New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-02
GOVERNOR M'kINI.EY'S MESSAGE.
X>TION AND MATTERS OF STATE INTER ST
DISCUSSED.

DISCUSSED
Columbus Ohio. Jan. l-GOvernor Mckinney
message TO the Legislature opens with a reference
10 the prolonged Industrial depression, from "hich
he says there is prospect OF immediate rehe'.
-, short session and little legslation." says he.
would be appreciated in time like This The
Auditors statement of the condition Of the stat"
Treasury on November Il is then given 10 introduce
the question Of taxation. There may b. som" DOUBT
about the biennial session but being pledged 10 give
IT, there should be- trial Of it provided Tor by
this Republican Legislatures If after TAR
trial il, appears that biennial sessions VIII not s''-
serve the states interests. the people VIII ready
acquiesce in a return - annual sessions. il no
burden Of taxation were made 10 rest equally upon
all property there would be no occasion IN oh"
20 complain that it grievous burden. said
the Governor. Intangible property In ihs state he
class of property should not ESCAPE taxation ht
the expense Of other property Tax laws Shou'
not be framed 10 coni'Ncate property or 10 uiNe
capital from the State
The Governor urges the CONFEDERATION 81 Inr fS
and we'll diuste-l revision OF our tax laws l"shl
thorizel except after vote OF the people ekcep'
National Guard IS recommenied but IT IL suggested
that $1,000 could be- saved with no great diStd-
campmcnt this year. The work Of the ohio N"rid's
Fair Commission Is cJmmcndei ana me rec, inih'i,
dalton Of saving revenue ~ dispensing Iih in''H
OF the public printlnl made year ago y ~. ."'l
The condition and work of the stat" INSTITUTIONS
arr treated Individually. They generally com
mendel. and attention is called 10 ia" general i"-
Iuction in per capita cost TIE Governor ir'oin-
mcndS that the request for siJ'p 10 erect hi' iis-
on the agricultural experiment fam at W." Ter
be granted 80 far as the state revenues VIII per
."rhe party charged with The legislation 81 The
state has had committed 10 ii great Trust Tor ~"
faithful execution Of which II VIII D" held 10 me
sirictest accountability. For IN" exception coii-
dence bestowed by the peoI,c IT must gave IN tuih
the best ana highest service i should Keep the
expenses safely within The revenues II the ma
iOrity party Of the General Assembly sha admin
lstcr Its responsible duties win honesty and hd"l
ity ana economy and Use its great power only for
the general good. as | confidently believe II can h"
relied upon to do. IT viii further lemuns'ral" Ns
fitness for public trust ana receive the continued
confidence OF the people.
The General Assembly organized in bo,h branches
IN accordance win the action Of tue R'puhil. an
caucuses of Saturday. Al'xander Boxw"ll Icing
chosen Speaker Of the House ana Thomas ~ Nc
Conica President pro tenn Of the Scnate The nrsi
resolution in me House calls upon ONO Congress
Inen 10 resist the movement 10 put wool on IN" fire..
list and tn. fr-t one in the senate IL IN" mutual
step toward biennial sessions.
Governor McKinley VIII be nauguratei one week
from to-day. In his inaugural address u - expected
he will DIAL with National politics.