Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-06
Gov. A. H. Burke's Message.
To tie Senate and House of Representatives:

10 NE otHWt no HOHSc W representatives..
In compliance with the mandates of the Constitutions, l here
with present you my biennial messsage, de"1ing with the condition
OF rsfr rn1 f f,a% ore aS1%' ay nos; til tns sus ssS, IS in as $ to ' ths so i ssa of
legislation, leaving my successor to outline the policy to be p"r-
sued in this direction as he may deem necessary and eNpedient,
and confne myself to the transactions of my office during the
two years of my incumbency
STATE MILITIA.
Very soon after entering upon the duties of my office, the
announcement that the Sioux. and other Indian tribes, had, for
the second time within a few months, threatened to become hostile.
our western and northern territory. where the he Indian reservations
ARE lGIa' ed oE efHi1 p sr3}jsrE , nRRp rss.%w. the f tsFsor . f%rh x news "
% 0HfS put "od fSrti to q Pr " fSsG,;o arm of exposed a "ss;mt c5'ze ef ;nf1 mhe Stat" "
once ordered to t; prepare to defend fen the people; but the meager
lack Of proper care on the part Of the State, readily demonstrated
the impracticabiity of moving this force, in severe winter
the lives and property Of our citizens. Yet the promptness with
which the militia responded to this call exhibited their loyalty
properly providing for this service. BY adequate appropriation
and Thorough organization by its officers, our State militia is now
appropriation to carry out the provisions of the military code
was not sufficient to maintain the militia and meet the expenses
incidental to annual encampments. There was, therefore. but
one once e4 *aa a during the the past pas two years. asr While the code pro-
the additional expense of holding the second encampment and
thereby create a deficiency i'll this department.
its present standard by our general Government allowance, and
the States st assis stan it is ss reasonable to suppose that the annual
Prompt response to arms by the militia when circumstances ap-
pearea to demand their actual service in the field should give it
-" M. iN ''""S WIZ. Wy i" nohol VI ee olate.
The justly grounded alarm Of our citizens, at the time of the
threatened il: Indian disturbance, was speedily anayed by the
prompt, skillful and energetic management of Major General
Nelson A: Miles, then in command of this Military Department.
The heroic action Of the officers and men under his direction, dur
ing the inclement weather of a winter campaign, which resulted
in subduing these Indians and restoring peace and confidence
be comforting an honor, and be a source of qualification to myself,
as we'll as TeHeetins a feeling of appreciation on the part of resi-
proper to pass resolutions rendering thanks to General Miles, his
Officers i c ar and I'm men, M D., for IF the ls1n g1lan try. an? md COURAGE courage which ;his they dis
these refractory and fanatical Indians, and I therefore submit the
subject to your favorable consideration.
WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
ap aa d 1ssSrd d Bssr Si I'll ~ 5s !rT %PfE s;r MsIa 5es s:& fs: .eysG a;,i in b 5sS5 l
Worlds Columbian Exposition, at Chicago, this year. But after
lie spirited people Of the State in the work. and dt thereby y secure cure:
additional additional dn an ;%a : aid i5;. by private "a s. contribution ID to the fund
to a comprehensive display Of the States resources at this great
Fair, the original Board rendered their designations, believing
Soon thereafter a new Board was created, and the work Of gather
ing suitable specimens from growing crops, and collecting other
has V ersnce been vigorously pushed, through the enterprise and
Alfred Dickey, Executive Manager, until specimens have been
prepared to make a most %creditable exhibit Of the States products,
Resources ~5, as II This s'' ~orf has q Sse" materially at j; isi m s"gme sayd"1 1y f%s
cooperation Of the Ladies' Columbian Clubs. which clubs have
work Of the retiring Superintendent Of Public Instruction, Hon.
o >" nn1 1gdf1' . in inte re ti1E; the f,s schools in making an exhibit of
ally prosecuted by this competent and painstaking official; and
Assen N.Y. the Board 7i in Charge arr ~ Of this" this ~ us tsT cam c"F" co legiae" ifs
mission with honor to the State and credit to themselves. The
advantages to be derived from a proper representation on this
occasion requires no elaboration on my part. 1t is to be hoped
the Legislature will see to it that North Dakota's display at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition is fully in keeping with the intelli-
1n;I to a comprehensive display Of our many advantages on
this occasion will unquestionably lay the foundation for future
material benefit, if properly followed by united effort upon the
part OF our people in encouraging further stimulation Of the
attention drawn to the State by our exhibit at this great Fair.
PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Our educational growth during the past two years has been
very gratifying indeed. Under the SuDeryisiOn Of tIa l,,,rIc ,f
directors two Normal Schools have been established within the
state, and buildings erected in the past year-at Valley City and
at Mayvule. Both are now in operation, afording commodious
quarters and ample courses Of study to advanced students Of
the State, while a general advancement has been made
along all lines Of educational work, from the lowest
primary grade up to and including the courses of study
III our highest State institutions. Provisions have been made
for systematizing the work Of high schools so as to provide
a uniform system OF gradation between the common schools and
the university and normal schools. The work of training teachers
has been carried further towards comule1iou tLun II aux ,maril1l-