Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-19
STATE AFFAIRS.
Gov. PattiSon Inaugurated
Without Any Fuss or
Feathers.
The Model inaugural Addro IS Con-
tains Some Vigorous Rec ON
mendations.
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Other Inaugurals.
State Affairs.
PSNNsYLvANIA's GOVERNOR.

HARRIsRuRG, Pa, Jan. l6-Mr. Pat
tison took up his residence at the ex-
ecative mansion this morning. His
refusal to permit himself 10 be made
the subject of ostentation or display
had the effect to diminish the usual
crowds, but there were large number
of strangers in the city, and the insu-
gursl ceremonies were witnessed by
large aesemhlage. 1t was expected
Pattison would accept the escort of the
American club, of Philadelphia, from
the executive mansion TO the capitol,
but he refused, and, accompanied by
the joint legislative committee and
Gov. Hoyt, walked 20 the capitol, \ lew
minutes before l. O'clock, where had
already assembled the members of the
| leg eeiSlature. The cath Of office was ad.
| ministered to the governor-elect hv
Justice Fran6ey, when the new gov
ernor delivered his inaugural address.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. l6--In the
course of his address, Governor Patti
the imposition Of taxes that we dc not
lose sight of those upon whom the inn
position finally rests. The hand that
pays the tax into the treasury is not
always the hand that earned the con-
tribution; that system is most equitable
which, recognizing this truth, ST dis.
| tributes the taxing that mone shall os-
cape and none bear more than their
Just proportion. Our present system
i'll its state, county and township rami-
| ficStions is intricate, unequal AMI ill
digested. 1t is to be hoped the present
| legislature will devise some method Of
q simpler and juster allotment Of
these burdens. l shall urge upon the
general assembly the passage of
| legislation necessary for carrying into
etfec. the provisions of the constitution
of tho state. The beneti,s of some Of
| most salutary sections of that instru-
ment have not been secured by the
people, because of a failure of the leg
islature to pass laws needed for its COM
plete enforcement. The care bestowed
| by the convention in framing the con-
stitution, and the large majority of
votes cast for it when before the people
for adoption should have inspired their
representatives in assembly TO prompt
action in passing the measures needed
to give it full effect. Particularly should
this have been done since the instru-
ment itself enioins the legislature so 10
do, and their official oath pledges them
20 its support, obedience and defense.
When the people adopted the constitu-
tiou they sanctioned its wisdom. 1t
then became the supreme law Of tho
state, and the highest exposition of the
will of the people, ascertained in the
most sacred way known to democratic
governments. 1t does not become the
representatives of the people to ques-
| ton or evade such law. The single
duty is to obey. Some sections of the
| constitution from which most good Is
expected and most could be secured,
have rs yet yielded no measure Of
benefit, or left any visible effort. This
is true of article VII regulating railroad
and canal companies. BY tscit CON
sent construction of that article has
been acquiesced in by which the great
corporate bodies of the state have es-
caped its limitations and have been ex-
empted from its provisions. They have
violated it constantly, detiantly and
llagrantly. People are entitled to have
at least fair trial made of their ability
10 bring the vast corporations they
have created and fostered under
their just regulation and control.
This leads me to say, in my judg-
ment there is much to be done III the
Wy of legislation to prevent the power
of corporations from becoming too vast
and irresponsible. They are new
element in our modern civilization
They have outgrown,the most sanguine
expectation in their developmt mt and
have introduced evils as well rs new
benefits into our system. Their intlu-
ence has extended itself into almost
every department of business ard life.
Their motions have not only effected
great centers of money and trade, but
the minutest affairs of individuals are
affected by their caprice. Thousands
of laborers look to.thems for employ
ment and depend alone upon their de-
termination for measure Of hire. The
| price of necessaries, too, arc often
regulated by their will All this is IN
exhibition of power not con-
templated in their creation,
which mad in view solely the public in
terest and general good. The existence
OF such power in any combination Of
men is to be deplored and If possible
prevented, at least regulated or con-
trolled. The people, | am convinced,
ask for nothing unreasonable. II their
fundamental law 'is the expression Of
their demands it is the sRoln duty OF
the assembly and all in authority to
protect and defend The charter Of the
peoples rights.
Competing telegraph companies have
consolidated in open violation OF law to
the public detriment. Citizens of the
commonwealth have recently invoked
the inlerposition of the state authorities
to prevent a continuance Of this fire.
auent wrong. 1t is hoped the proceed
ipgs thus inaugurated will result in a
vindication of the constitution and es-
tablish the adequacy Of Its powers.
Corporate lawlessness mus. be made
as amenable to punishment as person
al allawlessness.
The assembly Will not be called To
act upon a more important meaul es
during its session, than that Of the ap.
portionment. 1t touchesthe government
in its most vital parts. A fair and just
representation TO all sections Of the
state undcrlies the whole fabric of oui
political system. There should not be
one rule for one part of the state anc
different rule for another. Members
Of the legislature should be forcibly
! impressed with the gravity Of theil
( duty in this respect, and the obligation
for It's prompt and just performance.
DELAwAREs GOVERNOR.
DOVER, Del, Jan. 16.-Charles @
Stockley was inaugurated governor TO-
day, and read a message, advocating
civil service reform, renewed interest IN
ship building, and rigid economy.
Fortunate Adolphus: "By Jovep
exclaimed AdolDhus. stroking the cap