The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-03

have overtaken and submerged 20 many insti
Stations Of similar character, mother sec
ii Of our country.
Names progress in thu past, Is her besi
encomium; her advantages Tor future develop
ment are everywhere recognized, and hes
people are approaching that concentration oI
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 10 Maine:
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, ard the harvest will certainl /,
come. In our legislation should look To
the advancement and material welfare of the
hole State. Every measure before you for
consideration, whether applicable to one sec
ton of our State or anothas, will deserve i'm.
partial consideration and should rest upon i t.
own Intrinsic merits. Industrial development
and < O With, Improvement aud advance in any
section Of the state, will add to the great ag-
egate that nlales up prosperous Common
wealth.
Appropriations
We enter upon our duties at period when
the people expect and have right to require
OF US, the must cautious management and tha
most conservative lie 1,islation in the affairs OF
the State. Tins Is not "a time for excessive ap.
propr ions or for the enactment of expert
ton of our State, AMI tn unusually large
amount in the treasury at the beginning of the
new year, should not lncte Us to seek out new
and unexi red avenues for the expenditure
OF the pco. | = money.
All rea, 5nabie appropriations, looking to thu
present aud fuiur care Of the insane, for III,
proper support Of our beneicent, charitabIs
and correctional institutions, for the great
cauSr of edueati IN. for the al and care OF the
unfortunate, for tn relief Of the old soldier
and his Dependents, and tor other necessary
public purpos =, vii meet with hearty and
approving response II IN our people, for tn y
have always willingly and cheerfuily responds Il
10 every necessary call
The absolute power TO appropriate money ii
with the Legislature. The authority Is given
you, and under the Constitution the respol =
bilty rests whore 1t should, with the Honor
able Senators and Representatives. 1t is 4
responsible position, because you are to deal
In making appropriations, with the revenuci
that come by taxation directly from you'
constituents, to the public treasury. 1t Will
be your duty, before the session closes, to fix
the rate of taxation upon the farms and othe :
real and personal property of the State, t.
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 III lde.
That you viii exercise this important power
with the utmost care, with prudence and di g.
examination itaNr no doubt. II this shall ui
done, the STATE tx Will bc such as To comluan
the approval Of those who have honered so
with these pubic trusts.
In assuming the responsible dut e. OF ia
office to which have been re-elcct,d ALLOW L. {
to EXPIRE - the people and tir pres,
Maine, irrespective OF party, my appreciate
of the cordial and generous support have =,
ceived from them, III the administration II th
affairs of the State government. L Will b. II
purpose in the future, To administer tins =; e.,
public trust for the promotion 81 me .nt,.r,v,
of the entire state. With hslmoiinli, re-
tons, w enter upon The Important NJ .;
assigned us. We should sas.d 3,sss..i7,
much legislation; 1t Is more dtast..= ots L
too little; ami IN all laws 'uaet= -, ~ Ia zee.
carefully protect the right o. ~ : c.0l-a
the state.
III party in control Of & e 81 : GOV mn j.
is responsible To- all ! g sharon, ii 10 a.. o..
expenditure ot the puUue moA2 {
held st'lttly a' C ,antablr, an II ii u.
faItlfu! t. TIE great trust With " H. D.,
cha god, should il use its WIS powers n
wis tnau FOL the public loo1, the pe5p.c ~ !,
MOI b, SLOW Ii. m kag known their sa
proval
In ntrring na9n the discharge of orr official
dui jet Is ill1 X the blessings OF III .Jlvi.i
Pow'i upon I'll" stat her e II and lns,itu'
tons; and nj @e serve her with patriu t. ]
devotion 10 e gaeut interests.
HENRY b. 0LEAyEs.
January 3, 10 3