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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-11

The SPEAKER: ine Chair pre,.p,,
out OF order a message from -,
Governor, as follows: ~
January 10, ~,
To che Honorable Senate and Man..
or the Eighty-first Legislstu,..
The committee appointed by Non.
Order dated February =, 1921. st1 :.
vestigate all existing Legislative a.
actments relating to the expep;d,a'
Of money by the various departm.,.
Of the State and collate such
pcnditures and report IN -
Governor and Council" has r.nd...
it's report. and in accordance with !,
request contained in said HON.. -
der 1 am transmitting it to YOU
The report Of the committee ~,
sists of 1913 typewriter pages =
first So pages OF which compris.
committees recommendations Il
balance Of 315 pages being co,.'
tions and fluctuations of statistie, :,
lating to the State departments :.
other activities of our State gov,r
ment. In order that the Legi,l,,n.
may have the committee's ROM.
promptly 1 have arranged W., n
superintendent Of public print,n,
have the first IS pages printed a.
distributed. In my opinion the -
lections and tabulations will proy.
value to the various Legislative r.,
mittees that are to consider the y,
concentrations submitted to Won
it would cost approximately SlsM
to print the 315 pages, 1 have NOT !,
| ranged for this to be done. ~ 4,
is q matter that rests in the dis,.
ton OF the Legislature. / susrt
that these SIS pages be placed 4
file with the State librarian. vh,
| they will be readily accessible to n
members of the Legislature.
| The legislative committee IA
made a careful examination Of h
various departments of State and
| ask you to give serious consider.
to its recommendations. 1t would !,
| be advisable for the Chief Execu5
to go into the details Of the repr
for doubtless the several commits
Of the Legislature will take IN N
| subjects that are referred TO ther,
1t is proper. however, for me to d
that if the Legislature sees fit
| adopt the committees recommend.
tons. the State Government will
placed upon a more secure and ne
economical financial basis than
! at present. OF all the matters Ii
will be presented TO this LegislatV1
l doubt If any have gree.cr possisf
ties for efficiency and economy h,
| have the recommendations attach
hereto. An opportunity is now On
sented to the Eighty-first Legislai.I
to take a step in advance, and
though it will be necessary to
! aside some of the traditions and ea
toms of the past. / hope you will
hesitate to do so if you believe b
the State will gain thereby. Aims
without exception l endorse the Co
mittee's recommendation and b
they will be adopted.
/ shall be glad to confer with
several committees of the Legislat.
at any time on any public mats
including those outlined in the reN
OF the legislative committee. for VI
haps the knowledge acquired by n
years of service as Chief Execut
will prove helpful.
Respectfully submitted.
PERCIEAL p. BAXTER
Governor Of Main
On motion by Mr.. Philips Of
rington. the message was taha
pending disposition of the SUBJ
matter.
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Coiileu 10 MS seat IN our mlOSt.
Papers from the House disposed Of
in concurrence.
Orders Of the Day
(The Chair at this time read the list
Of joint standing committees. which
appeared in the House report.)
The Chair announced tho following
Senate committee:
BILLS IN SECOND READING-12
Senators
Spencer Of York,
Elliott of Knox,
Adams of Hancock.
Sargent of Hancock.
kirschner of Androscoggin,
Wilson of Aroostook,
Bemis Of Somerset,
Powers of Aroostook,
Speirs of Cumberland,
Brewster of Cumberland,
Emery Of Washington,
Hinckley Of Cumberland.
ENGROSSED BlLLS-1c Senator.
Stevens Of York.
Morneau of Androscoggin,
Morrison Of Penobscot,
Phillips of Hancock,
Croxford of Penobscot,
Clarke of Lincoln.
Carlton CT Sagadahoc
Ryder of Piscataquis,
Putnam of Washington,
Hussey of Aroostook,
Cram of Cumberland,
Buzzell of Waldo.
"
The following bills and resolves
having been referred to this Legisla-
turc by the last preceding Legislature.
were taken from the files and referred
tho m for
concurrence:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Resolve in favor Of the General Knox
, Chapter, Daughters Of the American
Revolution, a corporation organized
, and existing under the laws of the
State of Maine and located at Thorn
aston in said State.
/ Resolve for appropriating money for
the erection of a memorial monument
in honor of the Mayflower Pilgrims in
! Maine.
Education
| An Act to Amend Sections one hun.
dred siXty-nine. one hundred seventy
one hundred seventy-one, one hun
dred seventy-two, one hundred seventy.
three. one hundred seventy-four, one
hundred seventy-fve. one hundred
| seventy-six and one hundred seventy.
seven of Chapter sixteen of the Public
Laws of the State of Maine relating
| to teachers pensions.
| Resolve proposing an amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Maine
relative to appropriations for private
and secretaran purposes.
| Legal Affairs
! An Act to confer certain additions
powers upon the municipal officers OF
cit and towns concerning buildings
theVintensity of use of lot areas, the
classification Of buildings, trades anG
industries with respect to location anG
regulation. the creation of residential
industrial. commercial and other dis.
trictS. and the exclusion from and reg.
ulation within such districts of CLASSES
of buildings, trades and industries.
Library
An Act to provide for the preserva.
ton of archaeological objects and sites
and for the appointment of commits
| sion of archaeology
Military Affairs
Resolve for the creation of Wal
Memorial Commission.
Resolve to authorize and instruct the
Governor and Council to erect statue
in memory of the sons of Maine who
served in the World War.
Public Utilities
An Act to amend Chapter 1877 of The
Private and Special Laws of 1915, re
lating to the incorporation Of thu
Oquossoc Light and Power Company
and to enlarge it's powers.
On motion by Mr.. Eaton of Oxford,
Adjourned until 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
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thank you. prolonged applau,. -
House rising.)
Mr.. Justice RIDDELL: 7 ,h,.,
you for the honor you have confs,s.'
upon me. and trust to meet ~
again.
Thereupon the Chief Justice r.t,..,
amid the applause Of the Hous. ~
members standing. Wy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-11

The SPEAKER: The Chair 4
before the House at this time, ovl
order. under suspension of the ra1
six bills and resolves. unless Their
objection.
The Chair hearing no objection
rules are suspended. and the u
presents
An Act to amend paragraph v
Section 6 of Chapter 10 Of the
Vised Statutes, as amended BY u
ter los of the Public Laws Of "
as further amended by Chapter wv
the Public Laws of 1921. relatif /
exemption from taxation Of tR
tates of war veterans. II
On motion by Mr.. Weeks OF ~
field this bill was referred to tMe
mittee on military affairs. y
The SPEAKER: Resolve inp
of the town of Fairfield. to reins
said town for money expended W.
care of the family of Robert rae
On motion by Nj. Weeks Of
field. this resolve was REFEREES
committee on claims.
The SPE-.,: An Act 70
Section four Of Chapter lss "
Private and Special Laws OF ~
titled An Act to amend the
OF the York Beach VihaSs wi
ton.
On motion by Mr.. Moody .
this bill was referred to the
tee on legal affairs. and w
ordered printed.
The SrEAhER: An Act 70
Chapter 81 Of the Public ana
Laws Of 1917. relating to
commission for the city OF III
On motion by Mr.. Holmes
iston. this bill was REFEREES
committee on legal affairs
The SPEAKER: An ACT -
Chapter 1928 Of the Private
cial Laws of 1921, relating
hire In the Lewiston MuniciIus
On motion by Mr.. Holmes
fseon. the bill was referrec
committee on salaries ans
The SPEAKER: Resolve
OF an amendment to the ~
ton Of the United States w.
the employment Of women
dren in industry more tnsn
eight hours in the week. ~
On motion by Mr.. Holmes
iston. this bill was referrss
committee on labor.
On motion by Mr.. Mci'n
Lewiston. -
Adjourned until 10 o'clock
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HOUSE

Wednesday. January 10, 1928.
Inc House met according to adjourn
ment and was called to order by the
Speaker
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Brown Of Au-
gusta.
Journal of previous session read and
approved
From the Senate: Ordered the
House concurring. that all committees
are hereby directed to report TO the
committee on appropriations and finan-
cial affairs all appropriations of money
recommended by them and any acts or
/ resolves requiring an appropriation of
money.
Tho committee on appropriations and
financial affairs is hereby directed to
make record of said reports. and forth
with submit the same to the Legisla-
, ture without changes therein. No act
or resolve involving an appropriat ton
of money shall be engrosscd without
, having endorsed thereon. in addition to
the usual endorsements of the officers
OF the Senate and House. the following,
! viz:
| Examined and recorded by the COM
mittee on appropriations and financial
/ affairs.
! In the House. on motion by Mr.. Phil
lips of Orrington, tabled pending fur
Their consideration.
! From the Senate: On motion by Mr..
! Adams of Kennebec it was
Ordered. the House concurring, that
the salaries paid for clerks, stcnog-
rnphers and messengers to the seyera
committees Of the Legislature be fixed
| by the Governor and Council
In the senate, sent down for concur
renee.
In the House, on motion by Mr..
Rounds of Portland. tabled pending
further consideration.
! From the Senate: Ordered. the
House concurring that the supcrin-
tondent of public buildings is hereby
given charge of all assignments of
rooms for hearings in the Capitol
building. and that all applications for
rooms for hearings must be made to
him in writing 4S hours previous to the
time when said rooms are to be used
for that purpose
! In the Senate, read and passed.
! In the House. read and passed in con-
currence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-11
THE 81St MAINE LEGISLATURE
Complete Stenographic Report of Pro-
ceedings in the House and Senate
SENATE

Wednesday, January 10. 1923.
Senate called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer by Rev. l.. Quimby of Gardi-
ner.
Journal OF previous session read and
approved.
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What She Obieeted u.

Parson-4cheer up. sister; -
band Is now in heaven. - n
Widow (sobbing-Yes, ss..t r
his first wife, whom he isAs
lied.
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Mr.. Rounds of Portland presented

Mr. Rounds of Portland presented
the following order:
Ordered. the Senate concurring, that
committee be appointed, consisting
of three on the part of the House, with
such as the Senate may join, to make
contract for the purchase of a pic
ture OF the late Governor Parkhurst
to be hung in the State House. the cost
of same to be charged to legislative
expense.
The order was adopted by 4 unani-
nous rising. vote
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STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE
HOUSE

STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE
HOUSE
On Ways and Means
Phillips of Orrington
EoSs of South Berwick
Sparrow of Pittston
league of Waldoboro
Hayford Of Mechanic Falls
Owens of Madison
GilmOur of Westbrook
On Leave Of Absence
Nickerson of Swanviile
Burns Of Eagle Lake
Hobbs Of Hope
Ray of Old Town
Bradbury of Newport
Palmer of Island Falls
Willis of Salem
On Rules and Business Of tho House
Speaker Holley. ex-officio)'
Weeks Of Fairfield
Maher of Augusta
Ludgate of Patten
On Bills in Third Reading
Beckett of Calais
Chalmers of Bangor
Plummer of Brdgton
Ludgate of Patten
Thomas of Leeds
Rowcll of South Thoma ston
On Engrossed Bills
Clarke of Stonington
Bartlett Of Waterville
Blaisdell of Sullivan
Baker of Steuben
Gagne of E'renchVile
Stitham of pIttsfcld
Sayward of Alfred
On Elections
Chalmers of Bangor
Hamilton of Caribou
Jones of South Portland
Benoit Of Brunswick
Barwise of Bangor
Bartlett of Hanover
WinSloW of Raymond
On County Estimates
Brett of Otisfield
Story of Washburn
Reed of Harmony
Conant of Buckfeld
Greenleaf of Auburn
Wills Of Salem
Brown of Bar Harbor
Stratton of Albion
Rogers of Rockland
Carnage of South Bristol
Leathers of Hermon
Crafts of Grcenville
Tarr of Arrowsic
keene of Belfast
Baker of Stcuben
F,rI <N%N -ol1
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Orders

On motion by Mr.. Moody Of York, it
was
Ordered, that the Librarian be re-
quested to furnish each member and
officer Of the House with one copy Of
the Laws Of 1921.
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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
On Agriculture

VII ISateNsV
Wilson of Aroostook
Morrison of Penobscot
Bemis of Somerset
Representatives
Conant of Buckfield
Hayes of Gorham
Gile of I'ayette
Leland of Sangerville
Gillespie of Meddybemps
Gordon Of Dayton
Sturgis of Auburn
On Appropriations and Financial
Senator's
Eaton Of Oxford
WadsWorth of Kennebec
Morrison of Penobscot
Representative
Phillips of Orrington
Houghton of Fort Fairfield
Sanders of Portland
johnson of Brownville
White of Bowdoinham
Boulter of Kittery
Bisbee of Damariscotta
On Banks and Banking
Senators
Eaton of Oxford
Putnam of Washington
Elliot of Knox
Representatives
plummer of Bridgton
Bartlett of Waterville
Tilden of Hallowell
Brewster of Dexter
Hayford of Mechanic Falls
Toss of South Berwick
Atwood of Portland
On Claims
! Senators
Emery of Washington
Adams of Kennebec
Cram of Cumberland
Representatives
Rounds of Portland
Newcomb of Carmel
Hamilton of Caribou
Bickford of Brownfield
Tarr of Arrowsic
Macomber of Jay
Sayward of Alfred
On Commerce
Senator's
Phillips of Hancock
Bemis of Somerset
Kirschner of Androscoggin
Representatives
Thomas of Chesterville
Knight of Turner
Jacobs of Skowhegan
Cummings of Portland
Mcdonald of East Machias
Gauvin Of Lewiston
Hallett Of Ashland
On Counties
Senators
Clark of Lincoln
Morrison of Penobscot
Morneau OF AndrOscOSgin
Representatives
Adams of Liberty
Mcllheron of Lewiston
Benoit Of Brunswick
Dunbar of Orland
Ranney of Winn
Sayward of Alfred
Gagnon of Frenchville
On Education
Allen of York
Emery Of Washington
Speirs of Cumberland
Representatives
BarWise of Bangor
Wood Of Bluehill
Mrs. Pinkham Of Fort Kent
Dudley of Woodstock
Pierce of Sanford
Hutchinson Of Brunswick
Brewster of Dexter
On Federal Relations
Senators
Adams Of Kennebec
Allen of York
Morneau OF Androscoggin
Representatives
Gagne Of Lewiston
Gagnon of Frenchville
Belliveau Of Nvaterville
Overlook of Washington
Ray OF Old Town
Storm of Westmanland Pl,
Gates of Machiasport
On Indian Affairs
Senators
Emery of washington
CroXford of Penobscot
Elliot of Knox
Representatives
Jacobs of Skowhegan
Sparrow Of Pittston
Williams of Falmouth
Mc1lheron of Lewiston
Finnell OF Riddeford
feathers Of Hermon
Hayes Of Chelsea
On Inland Fisheries and .Game
Senators,
Putnam of Washington
Wilson of Aroostook
Clark of Lincoln
Representatives
Crafts of Greenville
Perkins of Orono
O'Connell of Millinocket
Lord of Wells
Lord of South Portland
Kitchen of Pressure Isle
Adams of Litchfield
On Insane Hospitals
Senators
Wadsworth Of Kennebec
Phillips of Hancock
Powers Of Aroostook
Representatives.
Dain Of Bath
Adams of Liberty
Chalmers of Bangor
Cummings of Portland
Mcdonald of East Machias
Farley of Bridgewater
Gates of Machiasport
nH Unt>-a~,
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Sargent of Hancock
Speirs of Cumberland
Croxford of PenObscOt
Representatives
Dain of Bath
Downing of Bangor /.
Smith OF Ludlow
Nevins of Pownal
Whitney of Corinth
Hobbs of Hope
Gagnc of Lewiston
On Sea and shore Fisheries
Senator'S
Stevens of York
Emery of Washington
Sargent of Hancock
Representatives
Baker of Steuben
Jordan of Cape Elizabeth
Carnage of South Bristol
Lamson of South Portland
Littlefield Of Kennebunk
Boman of Vinalhaven
Goldthwaite of Biddeford
On State Lands ana Forest
Preservation
Senator's
Phillips OF Hancock
Putnam of Washington
Buzzcll of Waldo
Representatives
Curtis of Brewer
Granville of Parsonsfeld
Piper of Jackman
Hammond of Van Buren,
Plummer of Bridgton
Wills of Salem
Melcher of Rumford
On Library
| Senators
Sargent of Hancock
SPENCER of York
Morneau of Androscoggin
Representatives
Moody Of York;
Ranney of Winn
Stevens of Belgrade
Brown of Bar Harbor
Jordon of Westbrook
Brett of Otisfeld
Wills of Salem
On Manufactures
Wadsworth of Kennebec
Smith of Somerset
Wilson of Aroostook
Representatives
Newcomb of Carmel
Palmer of Island Falls
Bisbee of Damariscotta
Curtis of Brewer
Finnell of Biddeford
Melcher of Rumford
Nadeau of Biddeford
On Mercantile Affairs and 1nsuranc.
Senators
Speirs of Cumberland
Wilson of ArooStook
Morneau of Androscoggin
Representatives
Drake of Bath
Jones of South Portland
PCndletOn of ISleSbOrO
Hallctt of Ashland
Ludgate of Patten
Johnson of BrOwnville
JeWctt of North Vassalboro
On Military Affairs
Bailey of Penobscot
Brewster of Cumberland
Stevens of York
Representatives
Atwood of Portland
Gardiner of Gardiner
Hale of Portland
Weeks of Fairfield
Perry of Saco
Morse of Bath
Nadeau of Biddeford
On Mines and Mining
Senator's y
Stevens of York
Speirs of Cumberland
Elliot of Knox
Representatives
Bclliveau of Waterville
Gauvin of Lewiston
Palmer of Island Falls
Owens of Madison
Edwards of Bethel
Crowley Of Lewiston
Hayes of Chelsea
On Pensions
Ryder of Piscatauuis
Hussey of Aroostook
Y Speirs Of Cumberland
Newcomb of Carmel
Nevins of PownaI
Bickford Of Brownfeld
Crowley Of Lewiston
feathers of Hermon
Wood of Bluehil
VIM of Lisbon Falls
On Public Buildings ana Grounds
Senators
Smith Of Somerset
Powers of Aroostook
klrscl1ner. of Androscoggin
Representatives
Hodgkins Of Bangor
Bradbury of Newport
Jones of South Portland
Farley of Bridgewater
Macomber of Jay
Aver of Lincoln
Wlnslow Of Raymond
On State Prison
Senators
Clark OF Lincoln
Bailey of Penobscot
Elliot of Knox
Representatives
Tilden of Hallowell
Knight of Turner
storm of Westmanland Pl.
Staples of Oxford
Palmer, of Island Falls
Owens of Madison
Overlook of Washington
Senators
Wilson of Aroostopk
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On motion by Mr.. Mci'n
Lewiston. -
Adjourned until 10 o'cioeA
row morning.
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escort him to the chamber where he
can take his seat in due form.
Subsequently Senator Allen reported
that Senator Eaton had taken his 'oNkh
of Office and was ready to take upon
himself the duties of his Office.
The PRESIDENTS: The Senate hears
the report, and the Senator is well
coined to his seat in our midst.
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Mr.. ALLEN of York: Mr. President
/ have the pleasure to inform You that
Senator Eaton of oxford is in the
chamber and is ready to take upon
himself the oaths of office to qualify
him to enter upon the discharge of his
duty.
The PRESIDENTS: The Chair hears
the announcement and will ask the
Senator from York. Mr.. Allen, if he
Will escort Senator Eaton to- the Coun-
Gil Chamber to take the oaths, and re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-11

.................. Chairman"
In the House. on motion by Mr.. Phil
lips of Orrington, tabled pending fur
Their consideration.
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Senators
Bailey of Penobscot
Brewster of Cumberland
Stevens of York
Representatives
Atwood of Portland
Gardiner of Gardiner
Hale of Portland
Weeks of Fairfield
Perry of Saco
Morse of Bath
Nadeau of Biddeford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-11
On Manufactures

Senators
Wadsworth of Kennebec
Smith of Somerset
Wilson of Aroostook
Representatives
Newcomb of Carmel
Palmer of Island Falls
Bisbec of Damariscotta
Curtis of Brewer
Finnell of Biddeford
Melcher of RumfOrd
Nadeau of Riddeford
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On motion by Mr.. Eaton of Oxford
Adjourned until 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
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Bailey OIL FcnODSCOC
Carlton Of Sagadahoc
Representatives
Piper Of Jackman
Greenleaf OF Auburn
Douglas of Lamoine
Chalmers Of Bangor
Gilmour of Westbrook
Crafts of Greenville
Small OF Standish
On Judiciary
Senators
Buzzell OF Waldo
Hinckley Of Cumberland
Hussey Of Aroostook
Representatives
Maher Of Augusta
Wing Of Auburn
Gardiner of Gardiner
Weeks of Fairfield
Archibald of Houlton
Nichols Of Portland
Saunders Of Lubec
On Labor
Senator's
Smith of Somerset
Ryder Of piscataquis
Clark of Lincoln
Representatives
O'Connell of Millinocket
Rogers of Rockland
Williams of Falmouth
Kitchen Of presque Isle
Towne of Norway
Stitham of Pittsfield
Aver of Lincoln
On Legal Affairs
Senators
Brewster of Cumberland
Powers of Aroostook
Cram of Cumberland
Representatives
Hale of Portland
Morrison Of Phillips
Martin OF Augusta
Clarke of Sfonington
Siddall of Sanford
Cakes of Portland
Holmes of Lewiston
On Public Health
Croxford of PenobscSt
Allen of York
Phillips OF Hancock
Representatives
Pierce of Sanford
Pickett of Naples
Mrs. Pinkham of Fort Kent
Brown of Bar Harbor
Ray of Old Town
Reed of Harmony
Bradbury of Newport
On Public Utilities
Senator's
Bailey of Penobscot
Spencer of York
Carlton Of Sagadahoc
Representatives
Hodgkins of Bangor
Heal of Weston
BlaiSdell of Sullivan
Iudgatc of Patten
Beckett of Calais
Morse of Greene
Bartlett of Naterville
On Reference of Bills
Senators
President Harrington (eX-officlo)
Hinckley of Cumberland
Representatives
| Speaker Holley (ex-officio)
Wing of Auburn
Maher of Augusta
On Salaries and Fees
| Senator's
Hinckley OF Cumberland
Ryder of Piscataquis
Phillips OF Hancock
Representatives
Beckett of Calais
Rounds of Portland
Hodgklns of Bangor
Moody of York
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put Tor canada and Australia ard
New zealand and south Africa. nav
Tor England herself, and ali tbat
makes the British Empire, the British
commonwealth worth while. SeI1
government. freedom, liberty to gov
ern ourselves according to our own
way-that Is our civilization, and
mat civilization depends upon two
people, English speaking people. the
people OF the greatest realm the
world ever saw. the people of INV
country. the British Commonwealth
tue IKE OF which the world has never
seen. Of course mistakes have been
maze through the centuries, but on
me whole they have been centuries
VI glory ana pride to those Of us who
I'VE unoer the British flag; and upon
you people OF the United States "a
Sn Us ourselves the future depends.
ou nave given us a splendid ex-
ump'e OF wnat can be done by JUS
.ice ana righteousness. and it only
national fields that sense ~ ,n.t;n.
that sense Of democracy that s.ns"
OF right, which you have erhih;tsS a.,
your own internal affairs. to ro far
toward insuring the peace Of rSe
world. 'Ae
have talked altogether too long.
put heart IL full Of this subiect'
fhe world depends upon the Ameri"
can people. and ! for one, Knowing
you ~ dol know very MANY
americans. living three months of the
year IN some part Of the United
states. and Knowing something of
erican history-I have no fear
shat the world can look with conf
uence upon the United States. taking
.ne actual leadership which is hers
:" democracy. justice and peace.
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On Mercantile Affairs and 1nsuranc,


Speirs of Cumberland
Wilson of Aroostook
MOrneau of Androscoggin
Representatives
Drake of Bath
Jones of South Portland
Pcndleton of Islesboro
Hallctt of Ashland
Iudgate of Patten
Johnson of BrOwnville
JeWctt of North Vassalboro
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Senators
Alien OF York
ADAMS Oh AAtnnepec
Lctllis Oh Somerset
Representatives
Cnerry Oh LastpOrt
Thomas Of ChesterVille
Nickerson OF SWanvlIle
Douglas Of Lamoine
low ming Of bangor
Sanders Of Portland
IOwne OF Norway