The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-01-18

ana the rural SCHOOLS, WITH the Superln-
tendent of public instruction as its excru-
tive officer, this board to have such powers
and duties as will unity and strengthen
the entire system and ensure its economical
operation. This board would assume the
functions OF the High School Board. State
Examining Board, the State Public Ii
brary Board and other educational boards
created from time to time, without clear
definition of duties and powers
The success of this great system depends
upon the skill and fidelity of the vast army
thousand in number. I am satisfied that
no state possesses q more raithful a"e
earnest body of men and women devoted
to this splendid work.
I commend to your serious consideration
every approved plan which will insure care
full and thorough preparation for their
for them in their positions. and deserved
recognition of their Invaluable services TO
the state.
GAME AND FISH LAW.
The wanton destruction Of our game and
fish should cease. and the officers who are
de delegated to look after the vlolators Of
see that all who transgress are punished.
Under proper regulations and by the
vigilance of our wardens,, large portion
nished our people, and still Minnesota will
long remain the paradise Of the sports
man.
CUSHMAN K. DAVIS.
In view of the distinguished services to
the state and nation of our late senator,
Cushman X. Davis, I suggest that a Joint
committee of the House and Senate he
appointed to draft appropriate resolutions,
setting forth his wise statesmanship and
wife and eyed parents our heartfelt sym
pathy In their great sorrow, and to name
date when both houses shall meet to
hold approximate memorial services.
In honoring his memory, we honor our
selves, for his life and work as a citizen.
statesman. patriot and diplomat has made
It q coveted honor to be a citizen of this
great commonwealth.
CONCLUSION.
1t will not be possible to speak Of all
our institutions. but as to their manage
ment, condition and needs, l refer you to
the reports of their traustees and others
whose duty it is to inform you upon these
subjects nor is 1t possible to mention all
matters that will suggest themselves to
you during the session In this connec-
tion. however. | might call your attention
to the law in regard to trusts. If 1t needs
amendment and can be amended to better
protect our varied interests and industries.
laws protecting orr dairymen against the
sales of oleomargarine and spurious articles
that come, into connection with their
tention. for the dairy industry has grown
to most wonderful proportions and last
year exceeded in value the price of the
entire wheat crop Of the state
Undoubtedly there are many other sub
jects that will receive your attention; II
any special cause arises or any Informal ton
comes into nv possession. which would aid
you in YOUR deliberations. I will communi-
cate same to Won at later date.
I desire to thank Governor Lind for the
many cOurtesieS shown me in connection
with NV induction into Office.
Gentlemen of the LEGISLATURE: We as-
semble at the dawn of tho twentieth CEN
fury. The world has never witnessed
greater advancement in any era than has
taken place during the past one hundred
years. The marvellous discoveries In
science, the spread of knowledge. the I'm
In wealth and commerce, challenge the
record of the centuries. TIE people of the
earth have been benefited IN many ways
during this time, but in nv opinion the
greatest blessing they have received IS the
proof that a government "of the people, for
mere fgment Of the philosopher, but an
absolute truth. Chiefest factor In this
proof is the existence of the United
States. There are few brighter pages in
history than those which tell of the origin
and growth of our Republic, none moro
fraught with promise for the future
Sharing in this inspiring history, growth
and / wish to congratulate you upon tho
splendid growth of our young state ard
the prosperity Of all her people and will
express the wish that this legislative SEES
sion. the first of the new century, may be
pointed to with pride and be model for
all future bodies of like nature that may
assemble during the next one hundred
political belief or bias, that ''he best serves
his party, who best serves his state" and
may God in His wisdom guide you and me
In the discharge Of our public duties.