The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11


be found wanting in this respect
They come now with that same broad,
generous patriotism that called them forth
years ago, to ray a tribute TO the bravery and
patriotism Of Iudiana's soldiers, in the shadow
of the Rrandest monument of Its kind erected
in ell our land.
Provisions should he made for the proper
completion OF the o diers and Sailors mOuu-
meni. IL is q great work in which every
citizen OF Indiana has an interest lt is the
monument of the state. paid for by all the tax
payers OF Tie state. aud constructed under the
supervision of commissioners appointed by
state authority. No outside influence should
be al owed to interfere with il construction, es
stale monument and especially interference
based on narrow and selfish policy.
1t should be made to reflect tne hig hest honor
on the lad ana oldiers and sailors OF the civil
war. but il will not detract from that honor II
proper reference should be made to other sol
Giers OF Indiana eno otior wars connected
with Indiana military history, as the commits
soneTs, all of whom are sold ers of the civil
war. or the state, may decide would be appro-
pirate.
The soldiers Of no one war, brave and pstri-
otlc as they were, have monopoly OF lndlanA's
valor aud military glory, and such great ms
toriea events as the capture OF Nlncennes
from the British the battle of Ippecanoe and
the war with Mexico tthe first two on Indiana
soll. and all productive of vast benefits TO the
country should not he entirely ignored III the
construction OF an Indiana state monument
A mistaken policy has sometimes prevailed
IN portions OF he state 80 pun sh offenders or
drive away persons deemed Objectionable with
out resort to due legal process These acts.
commonly called "M hite Caps" are dangerous
to the rights OF ctiz-ns aud the peace OF the
community and should be suppressed. If the
present criminal laws are not sufficient to cover
such Of euces they should be made more ef-
fectlve by further enaciments.
And now. gentlemen, IA conclusion, L desire
to remind you thRt upon each ami all OF US
rest heavy responsibilities. he people OF a
great state have entrusted TO our care the man.
sgement and direction of their public affairs.
trust we may meet these responsibilities
bravely. aud with sn esrnrs, purpo'e to dis
charge these duties IN manly and nselhsh
manner and TO the utmost OF our several abil-
tiles.
Recent legislatures have done much to crown
our state win tire glory o; placing her IN the
foremost rank OF leadership p in the adoption of
great reform measures. J trust that your work
may be equal to any that has gone before. l
need not assure you that shall cordially join
in every effort to protect the rights OF the peo-
pie and promote their happiness and welfare.
That wisdom NAV guide yOnr councils; that
prosperity may envelope our STATE II all future
time and kind prOvid nee direct our dtstn-
les will be my earnest prayer and sincere desire.
Lieutenant-GovernorN Nye's address was
short but TO the point 1t was as 10 lows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentaiives of IndanA:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-Att this time ap-
preciate most keenly the great responsibility
resting upon me to discharge the duties OF the
oilce OF acknowledgements in such a manner
as to meet your approval and Endorsement. Ny
duty Is 90 preside over the sessions of the SEN
ale and make such rulings parliaTl- ntary
questions as shall from time 20 time arise. /
earnestly hope that those of a difficult char
acter may not be presented for a few days,
when. | trust. shall be pre- ared to meet the m
as they appear. fear however. that because
OF ineTperence u may be somewhat difficult
for me TO discharge tina; duty fully aud proper
ly. hut / shall eudeavOr to 10 so without fear or
favor. snd strictly in niOrnty with the rules
which may he adopted for the business transsc-
tons of the present session of the senate.
In order that may not make suy serious
mistake in the dIscharze OF my offie al duty |
most earnestly invit, each and every senator
TO give me his cord al support and assistance.
and TO regard chariIably any blunder or rEr0r
which may make. Itis not within the scope
Of my duty nor is It proper that | should make
any suggestion in re alton TO any special legs
lRtion. Ia suoh ma t-rs have no voice or
vote. It is fOr the members of the senate 20
present such reso uti"us or bills az they may
deem proper. aud tor ths senats as body TO
adopt or reject them. Ii seems to me fitting,
however, 10 suggest that the people Of this
state expect much OF the present general
semDly. They hope for general reform and
lower taxation, and will not be content unless
their hopes are realized. They demand whole
some legislation in the interests of the whole
people, and 10 not expect class legislation OF
any kind whsteVer.
The business and legislation Of this session
is entirely under your control. Each member
should, therefore, act according TO his own
best judgment and be honeh and conscientious
in the dscharge OF every duty. II is OF the ut.
most Importance that the most intimate and
friendly relations should exist between the SEN
ators and the presiding officer. ], therefore.
most cordially invite you all to come 10 me at
any time when you feel that ! can be of serv-
lee to you and will do all can 20 aid you.
trust the present general assembly NAV be a
pleasant. agreeable and profitable one, aud that
al laws and measures adopted by you may
meet the most hearty approval of the people
Of the great state OF Indiana.