Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-24

upon this particular Resolve carrying
small aprrtrriation of five hundred
dollars and the merit OF which Is not
questioned. but in the interests OF sound
and conservative administration, some
system appears to be required TO accom-
pfish the proper results commensurate
With the resources :
It is certainly TO be hoped that these
remarks. will not 10 construed as an
attempt to arrogate my Judgment. over
that OF the unauestionaole intelligence
OF your august body. but that 1t VIII be
received as suggestion only that the
cold facts Of the revenue resource must
not be overlooked.
Although the system Of arriving at an
appropriation bill is crude, confusing and
unbusiness like. il is through no fault
Of yours or mine II is difficult in the
limited time and busy activity OF Leg
isiative session to depart from ohttme
custom. but il is hoped that We may CO.
operate in such a manner. that the peo-
pie whom We represent Will feel that We
have done our best, under the ctrcum-
stances
Let me repeat: do not anticipate any
occasion which Will call 9or veto o.
any Resolve on its merits alone
I have the greatest faith IN your IN
tegrity and ability TO allot these appro-
priations. fairly and Justly without in
reference from me. I have no personal
interest in any Of them except the gen
eral welfare. II feel obliged to return
such Resolves, il viii probably be in the
interest Of the total appropriation, and
net in opposition to the merit OF the bills
which have had your careful consider
alton.
OAKLEY, c. CURTIS,
Governor.
February g, 1915.
The PRESIDENT: Governor. the SEN
ate has received your communication
and will give it due consideration.
Another, message from the Governor,
The Governors Address.
To the Honorable Senate.
Senate Document No. SO in favor of the
town of Whitefield, is returned herewith
unsigned.
There is no objection to the amount OF
the resolve or the purpose OF the exTren-
Gture, but the objection is on account
of the uncertainty of the total amount
you will appropriate for Ways and
Bridges as explained in my previous
remarks regarding the Resolve in favor
of the town of Dresden.
/ trust this bill will be properly cared
for at the proper time in the regular ap-
preparation bill for this purpose
OAKLEY c. CURTIS,
governor.
Feb. IS, 1918
The GOVERNOR: Mr. President, I
thank you and the members Of the Sen
ate for the opportunity you have af-
forded me, and trus, have not abused
it.
Thereupon the Governor and his secre-
taTy retired
Tie PRESIDENT: The Chair lays be-
fore the Senate at this time a matter Of
the highest privilege. the veto message OF
His Excellency on: First, the Resolve in
favor of the repair OF bridges in the town
of Dresden, and the question is, will tie
Senate on Reconsideration agree TO pass
the resolve, the objections Of the Cover
nor Notwithstanding.
On motion by Mr.. Conant of Waldo II
was voted that the resolve and message
lie on the table until Wednesday morn
ing, February 81. at 10 o'clocn.
The PRESIDENT: The Chair lays be-
fore the Senate the veto message of His
Excelency, the Governor on resolve ap-
propriating money TO assist the town Of
Whitefeld in building bridge across the
Sheepscot river, and the question is. will
the Senate on reconsideration agree to
pass the resolve, the objections OF the
Governor notwithstanding.
On motion by Mr.. Conant OF Waldo, il
was voted that the resolve and message
lie on the table until Wednesday morn
ing, February %, at 10 o'clock.
Papers from the House disposed Of in
concurrence.
The PRESIDENT: The Chair lays be-
fore the Senate AN Act TO amend Sec
ton 2 OF Chapter 81 OF the Private and
Special Laws of 1907, relating to the Fort
Kent Village Corporation
This act was received By the House by
unanimous consent, under suspension OF
the rules, it being a private matter and
by the time limit. and the question be-
fore the Senate is: viii YOU by two
thirds vote suspend the rules and concur
with the House in receiving this. The
Chair awaits the pleasure of the Senate.
On motion by Mr.. Cole OF YORK the
rules were suspended, and the act was
received, twenty-six voting in favor Of
receiving the act, and none against, and
the act was then referred to the commit
tee on legal affairs in concurrence.
House Bills in First Reading.
House 49,: An Act relating to trespass
upon grounds of agricultural societies.
House 1s3. An Act to extend the time
in which the Maine Title Guarantee
Company is authorized to commence
business.
House 1872: An Act to amend and ex-
tend the charter of the Baker and Spen-
Ger Brook Dam and Improvement Com
pany.
House 191: Resolve in favor Of Sala-
thiel D. Seeley of Ferry in the county of
Washington. for increase of pension.
House 1870: Resolve in favor of Mary
E. Ellwell of ChesteryiiIe. for a state
pension.
House 1sa: Resolve in favor Of Lester
Patten of Eerrnon, for a state pension.
House 1ss: Resolve appropriating
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