Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-07
Tho Governors MESSAGE

Tne message Of GOV. Mcdaniel . the
General Assembly Is 3 long document
but one well worthy Of perusal and care
fuI study by every intelligent citizen o.
The STATE who desires % keep posted o.
ne matters which concern The state gov
eminent. The Governor Is nan Of sbili-
Y. and while he might have written
q much brief=r document, ab0unding
il patriotic phrases and glitterlng gen
eraIitles. which would have won the ad-
nirauou ofthe superficial reader, ne eo1ld
uot vel have treated IN business and
s-atesuanIike manner the important ques-
tons which he refers 70 the General As
seublv in less space than he has.
Tee Governor shows that be Is thor
ou-hsy acquainted, DOT only with the
financial condition and demands Of the
STATE. but with its every interest and he
has presented them in a manner - thor
ough and simple that the most illiterate
ought 70 IL able % understand them.
IN regard - the payment OF the bonded
--.l=t re.lnass ii the : sic due in 1S>5. the
Governor recommends the refandIng
-1er-ofi in bonds % run not less than -
years Al not over ) per cent. interest.
The reason for this i that long-term
bonds are eagerly sought after by Invest
ors at low rates Of interest
The mess1-e calls especial attention 70
the necessity u providing for the proper
valuation Of property FOR taxation, and
explains the causes OF the deficit which
a1Dears in the estimates CT the Treas
ur-r's receipts and expenditures for
Iss5.
In reference % the Railroad Commits
sion. il recommends the passage Of law
authorizing appeals from its decisions 70
the courts Of the state
The action Of the Capitol Commits
si0ue-s in adopting OoIitic limestone for
facing The exterior walls Of the new cap
i-oI i. explained. and. in the Governors
opinion. should be satisfactory 10 every
dfsinterested and reasonable citizen Of the
state.
Il earnestly recommends the establish
fng Of q. house Of correction for the reeep-
ton Of youthful fe!Ons-Of whom quite
number are now serving in the peniten-
tiarv camps-as suggested by Capt.
Nelms. the efficient Principal Keeper Of
the Penitentiary-and appended 10 the
message the Governor presents a list OF
reprieyes and pardons granted oy him,
and gives the reason for clemency 10 each
case as provided by law.
The state Agricultural Department IS
commended and the propriety Of establish
ing an experimental farm urged on the
attention Of the General Assembly, and
the Information given that the farm ofthe
University Of Georgia has been rendered
% the safe for that purpose.
The steady growth Of our public school
system Is stated, and the increased pros
perftv OF the university under the new OF
der Of things ADOPTED in ISL is comment
ed on. Il is recommended 70 enlarge the
scope Of the. school Of agriculture and
mechanic arts in the university 50 as to
make il really a school OF technology.
This ) an important matter. and doubtless
one that will receive much attention by
the General Assembly.
TIE message calls attention to the ne
cessity for rigid inspection and regula-
ton Of saving Institutions and banks Of
deposit, and for the preservation and pro-
lection Of trust funds.
Attention Is called TO the necessity OF
well-equipped ard regulated militia, and
the movement TO increase the efficiency
Of cur volunteer militia viii doubtless
command the attention OF the General
Assembly.
The necessity for amending the consti-
tuition Is urged on the General Assembly,
but the Governor does not favor the
general revision Of that instrument By
state convention.
There Is little doubt that the suggestions
contained in me message will serve as
valuable guides 10 the General Assem-
bly, in determining What course TO pursue
on many questions tlat viii come up be-
fore il. The Governor has 0eeE il the
service OF the state for many years, and Is
familiar. not only with the outlines, but
the details OF ever. department Ofthe gov
eminent.