The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-01-05
ASSEMBLY
MANY PLANS OF ECONOMY
Told By Governor That Budget
Must Be Balanced Without
Additional Taxes
HARRINGTON is SPEAKER

SSIIIUly Was lduuCIlOU OIL d Key
note of general economy yester-
day as Governor Albert C. Rit-
chic told members of the House
and the Senate, convened in a
joint session, that the state bud
get must be balanced within es-
timated revenues for the next
biennium and that new sources
of revenue should be looked for only
as means of Tightening the tax bur-
den.
In House chamber packed with as
sembly members, their friends and
distinguished visitors from every part
of the State, Governor Richie read an
abstract of his message late in the
afternoon, after both chambers had
completed their organization with the
reelection of Senator Walter j. Nit
chell, Charles county Democrat, as
president of the Senate, and the con-
frmation of Delegate T. Barton Har-
rington, of Baltimore City, as speaker
of the House. The ceremonies over,
both houses adjourned until o'clock
Tuesday night.
Opening Mostly Routine
The formal opening of the assem-
bly, was, for the most part, routine,
with both chambers assembling in
the early afternoon for the election Of
their officers. Because of overwhelm-
ing democratic majorities, the formal
Endorsement of the party caucus Sc
lections for the Senate presidency and
the House speakership was only a
matter of form.
Senator L. Creston Beauchamp
(Rep., Somerset), and Delegate Oliver
H. Metzerott (Rep., Prince George's),
brought forward futilely by the Re-
publicans, automatically became the
minority floor leaders of the respec-
tive houses.
Except for the selection Of Harring-
ton, who replaced Francis a. Michei,
Baltimore City veteran, as speaker,
the preliminary organization of the
assembly showed little change over
the 1881 term. Emerson L. Crothers,
Cecil countian, was again chosen Sen
ate secretary, and "Uncle" Albert AL
mony, veteran of many legislative
gathering, once more will officiate as
clerk of the House of Delegates. Only
minor changes were made in the desk
personnel of both houses, although
Delegate Metzerott made an effort to
substitute an entire new slate for the
list brought forth by the House ma
jority.
Sleeman Administers Oath
Of the two separate gatherings
which preceded the joint session adj
dressed by the governor, the House.
meeting was far the more ceremoni-
Gus. After the ballot which showed
him elected Speaker, Harrington was
administered the oath of Office by Del
egate Jonathan Sleeman (Rep., Allie
gany), lay minister.
While the Senate membership was
intact the same twenty-nine members
who served through 1881 being on the
roster, three new faces appeared in
the House of Delegates.
Immediately on assuming office,
Speaker Harrington administered the
oath to Delegates Robert R. Kimble
(Rep., Allegany), Owen S. Jones
(Rep., Calvert) and Junius A. Love
(Dem, Washington, elected last No
vember to fill vacancies caused by
death. One vacancy-the seat for
merly occupied by the late Albert A.
Marley (Rep., Garrett)-still ex-
lists.
Mr.. Markley died on Friday before
the election in November and it was
agreed by local leaders of both par
ties in the county that no candidates
should be named.
Governors Proposals
Besides discussing the important ac-
tivities and projects of the State gov
eminent the Governors message also
took up proposals for tax reductions,
aid and relief for the Baltimore City
and the counties financial problems
and means of lowering the salaries OF
state officials and employees.
Governor Richie said the estate
tax rate is reduced from 25 to q
cents" on $500. He added further re-
auctions might be made possible by
the levy of a luxury tax.
On the subject of finances, the gov
ernor proposed for the consideration
of the general assembly the following
recommendations:
Diversion of the one-half cent gas
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