Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

partisanship, nor has the State gov
crnment been under the domination
of any group or class; the rights or
all have been respected and it has
been emphasized that the possession
of rights implies the obligation OF
duties, 4 while full recognition lAs
been given to the new status of wom-
en- in matters of government; the ed
vocational needs of the children of the
State have been given close atten-
ton; the unfortunate and the defect
i've wards of the State have been
provided for, and a program laid out
and work begun to bring others I'M
der the States care and to secure
suitable accommodations for them:
the health of the people has been a
principal concern of the administra-
ton; constant improvement has
been shown in road building and In
road maintenance: adequate provi-
sion has been made for the National
Guard and proper recognition given
to it's valuable services; and the sew
cral departments of the State have
manifested an excellent spirit of CO.
operation with the Chief Executive.
The program for the future includes
the continuance of what already has
been begun, together with placing the
State on a sound financial basis by
insisting upon legislative responsible
ity for al. expenditures and by the
proper limitation Of the size and use
of the State Contingent Fund; fur
Their reduction in taxation; stimula-
ton of municipal authorities to pro-
vide adequate school facilities and
properly to support the teachers who
are devoting themselves unselfishly
to the rising generation; the estab-
lishment of State Park at Mt. IA
tahdin in so far as the States finan-
ces will permit; the storage of water
to increase the value and facilitate
the development of water powers and
which can be accomplished without
fear of involving the State in any
| dangers that might be incident to
public ownership and operation, and
without encroaching upon the field of
private enterprise; encouragement of
the farming interests of Maine and of
scientific forestry methods; renewed
efforts to retain Maine in its position
as first among law-abiding states;
| the promotion of industry; the pro-
I lection of property and of the right
of the individual to enjoy the fruit of
| his initiative, and the recognition Of
! the principle that the interests of all
| can be served best by each individual
! rendering faithful service in and to
+; the community; the advancement of
| business interests of private citizens
as we'll as Of companies that serve the
public; the proper advertising and
| development of the States boundless
resources; and the maintenance Of
! Names independence as sovereign
| State having due regard to our OBJ
! legation to and relations with the
! Federal Government.
/ An unusual opportunity has been
afforded me to serve my native State.
and in the discharge of the duties and
in solution of the problems that de-
! VOWED upon me by reason of the pro-
visions of our State Constitution.
! believe can be used to the advantage
Of the people of Maine
! ] hope for increasing wisdom, a
i wider understanding of the needs of
! Maine, and an enlarged appreciation
of my opportunities for service. SO
! that | may continue my work with
, more and more of justice and eff
| cheney throughout the remainder of
! my present term, and if it shall be so
! decrced, for the term following. The
welfare of the people of this State is
| my chief concern and above all else
seek to be worthy to secure and re-
! tain the confidence of my fellow cit
/ liens
| (signcd) PERCINAL T. BANTER.
Governor of Maine.