The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-11
SUMMARY OF STATE EXPENDITURES.

Gov HILL lss5 1855 1857 1855 .......... s.s5s 500
Gov Hill 1881 lsyO. 1871 To- l32 ots
Gov. Flower, 1872? 1898 .l33ls53S
Such results do not seem to be the legitimate
outcome of a business administration OF the
affairs OF the state. Education and experience
have not permitted me to doubt that economy
OF administration Is quite as necessary IN large
affairs as in small ones 10 produce beneficial re-
suits.
sources, but they should not be trifed with even
in times of great prosperity. lest in other times
IL be difficult to disencumber her OF her burden.
In the present crisis decrease in taxation Will be
relief to all our people and will materially aid
returning prosperity.
The approval gwen To the iaWs enacted 10 Sc
meet my hearty concurrence. Through the OPP
position OF the Democratic party. those laws
have been rendered more burdensome and less
effective than they should be. but even in their
present form they go far TO secure TO the voter
absolute freedom In the exercise OF the elective
franchise, while they remove the excuse for
large expenditures at and prior TO elections
our election laws adequate to make frauds sub
stantially impossible.
could not fail 10 speak with earnestness upon
system. did not the submission to the people of a
special constitutional amendment remove the
attention IN the fact that when, twelve years
ago, the people decided To abolish tolls and TO
maintain the canals free, the majority TOT Tree
Whatever can be done to foster and promote
agricultural interests and the protection OF the
forests must he done with generosity. and the
officials specially charged with the supervisor
and care OF such interests Snoulu DC alleu 10
them in sympathy and community.
The state can well AFFORD To assist in lmDrov-
ing the highways in order that the farmer may
bring his products TO market without material
reduction Of the profit derived from them;
such bctterment "f the highways will also
enable our people, and especially our younger
people, 10 engage in those outdoor exercises ana
pleasures that increase the measure of health,
make men better for the performance OF duties
of profession and handcraft and in the end
produce a stronger race for the practice Of viz
tue and for the defence of our institutions.
haNa "a nIlr
ballot; an excise law that will promote tenn
perancc: reduced expenditure in order To set
the example of economy in private analrs; the
most enlarged education 70 teach us the value
of our citizenship. and. with a jealous regard for
that citizenship let us welcome the liberty low
ing Of all lands to the enjoyment OF the largest
liberty regulated by law.
Under the Constitution OF the nted states.
as well as the organic law Of this state, all cit-
Zens are placed on footing OF absolute equality
before the law. This provision in the supreme
law fully recognize not only because II - nbig.
atory AS a statute. hut because ] am in favor OF
the fullest freedom in the worship OF Almighty
tod.
In conclusion I desire to emphasize my hearty
concurrence In the provisions OF the platform 81
the Saratoga Convention. wherein the party
pledges to the people a free ballot and falr
count practical ballot reform. free and fair pri.
msries. as fully protected by law as Genrrnii
home rule, a just apportionment reduced state
expenditures an equitable system OF taxation.
an acceptable excise law, adequate protection
a minimized tax rate" Very faithfully yours,
LEVI +. MORToS.
Mr. Morton In his letter does what the Repub-
lican state Convention refused to do. He de-
clares that he is in favor Of the fullest iree,lom
in the worship 81 Almighty God" In the even
ing Mr.. Morton had consultations win lhnmh-
a. Plat Chairman Charles W. Harkett of the
Republican State Committee. and others