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

GOVERNOR CLEAVES' ADDRESS
At the Opening of the Legislative Session
Mt Augusta.
GENTLEMEN OF TIRE SENATE AND HoUsE or
REPRESENTATIVES:
need not come. at the beginning OF the
new year, TO npprise the leg stature of the
state Of Maine that the skies are bright with
promise for the future Of our commonwealth.
unite with You in the abiding faith and
Interest that is being manifested in our gem
eral prosperity. We welcome those from be-
yond our borders who come and join with US
IL utilizing the great natural advantages with
which our state Is endowed While We may
hook with pride upon the advancement al
ready made. yet our productive power in agri-
culture, Ill manufactured articles and other
produces, may be largely augmented. until
the beneficial effects shall penetrate every
section OF the state
During the past two years. many millions Of
new capital have been inyc -tct in the state of
Maine, in the enlargement OF existing in
du~trics, and in creating and advancing new
enterprises, thus giving employment to many
thousand additional laborinG people. Ne are
making greater Progress than ever before AMI
Yet we have only part tally developed Names
enormous wealth. Our magnificent water
powers, unlimited in capacity and extent, are
being rapidly utilized. New and important
lue- uf railroads are being constructed within
our limits, and additional avenues of trade
are being opened. Private capital. to a large
degree, las ceased its westward fiow to build
NJ and enrich other states. and IS now more
generally seeking investment at home,
IN the development OF Names resources
with advantage both to the investor
and the people. Maine is rapidly attaining a
position 10 give employment 10 all and TO re-
satr- -,
young men and women Of the state, who have
too often. in the past, sought other fields We
have an industrious people, q productive soil
and extensive waterways; our harbors are un-
surpassed. our advantages for commerce un-
eQualled and our facilities for manufacturing
un'lvaled. We have here, within our own do
main, all the elements that attract man OF en-
terprise and business seek king new and desira
bic locations.
let every citizen enjoying the protection OF
our laws and the freedom Of our grand institu-
uons omit no opportunity To commend and
advance the community in which he lives,
There should be individual effort among
our people 10 encourage every Legitimate
enterprise and industry, great or small. on
our own soil. They give employ yment to labor
and Increase tie prosperity OF our state.
Every water power developed along oar rivers
and streams. every nlanuiactory or industry
built up adds To the well-being and wealth OF
tie people.
Those interested in Names growth must
take broad and progressive views. 20 reason
able opportunities should be neglected to H.
rect the attention OF our own citizens, and
those from abr lad TO the favorable and cX-
traoriinary advantages found here for the in
vesiment OF capital The policy pursued by
Other states in making known their resources
has been drawing from our surplus wealth
and We have contributed more than our pro-
portion Of capital and men to build up other
communities our interests should center In
the advancement Of our own state. We need
only 10 put our CAPITAL att, me in motion. and
during the next decaie-with national legiela-
ton not unfayurable TO our industries-we
shall achieve a greater advance than ever BE-
fore.
Let Us encourage the young men OF the state
in their efforts. Many may be without large
capital. yet they possess the intelligence. the
industry and the enterprise that makes pros
porous states; they believe in Maine and de-
fire her advancement Let us also remember
that the young men Of today TO guard in
the future the progress, the glory, the honor
and the greatness OF the commonwealth.
The nations, government deemed 1t fitting
that the 4'Dth anniversary of the discovery OF
America should be conmemorated by al ex-
hibiiion of the resources and development Of
the United states and OF the progress OF civiii-
zation in the New World. 1t was designed
tl4ht tl!lo tAAAJIl4Ou ellDulu Lt Oh an i1tSEna-
tonal character, permitting not only tie peo-
pie Of our Union and OF this continent, but
those OF all nations to participate.
he legislature, at its last session, CON
sidering 1t important that the resources and
progress Of our state should lie made known
al such exhibition, made an appro priation OF
Sih,pn, and created commission designated
The World Fair Managers of Maine" 10
assume charge Of the interests Of the state
and its citizens. in the Worlds Columbian
exposition OF IsIi. Much interest is being
manifested IN this exposition. 1t is of great
Importance to the state that there should he "A
favorable representation Of the products Of
our soil, OF our forests and OF the sea- OF our
manufactures, industries. educational adj
vantaees and general development Nor
should We neglect to call the attention of the
world to the beauty of our scenery and the
healthfulness of our climate, where greater
attractions for the summer traveller can be
found than ID any other favored spot i'll our
country.
The sum designated in the appropriation for
the erection OF a state building at CHICAGO
was found inadeq for the purpose: but our
own citizens. by voluntary gifts in money and
materials, have provided the additional
amount required for the erection OF building
commensurate to the importance of the state,
and constructed, principally, of Maine ma
terial. The state appreciates the liberality of
those OF its citizens who have so cheerfully
and generously given from their own means
in aid of this worthy object.
A creditable representation at this exposi-
ton will be q source of qualification to the
sons of Maine throughout the country, and
every citizen of the state will feel a natural
pride in her progressive spirit, that she is
main tanning her advanced position among the
other states of the union.
sail on, thou prosperous ship Of state!
sail on, q Union, strong and great!
SaiI on, nor fear TO breast the sea.
Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee"
The restraining influence OF our laws upon
the sale OF Intoxicating liquors has had a
marked and beneficial effect. The people OF
Maine have, repeatedly, reaffirmed their ad-
herence to all reasonable provisions for the
suppression of intemperance; and the educa-
tional, moral and religious influences, con-
stantly being exerted to maintain a healthful
public sentiment, have had a controlling force
in repressing the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors within our state There
must be an active public opinion in support of
the laws; and whatever advance can be made
in this direction will tend to lessen the blight
Ing influences Of intemperance. and command
general approval.
The educational interests of the state should
be among the first in the hearts of the people.
The strength and stability of our great repub-
lie lies in the enlightenment of its citizens
and the pride Of nations" The children of
every citizen of the state should have an op-
portunity at the public charge to lay the
foundation for future advancement and good
citizenship. The state owes this to its chill
dren. 1t is, therefore, with pleasure that we
notice the growing interest in our common
schools, the great safeguard of our civilization.
Their streams of light ana wisdom make our
homes happier and the state more prosperous.
The favorable sentiment manifested for a
more extended education than can be ac-
suired in our common schools has found ex-
preston in the excellent free high school
system Of the state The normal schools,
successfully fulfilling the purposes designed,
are in a most excellent condition and con-
stantly improving in efficiency. The county
educational conventions are having an ad-
yantageous effect, and the public schools are
feeling the good influence of these organized
associations Our colleges, seminaries, ac-
ademies and other institutions of learning are
among the most advanced in the union.
The great additional educational advan-
tages that would be secured by public library
in every town In the state, may well enlist our
attention. A small annual appropriation by
the several towns, with the pecuniary aid and
announcement that would be rendered by the
citizens, would, within q short period. secure
the possession of a public library free to all.
No one could seriously question the wisdom Of
. law that will give substantial encourage
ment in opening up these channels OF intellect
ual thought and improvement. In the gener-
Gus maintenance of our educational system,
our state stands almost unrivaled. and her
history is an eloquent tribute to the caus OF
free education. We should continue in ur
efforts to elevate the standard to the htGhest
possible limit.
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