Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-07
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| desire to call your attention TO the
fact that on the first day of July, 1886,
Of the outstanding bonds of the State
one hundred and thirty five one thou
sand dollar bonds fall due and are pay
able. IL will therefore become the duty
of the present Legislature to provide for
the pay ment of the same.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
The Governor then proceeds 10 the
discussion of the Constitutional Amend
ments, in which he says:
IL is hopel that the consideration of
these important and radical changes in
our fundamental law will not be post.
poned TO ~ late period in the session
that other business shall intervene TO
Interrupt your deliberations. The first
proposed amendment Is a provision for
a General Incorporation Act. with OK.
ception OF railroads and canals. As the
propriety of this amendment seems TO
be conceded by all parties, as far rs
public disc cussion IL concerned, or,
may say, by silent acquiescence, your
attention IL directed to it without fur
ther comment, except to recommend 1t
as a wise measure and one that will
prove beneficial TO the industrial inter
ests of the State.
The second proposed amendment IL a
proposition for increased representa-
tion. This amendment received general
discussion in the County of New Castle,
whose interests are more closely CON-
nected and affected than either Of the
other counties. / think IL fair to accept
the popular verdict, as rendered at the
last election throughout the State, but
especially in the County Of New Castle,
where the great manufacturing in
terests centered in the City OF VIII.
mington, and the large and intiuept tial
body Of voters representing and voicing
the agricultural interests of the County.
united in proclaiming the assent of the
people to the change. The Democratic
party wisely adopted and proclaimed
In their platform, presented at the
State Convention, their acceptance and
Endorsement OF the amendment, as
right, proper and just, and taking the
verdict of the entire State upon this
and other important questions sub
mitted for the approval of the people,
| there is no room for doubt as to the
proper sanction in all three of the
counties. / gave my approval, believing
the proposed change n fair, equal ana
just recognition of all the interests M.
fecting both County and State, con-
| sidering that whatever concerns the
legislation and representation OF q
County or section must be subordinate
to the general welfare of the entire
State. believe the proposed amend.
ment Is demanded by the exigeneies OF
the times.
l believe the recognition of the inter.
ests of the important and growing city
of Wilmington, In the proposed increas-
ed representation for that city, IL in
keeping with sound State policy, and
will meet the long expressed wish OF
the people in the city and rural portions
OF the county, and will constitute, II
ratified. a wholesome check on class
Legislation and perpetuate the name OF
Delaware as a synonym of good, just
and well.ordered government. | would
not for one instant urge the adoption or
this amendment from any party stand
point or advantage, but solely upon its
merits as a just and honorable measure.
beneficial alike to all. After also re-
commenting the adoption of the Judi
ciary amendment. the Governor pro.