Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-06
THE ADDRESS.
Inaugural Address Of Governor
Henry B. Cleayes.
Delivered Before the Sixty-sist''
Legislature Of Maine,
Al Augusta. Ian. S. ieS3--An Able and
Powerful Document.

of Maine. al Augusta, Jan, ), 1898
GENTLEMEN or THE sKSArE AND Housr OF
REPRESENTATIVES,:
need not come, at the beginning of the
new year, to apprise the legislature 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 gels-
eral prosperity. We welcome those from be-
yond cur borders who come and join with Us
III utilizing the great natural advantages will
which our state is endowed While may
look with pride upon the advancement al
ready made. yet our productive power in a5,ri.
culture, In manufactured articles and other
products, MAY be largely augmented. until
the beneficial effects shall penetrate every
section of the state
During the past two years. many millions of
ncS capital have been Invested in the state of
Maine. in the enlargement of .exist!ng ia
dIstrics. and in creating and advancing new
enterprises, thus giving employment to many
thonsand additional laboring people. We are
making greater progress than ever before, and
Yet we have only partially developed Maine's
enormous wealth. Our magnificent water
powers. unlimited in capacity and extent, are
hving rapidly utilized. New and important
lines of railroads are being constructed within
oHr limits, and additional avenues of trade
are being opened. Private capital, Ia a largo
htEftt. mas ttAStu It's WtSlNtlu HOW 10 butiA
up and enrich other states, and il now more
generally seeking Investment at home,
in the development OF Names resources,
with advantage both 10 the Investor
and the people. Maine is rapidly attaining u
position 10 give employment To all, and To re-
tain within her own territory the enterprisng
young men and women OF the state. who have
too often. In the past, sought other fields. We
have an industrious people, productive soil
aud extensive waterways; our harbors are IN
surpassed, our advantages for commerce un-
equalled and our facilities for manufacturing
UNI ivaled. We have here. within our own do-
main. all the elements that attract men OF en-
ierprise and business, seeking new and dcsra-
bic locations.
i.eteyery citizen enjoying the protection of
our laws and the freedom of our grand institu-
tinHs ouil no opportunity TO commend and
advatce the community in which he liycs.
There should he individual effort among
our people 10 encourage every legitimate
cnterprise and industry, great or small. on
our own soil. They give employment to labor
and increase The prosperity OF our state,
Every water power developed along our rivers
and streams. every Iaanufactory or industry
built up, adds to the we'll 1-being and wealth of
the people.
Those interested in Names growth must
take broad and progressive views. No rea~pn-
able opportunities should be neglected TO di-
rect the attention of our own citizens. and
those from abroad, to the favorable and eX-
iraor.nary advantages found here for the in
Nes,ment 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 to put our capital at, me in motion, and
fll.r = nal
ton not unfayorable 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 he without large
capital. yet they possess the intelligence, the
industry and the enterprise that makes pros
porous states; they believe in Maine and de-
sirc her advancement. Let us also remember
that the young men of today are to guard in
the future the progress, the glory, the honor
and the greatness Of the commonwealth.
The natione, government deemed il fitting
that the 5'sh anniversary of the discovery ol
America should he commcmorated by an cx-
hibtion OF the resources and development of
the United States and of the progress of civili-
zstion in the New World. II was designed
that this exhibition should be of an intcrna-
tional character, permitting not only lie pe0-
pie Of our onion and OF This continent but
those of all nations 10 participate.
The Legislature. at its last session, con
siderBG it important that the resources and
progress df our state should he made known
nj such exhibition. made AN appropriation OF
S1.UH. and created commission designated
The Worlds Fair Managers of Maine. "a
assume charge Of The interests of the STATE
and its citizens. in the Worlds Columbian
exposition oi isI;. Much interest is being
inanfI ted In this exposition. II Is Of great
Importance to the state that there should be g
Il,
our soil of our forests and OF lie sea. of out
manufactures. industries, educational adj
vHutages and general development. Npr
should We neglect to call the attention Of the
world 10 the beauty of our scenery and the
hcalthiulness of our climate, where greater
attractions for the summer Traveller ran bt
found than In amy other favored spot in otlr
country.
The sum designated ia the appropriation ioi
the erection of state buildiag at Chiea{f
was found inadequate for the purpose; but oar
own titiz,'n~. by voluntary Gifts in money and
materials. have provided the additional
amount required for the erection Of n building
commensurate TO the importance Of the state
a,d constructed. principally, Of Nnine ma
terial. The state appreciates the lib0rality oj
those Of its citzcn~ who have ~ cherrfulls
and generously given from their own mean
IN aid of ths worthy object.
i crcttifab.c representation at this expa-i
ti0n Will bp IL source of gratiiC alton IA the
sous of Saine throughout the c"unirs. ma
I every tiiiBcn of the state will feel a nat IVA
/ pride in her progressive spirit, that sue i
maintaining htr advanced position among ths
othe. states Of the union.
rail On, thnu prosperous ship gf state.
/; sail on, o Union, strong aad great.
I sail on, nor fear 10 breast The sea.
Our hearts. our hopes are all With thee.
I The restraining influence of Our laws upoI
+ tie sale OF Intoxicating liquors has had ;
marked and beneficial effect The People ri
J Maine have. repeatedly. reaflitmed their td
( bcvencF to all reasonable provisions f,r til.
suppression O: intempersnee: and the cduta
/ tional, moral and religions influences. con
stsntly being exrrled to maintain a heRlthtu
! pubic sentiment. have had a controlling fore,
! in Fep9essing the manufacture nnd sale 1f in
t"xicgting liquors within our state. Tbs-
! must be an active public opinion In support u
/ the laws; and whatever advance he ma.
I IN this direction viii tend to lessen the blight
Ing influences II iuteInperancc. and cs'r,HHan'
general approval
Tho educational inierests af the state siiout
he sm1ue tiie first In the hearts OF iIar people
/ The strength and stability of cur great rspul
/ lie lies IN the enlightenment Of it, citizens
Popular education Is the pledge of freedom
and the pride Of nations The children o
every citizen Of The state should have an OF
poriunlty ut the pnhlic charge 10 lay til
foundation for future advancement and GOO
: citizenship. The state owes this TO Its efil
rea. IL ii. therefore. with pleasure that "
I ltoiice the growing interest Ia our eeTnmo
fciioois, the great safeguard of our iviIizatior
Their streams Of light arm wisdom make ou
ae,nes happier and the state mnTe prosperous
The favorable sentiment pianifeeted for
more extended education than can he AZ
stiiTed in our common schools has found eS
i.ressjon In the excellent free high selos
system of the state. HE normal school
successfully fulili.nx the purposes designed
are ina most excellent condition and cor
ktantiy improving in efficiency. The count
educational conventions are having AT az
SanfaHcs,t;s uT'ses. and the public schools al
feeling the good influence of these organize
s@sgciatIons. Our colleges, seininaries, a,
i,delties and other Institutions OF learning AZ
ainoaz The most advanced in the union.
Fhc great additional educational adyan
tsg-s that would be secured by public IibraF
In eeefJ town in the state, may we'll eniis; o.,
attention. 4 small annual appropriation
/ the several towns, with the pecuiiary aid an
encouragement that would be rendered By III
citizens. would. within short period. seeBi
the possession of public iihraYy frss 20 al
Soone could serioualy question tine wisdom
: lsw that VIII give substantial eneourae
ment in opening up these channels Of inteiIes
ua, thought ard Improvement In the gene
OTIS maintenance Of our educational sSstei
osfr state stands almost unrivaied. and h
history Is an eloquent tribute 10 the canae
fres education. We should continue in o.
efforts TO elevate the standard to thu hishe
possibie limit.
. The agricultural interests Of the state for
the foundation Of our growth While the a
. erage yield of some portions Of our soil m
not equal that Of other -ertl0Hs of the eoi
try. Ii exceeds in net income TO the farm
u, tfatxI ..f he. AZ