The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-02-02

f1uenred 6N aerfiouali.m ar partisan.
ship aor has the state government
been under the domination Of any
groul or lass the rights Of all have
been respected and i las been en-
phasized tina. The possession Of rights
implies the obligation Of duties. while
full recognition has beer given to the
new status af women in matters 90
government the educational needs Of
the children of the STATE have been
given close attention the unfortunate
and the defective wards OF the state
nave been provided tor ana a program
laid out and work hegal o bring otli-
ers unuer the States care and TO Sc
cure suitable accommodation for
them: the health 81 the people has
been principal concern OF he admin
istration; a constant Improvement has
been shown in road building and in
road maintenance I'D the several de-
partInents Of the state have manifest
ed an excellent spirit If cooperation
with the Chief Executive
The program for the future Includes
the continuance OF VIVA; already has
heen begun. together With placing the
State ON 2 sound financial basis by liz
sistine upon legislative sibility
for all expenditures AMI bs the pro-
per limitation Of the size and use of
the State CONTINGENT Fund further
reduction in taxation Stimulation ~
municipal authorities To provide AIDE
u -.
support the teachers Who are deyutiug
themselves unseIhshly 10 the rising
generation the establishment of
State Park at Nj. katahdin n ~ far
as the State finances viii permit
the storage of water 10 increase tbs
value and facilitate The development
OF water powers ami which can he
accomplished without fear OF involy-
ing the State in any dangers that
might be incident To public ownership
and operation, and without encroach-
ingy uIsln the field of private enter
prise encouragement Of the farming
! interests OF Maine and Of scientific
| forestry methods: renewed efforts 10
retain Maine in its position as first
among law-abiding States: the promo
| ton OF industry: The protection of
property and of the right OF the in
dividual u enjoy the fruit of his in
| itiative and the recognition Of the
! principle that the interests of all can
be served hest by each individual rpn-
derng faithful service in and to the
| community the advancement of husi-
ness interests OF private citizens as
well as OF companies that serve the
public: the proper aiNerusinE and
DEVELOPMENT OF The States houndless
resources: ana the maintenance Of
Names independea, as sovereign
State. having due regard II our ohh-
cation to ami relations Witt the Fed
eral Government.
AT unusual opportunity has been
afforded ne IL serve ny native State
and in the dischar5e of he duties ami
in the solution OF tar problems that
devolved upon NE h> reason of the
provisions OF oar State Constitution
have acquired IN experience hat |
believe can be used n tie advantage
at the people e Maine.
| hope for Increasing wisdom. a
wider understanding of the needs -
Maine. and an enlarged appreciation
at my opportunities for service. so
Tat | may continue my work With
Lore and more OF Justice and eliirien.
~ throughout the remainder OF my
present term, and f /. shat lie 81
decreed. for the term following. Tine
welfare OF the people o. this state i
my chief concern ard ahp,o all else
seek to ne worthy Ia secure and 70.
tain the confidence If my fellow Iii.
zenS.
(Signed) PERCTVAT. r. RANTEn
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