Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-01-03
Where It Should Be.

Ahese statements speak TOT tnem-
selves
Where II Should Be.
"In my opinion. this matter is just
l.where 1t should be. up for the Legis-
lature OF Maryland for their investi-
cation and decision. The lines Of the
bill and the terms OF the bill ought TO
be most carefully considered, and
| then the question decided conscien-
| tiously by the members upon the
merits as it appears to them The
measure means much to Baltimore
1 City On the other hand, il viii, If
passed, materially and seriously af-
I feet Anne Arundel and Baltimore
/ Counties unless the terms Of the bill
are fair and reasonable. My own posi-
ton has always been clear to those
! who wish to understand it. The ques-
| ton should be decided upon its mer-
its, and not upon terms and in a man
ner or form that would indicate or
show deal or bargain that had here
tofore been made for value received,
political or otherwise.
II have stood ready to sign any
fair bill and / desire now to do so.
I trust, however, that whatever bill
IS passed may represent the honest,
unbiased judgment of the members
of the Legislature themselves. In my
opinion. a solution fair and reason
able to both Baltimore City and the
counties affected should be evolved,
and this can be accomplished If every
member viii bring to bear upon this
subject his own best judgment and
act accordingly
The Police Department.
Another question which might
come before your honorable bodies is
the control Of the police force and
Liquor License Board OF Baltimore
City.
$50 far as the control of the Liquor
/ License Board is concerned, do not
think that anyone need worry himself
much at this time The spirit and
| temper OF our people is such, es-
pecially in this war crisis. that the
/ suspension of the sale of all intoxi-
/ cants. if not total prohibition is
strongly demanded
| would Increase Teachers Pay.
/ Governor Harrington urges an in
/ crease ia the minimum salary Of
schol teachers throughout the State to
| meet the increased cost of living due
To war and advises the re-establisR-
ment Of the Office Of state Fire Mar
shal
/ Ought Not 70 Raise Tax Rate.
| The tax rate. he adds, ought not to
be raised.
An advance in pay Of some Of the
| States employees who receive small
pay is suggested, but not for the
higher paid ones.
Opposition to appropriation for
public buildings is expressed.
/ Ne New State Reads.
Regarding state roads. the Cover
nor says
Apart perhaps from some small
/ bridges which safety demands being
built. ia my opinion. the State during
hthe duration Of the war. at least for
1the next two years. ought not to go
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ffavor th appropriation Of 100000
FOR state aided roads as now appro-
! priated. W If our revenues can stand
tit. an increase. making the whole not
Ito exceed s58Q00o to be paid out OF
ltne general treasury as now.
| He also advises appropriations TO
/ make available Federal assistance in
a-,.s41s,4r~ T,,,t nt,sncfc fis fsr,4aSv ri r.
ton until cost IS less.
Regulation cf large mortortrucks on
State roads is urged.
The direct inheritance tax and tax
on commissions of trustees and ad-
r,fnistrators are again urged. as IS the
creation Of legislation counsel
bureau.
The reintroduction Of the bill pro-
viding for the voting Of absent sol