The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18
ARKANSAS GOV. EAGLE
Spreads Himself in His Inaugural Ad-
dross ut Little Rock.

dross nj Little Rock,
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
lArrLE Rock, Ark, Jan. l7.-Gov
Eagles inaugural address was listened TO
with great interest by vast assemblagc
this evening, His opening remarks were
concerning tho condition OF the State.
lie found the state developing rapidly,
but in the midst OF apparent prosperity
the masses arc not prospering Us their
efforts would seem to Justly entitlo them.
The causes were droughls, bad crops and
unjust burdens of taxation levied by the
Federal Government II was gratifying
to find the State finances In healthy
condition. In regard TO tho equal
zation Of taxation, he recommended
the establishment of u State Board for that
purpose. lie discussed public education
ut length and recommended that liberal
support be given public schools and all
state educational institutions, and that q
State normal school for white teachers he
established. lilo thinks that the State
should be provided with some means Of
advertising her resources, aud that this
could be- done through bureau Of mining,
manufacturing and agricultural which he
hoped 10 see established by this Legisla-
turc. lie recommends continuance Of
the Geographical Survey, ~ II is doing cX-
ccllcnt work. The County Lcyying Courts
should levy small tax Tor working public
roads, 80 that the number Of days each
man Is required 10 work may be reduced
10 six per annum. Tho county cnnvlcts
Il. a. l.. ....vlr.I 4.
! lie thinks that Prison Inspector should
be appointed, and that buildings should
be erected 80 that all State Convicts can bc
worked inside the prison walls, and that q
rcformatory prison for youthful criminals
should be provided. lilo thinks the
question Ol two more supreme Judges
worthy the consideration Of tho Lcgisla-
turc. lie recommends that lands which
have been forfeited a. the state for the non
payment OF taxes, aud arc now be-
ing sold, for which tho State
makes quit claim deeds, should be- with.
drawn from the market until tho forfeit.
utcs could be- adjudicatod aud the title
vested In the State. lie has this 10 say on
elections "Thc liberties oi the people
and the pcrpctuity OF free Government
can only be- secured and pcrpcinaicd 10y
FREQ and fair elections. III hight oi
every citizen 90 cast his ballot nn-
tmmmccd aud 10 have II honestly
counted * ono Of the highest and most
sacred rights enjoyed 10y an Amcri.
can citizen. 10 corrupt the the hillothoN
would be- 10 corrupt aud destroy tho Gov
eminent itself can conceive Oi NO greater
calamity that could briall the State thanto
have the ballot box lose iis purity and IN
sacrcdncss A We would preserve our
own liberties aud tho liberties vt genera
tons 10 come lot M preserve free aud fair
elections. To this end shall exercise the
powers conferred ON me 10y the law Ia con.
iurmity 10 the oath shall take.
lie deals with railroads thus Railroads
have been important agents In the dcycl-
opmont Of the state. Nothing cin take
their place IN moving men aud commerce.
II would he unfortunate Tor the State 10
have her railroad interests crippled or ~.
tardcd, aud yet there exists Necessity iur
railroad legislation. The question Of rcgu.
laling rates II freight and charges on rail.
roads has been prominent IN public debate
aud before the Legislature ever since
tho adoption Of the Constitution
In 1874 For fourteen years efficient leg.
islation on this subject has been delayed.
The people have grown inpatient waiting
Tor their constitutional rights 10 bc pio-
teclcd. This question should bc promptly
met, handled carefully but unNaycnngly,
doing Justice alike to the people and 10
the railroads. Tho establishment II u
commission would, no doubt, be- the most
efficient means II reaching an equitable
solution Of thc question