Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-03


Under thenct OF Abrh 2A, 1923, authorizing
the appointment of commission 70 nsceftain
and mark tho positions occupied oy ohio troops
in the battle OF Shiloh appointed commits
sion which visited the battlefield Of Shiloh,
Furthermore IL has investigated all records
and heard the statements OF representatives
OF the different Ohio commands en- gagged The
commission recommends that monuments pe
erected in honor OF the "a regiments OF imam
try, Ave batteries OF artillery ana two Oattal-
ions OF cavalry engaged the estimated cost OF
these monuments being t42,OOO. Inc cOmmls-
sion also recommends that markers anu monu-
ments he erected to each OF the four regiments
OF infantry ono battery OF artillery and one
battalion OF cavalry, which were on the HELD
for duty, but were not engaged II suggests
the appointment OF n commission to carry into
effect any act OF the general assembly, and es-
timates the total expense TO the state for mon
uments n d markers, and other expenses, at
$4,000
There does not seem to be any place in this
message more appropriate than this to call the
| attention of the general assembly to the TACT
that the Loo Ohio soldiers who LED and were
buried In the cemetery OF Andersonvlle pris-
on, are unhonored by monument II Is emil
nently proper in every way that the state
should remedy as soon as possible, It's long ne
glect OF these heroes OF the prison pen and l
therefore recommend some action which will
have the effoct OF definitely ascertaining as
near rs possible the location OF the graves OF
| Ohio soldiers the marking of the same IL II
is necessary, and the erection OF o suitable
monument, for all OF which l suggest that an
| appropriation of 5000 be made
EDUCATION
The educational affairs OF Ohio testify in the
| most striking way to the wonderful SUCCESS OF
our commonwealth; Upon the broad and and
| has been reaieia structure of learning and OF
| tho opportunity TO learn which VIII endure
| through all the generations to come. The
result la this state SPEAKS in glowing terms for
| the originntors of education in ONO ana Tor
| those who have zealously maintained, guarded
| and perfected the system How many are
| ther3 who realize the magnitude OF the school
| work now carried On In this statel There are
| over f90OOlO scholars enroled there are
nh
| teachers; there ure nearly 70J high schools,
| with an enroll nent of 30, 300 scholars 10 pro-
! expcnd almost SIJ,O1O,OJ0 annually. In higher
| education the record has been as remarkable
aud the results are rs gratifying. or perhaps
| l2l institutions for advanced learning or
| slcclal instruct on, 33 are to be rated as COLI
| legcs and universities.
PRIMARY ELECTION LAW.
! While 1t may be said that Ohio's general
election laws are good and that there is every
! safeguard for a pure ballot, 1t cannot bo
ella med that we have any satisfactory statute
! governing the conduct Of primary elections.
| The experience OF each year demonstrates to
| the people the Importance Of the primary cleo
! tion, and believe there is now strong de-
| mand or some legislation which will afford
| process that can be commended in the light of
! modern methodH. ! therefore suggest that
close attention be given any proposition which
will have the aim Of providing proper pri-
mary election law.
In closing this communication to the legisla-
tive branch Of the government, wish TO ex-
have sustained official relations during the
four years of service as chief executive OF the
state. In the broader sense this message is
for the Information OF the people Of Ohio, sinoo
IL is n sort upon stewardship entrusted to
myself and my cintes. Therefore. 1t ig
permissible to address the citizenship of Ohio,
/ as well us the officials of our government and
| say to ali that | am deeply grateful for the
! loyal support In the effort to do Just that
| which was promised when 1 assumed the
| high office To one who has been trying
! zealously TO guard and watch over the
! manifold interests OF the people OF Ohio.
| the kindly aid and faithful endeavor OF Coz
| aborers and the announcement and confidence
| OF those we serve appear as the acme OF re-
ward While my thanks are due 10 all. feel
! that special acknowledgment of my gratitude
| should be made to those who have been assoc
ciated with me In the executive work-the
| state officers, the members of the various
! boards and commissions and the managers OF
| the grand institutions which represent Ohio's
benevolence, charity and justice.
The substance OF the review of state affairs
presented must necessarily inspire o Just ap-
preciation OF the magnitude and Importance of
the work before you and all others who act for
/ the people, In the performance of these du-
| ties you have my most earnest wishes for coma
/ pete success
beg to assure you and the people OF our be-
| loved state that In such administration OF the
! government as has devolved upon me- have
striven conscientiously TO attain the best re-
suits and to act justly and wisely for all Tho
final accounting of this trust is now before you
and must abide by the Judgment,
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