The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1905-01-19

uea1n into otner lands, none of these
eYlls has troubled US, but our opie
happy and c~ontented, have been-thank.
Iul ror mercies received, and rejoice
In their intelligent progress.
Our farm products have usually
oug fair prices. enabling our far
mers 10 pay their debts, and improve
their lands. Business has generally
been good. with only few failures.
WnlIe great enterprises, furnishing
new markets. and paying good wages,
have been established in man locali-
ties.
Education has received a new irnpe-
tus: law and order have been main
tanned, and mob law scarcely heard OF.
Our people are living sober, industri-
u lives. with work for all willing
hands, so the incoming administration
will have little to do but push forward
along lines that have added so greatly
to our wealth and improvement.
The State at large can truly say
to the retiring administration, Well:
cone, thou good and faithful servants
Death only, in its natural course.
has cast its shadows over us, for dur
ing these years we mourn some of our
noblest and best, occupying all condi-
ions and callings Of life, and notably
among them, one Of North Cardinals
most gifted sons, Matthew w. Pan
som. Truly We can sorrow over this
old man great who as soldier, ora
tor, statesman and citizen in war and
in peace, ever stood for the defense,
upbuilding and glory Of the State he
loved so well.
Looking to the future, we will not
attempt In detail to map out any fixed
policy for>tKis administration, prefer
ring to meet emergencies as they
come-''suf1cient unto the day is the
evil thereof"-only suggesting certain
measures that may aid in our devei'
opment.
Here the Governor discussed at
length the different problems that
confront the State In an able and ex
haustive manner, closing with these
remarks directed to the members OF
the Legislature.
Upon you, gentlemen of the General
Assembly, devolve most grave and i'm
portant duties. Fresh from the people
in whom our constitution vests all po-
| litical power, you know their wants,
and I feel that the members now sit
ting will be sufficiently brave, broad
minded and patriotic to meet every
| difficulty and overcome every obstacle
hat stands in the way or The upDulId-
ing and betterment of u State. Your
power is truly great, and should De
exercised wisely and with discretion,
for you can enact, amend, suspend or
repeal all laws, thus having in your
keeping the veal or woe of the State.
Matters of appropriation, increase of
&hA Cfofnbc.
debts, amendments to school and rev.
enue laws, a., legalized primary law, the
Temperance and divorce questions and
a stronger and more stringent vagrant
Jaw, laws to help the old Confederate
veterans, these and much more, will
doubtless be considered by you with
patience and wisdom, and. such laws
enacted as public necessity requires.
AS chief of the Executive Depart
ment it is made my duty to cooperate
with the other branches of the State
government, in all that tends to the
States welfare. With no desire to in
fringe upon or usurp any of the pre-
negatives vested in the other two
branches, l will strictly adhere to my
duties, and from time to time inform
the General Assembly of the affairs
Of the State and recommend to it such
mCdSuIC S DIS ID 1AG OSCLA SAPOuACAI ALI
best. Whether the Legislature rejects
or adopts my suggestions is a matter
FOR it's wisdom, but as the Chief Execu-
tive of the State l will enforce the laws
you enact, and hold all who refuse to
obey them to the strictest accountable.
ty. I hope to freely confer with your
members at all times, Int on all sub
jects, and l respectfully tender to you
access to the papers, records or infor'
nation possessed by this Office, which
might help in your Investigations OF
aid in the proper enactment of laws.
Elevated by the people to the posi-
ton of Chief Magistrate and loving my
State devotedly, it will be my honest
pleasure and desire to conserve its
best and highest interest. Mistakes
l will doubtless make, and often my
best endeavors may prove my worst
failures; / have taken a solemn oath
to perform the duty of this high Office
and to keep that oath will be my one
purpose and constant prayer. I fee
deeply the responsibility / have as
cumed, and beg the hearty support Of
all who love the State and rejoice II
It's success. understand that som
fear because a jealous partisan, / will
prove a partisan Governor. / have in
deed little respect for a man that is moi
positive in his political belief, or Ii
ashamed of his party; l am a Demo
crat from principles; / love my party
and will both follow n maintain it,
teachings, but in the discharge Of my
official duties, / will be the Governor
Of all the people of every condition
race and party. l invite honest criti
cism Of any public acts. but l beg tt
remind those who may wish to aid me
that advice beforehand, aids more thar
!; censure afterwards.
Newspapers with their opportunities
of acquiring knowledge and ascertain
? ing the public will, can materially as
| sist me by friendly suggestions anc
| timely warnings. i, therefore ash
their help and will appreciate thcil
kindness.
: l invoke he's support and prayers Of
all good people, and placing by reli