The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-01-14

fptutht HbfiHk Iis past NH years. aHu
has been given wide publicity. By
some this increase is deemed too large
from every standpoint; by others it Is
deemed none too large, II value is
received.
A careful perusal Of the reports OF
the different state departments will
reveal the fact that almost every de-
partment is growing, and many of
them viii need larger appropriations,
il we permit growth and meet the de-
mands.
Vermont is not backward in its
views. Our people will not balk at ex-
pense that is necessary. They do not
want to go without those things that
build for better citizenship, or for
the states best prosperity. We need
not hesitate 10 build well for Vermont
--as well as our finances will permit
But this fact confronts us in our de-
liberations--this year is about the
turning point in our state financial
situation, where increased expendi-
lures from whatever cause will have
to be met by direct state tax. Rigid
economy is absolutely essential to
favorable balance sheet. Every un-
necessary expense should be cut out,
and items of new expense to the state
should be carefully scrutinized, even
though their purpose is entirely laud-
able and desirable. am reminded
here of the phrase in our State Con-
stitution which reads: "And previous
to any law being made to raise tax,
the purpose for which it is to be raised
ought to appear evident to the legisla
ture TO be of more service to the COM
munity than the money would be if
not collected" " This might well be
our guide in making appropriations. |
am confident that the good judgment
of this body can be depended upon to
handle this matter satisfactorily.
The expense Of our meeting here is
heavy under the most favorable cir
cumstances. This fact should not,
however, deter us from the fullest de-
Liberation over all important meas
ures.
Inadequate or ill-considered legisla-
tion might be productive of more harm
to the state than increased expense.
Let us each endeavor to eliminate
all unnecessary legislation, and undue
delay of proper legislation. Let US
claim credit for the number of bills we
DO NOT introduce, rather than the
number we DO introduce. In short,
let this session, the first to be held
under the change in our Constitution,
be conspicuous for the quality of its
work completed in the shortest time
consistent with thoroughness, and we
will serve the state, and our efforts
are certain to be appreciated.
| deem it unwise at this time to go
INTO detail on the various subjects that
will engross our attention, such as di-
rect primary, workmen's compensa-
ion, the judiciary, education, agricul-
.ure, and such changes in our statutes
is are necessary to conform to our
hanged Constitution. Educational
matters on account of their impor- .
ance will demand our special atten- d
ion, and, in this connection, let me :
efer to the most liberal proposal
which we have received from the Hon.
theodore N. Vail, of Lyndonville, who q
ffers the Lyndon Agricultural School
nd Spedwell Farms, fully equipped, I
s free gift to the state for educa-
ional purposes. Your favorable con n
Iteration of this offer is most earnest !;
, recommended. y
| will be glad to communicate with G
on later as occasion may require, and J
connection with all these matters,
promise you my best efforts, and /
hall need your kind consideration and
ssistance. request you individually CT
give me at any time such views as N
gu may wish to express on legisla- t.
on Of Importance. ca
| extend to you my hearty good T
ishes for the successful outcome OF h,
lis session. 81
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