS' bese are aboa,tal-the subjects dis
"a slow, mort about f's extent he expresses
,' ted self with reference to them. In gen
y sra. way he declares himself the friend o
all citizens or classes IN the state, with al
honest and fixed determination to shov
Partially or enmity towards none, grow
EN- husaytic over our greatness and future
invites honest and healthiul immigration
and closes by referring to his predecessor
and the administration of the latter il
!, Kindly terms. The address, upon tn
whole, is quite appropriate and satisfactory
and is pretty fair outlining to legislator
, OF what they may expect from him in tn
way Of an administration policy.