The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-03-05

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$4,000 fer any year hereafter shall be
repealed The states agency handling
this phase of welfare work is satisfac-
tory to the federal social security
board. The above amendment is sug-
gested so that whatever amount is
hereafter appropriated for this work,
whether greater or less than $15,000.-
90, may be used as the basis for re-
ceiviug federal funds. l shall ask the
attorney general to prepare a bill
amending the above act through the
repeal of the clause of limitation, and
I recommend the passage of such
amendments. xxx
Aid To Blind Provided
"Title X of the federal social act
provides for federal grants to states
for aid to the blind. The sums made
available under this title are to be
allotted to the states caring for their
blind in accordance with certain re-
quirements of the federal social Sc
curity board. The present state law
dealing with the blind does not con-
form with the federal social security
act in certain respects, such as resid-
ence, etc. Negotiations are now I'M
der way with the federal social
security board for the purpose of ar
irving at an agreement with regard
to this very important subject, includ-
ing the conditions laid down by the
federal government to permit Mary
land to secure the benefits of this
section of the federal social security
act. am, therefore, pending the con-
clusion of these negotiations, unable
at this time to advise you more fully
and definitely on this subject. I sim
cerely hope that before this season
shall have ended, l may be able to
submit to you more definite informa-
ton in connection with this title, and,
if so, 1 will accompany it with pro-
posed legislation so drafted as to car
ry into effect such agreement as shall
be reached.
To Reenact Law To Aid Counties
another matter to which desire
to call your attention, and which is
closely related to the matter of relief
is the necessity for continuing in ex-
istance X the law enabling poll
tical subdivision of the state, except
ing Baltimore City and certain coun-
ties, to secure federal grants for local
purposes and improvements. This
law expired as of January 1, 1886, and
unless reenacted or continued, will
deprive the counties of the state there
in named, of the right to secure
further grants from the federal gov
eminent for purposes desired by its
citizens. I have asked the attorney
general to prepare proper legislation
to carry this recommendation into
effect, and l shall recommend its pas
sage.
at is the belief of the state comp
troller, in which the attorney genera
and concur, that certain amendments
should be adopted which will strength
en- and make more effective chapter
80 of the acts of 1885, entitled Gin
heritance tax" and I have asked the
attorney general to prepare legisla-
ton to conformity with the advice re-
ceived by US from the comptroller.
Gin presenting these matters for
your consideration, have endeavored
to analyze and present the various
matters in conformity with what
conceive to be necessary at this time
to bring into comprehensive and con-
structive plan for the solution of the
problem of relief now confronting US
and which constitutes the paramount
reason for your present session. In
so doing, have been mindful of the
fact that never before in the history of
Maryland have we been confronted
with so grave a problem, affecting the
very existence of so many of our less
fortunate men, women, and children
to whom all of US owe very definite
responsibility. These grave problems
can only be solved by making ou1
personal views subservient to the wei.
fare of the entire state.
81 have an abiding conviction thai
you ladies and gentlemen will ap
proach these problems with a sincere
regard for their Importance and with
a determination to devote to Their
solution your every thought and en-.
ergy, and am further of the belief
that the results of your deliberations
will be for the welfare of the people
whom you represent.
"In the course of few days, shall
transmit to the General Assembly Of
Maryland a report in detail concerning
the appropriations, expenditures
progress and present status of the re.
building and refurnishing of the exc.
cutive mansion.
with assurances Of my sincere
desire to be cooperative and helpful
I submit this message for your con
.sideration."