The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-11

tad Law u properly cnfurued Thopeople hem.
selves arc responsible largely Tor ~ ds1oiepr
eies, owing 70 me inxity IN IL enforcement -
Tho Aaacunt Of money raised under ne pres
cnt ux eoilccted. = sufficient n wisely oxpcnd-
e. and properly applied. % place Indiana 10 q
lev years IN an enysanle position - % Der high
ways
There should be enacted 40 law thAs wni aad
70 The burdens Of this TAX Ncr the manage
mcnt removed 30 far ftom the people ~ 70 de-
prive them Of the right 70 awoFk out % II Il
termed the tax 10 solicited, II this Il desired
The duty and power o. A~pporuoning senators
and representatives among the several coun.
ties q the state 4 conferred BY our consutur
tion upon The general assembly No other a.
partment Of The state government Ii given any
share or part IN this function
The people Wow with great jealousy any a.
tempt made BY the courts 70 encroAch upon .
province - peculiarly within The scope Of icgis-
lative action-
The present year VIII witness The assembling
in our midst o. . great eoncourse o. ~citiscns Of
this and sister states The National Encamp
ment composed o. the surviving members o.
The great army that thirty yours $50 marched
bravely forth 70 battle al their cohntryas call
VII meet the coming fall a. your capital city,
~ has tecn deemed the duty OF citizens
whcreser they have mot 70 DO thcm honor and
give 10 them a hearty welcome I trust that
Indiana and the city OF Indianapolis may not be
found wanting in this respect
1 Provision should be made for the proper com.
pletion Of the soldiers and sailors monument
A mistaken policy has sometimes prevailed
IN portions q The state 70 punish offenders or
drive away persons deemed objectionable with
out resort 10 due legal proceaA
These acts, commonly called white cabss~
are dangerous 70 the rights Of citizens and the
peace Of the community And should BE- sup
pressed
n tho present criminal laws are not sufficient
% cover such orenses they should bs made more
effective by nurtrer enactment
And now. gentlemen, In conclusion. I desire 10
remind You thai upon each and al Of W. rest
heavy responsibilities The people ~ q great
state have titrls cd 70 our care the manage
mont and direction Of their public affairs. I
trust We may meet these responsibilities brave
ly. and with an earnest purpose TO discharge
these dii8ies In Il manly and unselnah manner
and 10 the u most OF onr several abilities.
! need MT assure yoH that I shall cordially
Join IN every effort 10 protect the rights of
the peorIe and promote their happiness and
lMelfare
That wisdom may gu dc your councils, that
prosperity may envelope our state In all future
time and a kiud providence direct our d~estinies
Will be ms earnest prayer and sincere desire.
Afsnr the conclusion OF Gov. Matthew'S I'm
augF u the oath Of ofiire was administered 70
Lieut. GOV. Nye by judge McCabc, Of tho
suprcne bench Thc address which followed
was short
The etunnar governor called upon each sen
ator 10 Aid him In he dtscll4rsr OF his oaiciai
duties that his rulings might 10 Just and his
bleTdcrs charitAbly received. He referred 10
the fact TINT II WAS not wtthla hfs scope to make
any suggngiions for special legislation, but he
added Ill seems 10 me hitting, however. 10
suggest that the people Of this state expect
much 81 the present general assembly. They
hope fer general reform and lower taxation and
win not be content unless their hopes ard real
lied They demand Wholesome LEGISLATION IN
tho Interest OF the whole people, and do not en-
peet >lass legislation Of any kind whatever.
1.-THE business and legislation Of this session
Is entirely under your control Each member
should therefore act accordingly. 70 his own
best judgment, and be honest and conscientious
IN the discharge Of every duty. II Is Of the uE
most Importance that the most intimafe and
friendly relations should exist between the
senator's ana me presiding officers, and 1 hero
fore cordially invite you all 20 como 70 mo At
any time whom you feel thatI can be Of service
70 you and | WI do all / can 20 aid YOU"