Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-09
FOWLE'S MESSAGE.
AN EXHAUSTIVE REVIEW OF THE AZ
FAIRS or THE STATE.
A..u.r state Debt, s3.s1s,ooo-Raiiwsy
Commission Observation-Disclosures
lection OF Oysters
cn.c,., telegram 70 tho pispstch.i

HDHCiAl t8IoRr4m W saV
R.ry.ou. N. c., January s.-Governor
rowle's message was read in the Leeisla,
ture to-day. It il Of great length ana
coyers two years. The principal features
are as follows: The State debt Is now ohiy
ss sge 600. of which S2,72O,0oo Is in per
cent. bonds and the remainder In per
cents. On the 6's the State has no inter-
rest 20 nav. as it is paid for the lease OF the
North Carolina railway, in which the Com
monwealth holds $4,000. 900 of stock. 30
the debt is practically only $s,2ls,Ooo.
ArPArRs OF TIE RAILROADS.
There are fifty-nine RAILWAYS with 3,iv1o
miles Of track. worth Sl4,0o,Ooo. Ath;,,
way commission, the creation on mnul
was favored two years ago, sagain reooni'
mended.
THE OYSTER INTEREST.
The protection of oysters is given special
consideration. 1t is recommended tnat q
yearly tax based upon tonnage pe requiIeu
on each vessel taking oysters; that oys,eIs
he chilled only on rocks or beds, ana that
not over 10 per cent. over two inches long
he taken from each rock OF bed; that there
be an efficient oyster police ana inspectors
at each oyster centre; that owners oI gan an
neries in business in the State be gwen .ne
same rights as other persons that no oys-
ters be taken from May LIST to October ISL
that there DO no half measures. but that
all vessels violating the law be captureu
and pursued.
AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
Twenty-Five thousand dollars is asked
for to secure display of North Caroilnas
resources at the Chicago Exposition.
BIO INCREASE.
The taxable property In the state Is
valued at S227 600, 600. an increase OF $l0,-
600 600 in two years. There Is urgent
necessity for the equalization OF taxation,
and county and State boards ere necessary
TO secure this.
EDUCATIONAL.
The law in regard to public schools need
such amendment as 10 require the county
commissioners to set apart the amounts
necessary for schools before making other
appropriations. The University buildings
are old and to a great degree unserylcea-
BILE. and generous aid should be given al
ter special committee has made an in-
spection. Training schools for white
teachers, particularly for females, are ask
ed for as absolutely necessary. -,
The law regarding fertilizers should be
so amended as to impose tax OF 70 cents
per ton. IL,
An appropriation to complete the build;
ings and equipment of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College is necessary also,
and one for a college of the same KIND tor
| negroes.
THE PENIrESTIARY.
The condition OF the penltentlary 10 very
satisfactory, that institution beng SELF
supporting: but in case there IS falling
| of of the demand for convicts on railway
work factories for tobacco or jute bag
cling should be established in the prison or
| the convicts put on farms.
FOR YOUTHFUL CRIMINALS.
A reformatory for youthful criminals is
| necessary. Courts of Oyer and TermineI
should be reestablished and solicitors paid
| salaries.
PENSIONS.
| The pensions tax raised S87, 900 last year
which has been paid out to some 1000 pen
| sioners.
Grants were issued for $4,000 acres OF
public land.
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
An appropriation of $4,000 is asked for
the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution,
now overcrowded, and a similar appropri-
alton is asked for additions TO the insane
| asylum here.