HERBERT R. O'CONOR, GOVERNOR. 1995

been held up in transit following labor dispute, gave rise to
similar proposals in the other jurisdictions.

Fortunately, we have not suffered from such practices in
Maryland and it is sincerely to be hoped that there will be no
resort to them. We do not want labor to think that any statute
would have its origin in distrust of their good faith and alle-
giance to their country in a time of national peril. We assume
that labor, speaking collectively is just as patriotic as any other
group. Their cooperation is sorely needed at this time and I
am confident that we will not be disappointed in their joint
efforts for industrial mobilization. I don't believe that we will
help in getting their cooperation by enacting a statute which
seems to be directed toward the labor group.

Another important consideration must be borne in mind. I
refer to the fact that nothing will be lost if this measure does
not become law, because there now exists adequate measures
prohibiting and punishing offenses such as those designated in
Chapter 909. Indictments for Conspiracy, Malicious Destruc-
tion of Property, Unlawful Assembly, Riot and Rout and other
crimes, would lie for the unlawful acts punishable if House
Bill 550 were enacted.

I also make note of the fact that numerous members of the
General Assembly, many of whom voted for the Bill, have since
the adjournment of the Legislature urged its veto.

As an example of the attitude to which I refer, I cite one
illustration. Baltimore City, having approximately one-half
the population of the entire State, is represented by six State
Senators. Since the adjournment, every one of the six has
written me, urging the veto of this measure, which passed the
Senate by the bare Constitutional majority.

I held a lengthy hearing on this Bill and was most im-
pressed with the public-spirited attitude of the proponents of
the measure, as well as others, appearing at the hearing. I am
confident that their purpose in sponsoring this Bill is bona fide.
However, I cannot escape the conclusion that where prosecu-
tion can now be instituted, under existing law, and with the
additional protection afforded by the Anti-Sabotage Measure,
they have no reason to fear.

Having fully explained my reasons for disapproving the
measure, I will veto it.

PIN BALL MACHINES.

Chapter 657 (House Bill 746). Chapter 974 (House Bill
421). These two Bills undertake to license gambling machines
throughout the Counties for which the Bills were passed.

Since I assumed the office of Governor I have consistently
vetoed similar measures. In doing so, I adhered to the pro-