Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06

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-sisizen Vito s-ayeis. every farmer desiring 10
ysash me l<ss Esrksf- fsr his PRODUCTS, ap-
prseiH1ss flAs ysisss OF good pHbiie rpAds. A
to-1nsf eerlsts r~part VI the United states
shows thai In esf1s Of tie most fertile sections
@f CIR eDaafry. III costs the farmer more 70
sarry too hslsi.eIs u wheat . mile than &
And practically she sanae ratio will hold
goot IS 30 his other commodities These dis
,ssssnta@Fs are severely fslt by every pro-
dncsr rrfaeve from rail ar water commauica-
tim. and rb% equalization 81 such conditions,
- far as possibls. y certainly desirable. I'm
proved rssais vii be beneficial TO the con-
ssnner as we'll "a the producer. and win pro-
ussie public convenience.
The legal rate Of interest In this stats in the
sissrTtee at An agreement ia writing, Ii q per
cent. anEeally. Some instances have come
under my observation where excessive and ex-
arbitant rates amounting 10 more than d Per
rent. ger AMMAN have been exaeted on small
bans secured either upon the small! farm or
the dwelling or heas-hold goods of the iaiorer.
Ff.s aisi1ur-t deaominaated In the bond has
@fseti 5eea demanded regardless of the dis
.fsss following its enforcement The force Of
lfibiie opinion condcmning sneh extortion
sess not atferd adequate relief and IL can
MY he found in positive law I recommend
such Legislation, IN the direction indicated. as
Will prevent This oppression.
More than $500 persons are employed by the
railroads within the limits of the state. The
nature Of their employment Is hazardous. and
much depends upon their care and vigilance.
They serve the public with fidelity, and
many II them at times. with great peril to
themselves. We should not withhold any
proper legislation that will tend TO throw
about tieln and the. public additional safe-
guards.
The fishing interests OF our state deserve
yonr careful consideration. They are a source
OF great. revenue. and give employment TO
many Of our citizens.
Our shipping interests are among our I'M
porfaat industries. That our enterprising
people are not to be surpassed in the construc-
tioD Of ships of iron and steel is already evil
dent.
The relations between the employed and the
employers In nearly all our industries, have
been harmonious and of satisfactory char
aeter. We have been free from the disastrous
disturbances and conflicts that have been 50
common in some other commemorative II Is
4 tribute 10 the high intelligence and charae-
ter Of the industrial people of Maine.
great danger inenaces the interests of
legitimate labor from tho indiscrirninatc I'M
migration that Is flooding our country.
Though our Institutions are founded upon the
theory THAI our shores may he the refuge Of
the poor and the oppressed Of other nations.
yet they do not contemplate a welcome TO the
f'it'pt anu sfFspb-, tbt IiuHFTH- tue ue-
grated and criminal classes. nor to those es-
Gaping from the pestilentiai atmosphere of
any foreign country. II will in time, il not
properly guarded, not only corrupt our own
national life. bnt diminish, il not destroy. the
great advantages that surround the existing
conditions of laior, and endanger the health,
the happiness and safety of our own people.
The official reports for the years 1891 and
lsx. relating to the institutions Under the care
fth - 81 With he. MY
and commissioners, will he laid before you.
Many Of them relate 10 matters that will re-
quire legislative attention, and the nfurna-
ton and recommendations contained in the
same should have attentive examination.
The state College of Agriculture and Nc
chanic Arts IS showing cornmendable progress
in its educational work, IL is maintaining q
high standard Of efficiency. and is in a pros
porous condition. This institution Is annually
sending forth body Of young men fitted by
actual training 10 aid in the development of
our various industries
1 The Military aud Naval Orphan asylum
should receive your encouragement. There
are now forty whine children under the care of
this deserving institution.
Many of the friendless children Of the state
Ind home III the Industrial School for Girls,
where by kind and gentle treatment, and
| under the influences OF intellectual and moral
training, they are restored to ways of industry
and useful employment. The gratifying re-
suits of the past justify the continued aid of
the state.
The reform school merits your favor. Re
claiming young boys from crime and evil as
sociations. bestowing upon them an education
| and fitting them for useful cmployments, NAV
well command the support of the state.
We should accord ~ he deaf. the dumb and
| the blind. the advantages OF good education.
and the legislature should make suitable pro-
| vision in their behalf.
| The Insane are entitled 10 the special care OF
the state Their lot is the saddest that can be-
fall humanity. To the great credit of our
state, yan have never reluctantly or stint
ingly bestowed your public favor upon this
| unfortunate class, and we should continue to
make appropriate provision for their care
Many. with proper treatment, can be restored
10 their families. To society and activity In the
business world. The incurabe should have
the kindest restraint consistent with public
| safety.
A joint committee of the honorable senate
and house of representatives will have an 6p-
portunity to visit the state prison and observe
/ the workings of its various departments. The
legislature in 1851 passed an act regulating the
employment of the eonvicts- The division ot
| their labor in the different manufacturing de-
partmcnts should be such as not to Compete
| injuriau-ly with any Industry in the state
| The general and financial condition of tn.
4 prison Is Clearly ana 1hFDtADtS shown in The
| report Of the warden.
! Executive cemcncy is frequently asked in
| behalf of conyicts in our prisons and jails The
1 interests of Justice require that some rep.
rcsentativc of the government familiar with
| the case shall be present at the hearing.
| recommend that provision he made by law for
| the attendance Of the county attorney of tie
I county from which the prisoner was sentenced
We recognize the beneficial work being &C.
| cnmplished by the state and local boards of
| health. Their united action in the enforce
meut Of all sanitaNs precautions deemed neces-
! tary for public safety will give MS additional
I guarantees of immunity from eontagon.
| The sacred assurance that fell from the Inns
| of the patriotic people Of Maine. more than a
| quarter Of century ago, that the state would
| never fail her sons who would 60 forth to rtp.
| hold the honor of the American Republic
| upon the field of conflict and of death has
| been observed and faithfully kept by our peo-
| pie. we should continue this just aid in be.
| half Of the deserving boys in blue" and the
| needy loved ones Of these who have gone
! beyond,
I The volunteer militia of The state should re-
! cese the encouragement which it so we'll de.
/ serves. Public interest and Safety require that
| voluntary organization shall he sustained
| and that IL shall maintain the best possible
| standard. The force should not be so large a
| 10 create n diaproportiopate expenditure oi
| the public moneys II is anticipated that ii
| the near future the entire expense of main
| tanning the volunteer militia of the different
| states will he assumed by the national govern
mcDt. and We should be in u position to avail
| ourselves of the full advantages TO be derivef
| from ~iis.h anticipated legislation Our mi
| iitia is composed of brave and patriotic youni
men engaged in peaceful pursuits, who ar
| loyal TO onr state and lis laws. our eountr!
and its flag. Ne should not hesitate in makins
efficient organization. such as the constitution
| of the United STATES declares to be "necessar,
10 the security of a free state
The reports Of Il various officers connected
| with this branch OF the service will be laid be
| fore You, and you should determine what mod
| iiication must be made in the existing miiiti;
| laws of the state TO conform to United state
regulations They Shouid undergo careful
| scrutiny. and NIL interested in the ser@ir'
should baye an opportunity to be fully heard
The prosperous condition of our saving
| banks furnishes pronounced evidence OF tn
| fidelity OF those charged with the manage
! rnen' of those institutions, ard conveys to u
/ the gratifying assurance that the accumula
! iiuits pf Industry are constantly increasing
| The resources Of our fftv-t.lrce savings banks
on the 3lst day ~ 0ctobc-, 1sfs. amounted I,
/ the magnificent sum Of sd SIS gi6s
The increase of deposits for the yesr 1ss
1 was ss.is9.ea.si BIZ the report of the STAT
| bank examiner. IL appears that more than hal
Of the entire deposits are invested outside oi
the state While these investments are SAT
and afford ample security to ,seposisors. it i
to h. regretted that 30 large portion OF tn
penple's money is invested in securities be
| You'd ctr borders. ff we are to have con
/ ,inrea prosperity. if We arc TO reach the grea
possibilities In agriculture and industrial
| growth that by continued effort await us. W
shossif create public sentiment that will re
siss the How of our capital TO other fields TIL
earnest corporation Of our savings institution
10 steadily encouraging investments at home
where IL can be done with safety to the de
i poster. il certainly desirable.
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