Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-13
GOVERNOR wlNAUGURATED.
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expense, but cost much or little, such an
Improvement is needed, and what the
State of Vermont needs it can afford.
COMPOSITION or STATE BOARDS.
Women upon boards of charity have
served. in many instances, an excellent
purpose, especially in institutions where
both sexes are represented, and a great
many think you will elevate tho public
service by providing 1t place for them
upon such boards in this state; and such
thought seems he better opinion upon
the subject.
PARIS EXPOSITION.
Upon the invitation of His Excellcncy
the governor of the commonwealth of
Massachusetts,. this state was represent
ed at Il Joint meeting of the Massachu-
sets State board of rad and State of
Massachusetts, and at II banquet to the
governors of the New England states,
and invited guests, on the 22d day and
evening of March last, for the purpose of
harmonlzing u plan under which the New
England States can as one body be repre-
scntcd at the Paris exposition of 1890.
Nothing was definitely agreed upon eX-
ccpt that it would be desirable for the six
States to exhibit their products as one
ton. This subject claims your
attention, and it Is hoped you will, by
special committee, investigate it's merits,
and after comforting with the other New
England governors, more particularly
Gov. Wolcott, you will act advisedly in
the premises.
In this connection 1t may he said that at
the request of the COMMISSIONS genera
for the United States to the Paris expo
sition, through the agency of the schools
IN America. popular contributions are con-
tcmplatcd Tor II fun to erect Il suitable
memorial in honor of Lafayette, whose
remains rest obscurcly in the city of
Paris. II Is proposed to unVeil and dedi-
cate a monument on the ith of July, 1900,
to the memory of this noble patriot, OF
which America and Frpnce will be equal
~ proud; which ceremony will be, per-
haps, the most conspicuous historic fea-
turc of the worlds coming exposition.
Your able superintendent of education
is c%anVassing the schools of the state, in
aid of this significant and beautiful inter.
national event. and has been requested
TO report results, that you may ilttinsly
memorabilia.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
Tho executive department should b,
provided with an office at the state CAPT.
tol ana also a secretary whose entire time
shall he given to the duties of his appoint.
mout. The dcsirabllity of this cannot b,
successfully questioned.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
Toe officer of insurance COMMISSIONS
has been suggested by those who have on.
%portunity to know its a~dvisability, ant
You with nc doubt seasonably hear moro
upon this subject and have an emporium.
ity to pass upon it's merits.
FUTILE LEGISLATION.
At the last regular session 10 section,
of tine Vermont statutes were amended
ANA repealed. Each session some way
seems called upon to correct a very con.
siderable portion of the work Of the pre-.
ccding session. which fact carries its owr
explanation. DO not feel under any obi!
cation to make new laws. Your best ser
vice - liable to be in preventing new en-
uCtments.
THE LAST NIGHT.
During the two closing days Of the las
regular session the executive signed NOR,
than one-third of the enacted measure,
of the entire session, and Il is hoped II,
approved them. This fact speaks for it
self, and Will continue to so spcnk unit
the work of the sessions Is more iudic
lousy arranged and executed. and unit
our legislators keep better faith with thci
sense of duty in this particular.
CONCLUSION.
The unique government of our unluu
little State has become historic. Vernon
character Is everywhere at q premium
The proud acts of our men are the env
OF ambition. Good government, our per
cnnial boast, depends upon guarding We
every interest Of the people. 10 the hes
of my ability nave |, as opportunity of
fcrcd. discharged this duty to my Stat,
! have told you what has been lei
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huNs been done, and what has been dor
as best it could be during the last W
years for the welfare of our common
wealth. a)l as | retire from public If.
with wniCu ! have been huuurcd more e.
less for the past % years, | desire TO than
the people of the State | love for tD,i
confidence and uniform kindness. de
sire also TO thank my friends. from tn
deepest gratitude of the heart. for tn
support and counselin time of trial. Ahou
TO cross the threshold of a new contur'
In which the art of human govcrumtI
and composition of citizenship VIII huy
greater possibilities than ever before, l.
us look to God for courage, love ard 1T
mainly, that shall keep Vermont in IL
national constellation OF States the briyl
star that shall never set,
Thanking you for the courtesy of tn
occasion, | bid you a final adieu.
JOSIAH CIRCUIT.
THE INAUGURATION.
What was the main event of tho day 5
far as the audience was concerned WI
the Inauguration OF Edward Curtis Smi'
the govcrnor-clect into his Office. III
House adjourned to meet at 2:Gj y. m.
joint assembly to hear the report of Il
joint ~canvassing committee of Eclectic
hut long before that hour people bcga
To congrcgate and the gallery and rotunC
began to be filled and before the HoG;
was called to order the entire seating q
lpaCity of Representatives hall was oCcl
pied. In the party Of the Smith fami|
were Mrs. j. Gregory Smith. Mrs. T..
Smith and two sons, Miss Annie Il. Smit'
Mr.. and Mrs. w Tracy Smith, Mr.. an
Mrs. f, W. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. {
Gregory Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
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