The Red Cloud chief., 1897-01-15

for, and happiness 81 hsr citizens; ana she
does not appeal as a dependent to have
accorded TO her citizens the fair treatment
and consideration which should, and usu-
ally does, exist among the people-of one
common country, all having a mutual In
terest In tho deve,opmept OF the whole.
Rather, she demands tails treatment be-
cause Of the elements of strength In re-
ciprocal relations which she possesses, and
the ability Of extending inducements TO
the business world. which make her terri
tory an inviting field for the Investment Of
capital and development Of Industrial en-
terprises.
PROPERTY RIGHTS SACRED.
That all property interests now In exc
istence or that may hereafter be- estsb-
llshei will be treated with sacred reEird
and scrupulous honesty should not be
questioned. To question II IL to doubt the
honesty of mankind and challenge the in-
tegrlty OF n nation. Our people deserve
friendly relations, commercially and soci-
ally. with the citizens OF other states,
and realize that In the maintenance ard
extension of mutual, cordial regard oil
are alike benefited.
One and a quarter millions Of patriotic,
~law-ablding people inhabit the state OF
Nebraska. They have builde thriving
cities and villages. They have broken
the sod over which the Indians n the
buffaloes roamed a few decades 60. They
are a hardy. Independent people, and are
proud Of the great fields and growing
commonwealth they have created. The
fertile fields Of Nebraska yield grain sufi-
Client to supply the nation. Horses, cattle,
and sheep fatten upon her broad prairies
ara meadow lands. Thousands of car
loads of pork are shipped annually from
her farms to feed the people OF Other
states and countries. Her transportation
facilities are unexcelled. She has fac
e~~t.. Co., ,,xA fNr nItS~1t Pnr thA ~ n
ufacture If dry goods and various other
commodities. She has mills for grinding
grain: great packing houses and dairies
all over the state-in fact everything
which makes a people prosperous In a
great agricultural country, and goes to
build up a great commonwealth.
These are the advantages which an In
telllgent. Industrious. thrifty and energet-
ic people present to the business world,
and they will enable her to maintain, by
virtue of merit alone. IN honorable posi-
tion AMONG the great Industrial
tiles OF our country.
The more important Of tho subjects TO
be considered by you were generally dis
,ussed during the recent campaign and
the people made known their desires by
the election OF officers committed to re-
forms In the management OF the states
affairs. thereby rendering less difhcult for
you to perform your duty In executing
tHC "a Va aiS pScpiV hsSO FAltoeDSNs
I will merely call your attention to such
of these important matters ~ have come
under my observation during my term Of
office.
BY a wise provision Of the constitution,
the officers OF the executive department
and the heads OF all the public institu-
lions Of the state. are required at least
ten days preceding each regular session
Of the legislature to make q report 20
the governor concerning the condition Of
the states business In their charge. such
reports In turn to be submitted to the
legislature. These reports were not all
presented to me within the time required
by the constitution. n I have therefore
been unable to give them the considera-
ton I would ave desired. They are sub
mitted to you for your careful considera-
ton as they contain much valuable infor-
nation which will be Of great assistance
to you In determining the needs Of the
different departments of the state gov
m and Of the various institutions
for their proper management for the
coming biennium-