Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-07
THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
1t Assemblies and Listens to Gov. Jackson'i
Farewell Message


Farewell Message.
The Maryland legislator, met at noon yes
terday and organized by elec.ing Edward
Lloyd Of Talbot president Of the senate and
hurry vandiver of Hartford speaker of the
house. The other officers elected were those
agreed upon in democratic caucus Tuesday
night. Gov. Jackson sent in his final message.
1t was q long document and referred to almost
every subject that had engaged public atten-
ton during the four years Of it's authors term
joint committee was appointed to arrange
for the inaugural ceremonies OF Gov.-elect
Brown, the Inauguration to take place next
Wednesday. At 100 pm. without transacting
any other important business the senate and
house adjourned to meet next Tuesday at noon.
THE MESSAGE
The governor, in his message, urges concur
rent action with Virginia on the oyster ques-
| ton, the imposition of tax of at least per
cent upon the gross receipts of railroad, tele-
graph and other corporations, ana a prohibi-
ton of the use Of the Baltimore Belt railroad
by the Baltimore and Ohio and the Northern
Central railroads, unless these companies will
expressly surrender their chartered exemption
| from taxation.
Regarding the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege he saws: By an act OF Congress approved
|
was made to supplement the act of 1862, max
| ing grants of land scrip to endow agricultural
| colleges In the several states. Under the pro-
visions Of law three annuities have been paid
to this state upon the assent OF the governor,
but no further payment can be made unless
| the present general assembly accepts the grant;
| this matter should, therefore, receive prompt
| attention. All that seems necessary is act
accepting the grant and directing the board Of
| trustees of the Maryland Agricultural College
| tn apnly the funHa m acc vifh he
ditiOns Of the law.
THIS additional income places the agri-
cultural college in this state upon firm finan-
cial basis. Great improvements have already
been made at the college, the number Of
students has lately doubled and there seems to
be good reason to expect its future prosperity
and success But the different funds granted
from the treasury of the United States are
restricted to certain kinds Of expenditure.
All are for purely educational purposes, for
instruction and investigation and the equip
ment or facilities for such work. Congress
mas expressly left the land, building and
numerous necessary expenses Of administra-
ton to be provided by this state. The last
act, which will soon produce an income Of
S25 600 per annum can only be paid to the
agricultural college II ''aided by the state
out OF its own revenues" Therefore, in
order to keep faith with the federal govern
ment and fulfill the conditions Of its several
accepted grants and to make those funds
effective the usual state donation to this
| college should be continued. 1t does not
seem right however. for the public money
to be expended for new buildings or any
| considerable improvements while the state
| owns but an undivided half of the property.
Four years ago the college was in arrears
nearly $40, 900 for old debts. With the aid Of
the state it has not only been successfully con-
Quoted, but about $4,000 Of the debt has been
by the state should be made first lien on the
property for the benefit OF the state.
The board OF trustees is now too large for the
efficient transaction Of business and it is often
difficult to secure quorum at the meetings. 1
| would therefore recommend that a bill be
passed reducing the number OF trustees.
THE OYSTER QUESTION.
Regarding the oyster question the governor
says: THE culling law, properly amended,
will greatly increase the annual supply. The
sales in Baltimore from October Is to Deem
Der Is, 1891, show an increase over the previous
year OF 50 per cent, which must be credited TO
the culiing law. recommendation is made
that the time for taking oysters with scoops or
| dredges should be Limited to November /. A
thorough revision of the oyster laws is deemed
| absolutely necessary.
"a cause OF most embarras ,mcnt in the en-
| forcement OF our laws ID found in the lack Of
harmony between the laws of Maryland and the
laws OF Virginia. The legislature of that state
| Is now in session and has the oyster question
under consideration and feel sure that this 10
an opportune time to secure their cooperation.
l would. therefore, recommend that you pass q
joint resolution early In your session appoint
ing committee to confer with that body on
this subject. would also suggest that such
conference should embrace the questions con-
nected with the common rights Of fishery in
the Potomac and Pocomoke.
1.-THE large and valuable oyster grounds of
the Potomac, which belong entirely to Mary
land are at present o subject Of concurrent
legislation, and enjoyed by the citisens Of vir-
ginia equally with our own. while the citizens
Of Maryland arc entirely excluded from any
OF tho compact Of l7S5 provides that all laws
aud regulations in relation to the preservation
Of fish in tho Potomac and Pocomoke, within
the limits Of Virginia, shall DO made with the
A just and equitable view Of tho matter surely
viii give rights In common in both cssss"
Ed Sallinger, the negro pugilist and OF.