Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-15


their mountain sources to the greater
rivers and lakes, furnieh the power that
Is developing not only our natural re-
sources, but all tho industries that con-
tribute so largely to our material wealth
ana prosperity. Vermont has the largest
granite and marble quarries In the world
ana Is second in tho United states in It's
annual output of slate Yet there are
many mines and quarres undevelopcJ,
only waiting for enterprise and capital
to transform stone and metal into evil
dences of material wealth.
But our great natural resources have
not been sufficiently exploited. and tho
outside world knows too little of our
undeveoped wealth and the scenic at
fractions Of our State. our mountain
and lake scenery being practically un-
known outside our borders
We ought, therefore, to first become
accurately informed as to our natural
advantages, both for manufacturing pur-
poses and as pleasure resort, and then
see that these resources are properly
advertised SO that visitors coming into
the state from far and near may realize
the opportunities both for summer
homes and FOR the investment OF capt
tai. our sister state OF New Hampshire,
with no greater advantages than ours,
has taken this matter up and the results
lave been FAR reaching and most graft
flying.
| recommend. therefore that provision
DO made FOR the purpose OF gathering
Information which will be OF value, and
then advertising our state in proper
manner l believe that by so doing We
shall make a wise expenditure which
will be returned to us many fold.
PRECAUTIONARY
The tercentcnary OF the discovery OF
Lake Champain comes In 1909 and 1t is
cmincnt,y fitting that such notable
event In the history OF this continent
should be properly observed. The last
Legislature provided for the appointment
Of a commission to meet with similar
boards from our sister state OF New York
and the Dominion Of Canada and consult
as to the best method OF celebrating the
discovery Of that intrepid explorer, Sam
ucl Champlain.
Tho report Of that commission is be-
fore you and trust you will give it your
earnest attention. The state Of New
York has already made an appropriation
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important event !" our history may never
De torsot'eh py Fuccee''hs generations
FINANCES
II is very gratifying to repor. that the
finances Of the state are in a flourishing
condition we not only were able to nav
our running expenses during the last two
wears hut Accumulated something Of n
surplus. am OF the opinion that this
amount or AT least a part Of II. should
be transferred to the permanent school
fund as Intended BY tho present law. The
revenues Of the state at the present
time, time. and under present conditions.
are sufficient to nav the necessarv ex-
penses ard increase the appropr,ations
for schools and highways. Some OF my
can loT increased mp
Propr'auohs lor d'Herent departments
put oehcFe theY are necessary ana III
Sueh cases shouio De PROVIDED IN 'hese
departments tho business mas increased
10 such an extent mat IL seems Hnpoes-
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CONCLNSlON.
The duty which brings you together is
q most important one. The matters
which have been brought before you
are OF the greatest interest and It will
require your best efforts to successfully
solve the problems presented. II is only
by the most faithful attention 10 the
business of the session that YOU can per
form your duties within reasonable
time and in proper manner urge
upon you that no time be wasted but
that you enter at once upon tho business
before you and give your Individual at
tention to its accomplishment. am
we'll aware that II ia necessary that some
time be given 10 the organization. but rs
soon rs this Is completed the serious
work OF tho session should begin and
should he continued until vour duties arc