The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-10
DuBIaNoNs FAREWELL.
A Review OF the Session-Out OF the
GubernatorIal Race.

GQDcEudLOEldl race.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 9.-At the close of
the afternoon session Of the Senate Presi-
dent duBignon delivered the following in
tereSting address,
A long and arduous term OF sarvice has
drawn % a close Never perhaps since the re
habllitation OF our state government has there
assembly. AT no former time have questions
more vitality affecting her material interest
presented themselves for legislative action
Ihese questions, or general interest to the entire
state, have been conscientiously and wisely dis
posed Of Throughout the length and breadth
OF the state there exists among all classes OF
the people spirit of quickened enterprise. As
lts results new industries have arisen and mum
formed
BILLS BY HUNDREDS
AS natural consequence. at no period in her
history was there ever such a demand for local
legislation. Into tie two houses Of the present
iegisiature there were introduced over 1900
oills. OF this number less than 900 were OF
general nature. OF the total number intro
duced SSs have been enacted into laws. OF
sns sns .na!n, number, "a were strictly local
-FOUR granted charters to banks In various parts
OF the state sixty six 20 railroads. seven to in
surance companies, and twentysix to other
corporations. Add TO this l29 bills of a general
nature passed, S5 resolutions adopted, and 4s6
defeated measures, and you will have the work
OF the present legislature.
WORK OF THE PREVIOUS LEaIsLATuRE.
The legislature which preceded IL enacted 10
all 69l bills and resolutions. OF this number
SS9 we're local or special in their nature. IL
Will thus be seen that the present legislature
was burdened with just twice the amount OF
general legislation introduced into its prede-
while ITS so sgEreg9se work exceeded
past summers s session am safe in saying that
more than one half were consumed In the con-
sideration OF these local measures. and of this
time not so much ~ five days in either house
was given 20 their discussion.
TINE NOT uNNEc EssARILY WASTED.
The time employed was only that required
for their enactment by the constitution OF the
state. II Legislative sessions are to be short
ened in the future, one OF two changes must
occur; either local legislation must be disposed
OF elsewhere, or the machinery for it's enact
ment provided In the constitution radically
changed.
CRITICS sCATHED.
There are few offices more thankless than
that OF state legislator. By a long licensed
custom. he has been singled out as a popular
target for those selfelevated critics OF the hour
who comprehend moro clearly all the
even the hO''1 founders lei 'A' and md '1Sn Builders S
OF this government those OF their day and gem
GRAFTON. IL adds but little TO ones patience TO
reflect, that az rule these turgid cehsors Of
official conduct come from class whom a dis
eliminating public has never honored with
trust or trusted with an honor.
DU BToNoN's FUTURE.
And now, senators, indulge me while say
few words more personal to myself / can but
regard the encouragement which will adjourn
this general assembly as one fraught, for me.
with deep and serious concern. l approach
IL solemnly and with reluctance. As far
as ones present purpose may con-
in the public service closes with che approach.
| ing hour of adjournment. Sensible as am Of
the past neglect Of those interests which should
be ones first consideration, there are few at
uainable estates for which would exchange my
experience 10 1t.
OUT OF THE oUBERNAToRIAL RACE.
A sense Of imperative duty has induced me to
a step that produces nothing but personal re-
gret We're future promotion as certain OF
success as 1t has been fattering In the past
might picture for myself career of usefulness,
bright with the esteem and respect of my fol
low citizens: but, tempting and dazzling as is
the prize. cannot free myself from the con-
sciousness that duty points with an unerring
decision to another course.
am not unmindful that there are many who
win see ia my purpose only desire TO avoid
defeat. Their conclusion, IL such there be, Ia
natural, and shall neither murmur nor appeal
from it. But am upllfted in the consciousness
that there are others, whose numbers are not
few, who will view my conduct differently. aud
whose friendship and approval win follow me
with inspiring confidence into private life.
FRIENDS IN EVERY DIRECTION.
Although Isay IL not boastfully, they have
not been confined TO any class or section. From
almost every county In the state, from old and
young alike, cheering messages and letters of
sympathy aud encouragement. have been daily
received. These shall always prize. They
will nerve me for LIES contests that are ahead
and will soften and appease all the dsappoint-
ments which misfortune brings. We're situ-
ated differently / could look unnerved upon
certain defeat and yet feel greatly
honored by such following. We're
the demands upon me less exacting
there would be nothing more pleas ng
to my fancy than the opportunity of discussing
upon the hustings before the people of this
state, the issues and economical questions
which will likely control the ensuing contest.
But since this can't DO l must content myself
with the humber sphere which circumscribes
the private citizen. In this trust shall never
forget the obligation which rests upon every
true American citizen. No press of individual
engagements shall ever make me unmindful of
the duty which owe state and people who
have SO greatly honored the years of my
young manhood. All my hopes and purposes
are bound up In the hereafter, and come veal
or come woe, the issues will be met upon her
soil. When lfe's evening shall arrive, and the
dread messenger shall knock at my own door,
as he does at every door, may the summons
come amid the same scenes upon which my
infant eyes first gazed.