Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-28

1t now becomes the duty Of the Legis-
lature to be as resolute, as firm in its
convictions. and as prompt in action rs
the executive has been. The Legisla-
ture has already gwen the necessary
two-thlrus vote in each House for the
appropriation. The sincerity Of the
gentlemen who voted for the appropri-
alton is no less proof against interroga-
ton than that OF the Governor himself.
The legislative branch, with
all due respect to the executive, should
now be equally insistent upon its own
position. The bill ought to, and I'M
doubleday will, pass both Houses over
the Governors veto. And the sooner
the better.-Free Press.
1t is an excellent thing to have the
backbone OF a mule, but 1t is a shame
to use backbone as q mule does. Gov.
Winans has outraged every feeling OF
patriotism by his veto OF the q. A. K.
appropriation. What makes the veto
the more aggravatlng is the fact that
the State has lately received nearly half
a million dollars which was raised
originally TO put down the rebellion.
The State as State has right to this
money; but II was gathered mainly
from those who have long since gone
where money is of no use, and part
of it might we'll be spent on the soldiers
for whose use II was originally de-
signed. The moderate appropriation
called for by the legislative bill need
not have increased taxation one penny
beyond the usual amount, had por-
ton of the direct tax fund been used
Tribune.
The action of Governor Winans is 4
wise and sound execution OF the veto
power. The people of Detroit made 4
mistake IN asking the appropriation
from the Legislature. The principle
on which the measure was based was
erroneous. The Legislature was in er-
ror in passing it. The responsibility Of
meeting the issue was thrown upon tho
Governor. With prsiseworthy tirmness
and with due regard for the interests
of the State, he has met tie issue fairly,
squarely and honestly.-Democrat.
The Eagle has very seldom had occa-
SION 10 commend Governor Winans for
any OF his Official acts; but it believes
his action in vetoing the appropriation
of.s3o, 900 in aid OF the G.. A. X. en-
campment, to be held in Detroit, Is a
wise and salutAry exercise OF the power
vested in the guhernatorial office. The
demand for this appropriation does not
come from the G.. A. r., as body, nor
from any considerable number of midi
viduals of the order. But even If the
G.. 4. X. had asked such aid, IL should
not be granted from The State. The
only demand for the appropriation
comes from the city OF Detroit. II Is
selfish demand, and has no sound argu-
ment for its support. Any other city
m the state would he glad to entertain
the @. A. r., and would be ashamed
to ask the aid of the State In 40 doing.
The Appropriation is mischiyous one,
and 10 is matter for wonder that n
LEGISLATURE chosen 20 represent the
people of the entire State could be
guilty OF passing 50 unwise, unfair, and
sectional a measure. The Governor, in
the Eagles opinion, did well to iater-
pose bis veto.
Governor Winans' veto Of the CSC, 900
Detroit encampmcnt appropr alton bill
ia wholesome manifestation of both
w sdom and courage -wisdom 30 clearly
see ia duty as toe chief executive of
the state. and courage to fearlessiv do
II regardless of the elanfor Of an Iufiu-
entail lobby largely. made up Of mem
hers OF his own party. The Governor
u undoubtedly within bounds when he
saws shat. mad the proposition been,xnh-
united to the people Of the state, Il
would have been voted down by 20 10 l.
Leader.