Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-01-08
Appropriations.

We enter upon our duties at period when
The people expect and have "A right 10 reluir,
of u, tine most cautious management and the
most conservative legislation IN the Affairs oi
the State. This II not a time for exc sige ap
preparations or for che enactment OF cxperi-
mental laws The excellent financial co1di
ton Of our state AMI the unusually lar e
amount In the treasury at the beginning OF the
new year, should not tnclte Us To seek out new
and unexplored avenues for the expenditure
Of the peoples money.
All reasonable appropriations, looking 10 thu
present and future care Of the insane, for thu
proper support Of our benefcent, charitable
and correctional Institutions, for the great
cause Of education, for the aid and care OF thu
unfortunate, for the relief Of the old soldier
and his dependents, and for other necessary
public purposes, will meet with n hearty and
approving response I'm our people, for they
have always willingly aud cheerfully responded
TO every necessary cali.
The absolute power TO appropriate money i
with the Legislature. The authority Is given
you, and under the Constitution the respons.
bility rests where II should, with the Honor
able Senators and Representatives. II is a
responsible position, because you are TO deal
in making appropriations, with the revenue.
that come by taxation directly from your
constituents, 10 the public treasury. II Viii
be your duty, before the session CLOSES, TO fz
the rate Of taxation upon the farms and Other
real and personal property Of the State, u
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
nth the utmost care, with prudence and dis
elimination, have no doubt. II this shall b
Ione. the State tax will be such As to command
,he approval OF those who have honered yor
with these public trusts.
In assuming the responsible duties Of tbs
Office to which have been reelected. allow m'
20 express to the people and The press o.
Maine irrespective Of party, my appreciation
Of the cordial and generous support have re
ceived from them. In tho administration OF tn,
affairs Of the State government 1t will be my
purpose in the future. to administer this grea
public trust for the promotion Of the Interests
| Of the entire State. With harmonious rela
tons, we enter upon the important wori
assigned u.s. We should guard against to'
much legislation; IL u more dangerous thai
too little; and in all laws enacted, we SHOULD
carefully protect the rights Of every citizen o
the State.
Tbs party in control Of the State government
Is responsible for all legislation. and for ever,
expenditure Of the public money. II will /,
held strictly accountable, and should II be IN
faithful to the great trust with which = 3
charged, should Il uso its vast powers othes
not be slow In making known their disap
proval.
In catering upon the dischasgeo Of our oG3cia
duties1 et N invoke the blesHnss of the Dtvfn
Power upon our State, her people and institu
ttoua; and may We 0rve her With patFio1t