The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1900-01-26

oends largely upon the measure of public conf
dence reposed in him, and when | then c~onstrue
the well-nigh unanimous election OF all thoSe
who form a part OF this administration with me
az PROOF OF the cordial good will and confidence
reposed in us by the people, my courage reVlVes
and my hope grows strong that the new admin
istration will sustain the honor OF MISSISSIPPI
and advance her material interests.
The retiring Governor has fully acquainted
the Legislature in his recent aple message With
the present condition of affairs OF the STATE gov
eminent in its various departments. 1t wouto
be vain therefore for me to dwell upon these
subjects which he has so amply discussed NOR
will | assume to make numerous recominenda-
ticns to change in minor particulars the present
statute laws of the State, for be 1t SAID TO the
nraat credit OF their authors SAID laws are IN
the main plain and easy to understand simple
in their application, and yet ample and harino-
NOUS. covering wisely and we'll the various SUD-
iects which they seek to govern. l venture to
none therefore, that the Legislature Will not
spand It's time in passing amendments 'heleVo
about trivial matters, but Will direct us TIME
and attention 10 subjects of greater business
concern to the State. Ishall, then, employ thiS
occasion to speak only of those subjects seeming
most in need of legislative attention
New State House.
,,,,rshend the question of building a State
uouse is the most important subject to come
before the Legislature, and L beg TO coihIheho
It's favorable consideration, ana the Wahihs VI "
liberal appropriation of funds for the erection
and the equipment OF such a ou'loihs - "n l
meet the demand of the times and needs OF the
State II should be remembered that puolic
funds iudiciously and economically expended
for the comfort and convenience OF the people
ia neither waste nor extravaganza l'onN'
we'll invested. There is nothing winch ihoie uiS
tinctlv or surely marks the puolic spirit WV
state pride of the people of any commonwealth
- -. x,blia huililnuS. The people, lltcIS-
fora Of nroud and prosperous MISSISSIPPI can no
longer afford in these days Of gigantic ADVANCE.
ment and greatness OF Statenooo u % INV
with their present capltoi bulluihS, "hieh 10
not only superanuated, and too sinali .1ie
Daditions transaction of public business ou' 49,
a,cordinc to the verdict OF skilled anu reiiaoie
nrchitects generally decayed and untrustworthS
fro,, foundation to dome, and beyond the llilit
of successful! repair. Being fresh from tue peope
nj the entire State. L speak by the record "hen l
saw they expect, and even demand the Lesisia-
tire and incoming administration shaii come
snnr q, mis- subject, lay aside all minor
dtGarences of detail and give to the people d
o,n,tol building which shall be a reflex OF the
states public spirit, pride and integrity.
The state Historical Society.
Tina state Historical Society, chartered by the
LEGISLATURE ito discover, collect, preserve ano
nernetuate facts and events relating To the nat
n,,i civil. political, literary ana ecclesiastica'
history of the TERRITORY anu !"
-i.,izad this Legislature, or will do so, 10 appro-
nriat, the sum of one thousand dollars $4,000
snn'.,lv for the years 1909 and 1901. to be used
NV it in preserving, printing and disseminating
the historical information obtained oy IL as pro
nosed by its said charter. The declared pur'
ros.s of the society as thus expressed furnish
proof ample of the wisdom and great pubic
hsnefcence of the association, while the well
known perfect integrity, intelligence ana con
sumrate loyalty to the State OF those compos'
-. .,id society furnish sufficient guarantee OF
the faithful and proper use of the fund, if APP
nronriated. l hope therefore the Legislature
viii unhesitatingly grant the moderate allow
ance asked for.
Textile School.
beg to add very cordial approval OF the
Recommendation made by my predecessor, Gov
nscIaurin. for the establishment of a school Of
e.chnics in connection with the agricultural
college at Starkville. Judging from tue liberal
subscription OF funds ana great NUMBER O