8
THE COURIER.
If
GOV. HOLCOMB'S VIEWS
As Expressed in His Message
to the Legislature.
and wise consideration which should the comfort and happiness of her cltl- to read the names of the candidates
characterize all legislation affecting the zens: and she does not appeal as a de- for the various offices before casting
welfare of a great commonwealth. pendent to have accorded to her cltl- his ballot, and he Is encouraged thereby
I am not. In my Judgment, ovetstatlng zens the fair treatment and consldera- not to rely solely upon party deslgna-
the case when I say that at no time In tlon which should, and usuall does, ex- tlon. It has been urged by some as an
the.hlstoryrof sthe state has there been 1st "among the people of one common objection to the form of our ballot
more urgent need for wise and lntelll- country, all having a mutual Interest that It Is In effect the establishment
gent action on the part of the lawmak- In the development of the whole. Bath- of an educational test for voting. I do
Ing body; nor a more opportune time er, she demands this treatment because not regard this as a very serious ob-
for the enactment of prudent leglsla- of the elements of strength In reclpro- jectlon. The voter has become accus-
tlon. Abuses and Imperfections In ex- cal relations which she possesses, and tomed to this form of ballot and any
n n ... nuiT ..... Istlng statutes, which permit of In- the ability of extending Inducements marked change In the general form. In
ROADS MUST QUIT POLITICS equalities, wrongs and hardships upon to the business world, which make her my opinion. Is entirely unnecessary and
a part of our people, should be correct- territory an Inviting field for the In- would serve no good purpose.
ed. bearing ever In mind that the ob- vestment of capital and development ,. ,,, hn,,,. o,i n
Ject of all legislation Is to entirely erad- of Industrial enterprises. .h.ntii .huh t rr,5 mr th
result of abuses than of the law itself.
and which can be remedied by proper
amendments. As an Instance, William
. - . . - !. ij a ail a.n iiuiiiiiiuLru l liii: uciiiu-
our people are among the most en- not be questioned. To question it is to - , . .,.! .
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InVfilQhS HeiVIIV AOillnSl the icate. or reduce to a minimum, these That all property Interests now in
. various forms of evil In the enforce- existence or that may hereafter be es-
USe Ot KailWay PaSSeS, ment of law and order. tabllshed, will be treated with sacred
As a nation we confidently assert that regard and scrupulous honesty should
llfhttfintfkfl nnrl Tirnfros!vn nn th fnpp ilnnht thu hnnpslv nf mankind anil
FINANCES ARE SADLY TANGLED of the eart": and you have t,ie honor challenge the integrity of a nation. Our
to represent the people of n state hav- people desire friendly relations, com-
lng the smallest per centage of illlt- merclally and socially, with the citl-
Annp nt In lm unlnn nml ti'lin nc rf ntliar cti(tu nnil ronllva i Vin t
:. '.." ... .' .L- .1 V V "':.."VI ""', ."', . ocrats." nominated John M. Palmer for
president. The candidates
Frfirat Condition of the Slate Treaiory
ward he was also nominated by the
people's party for president. A conven
tion of dissatisfied democrats met later
and. styling themsjlves '"National dem-
are the peer of any people In the land, in the maintenance and extension of
Urtmllrd ami the Cauita rullr Kxplaln- jn patriotism, intelligence, integrity, mutual, cordial regard all are alike ben-
tl-girongiy Asalnat the licet Sugar and love of equality, truth and pustice efitted.
ituunty and Dtdarra it an Unlaural ln the affairs of mankind. One and a quarter millions of patri-
Our public- schools, colleges and unl- otic, law-abiding people inhabit the
Due or the Taxing I on-rr-ravora Lib- .... .. .nclf.. . . l,. nf mil- nnn- aitnto nf Vl.t-nclrn Thlr lifiv.. lmll.lfvl
rral Appr..prla.ou for the Uulv.nliy pie for education. -Situated geograph- thriving cities and" villages. They have mcans ot 'distinguishing them from the
placed in
nomination by the Palmer wing for
electors, as well as for state offices, were
denominated on the official ballot In
Nebraska as "democrats," with no
and State Institution.
Ically in the center of the United States broken the sod over which the Indians
tegular democratic nominees. The re-
The Govrruot'a Meuagr.
Silas A. Ilolcomb was for a second
time Inaugurated governor of the state
the deception of many voters. I would
respectfully recommend that such
amendments be made to the law aa
would prevent the use of the party des-
we are afforded every opportunity for and the buffaloes roamed a few decades fult ,of su?n a course was necessarily
constant and mutually profitable Inter- ago. They are a hardy, independent
course with all parts of our common people, and are proud of the great,
country. It Is to be regretted that par- and growing commonwealth they have
Menu nprTinlnra linvlnir APmInplv nn orvitiil- Th fertile tlplile nf Vplim:l.-n
regard for the public welfare and with yield grain sufllcient to supply the na- nation by "belting" factions for the
n nlrlr nf Intnloranno ortlrolv not nf tlnn HnrK.5 onttl.. nn.1 sliwn fnlfon .""1'Ute Jl ueieiing uiers. ine reg-
r Nebraska today, and read hLs mes- ,,iace where free institutions 'are ad- upon her broad prairies and .meadow "" party nominees only should appear
sage to the legislature this afternoon. mired, have attempted to prejudice the lands. Thousands of carloads of pork on the official ballot with the designa-
Both houses met In Joint session this mInJs or men who are unacquainted are shipped annually from he farms to t'on e party w?!h. nomlnated
nflMMn ,, ,.,, ,, ,.. with our state and Its citizens, by the feed the people of other states and coun- tnem- ;he,re one candidate has been
afternoon and camassed the returns. pubcation of mendacious and slander- tries. Her transportation facilities are nominated- by more than one political
declaring nil of the fusion candidates Gus articles reflecting on the lntelll- unexcelled. She has factories for sugar ,)arty the pTty designations should be
elected. Nothing was said about the gence and Integrity of the people or Ne- for chicory, for the manufacture of drv so arranged as to permit the elector to
contingent supreme court Judges The braska. It has been intimated by men goods and various other commodities. exPress y his vote his party preference
nign in ine councils or our national trne nas mills tor grinding gram; great " " " """ ' --"- '" tu..i
government, as well as by some news- packing houses and dairies all over the "Idate. Protection should be secured
tinners nf cpncrnl rlrpiilntlnn thrnnpli- stntc In fnrt nwrvl him- wliloh m-iVc to t"e voter who. Unacquainted with
out the country, that the present scs- a people prosperous in a great agricul- the names of all the nominees on the
governor was then notified, and he ap
peared and read his message, as fol
lows:
To the Members of the Twenty-fifth ilon of tn legislature of Nebraska tural community and goes to build up a Hcket- '" desirous of casting his ballot
Session of the Legislature of
braska:
ifr.,.t.i i.n.iini.A ... .inin..,. n a v.nti wrwn . I.. ... i i. lor tne nominees of tne nnrtv iia pr.
legislation to permit the repudiation of These are the advantages which an PUEes-
the debts of Its cltizpns. In vitlato nri- intelllirent. Inilnstrlnns thrlffv nnil n. I would also siurppsr th.nt onxh rnrv
Gentlemen: In the discharge of the vate contracts, and to discriminate In ergetlc people present to the business having a fair proportion of the electors
obligation imposed on me as the chief faVor of one party to a contract so as world, and they will enable her to In the state be given representation on
executive of the state to communicate to demoralize the business of the peo- maintain by virtue cf merit alone, an the precinct election boards, and that
to you such information and recommen- ,,e of the state. These wanton at- honorable position among the great no more than two members of any one
datlons as may suggest themselves, I tacks upon the free and enlightened Industrial communities of our country, political organization be made Judges
deem it not Inappropriate to express my people of Nebraska would not be wor- The more important of the subjects I" any election precinct. The repre-
gratification that this message is pre- thy of attention were they not calcu- to be considered by you were generallv sentatives of no one political organiza-
sented to a legislative body, a majority ated to Incite the Illwlll of a class of discussed during the recent campaign tlon should have entire control of any
of the members of which I have reason citizens of older and more populous and the people made known their desires election booth, and, where competent
to believe are In harmony and sym- states whose knowledge of Nebraskans by the election of officers committed to men representing different political
pathy with the executive department; is gleaned from newspaper comment, reforms in the management of the af- Parties can be secured, the result must
and that we can hopefully look for a an(j not from actual contact with our fairs of the state, thereby rendering les.i be more satisfactorv to all concerned
hearty accord between the executive people. It has been threatened that the difficult for you to perform your duty I believe this matter might be satis-
and legislative branches of this state people of eastern states who have in executing the will of the people thus factorily arrargtd by vesting the power
government, in the respective capac- money Invested In Nebraska property sxpressed. I will merely call your at- of naming the Judges and clerius of
cities to which we. the servant of the would withdraw their Investments be- tention to such of these Important mat- election ln the county clerks, or boards
people, have been chosen by their suf- cause the majority of our citizens have ters as have come under mv observation of county commissioners (and the may-
frages to act, respecting the plans to espoused a different political policy during my term of office. " ors of cities 0r the first and second
be adopted and the policies we shall from that having general endorsement By a wise provision of the constitu- classes), restricting them to a choice
pursue. The existence of such harmpn- in the eastern portion of our country. tlon. the officers of the executive de- from lists furnished by the chairman
ious relations will. I am sure, enable These unmerited reflections on the partment and the heads of all the pub- of the countv (or city) committees or
us to accomplish much good for our intelligence and Integrity of our citi- lie institutions of the state, are re- the various political parties Provis-
state. I feel confident that every branch zens will not, I am sure, deter you from quired at least ten days preceding each ion could be made allowing at lt?at one
ttUr StatC sov?rnineMt ls In,oued discharging your full duty to your con- regular session of the legislature to representative on the electfon board to
with an earnest desire to promote the stltuents by enacting any new laws or make a report to the governor concern- each political party receiving a certain
general welfare of our people, advance remedial legislation upon which you ing the condition of the state's business per cent or more of the votes cast at
the prosperity of the state; guard, pro- may determine. By wise and judicious In their charge, such teoorts in turn to the last general election held in the
,ef ,.an.'!. e"couraKe verv Industry action you will dispel any doubts be submitted to the legislature. These state, and providing that, in no event
which will add to the development of its which may exist or the determination reports were not all presented to me should anv one party have to excpe.i
resources and preserve the rights or Its or our people to be strictly Just to all within the time required by the con- two judges and one clerk on any election
citizens. men; of their capacity, through their stitutlon. and I have therefore been un- board
I feel a deep sense of gratitude to my representatives, to enact lecislatinn for able to cive them tho rnnd.Wnts t ". , .
fellow citizens for the confidence mani- tiio nmt..iinn nf oil iniccc i., .i, t n-ni,i ,,.,. ,wi...i n-i,.. . .... ln.oruer to secure a free and untram-
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They are sub-
melled ballot for every elector steps
fested In me by my re-election, and de- timate relations of our own citizens milled to you for your careful consid- Zm i, ,! every
sire only in the future to profit by the with each other, or with the citizens of eraticn as they contain much valuable tlmi. n Hn JL ?,, ?eT:
experience of the past und thus prove othor state, ami fnr tho mnrvntinn informntinn xvhiM, ,viii i, nf . umiuauon anu undue Influence on the
myself worthy of the high honor be- of all legitimate business interests. slstance to you in determining the needs .Jt-J 1 , yV?' JiVery cltizen
stowed upon me. Nebraska is not the child of any other or the different departments or the state ,h,?i , .i.h,s S.tatl.n '" "fe
In administering the affairs of the state, or group of states. She is a sov- government and of the various institu- ,,,! !L !P Protection thrown
reople In a government such as ours, ereign state among the sisterhood of tions for their proper management for ,," ru .. e"erclse of hls cM"
those chosen for that purpose are but states of the union, with equal prlvl- the coming blennlum. tl t " V i ?erta,e "aveseen fit to en
instruments to ascertain and then car- leges, prerogatives, duties, and re- t. night ,r SofTmer f,.iM?n Sen 'r513110" to prevent
ry out the will of the people. This sponslbilities. Her citizens are Intel- One of The monimnortant duties i "m. ,n"uenc on the voter by his em
should be done with diligence and fidel- ligent. Industrious, honest and patrl- , , Important duties .de- Ployer. As an instance, the laws of In
ity. The faithful servant merits and otic She has within her borders the volv,ns upon vou as leB'slators is the "iana provide that whoever, for the
receives the approval of a sovereign natural and acquired resources and all amendment of the election laws of the rurPse f influencing a voter, threat
people, and enjoys the satisfaction or the elements or strength and grandeur state. The legislature of 1S91 vera- wle f. ! CC , nayrnent of a debt, to
mind which comes from the knowledge necessary to maintain her proud posl- iv adonten iho ..eirniinn i ,n . ,r busIncfs or trad of an elec
of a duty well performed in the dls- tlon as one of the foremost states or the ? adodJhe Australian ballot sys- tor. or. if an employer threaten to with
charge of weighty responsibilities. That union. Nebraskans demand only the e,n and U has undoubtedly had an ap- noId wages or to dismiss from service
the members of this legislature are Im- right, and that they will maintain, of Preclable effect in purifying our elec- any Iaborer in hIs employment or re
pressed with the grave responsibilities governing their own affairs, without tions. Kxperiencc In the use 0r the , to a,,ovv employes time to attend
resting upon each or them, and with any desire to infringe uron the rights Australian system suggests many im- , pIace of election and vote, shall
the Importance of the varied interests of of any other people. rrovement3 which will have a tendency ,,e not raore tnan tl.000 or less
this commonwealth which are for a A sudden change in the business re- to render the perpetration of frauds ,n 0, 'mprisonment in the state
time committed to their care. I believe lations existing between citizens of Ne- st,n more difficult and give additional prison for not more than five years, nor
and shall assume to be true; that you braska and citizens of other states Protection to the voter in the exercise f , one vear ana disfranchised
are determined to do your duties faith- would quite probably work much hard- of h's right of franchise. a"d rendered incapable of holding any
fully and fearlessly for the best Inter- ship and unnecessary suffering upon I heartily approve the general form nT. l-fnT' Pr0lU fr any determl
csts of our beloved state and the wel- many of our people, yet I am of the of our ballot and believe It to be vastly " LI . T. enactment and strict
fare of our fellow citizens, I doubt not opinion that ultimately greater perma- preferable to the so-called "blanket" thi 2S? i Em?, a-Hch provlslon ,n
in the least. nent Injurj- would be wrought to the ballot svsteni in whiph ,h M, ., , election laws of Nebraska would
Tou will doubtless be called upon to states and communities adopting such ets are' r-ach nrlntP.i in nnm. i. ' , . en ,ne ,ntlmIdatIor. of voters and
Folve
problems
states and communities adopting such ets are each printed ln separate col- ev,
many difficult and perplexing an extraordinary and unusual course umns, with provisions generally by sion of ?"? i a
ms of grave interest to the state, toward our citizens. Nebraska is not which the elector can vote the entire nX Vrnt.JU" l
free expres-
nponT nf tna
and I feel sure you will give to each dependent upon any one state or sec- ticket by one mark or stamp. The In- tor rtir.If 11 . made aIso
Important question, as it Is brought tlon of the country for the final or com- dependence or the voter is encouraged 1 aU, emPIoers to allow
tefore you. that mature deliberation plete development of her resources and by our s stem, which leads him usually day to de'lt hlb II t leCtin
rxacacn
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