The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1914-01-13
be PROGRESSIVE
TAYLOR MESSAGE
Outlines Wilson's Policies to
The Legislature.

Trenton, N j., Jan. l3 Acting Gov
ernor Taylor submitted bis message to
The Legislature, which convened today
owing to the fact that he will relin
quish his executive position in week
he did not recommend any definite
measures. but suggested carrying out
the reform policies advocated by Pres
ident WilsonsanG Governor Elect Field
er
by force Of circumstances | have
been acting governor of this great
state for the past few months, and as
my occupancy of this office is to some
degree accidental | do not think it
proper that | should in this message
to you outline or detail policies or leg
islation that | deem important or nec-
essary for the welfare of the state
sThe people of the nation honored us
by calling to the presidency of the
United States Governor Woodrow VIII
son. When he took his office as presi
dent he was succeeded by Governor
Fielder. then president of the senate
Answering the call of his party, Gov
ernor Fielder became Il candidate for
governor and. while technically not
necessary, he followed tradition and re-
signed his office as acting governor
prior to the election The duties of the
office thus devolved upon me. then the
speaker of the house of assembly y"
! have been the acting executive of our
, great state at a time when it had be-
come one of the most progressive
| states Of the Union was indeed nm
/ honor, and | welcome this opportunity
To address you and express the hope.
i that by your acts and the legislation
| YOU will consider ana pass yon will
preserve the record made In the last
few years
The eyes OF the nation have been'
centered upon New Jersey since Wo,,d
row Wilson became its governor The
progressive reforms Instituted during
his term. MS well as under the gnid-
anee Of Governor Fielder, are toe well
| known 70 require repetition.
''rhese reforms are classed as pro-
gressive, They are generally accepted
by the people of the state as beinv
measures tiken in fire direction OF
i progress and advancement. That they
have met with popular approval is
manifest TO any one who has followed
the temper of the people.
Continue Progressive LEGISLATION.
I'm the campaign Just closed the
platforms of all political parties
pledged reforms in sympathy with
those already instituted. as wei! as new
policies in keeping with the progressive
spirit and thought of the present day.
and all such promises were made in
the interest Of progress and good gov
! ernment
The members of the legislature are
| undoubtedly awake to the responsible
ity which the people have by their
suffrage cast upon them. They de-
mand that progress be continued: that
! progressive legislation be not retarded
or forgotten. They look to you for the
accomplishment of good government
and expect continuance of the new
order of things that has been begun.
Il shall be your chief executive for
but one week after you assemble. The
duties of this great Office will then de-
volve upon Governor Fielder; the adj
ministration of the state will be his.
not mine, and in his inaugural address
to you he will call your attention to
the things that he believes will require
your attention. 1t is matter of par
ticular pride with me, however that
have this opportunity to express to YOU
my conviction that you will join with
him in carrying out the policies which
he has in mind and which, | am sure.
will inure to the great benefit of the
state and the progress and betterment
of its citizens,