The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-10

schools can furnish. I especially COM
mend this branch of our educational sys-
tenn and urge you to consider its needs
on rb every proper occasion.
system OF education for the equal bene-
ut of our children. They should be
conducted and to this end I recommend
the establishment of a state board of
education of five members, representing
the university the normal schools. the
graded schools and the rural schools,
with the superintendent Of public instruc-
ton as its executive officer, this board
10 nave such powers and duties as viii
unity and strengthen the entire system
and insure its economical operation. This
board would assume the functions of the
hlgh school board, state examining board.
tIe stare PUBIC library board and other
educational boards created from time to
tune, without clear definition of duties
and powers.
The success of this great system de-
pends upon the skill and fidelity of the
vast army of teachers in our state, more
than ten thousand in number. l am
satisfied that no state possesses more
faithful and earnest body, of men and wo-
men devoted to this splendid work.
commend to your serious considera-
uon every approved plan which will in
sure careful and thorough preparation
for their work more reasonable and GER
tain tenure. for them in their positions.
and deserved recognition of their invalu-
able. services to, the state.
GAME AND FISH LAW.
The wanton destruction of our game
and fish should cease, but the officers
who are delegated to hook after the yio-
lators of the law should be on the alert
are punished
Under proper regulations and by the
vigilance of our wardens, a large por-
ton OF, cur food supply can be lawfully
furnished our people, and still Minnesota
viii long remain the paradise of the
sportsman.
CUSHMAN K. DAVIS.
In view of the distinguished services to
G me STATE and nation of our late senator,
CuShman K. Davis, suggest that a iOInt
committee Of the house and senate be
appointed to draft appropriate resou-
IONS setting forth his wise statesman
EereaVed wife and aged parents our heari-
feit sympathy in their great sorrow. end
10 name date when beth houses shall
lees ~
In honoring his memory, we honor our
serves. Tor his life and work as a citi-
zen. statesman, patriot and diplomat has
mace 1t. a coveted honor to be a citizen
OF THIS great commonwealth.
II Will not be possible to speak of all
OF our institutions, but as to their man
'aSement, condition and needs refer Won
to the reports of their trustees and Ctr
ers whose duty 1t Is to inform Won UDon
Ines taese SUBJECTS, nor is It possible to men
S SiJn an matters that will suggest them
saves TO you during the session. In
TINS connection, however, 1 mipht cat
$ ouL afternoon to the law in regard 10
~ ~ u.'os; Al IL needs amendment and can
De amended to better protect ali o1Ir
varied interests and Industries if shoI,ss
pc done. And also the law or In ws ~ 20
lectlng our dairymen against the sales
that coIna s tn1a and spurious articles
Ina come INTO competition with the,r
prouuct5 should receive yoUr careful -
ttentlon, for the dairy industry has grown
YEAR exce MSnder r. proportions, and last
entire wheat crop of the state ''ie
OheonDtedly there are MANY other s,,h
J9 IT, s tnai viii receive your attention, If
any special cause arises or any informa ~
Ion comes into my possession which will
aIu you In your deliberations 7 Iii
: S communicate the same to you at a lster
Il desire to thank Gov. Lind for tho
many courtesies shown me in conrectinn
W aepf my Induction INTO office:
saI, Saitie a4 OF the legislature we as
euIy: Inc world has never Witnessed
SIeater advancement in any era than has
1 vaarn p race during the past one hundrej
years. The marvellous discoveries in sci-
erce, the spread Of knowledge, the I'M
pioEenent In governments, the increase
IN ra wealth and commerce, challenge the
record OF the centuries The peopIe of
the earth have been benefited In mani
ways during. this time but in NV ondn,
ION, the greatest blessing they have re-
f ~ e IS the proof that government ''of
pie" Is not mere figment of the philo o.
pher, but an absolute truth Chiafest
factor in this proof. is the existence of
the United States. There are few bright
er pages in history than those which tell
of the origin and growth of our repub ic'
none more fraught with promise for the
future. Sharing in this Inspiring history,
growth and promise is our own common
wealth. and I wish to congratulate YOU
upon the splendid growth of our young
state and the prosperity of all her people
eYDrQSS th<a wi oh hot
lative session, the first of the new cen
fury, may be pointed to with pride and
be a model for all future bodies Of a like
nature that may assemble during the
next one hundred years let our mo to
be, regardless of our polit cal belief Or
bias, that he best serves his party who
best serves the state and may God In
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