Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-17

would have been no question about
the safety of the pier.
The position in which the Chief
Executive now is placed is difficult.
Regardless of an individuals opinion
as to the wisdom of the States
having embarked in the pier bust
ness, the property now is held by
the State and must be managed in a
businesS-like way. An ultmatum is
presented to the Governor to the
effect that unless $165,000 is i'm
mcdiately made available the west
erly side of the wharf is likely to be
closed. l do not think that either
horn of this dilemma need be chosen
for l believe the pier can be made
safe for the next two years BY a
comparatively small outlay and the
directors no doubt win be able to
make short term contract with the
Eastern Steamship Company. If
concessions are made in the Com
panys rental probably arrange
mcnts can be perfected so that it viii
continue its Portland Boston service.
If this veto, is sustained the directors
no doubt viii do their best to make
the premises safe and the rcspon-
sibility for doing 50 rests upon them.
I>olNI oitNt NV pItStHt HtN Stil-
struction on the east side is COM
pleted the directors can come to tn.
next Legislature and give an &C
counting of their stewardship
The whole economy program of the
S1st Legislature hinges upon this APP
preparation. | shall not hesitate to
take decided stand against unwar-
rantcd expenditures. even though by
doing so | shall disappoint some of
the public spirited citizens of my
native city / hope the members Of
this Legislature viii take this situa-
ton to heart for Legislators, as Wen
as Governors. should have a State
wide vision, and should not unduiy
urge appropriations for any par
ticular section or community If
such spirit prevails this Lcgis-
Yature will have done much to relieve
the burdens of taxation.
For the reasons above stated | de-
cline to approve the Pier Resolve.
Respectfully submitted.
(Sgned) PERClVAL J.. BANTER
Governor of Maine
The message was read by the
secretary
Mr. BEMIs of Somerset: Mr.
President, / move that this resolve
tabled and specially assigned for
next Wednesday.
y viva Noce vote being had and the
same being doubted a rising vote
vas had and eight senators voting in
favor of the motion and nineteen
opposed the motion was lost.
The PRESIDENT: The Chair would
state that in the House the vote hay-
ing been taken under the Con
voted in the affirmative. that the
resolve become law notWithstand-
ing the objections of the Governor,
and 20 in the negative
The question now before the Scnat o
is whether or not this resolve shall
be finally passed and become law
notwithstanding the objections of
the Governor.
The secretary will call the roll.
Mr.. BUZzELL of Waldo: Mr..
President. members OF the Senate:
1t was not my intention to say any
thing on this resolve. but this is the
first time that this Senate has re-
fused to table anythin" after a
motion being put to the Senate.
This resolve calls for the eNpendi-
turc at the hands of the State Of
1G5. 000.-and what / say in con-
ncction with this resolve, / say,
thinking of the entire Portland dele
cation. the Cumberland county dele
cation and their interest-no better
representation in the halls of this