Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-04

pe placed pcrore you. Their suggestions and
recommendations deserve the favorable Coz
sideration of the lie yislature, and you can, by
general laws, relieve the legislative branch of
the government Of much private and special
legislation, which will result in shortening the
session, Tightening your labors and reducing
the public expenditures.
State Flower.
The National Garland, to be composed of
flowers selected by the different states of the
American Unon n, will appropr. ately represent,
not only their independent sovereigntles, nut
a great and free kepablic. The selection OF
Names flower for this garland under the di-
rection OF the Maine Floral Emblem Society,
If which Miss Janet l.. Dingley. of Auburn, Is
President, has bean submitted to a popular
vote, and a very deep interest Is manifested II
the choice. Later in the session the society
will ask OF You appropriate legislation. which
you viii ckesrfully grant.
Columbian Exposition.
The report Of the Board Of Worlds Fair Man
ayers. of The States pre- IN nence in tie Worli's
CoIun, bian Exposition, will b. p,acei before
YOU Main = exhibit WAS highly satisfactory,
and the services of the entire Board and of the
Executive Comms loner, General Mattocks,
are fully appreciated by the State. An unex-
pended balance OF tie appropriation, amount
ing to six thousand dollars, has been returned
by the Treasurer of the board to the State.
Maine.
Notwithstanding the depressing influences
that have surrounded many of our industrial
enterprises and the interests of labor during
the past two years, our State has steadily In
creased in population, in valuation of prop
erty and material wealth. Our enterprlsing
people have con structel more than two hun
i, of .,tl ,a1
ctrating and opening up in various sections OF
the State. "A territory rich in natural resources,
with fields as productive as any that can be
found under Southern skies or on Western
prairies.
We look with pride OF the permanency of
our great business interests, and Maine is deS-
tined in the future. to assume more promi-
nent place in the industrial and agricultural
progress of the country.
We view with satisfaction the soundness and
stG )llity Of our financial institutions; our
national and savings banks, trust, loan and
building associations, towering in strength
and safety amid the storms OF broken conf
dencc, financial distrust and disaster, that
have overtalen and submerged so many insti-
tltions of similar character in other Sec
ii ms of our country.
Names progress in the past, is her best
encomium: her advantages for future develop
ment are everywhere recognized and her
people are approaching that concentration OF
effort and capital Will bring forth the grand
est results. Employment of labor and pro-
duction at home, should be the sentiment of
our people; loyalty and devotion to Maine S
interests, will enable us to reach the coveted
goal of industrial achievements the present
is only the beginning of the great future that
awaits her, and the harvest will certainly
come. In our legislation we should look to
the advancement and material welfare of the
whole State. Every measure before you for
consideration, whether applicable to one sec
ton of our State or another Will deserve I'M
partial consideration and should rest upon its
own intrinsic merits. Industrial development
and q owth, improvement and advance in any
section of the State will add to the great ag-
gregate that makes up prosperous Common
wealth.
Appropriations.
We enter upon our duties at a period when
the people expect and have a ri ht to require
of us, the most cautious management and tho
most conservative legislation i'll the affairs of
the State. This is not a time for excCS Sive ap-
propr a ions or for the enactment OF expert
mental laws. The excellent financial condi-
ton OF our State, and thu unusually large
amount in the treasury at the beginning OF the
new year, should not incite us to seek out new
and unexI )red avenues for the expenditure
OF the peoples money.
All reasonable appropriations, looking to the
present and future care of the insane, for th3
proper support of our henehcent, charitable
and correctional institutions, for the great
cause of education, for the aid and care OF the
unfortunate, for the relief of the old soldier
and his dependants and for other necessary
public purposes. VIII meet with hearty and
approving response from our people, for they
have always willingly and cheerfully responded
to every necessary call.
The absolute power to appropriate money is
with the Legislature. The authority is given
you, and under the Constitution the RESPONSE
biiity rests where it should, with the Honor
able Senators and Representatives. 1t is a
responsible position, because you are to deal
in making appropriations, with the revenues
that come by taxation directly from your
constituents, to the public treasury. 1t will
be your duty, before the session closes, to fix
5le rate of taxation upon the farms and other
real and personal property of the state, to
meet in part the expenditures authorized by
you. The entire matter is within your con-
troll and the tax for State purposes must de-
pend upon the appropriations here made
That YOU will exercise this important power
with the utmost care, with prudence and dis
elimination, have no doubt If this shall be
done the State tax will be such as to command
the approval of those who have honered You
with these public trusts.
office to which have been reelected, allow me
to express to the people and the press Of
Maine. irrespective of party, my appreciation
of the cordial and generous support have re-
eeived from them, in the administration OF the
affairs of the State government. 1t will be my
purpose in - 10 future, to administer this great
public trust for the promotion of the interests
of the entlrc State. With harmonious rela
tions, we enter upon the important work
assigned U.S. We should guard against too
much legislation; it is more dangerous than
too little; and in all laws enacted, we should
carefully protect the rights of every citizen of
the state.
Tha party in control of the State government
is responsible for all legislation, and for every
expenditure OF the public money. 1t vii be
held strictly accountable and should it be TN
faithful to che great trust with which 1t lis
charged. should it use its vast powers other
wise than for the public good, the people will
not be slow i'll making known their disap-
prevail.
In entering upon the discharge of our official
duties Jet Us invoke the blessings of the Divine
Power upon our State, her people and institu-
tionS: and may we serve her with a patriotic
devotion to her great interests.
HENRY B. CI.EAyES.
January 8, IS 5,
Mo-