The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10

frpcmrn Of the state for the great honor
conferred In cleo ing ms to the Important
office which / am aboui 10 assume. ] under
take the performance Of the duties of this
hgt office mindful uf nv inexperience,
and thai | shall need that furbearance and
consideration born of the charity that covers
multitude OF mistakes. This | feel you
viii accord ne tu the extent deserved.
1t would be idle for me, At this time, to
make any extended suggestions to you who
have b ID so much legislative experience
and are the worthy representatives Of an in
telligent people, a people who retain, more
than those of any other state, the principles
which guided the Puritans, and which have
been such potent factors for good in shaping
not only the legislation of the New England
states, but OF the whole country.
Matters of great Importance pertaining
to our public schools, elections highways,
and state Institutions, will engage your at
tention. The consideration of the report of
the com mission to revise the statutes will
require careful consideration and much
labor. In the interest of economy and in
order TO expedite the business of the
sion, | would recommend that special
joint committee on revision of the statutes
be created.
"In these distressing times, brought about
by the mistaken policy Of the party in
power in our land, The burdens of the peo-
pie, by way Of taxation, should be made as
light as possible. The stIictest economy
consistent with a wise administration of
state affairs should he observed. Guided
by the most perfect constitution of any state
and with numerous precedents established
by our predecessors, many of whom have
achieved, not only national, but a
worldwide reputation, and with the hearty
cr operation on the part of all, let us hope
that the work OF this session may be such as
to meet the appreciation of all good citizens
of the state.
" For myself. promise you to the best of
my ability to administer the duties of presid.
ing officer in accordance with the letter and
spirit of the oath which l have just taken
Again bespeakiug your consideration and
forbearance, now await your pleasure"
A message from the house announced the
adoption of joint resolution providing for
joint special committee on revision of the
statutes of five from each house. Senator
ID rling moved TO amend by making the
number from the senate three. Senators
Plumley and Barber opposed the amend
ment, and it was lost Senator Plumley
moved that the resolution lie carried.
The chair appointed Senators Darling
Arnold and Erwin members of the joint
committee on joint rules.
A message from the governor announced
the appointment of Max l.. Powell as sec
rotary of civil and military affairs
The chair announced the appointment of
Carl G. Fletcher as official reporter. for this
session.
senator Lyman moved undt WDen tne sem
ate adjourn it be to 9 A. NJ on Friday.
Adjourned.
HoUsE-AFTERNooN
| House called to order at two o'clock.
JOINT ASSEMBLY.
The joint assembly for the purpose of
! hearing the report of the committee APP
! pointed to canvass votes for state officers
convened at 2:10, Lieutenant. Governor
! Stranahan presiding. The report of the
| committee was, in substance, as follows:
] Numher of votea "a 81 for govarnor ms