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January 21, 1903
The New Dominion
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In Charleston, W. Va., on Jan. 17, the Governor explains to a reporter that the $600,000 financial deficit mentioned in his message is apparent, with a $250,000 surplus, and much of it depends on legislative approval; he warns against new expenses.
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DEFICIT EXPLAINED.
Governor Says it is Only an Apparent One.
Was Given as a Warning to the Legislature The Chief Executive Interviewed.
CHARLESTON, W. Va., Jan. 17- The News reporter called at the office of the governor and interviewed him as to the financial deficit mentioned in his message. He stated that the deficiency was only an apparent one, but that he felt it necessary to warn the legislature not to incur any more expenses until the present ones were looked after.
"You see we have a surplus of a quarter of a million and possibly more," he stated, "and a great part of the six hundred thousand referred to in my message is for work dependent on the pleasure of the present session of the legislature. For instance, there is $75,000 to go for further work on the capital annex, which it is problematical the legislature will grant; there is $20,000 for certain buildings here and $10,000 for certain buildings there and when you sum it all up there are at least $125,000 that depends on the action of this body."
"As I said," continued the governor, "we have a quarter million of a surplus, as well as the current year's expense appropriations, and on the whole we are not in such bad shape after all."
Governor Says it is Only an Apparent One.
Was Given as a Warning to the Legislature The Chief Executive Interviewed.
CHARLESTON, W. Va., Jan. 17- The News reporter called at the office of the governor and interviewed him as to the financial deficit mentioned in his message. He stated that the deficiency was only an apparent one, but that he felt it necessary to warn the legislature not to incur any more expenses until the present ones were looked after.
"You see we have a surplus of a quarter of a million and possibly more," he stated, "and a great part of the six hundred thousand referred to in my message is for work dependent on the pleasure of the present session of the legislature. For instance, there is $75,000 to go for further work on the capital annex, which it is problematical the legislature will grant; there is $20,000 for certain buildings here and $10,000 for certain buildings there and when you sum it all up there are at least $125,000 that depends on the action of this body."
"As I said," continued the governor, "we have a quarter million of a surplus, as well as the current year's expense appropriations, and on the whole we are not in such bad shape after all."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Financial Deficit
Governor Interview
West Virginia
Legislature Warning
State Surplus
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Of West Virginia
Where did it happen?
Charleston, W. Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Of West Virginia
Location
Charleston, W. Va.
Event Date
Jan. 17
Story Details
The Governor is interviewed about a financial deficit in his message, explaining it as apparent with a $250,000 surplus; much of the $600,000 is contingent on legislative action, and he warns against new expenses.