Evening journal., 1901-01-15
HllNNlS GnVERNOR

can governor, fer John Hum, th'
choice OF the people at the last elec
tion, was inducted into office at moor
to-day with imposing and impressive
ceremonies and entered at once upon
the discharge OF his resposnible off.
cial duties Speaking, as we believe
for the whole people Of Delaware, We
wish him all the honor that can posi-
bly, come to him, by an honest and
fearless administration of the office.
His inaugural address, which We
publish In full in our Dover dispatches
is an admirable State paper and shows
that he has a wide and comprehensive
grasp OF things as they exist to-day
and as they should exist In the future
in our State.
He makes full acknowledgment of
his responsibility to the people and
assures them that his highest aim viii
be to understand the duties of his Of
flce and TO discharge them with fdel-
ity. In treating OF the condition Of
the States finances there is no attempt
on his part TO make political capial
by twisting facts and figures. He says
plainly and fairly that the economic
and finanial conditions OF the State
are most gratifying. and its credit
second to no State in the Union. His
appeal for a system of macadamizing
roads throughout the State and the
good and sufficient reasons he advanc-
es for their construction will find a
hearty response everywhere. He ad-
mits that It would require years to
complete such system, but advises
that the work be begun at once on the
basis of permanency and extended from
year to year as the state of the treas
ury will warrant appropriations for
that purpose. His criticism OF the ex-
listing system is well-merited. and in
that he merely follows the lead Of the
good roads advocates and the news
papers. Time and time again they
have demonstrated the inadequacy, in
efficiency, extravaganza and tentative
character OF our present system, but
the Legislature has made no fitting
response by remedial action.
His advice TO the Legislature to pro-
vide properly for the maintenance of
the Delaware State Hospital at Farm
hurst should be followed at once by
granting a deficiency appropriation OF
$4,000 and an annual appropriation
Of $4,000, which the trustees believe
viii be sufficient to meet all require.
ments.
Wilmington is not in position
financially at this time to pay S1OO, ,OOC
for the pleasure Of having Delawar,
College removed from Newark to thii
city. But, as the college is a State in
sutution and the governor seems {,
think that il would benefit so i'm
mensely by being situated here in VII
mington, how would IL do for this ex
ecutive acknowledgment Of a recipro
cal benefit to be followed by the Stat
making an appropriation of say $50.
600, and the city another appropria
ton Of $4,000, and call it square. Tn
trade Of Wilmington would benefit b.
having the college here, but in a bus
mess deal OF this kind we must not fcI
get that the college, too, will come /
for its share Of benefit and that IN
State not only owns but also has I
maintain IT,
He endorses the recommendatio
made by Governor Tunnell that n
Legislature contribute literally to II
support Of our public school syster
and also that there be more equit
BILE distribution Of the school fun,
among the several districts. viii,
shall be required to do their ov
fair share in promoting our educatio
al interests
His words Of praise for our Nation
Guard and the recommendation q
tached thereto; his commendation
the registration and election laws
their general features, and his denu
ciation Of the registration fee as a
striction upon the freedom Of the el,
tive franchise and an encouragemt
TO lawlessness, are worthy OF the s.
ious attention Of our legislators. I
suggestion that the election law
amended by providing some meth
Of designating the ticket to
voted without, any ink Of Z
kind being used in the v
ing booth, or any other material t
can accidentally mark or defac,
ballot, will, If acted upon, do a,
with a grave menace 10 the vol
who, under the law as it exists to-,
is not certain that his vote will
counted after he has cast It.
Several efforts have been made to
duce the fee offices in the sew
counties to a salary basis, but all s
measures have met with such int
gently-directed opposition that
have failed to become laws No d
any disposition to follow the recomr
dation of The governor in that res
would arouse the same opposi