The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-08

Mr.. Philbrook OF Wateryille offered the
following resolution.
"Voicing the sentiment of the press Oh
Maine the House of repre-
sentatives desires 20 plhee phe dis
record its recognition of the i uis
tinguished services rendered py the TOUR
ing governor. Therefore be 1t
"Resolyed TINT we extend to non.
Henry B. Cleaves, who has guloeo ohe
ship of state for four years, our reGoS
milton of his honorable services. rplth-
full to every trust diligent in the perform
ance of all public duties, devoted to the
interests of thegwhole state, ms has met
every emergency and given to the peo-
pie Of Maine an upright, honest ana dlg
nified administration. be has neen the
governor of all. The Doors of the exeou-
tive cham ber have always been open TO
ey cry citizen of the state apd-the mum
blest has never been turned away wl0h-
out a patient and respectful hearing.
Ha retires from the high office he has
40 ably and faithfully blled WITH the
confidence, respect and affection OF 1he
whole people.
This is the resolution adopted in the
Senate:
"Resolved. That in recognition OF the
services OF Henry B. Cieaves during Une
past four years rs Executive of our state,
the Senate of Maine tenders him, IN De-
balf of the citizens of Maine, the sincere
appreciation, respect ana esJeem vi uue
people, Able and conscientious IN the
performance of his duties devoted TO the
| methods of our State, regardful for the
welfare and prosperity of our people,. So
| licitous for her interests and her Instltu-
tions, ever laborinQ for the development
| of the diversified industries OF the state,
| he retires from his official position Win
| the confidence and regard OF all oUr cltl-
zens and with their wishes for a prosper
GUS and happy future -
GOV. CLEAvES PRESENTS.
| This afternoon, the beautiful clock, the
loving cup, the statuary and the gavel
which comprise the collection of gifts TO
Mr.. Cleavea were packed up and sent to
Portland. Certainly Mr.. Cleaves may
be Iroud of the expressions CT cod Will
which accompany him back to private
life. He left Augusta for his home in
Portland this afternoon. The eavel,
which was presented by the council was
designed by Mr.. A. S. Mitchell cf Port
| land and made In Philadelphia.
THE NEW ADMINISTRATIONS.
Governor Powers and the newly elected
council met together for the first time
this afternoon. The council elected Hon.
E. Dudley freeman OF Yarmouth az
chairman. The first state officer to be
chosen by the new executive depart
ment ia Mr.. Il. c. Milliken of Portland
who was unanimously reelected to the
position of pension agent, place which
oh
for several years, and in which, by his
nnavaryinc kindness and courtesy, he
has won many friends among the yete-
rams Whe participate in the states boun
ty.
THE GOVERNORS STAFF.
Governor Powers announced the list
of the officers of his military staff this
afternoon. The staff will be made up a'
/ follows:
| Adiutapt General-Selden Conner,
inspector tieneral-Everard H. New
Commissioner General-Georgs L.
Thompson, Brunswick.
II Surgeon General-W. D. Maynefy,
Saco.
lie, Hamlin, Ellsworth.
Inspector General of Rife Practice
Enoch G. Harrington, Augusta.
Aides de Camp-t0 rank as Lleutenan
lColonels-Wi illiam G. Eaton, Portland
John NJ. Glidden, Newcastle.
Military Secretary-to rank as NaJol
Atwood W. Spaulding, Carbon.
THE STATE COLLEGE.
President Harris of the Maine Stat'
college said to the PRESS correspondent
today that the trustees of the institution
would ask the legislature for On annus
appropriation of O,ooo, total OF S6C, ,OC
for the two years. President Harris sai'
, that the trustees would explain tho need
of the college in tie matter of buildings
The most pressing want is Of nev
buildiDe for the mechanical engineering
Department. Now ths shops are 81
crowded that the students are forced tt
work in shifts and the steady growth
the institution will soon make 1t lmpos
sible to provide means for all the stu
dents desiring to do so to take certain
cnnrses. A new library and chapel i
', also needed. and a small building to a
used as a dormitory for the female stu
dents would be welcome addition. IN
trustees, said President Harris, vii
content Gl6MB6lfGs Will Po1boiAS ou
rbese needs but will not ask for Hppro
priations leaving that matter to the leg
islature.
If is certain. of course. that unless i
annears pretty certain that no money car
he obtained for the erection of nov
huildinas, some of the friends Of the col
lege will see that the atternpt is made t
, Get as much as possible. No one vii
deny perhaps that ths buildings are need
ed. The fight will come on the question
as to what is the states duty in the mat
ter.
SEED INSPECTION.
A bill will he introduced at this session
to provide for an inspection Of agricul
tural seeds and the mixed feeds for cattle
new being quite extensively used. Th'
tests provided for are to be made by chs
state experiment. station and the expense
borne by the manufacturers, in the sam'
mashod as is employea under the law fo