Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-01-12

Il tG WIZ u NcltldD Ill llt Ills
inaugural address, which We publish
in tull on the first page of this issue of
the AMERICAN, is proof positive that
the people of Maine made no mistake
in electng him to the high office which
he will fill with honor to the State.
Gov Cleaves, in this, his first State
paper, shows a very thorough knowl-
elge Of all the varied affairs of the
commonwealth in all their departments.
lie reveals the gratifying fact that he
possesses keen appreciation of the
wants of the business and industrial
Interests of the State and the needs of
the people. In view of such wants and
leeds he has made valuable suggestions
to the Legislators to the end that the
lest interests of all our people may be
suitably protected and advanced by
wise legislation.
lie refers with pride to the almost
i4numelable resources of Maine, and
extends word Of welcome to those who
would come to Us from beyond the linn
il Of the State. He halls our prog
ress with lively sense of gratitude
and satisfaction, calling attention to
The important fact that within the last
two years many millions of new capt.
tai have been invested in the State in
t.te enlargement of existing industries
and in creating and advancing new en-
terprises and with them giving increas-
al employment to thousands Of people.
lie assures rs that the dear old Pine
Tree State is now making greater prog
less than ever before, and that as vet
we have barely commenced the work
Of developing Names enormous wealth.
We sincerely hope that every citizen of
he State, and especially every newspa-
per. will follow the advice of Governor
Cleayes to omit no opportunity to com
mend aud advance the community in
which he or it lives. We cannot over
estimate the worth of Individual effort
among the people Of any community to
properly encourage every legitimate en-
terprise and industry, great or small,
II that community. To this end broad
and progressive views are iudispen-
sable.
The young men must be encouraged
10 stay at home, if we would prosper as
we deserve. They may be poor in ma
teriai wealth, but they are rich in in
teIiieence, energy, integrity, character
and good habits 'Let US remember"
Ae says, 'that the young men Of to-
Lay are to guard in the future the
progress. the glory, the honor and the
.reatneSs of the commonwealth"
In view Of Names vast and Won
derful resources lie emphasizes the i'm
nortance that at the coming Worlds
Columbian exposition of the present
year. there shall be fav 0rable repre-
>en,ation Of the products Of our soil,
a our forests aud of the sea, of our
manufactures. Industries. educational
advantages and general development.
Nor should We, = lie well says, meg
let to call the attention of the world
10 the beauty of our scenery and the
nealthtulness Of our climate, where
greater attractions for the summer trav-
eler can be found than IN any other ia
yored spot in our country"
Governor Cleaves recognizes the
great worth Of our prohibitory laws TO
The State and atfrms that there must
e an active public opinion in support
"a the laws. The mere fact that the
people OF Maine have repeatedly re-af-
.irmed," as Gov. Cleaves has said,
their adherence 10 all reasonable pro-
visions for the suppression of intern
ierance makes it clearly apparent that
public opinion overwhelmingly sup
ports these laws and their enforcement.
In behalf OF the educational inter-
csts OF the state the Governor wakes
eloquent. These interests. he SAYS,
should be among the first in the hearts
# the people. The State owes to its
children, to the rich and poor alike, the
opportunity at the public charge 10 lay
IN its common schools the foundation
for future advancement and good
citizenship.
For the agricultural interests of our
State Governor Cleaves makes strong
plea. These interests are the founda-
ton stones on which must rest the
fabric Of our State prosperity. He
coImends the excellent work which
the grange, the farmers institutes and
other agricultural societies are doing
in the diffusion of agricultural knowl-
edge; aud expresses keen appreciation
of the contributions of science to pro-
mote agriculture. He expresses the
pleasure it will give him TO cooperate
with the legislature in any just meas
ures TO promote our agricultural in
terests.
We cannot review his whole ad-
dress. Suffice it to say that he makes
{ strong plea for improved highways,
the shipping interest. the fishing inter-
est, pays his compliments to the lines
of railways i'll the State, and highly
commends our literary and charitable
institutions such as the State College
Of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, the
Military and Naval Orphan Asylum,
the Reform School, the Insane Asy-
lum, etc., etc. He has a good word