The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-01-09
Governor Milliken's
Second Inaugural.

Gov. Carl E. Milliken Has for the Second
Time Taken has Oath of Office as the
State of Names Chief Executive.
The inaugural ceremonies of Thursday,
Jan. 2, 1919 were rather more than usual
ly impressive-the people of Maine still
holding the grim feelings instilled into
them by the war. The exercises lacked
any cheering and any form of decoration
but it was none the less good-spirited and
cheerful. The attention given the Cover
nor's address was the best kind of ap-
plause and other marks of approval were
given as the speech progressed.
The scene in the house at the opening
of the session was that of an interested
gathering of Maine citizens and it in
creased as the hour for the inaugural ap-
preached until the gallery was crowded
with large number on the floor. The
Governor on entering with the Executive
councillors, heads. of departments and
State officials, was greeted with round
of applause, which was repeated on his
leaving the hall.
The matter of greatest interest in both
House and Senate, outside the inaugural
exercises, was the presentation of the re-
solve for the ratification of the Prohibi-
tory amendment to the Constitution of
the United States.
Leon F. Higgins of Penobscot was elect
ed President of the Senate and Rep. Frank
G. Harrington of Augusta speaker of the
House.
Joint Convention.
The Senate and House went into Joint
rnnuantInn WadnaSdoxy off ~
o'clock for the purpose of electing State
officers, Rep. Percival P Baxter of Cum
berland making a motion in the House
that the request of the Senate for such a
session be accepted. The members of
the House stood as the members of the
Senate entered the hall of Representa-
tives and passed to seats in the front of
the hall, at the right of the Speakers
desk. President Higgins of the Senate
presided.
Representative Berry of Watervile be-
ing recognized by the Chair, stated that
he was authorized to withdraw the names
of candidates nominated by the minority
party, and moved that the members of
the Joint convention vote for the nomi-
nees of the Republican caucus.
The name of Joseph w. Simpson of
York for State treasurer was placed be-
fore the convention by Rep. Barnes of
Houlton; that of Secretary of State Frank
W. Ball of Dover and that of Attorney
General Guy H. Sturgis of Portland by
Senator Deering of York, and that of
Secretary of Agriculture John A. Rob-
erts of Norway by Senator Thombs of
Penobscot.
The names of the nominees for the
Council were then placed before the con-
vention: Edward F. Gowell of Berwick,
George W. Norton of Portland, Walter
H. Plummer of Lisbon, Willis E. Swift
| of Augusta, Elmer S. Bird of Rockland,
Norman H. Fay of Dexter and Clarence
A. Powers of Fort Fairfield, for the re-
spective districts.
These officers were duly elected and
the councillors, were sworn, following
which the convention was dissolved.
Gov. Milliken's Recommendations to the
Legislature.
Urges that in all deliberations of COM
ing session the Legislature aid in every
feasible and proper way the great process
of readjustment which is going on in the
nation.
Especially recommends cooperation
with any reasonable plans the u S
Government may work out for facili-
tating the return of soldiers to industry
or encouraging their establishment upon
farms.
Emphasizes the importance of food
production and problems of rural life and
urges need of cooperation between all
organizations and agencies which concern
them.
Recommends changes in Workmen's
Compensation Law in order to bring it
up to the ideal standards.
ReneWs request of two years ago for
passage of law providing for the separate
classification of intangible personal prop
erty for purposes of taxation
advises consideration of legislation
permitting and encouraging the combi-
nation of towns into large units tor the
care of paupers at central almshouses.
Enactment of a law authorizing towns
to combine into districts for the purpose
of employing public health officers and
providing that part of the salary of such
officers shall be paid by the State.
Extension of agricultural education to
farming communities. :. The time has
come to insist that all instruction in
elementary subjects be given in other
than in the English language. . Fur
ther expansion of our system of evening
and part time schools for adults of for
eign birth.
Urges most careful and rigid economy
in appropriation. :. The budget should
be continued. . Liberal allowance ad-
vocated for State pensions. =. Salaries
of State officials and employees should be
readjusted.
Suggests that Maine and New Hamp-
shire might agree upon the building of
new bridge between Portsmouth and Kit
terry in place of the present insecure and in
adequate toll bridge. Points out that not
only is such bridge needed but that it
would stand as joint memorial to the
soldier and sailor dead because of the fact
! that most of the overseas casualties from
both states were in the matchless 103d
Infantry, composed of Maine and New
Hampshire men.