New-York tribune., 1903-01-02
,uture which is bound to be greater

advance the interests of enc at the expense OF
the other. because such discrimination would
inevitably lead TO results and conditions which
would be a menace to the welfare of the State.
Law and order are the foundations OF peace,
happiness and prosperity Therefore enactments
in harmony with these principles, viola
fions by individuals corporations or organiza-
tions of the statutes of the State. bring harm not
only TO us. but 20 those who shall come after, IN
spring disreepect for authority and disregard
for laws. The strength Of people is the PROOF
Of its patriotism. and whatever tends to lessen
take away incentives for better citizenship
merits the condemnation of every patriotic man.
Laws cannot be enforced unless there is respect
for the body that enacts them and for the
authority whose duty 1t is to enforce them IL
people, therefore. permit interference with
vested or individual rights TO pass unnoticed or
unpublished, they permit the breaking down OF
safeguards which should surround the admins
tration OF our affairs and anarchy and disorder
viii result. while the boasted freedom of our
country win be a thing of the past
BURDENS AND BENEFITS OF TAXATION.
Taxation-always a problem that merits ear
nest consideration and Vexatious because ii is so
provocative Of discussion and critictsln-should,
in the past, be laid TO be of the least
euToen whie proaucing me grea.ese pgiIes poSsapls
that withheld from individuals should be
willing to pay for such grants, but the fmposi-
ton OF taxes should not be such as TO restrict
progress going rather to the extent Of eSacting
only just and fair recompense for the benefits
enjoyed. The farmer. constituting as he does
The greatest single producing factor of the COM
Inonwealth and Of the nation. is deserving OF
support and encouragement and OF the exfen-
sion of such privileges will make his farm
more pTJTita bic, thus adding to the resources OF
the State. The Iaboring man should be protected
in the enjoyment of his rights and privileges.
Education should not be denied to his children
through the necessity OF employing his offspring
at an age when study and learning should De
their aim. Equal rights to ali should be our
motto No favcrs that are not for the benefit
of the many, no privileges that are not for their
convenience, should ever be given and none of
the rights which inherent in the State should
be parted with without adequate compensation
10 the people. The measures of taxation which
"a ma q a
State have been adjusted that their imposi-
ton IS felt hut slightly by those who are called
upon to pay. The relieving of real estate from
excessive taxation the guarding of municipal
charters, and those other measures which have
done SO much for every locality should be, as
they have been in the past, guide for future
legislation.
The protection Of our waterways and the I'm
provenlent of canals. to which stand
pledged, should receive from the legislature
careful and immediate consideration and only
such measures adopted as will accomplish the
result desired with the least possible expenditure
of the peoples money. The commerce which
has always marked the progress OF our State
IL should be effort to retain. should we
through unwise economies permit it TO be taken
away by sister States or foreign nations. It
should be the pride of each to lend his ef-
forts and to encourage those who are charged |
with greater responsibility in the work of pro-
tecting and enhancing the valuable privileges
which have come 10 us. While the States eX-
pcnditures may seem at times large, we should |
gressive but the wealthiest State in our com |
r1onwealth of nations, and that whatever is for |
the good of people should be accorded |
without reference to its costa business axiom /
which permits at the same time a careful and |
prudent oversight Of the disbursements of the |
State
The wards in our institutions should receive |
that thoughtful and earnest attention which |
may win back health or intelligence; but the ad- !
mnstration Of the departments charged with !
their care should be unmixed with false sentl- !
nert. Yet not unInixed with charity, while /
broad enough in scope to secure results which /
win compensate not only those whose hearts are !
bound I'D in charitable work. but the citizens i
hack i=to the ranks of workers those who other !
wise would be of but little service to our COM :
nunities and 70 our State.
EXTENSION OF GOOD ROADS. /!
The greater intercomn1unication facilities. the |
work upon good roads, the desire for better /
highways, have produced such remarkable re /
suits that we may feel encouraged in the belier /
that further progress will mark an inteihgeh'
The education of children, their training /
in useful ways and in trades. should receive /
our first thought, and there should be no parsi-
TElony in the administration of the school sys- +!
TEN of the State. 1t should be as free and far /
removed from partisanship. obstacles and OBJ J
structions as II is possible TO make II, SO tnat
there shall be excuse for illlteracy and iS- |
norance-ignorance which breeds discomfort. I
which is unable 20 understand and appreclate
the functions OF government and the privileges
OF citizenship; which brings with it disrespece |
for authority. which brings into existence g |
criminal class which should oe fought with the
same determination with which we would ward
off a contagious disease which threatens the |
lives Of our people. Life with all OF its prob
lens presenting so many and varied phases. |
brings TO us experience which is of the utmost |
benefit IN the teaching of our children. The |
SUCCESS which follows the man who mas worked
his way from the lowest round is not a menace
TO our institutions. but is an inspiration TO the
youth of our land.
There should be no classes no distinction, no |
masses. We should be people devoted TO our |
republic and to State and whether We can |
trace ancestry TO the heroes of the ReNolu-
ton, to those of the later struggles or have |
come from other countries TO enjoy the fruits |
Of those victories. should ali recognize that |
We are citizens of common republic, repup- /
liz whose glories and whose achievements, /
whose work in the civilization and in the prog
ress Of the world should lead to hope that, /!
= hjle our nation is yet young among nations' I
through fidelity to the principles which have |
ma de us so great we may still further advance,
we may still further aid the oppressed and hold
cut Inducements which are denied in other coun- /
tries 10 those who believe in religious liberty |
snd in civil rights. As New-fork has in the |
rast performed its part, its history is repete
with patriotic deeds. the lives OF cur great
.rer remind US Of their achievements, let US in
our respective places aim TO stiH further sup 4
plenlent this work and become part IN me
great future which is before US.
To the legislature and TO the people H the
State grateful for the privilege which mas oeeh
accorded me- deeply sensible of the obligations
7 have assumed again pledge my best efforts.
my arnest endeavors to aid and assist IN every
l>v<rl direction in the work which is oefore
nc an +i,e hone that the record of the next two
,sasr rs NAV be Of such character as 10 receive
ff1e appreciation of our people and the esteem
Of friends.
The Governor upon the conclusion of his ad-
s,ess returned 10 the Executive Chamber.