The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05

vantageous to us all reflects great credit
upon the people of that section, through
whom and by whose efforts. energy and
enterprise the road has been con-
| structed.
FISHERIES AND GAME.
Maine proffers To the sportsman and
the tourist beautiful scenery, hume rous
and delightful lakes and rivers grand
and magnificent forests and an unriXalee
sea coast Nearly or quite, two thirds
of its area is covered with water and
woods In the abundance and excellence
of its game. in It's vast forests. and In
the extent of its inland fisheries. ii has
no rival on this continent. These fish
ing and hunting grounds are all easily
arLeessi BILE by rail, the Bangor and Aroos-
took railroad passing for many miles
directly through the very best of them.
With each recurring season large and
constantly increasing numbers visit oui
state to hunt and to fish, and to enjoy
the blessings of its ihvigorating and
health restoring climate. II costs the
state no small sum TO stock and replen-
ish these rivers and lakes with hsh, AND
To protect and care for this large game
preserve
Under the vigorous and also economi-
cal management of the inland fish and
game commissioners, who have so very
generally and effectively enforced the
laws for the preservation of fish and
ga me and prevented illegal hunting and
fishing in close time. and in prohibited
and protected sections of the state there
by putting an end to the indiscriminate
slaughter of game at any and all times
once so prevalent, the quantity of game
Is very rapidly increasing. and poach-
ing is fast becoming thing of the past
The Guide Law" so called. against
which In some sections. when IL was
first enacted there were some very strong
protests and clamor. has been found
after due trial, to be of great value In
preserving the game. preventing fires
and furnishing strangers and sports
men. who come from other states. with
competent and efficient guides, and all
classes now Interested recognize that the
enactment of this law was wise step
In the right direction. Doubtless other
and further legislation will be sought in
reference to this matter, IN respect 10
which the commissioners Will more fully
inform you, but in any Legislation Whlch
you may deem it proper to enact, hope
you will bear constantly In mind the
desirabilty so far as possible OF com
polling those who enjoy the privileges
and pleasures of these fishing and hunt
ing grounds to SO contribute TO the eX
pense of maintaining them as to relieve
the taxpayers and the state in the near
future from any further large appro-
priations for their benefit and support,
and make this industry. if | may be per
mitted to call II by that name, self-sus
tanning.
our sea and shore fisheries have been
very profitable to those who enjoy ana
are interested In them. They furnish
healthy though perhaps perilous. en-
ployment to many thousands of our
working people. living along the coast
They are the nursery for hardy seamen
and sailors so much needed and called
for in our country at the present time.
They should receive from you liberal
care and such appropriation of funds as
you may deem necessary TO MAINTAIN ana
enforce all the laws and for their proper
preservation and use.
BANKS, ETC.
The savings banks. trust companies
and other moneyed institutions of our
state are apparently doing a conserVa-
tive. legitimate and reasonably paying
business, and are, | think, deserving the
confidence the people in general place IN
them They are a necessity In conduct
ing our business affairs and very po-
tent agency in promoting thflft ana
prosperity among our people. Jhelf
methods of business assets, resources
and liabilities are carefully scrutinlzed
by the band examiner, whose report VIII
give you detailed statement OF the eX-
act standing Of each. The deposits IN
our savings banks constantly increase,
indicating the frugality and marked
prosperity OF our industrial classes and
wage earnere, who so very generally
deposit their savings with them.
The tax assessed upon trust companies
liz placed upon the stock of the com
panies. and the basis IS the same as that
which prevails in taxing national banks.
| believe this is equitable and right as
they do substantially the same business.
The method OF taxing savings banks Is
very different and depends to some eX-
tent on the securities which they possess.
Most Of the persons who have charge of
the savings banks and they are men as
n. rule of sound judgment and large
business experience, assert ana peleNe
that the taxes assessed on them. under
existing laws, are not only bufdehSoHle,
but in excess of what they should equita-
bly, pay, and that if continued, Will GRIP
pie them and very seriously impair thelf
usefulness and ability TO pay dlVldehas
In the near future. The bank examiner
as Will more fully appear by ms report
concurs in this view.
II Is clainlep tn"' 1879 q Ia tt,rb r,taof
assets "nIcn 'a,S - - aoor yin and
interest nav ilee ~, ~ p W ,,i,s baya bean
that IN tnelr piice ',Ie ,,ri.iaa a,,inn
competed TO invest ~ s,pIt, ,,e
much lower rates, mus te i..i ~
ducng their pfoh's anu e ne
ability to continue 10 pay ltoii!
earnings such dividends as VIII satisfy
depositors, and that ii is wise ana just
that they should be renewed from pau
hon
of the tax as now placed upon ,ile IN.