The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-09

-..r-.r rr-sous composing the masses,
OF which these corporations are in,egIal pe.ass
would tend TO infusnee tDen II -
would result IN their pEzetieal aoan1olines "a
our naturally faxorzbie locations 1hey woula
seek terin and ehies pls q m bst
adissster OF tariff rates and this nat1rai laS &C
cosuuIisbes nneh IN the settlement OF this some
tines ssxed qae s,Ie ,,terai 1iaiaanr.
oar sra.e 4 ret sparsely settled: local fsa1ac,
1 both freight and passenger, an1er these eondE
toss r,ss o. nsesssi s s = ss snsn fr
raiIEay and steamboat transportation rings ike
bslgIe call from ali Of the undeyeioped sections
| II we would encourage the investment OF
money in railroads, We must avoid any steps
which would preFeut their revenue from being
such as 70 pay reasonable rate OF inIcrest upon
| the bonds and securities they o1er Tor loans
with which 70 complete present coIstrueSlon
| and carry on further Developments lie duties
| rs this commission should be clearly defined
The regulation OF the actions OF local railroads
| should b. kept within bounds compatible Wild
their earning fair remuneration Tor the capiIa
invested They should reeeIFe friendly encCuI-
sgemenE IN their wozk OF opening up our DOR
rsAnt resources Restrictions upon them should
be confined 20 Gases Of manifest necessity. Y q
der existing conditions, the public demands inst
orr wheat timber, coal. minerals and EeTehan-
disc OF all kinds shah De Trans,
ported by the NEST modern, economical
and expeditions methods Railroads and rapid
steamship lines are such methods They are the
great arteries By which the blood OF commerce
aud trade is DOW, and must hereafter, oe con.
ducred IN and from Ail parts OF the state, ana
from points within the state 70 all parts OF the
world. IL is matter for deep regret that trans
port2tion companies, by reason OF our IN
paEaileied growth. haze IN the past lew months
been unable 20 command sufficient facilities Tor
the shipment OF our abundant crops. ! note
with pleasure that these difficulties IN transpor-
tation in the wheat producing sections OF the
state have OF Late been materially diminished
In the interest Of the people of the state, and in
consideration OF ali the factors which promote
Us growth, and mold It's future. trust tna1 IN
dealing with this subject you viii reach soiii-
tion Of its problems which will at the same tine
protect the rights OF the v hole people and an0rd
satisfactory assurance TO railroad bz2ilGIDg
capital that the people OF Washington welcome
il and viii lay no unjust or unnecessary bur
dens or restrictions uFro1 II or Us operations
WORLDS COLUMBIAN YAIE-
In accordance with an act Of congress, en-
titled IAN ect 10 provide for the celebration OF
the four hundTedta anniversary OF the dlscoF-
cry Of America by Christopher Colan bus, oy
holding an international exhibition of arts, In
6ustrieS. manufactures and the products OF t6e
soil, mines and seas. IN the city OF Chicago. IN
the state Of Illinois, approved APRIL e. -.
nov making by state and national committees
to render this exposition worthy or that enter
prise which characteElzes as IS nation states
and territories, counties, cities. towns and ham
lets confidently asked and expected 70 con-
tribute their quota 10 aid in the fninIlcnf OF
this gigantic AID msgniaeeatly conceived IN
The Part which Washington shall enact in this
great economic drama. involving as X does the
rights aad Interests OF the taxpayer and eltlzen:
and proper recognition OF the importance O.
the state, Is 3 question that demands lmPEELls1
ard unprsjudiced consideration al your hands
The executive committee OF the World : Col
rry1iIisr Fsir Associatson Tor the state Of wssh-
sagto2 has issued 81 address 70 the people OF
this state. setting forth the advantages thaf
viii accrue 20 TIE state from liberal app-opEl2
ton 10 be expended in making displays of or
products an6 natural resources az chicago. sr.o
thus advertising the superior sdTanfages OF this
state Before granting large snfn; urge upon pa
you the necessity Of giving careful thought 70
the many and diverse interests that VIII be
affected by your actions
4 peTusai OF the reports OF OUT state oncess.
whose duties include q careful espionage OF
state funds. indicates that the Withdrawal from
state use OF large sum OF money AZ this time CT
az any tine in the near future would be mrwlse
grester pressure could be applied without i'm
posing an unfair burden upon our farmers and
working classes who are making noble efforts
70 establish homes for themselves and are clear
ing our lands and developing our states Eldcen
wealth. seems, from conservative standpoint,
doubtful An additional tax for World : fair
appropriation must be levied II you conclude 10
grant the sun which win be asked
II is asserted that the present interests as well
as the future development and population OF
the state would be materially enhanced by such
representation OF the states magnificent
wealth Of resource and lis unrivaled advantages
as large appropriation would secure
There can be no doubt that our states glo-ies,
50 heralded, would rebound to her immediate
well being and favorably influence her future;
but II these results can be attained By the ex-
penditure Of less sum. il i your duty, as guar
1 dians Of the states exche9uer, TO see that no
| greater margin than would accomplish the ne
cessary results is allowed II portion OF the
amount desired could be assumed by individuals
| aud corporations. and by cur Boards Of Trade
and Chambers Of Commerce without increased
| burden Of taxation falling unfortunately
/ upon our people. many OF whom may De OPP
posed to such methods of expanding the public
| funds and yet Be compelled TO assume their
share OF the burden, the same ends might be at
/ tanned and more general satisfaction enSue-
/ After consultation with the heads OF depart
menis, ind thaf the most conservative est
/ legislature should provide for the maintenance
/ Of the state and its departments, bureaus and
commissions for the years issl-lss1, viii sp-
l prosch about ss.eoe.eae
am not opposed 70 the appropriation Of pub
| lie honey for laudzbie objects; believe that
| miuistrafion OF governmental affairs As is con
slssent with justice. with the demands OF the
| times and with good government: but the mos,
thorough retrenekmenf compatible with the
satisfaction OF the pressing needs OF the state
must be exercised in the disbursement OF public
funds. RHther than expend large sum up0n
the states display al Chicago should favor the
use Of the money in the immediate improvement
| Of the conditions incident To. and the ooifga-
| tio0s growing ont OF our newly acquired state
4 hood The possibility OF missing few thousand
| Immigrants viii be amply compensated by the
| surcfq Of more substantial welcome for those
| who come without the influence oil ailuremelfs
Our public lands are nos surveyed, nor is
| there any immediate adequate provision made
/ for their survey. Trans r0rfatloa con paries,
| owing 20 CUR unprecedented increase OF popnlA-
| ton. have IN the recent pSst, been. and in q
| measure srl are, unable 20 move our products
| With the apsness aad CELEBRITY demanded by
| our farmers, who are thus deprived OF much OF
| tire well-eS-ned PROFITS Of their labor. skill and
| energy. Our population hiss even more than
| kept pace with our Developments. Today the
! sorest needs OF the state that X be invested
with possession Of and fun title 70, Its granted
! iauds. aud that its abundant water supply Dc so
/ vast tracts % land which sre now arid; so that
/ sgrseultcr7st. the h0rficulfurlst- the vine
! grower, and sll other rliers of the soil. msy
| enter upon and cultivate them. Capital will,
| by an irresistible law, seek investment where
| the conditions offer most favorable field for its
| use
II Is FOR you 70 decide whether IL is not aivis-
able that you should, prior 10 the granting OF
| large appropriations intended by their dishuTSe-
lneat 20 inczesse the volume Of immigration,
! consider how best. with the aid OF Stste funds
| sIidcsoGslg expended. you n1Sy hEild up our
state It's interests sad institutions for the thau-
sands y 10, sttraCted BY al the favorable eanGi-
/ tons. climatic and industrial. which Washing
/ ton presents. VIII annually swell oG- population
/ o. wage eEraers and producers
/ FINANCIAL
| The material prosperity. tire marvellous ur.-
] building 81 new Industries. the unFxeceslsarez1
increase 81 population. the CONSTRUCTING q new
transportation 3isleS. aud other favorable couI-
tons which have strraefe3 large permanent in
/ ycsiEents OF capital IL manufactures. sl fol-
lowing - closely upon oSlr aaE1lsSicE 70 Ststss-
! hood. srs paenoneEal- Oar population has
| since THAI event increased a Per cent. and orr
ssseSssols vEinss1cn shows the wonderful appre-
/ citation 0f r,ure tasa - per ee1t-
/ The details % the financial Transactions of the
state are Presented IN the complete srd cx-
hSllstiEe report Submitted 70 yea by tie STATE
auditor. Hoa. Thomas " Reed This report