The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-01-11

are we'll ordered, or better than Oth-
ers, they share the lack Vt comb
dence caused by the general distrust
which has been heightened by the
frequency of calls for Investigations,
leading 10 indictments. The leyyinG
of campaign assessments on a'd em-
ployes and the use OF them as polit-
ical agencies have furnished their In
evitable share of discredit.
This state of the public mind will
not be helpful TO us In grappling with
the difficulty presented by the aboli-
tion of contract labor in the penal
and reformatory establishments
which is already taking effect as ex-
listing agreements expire. When the
state sets about the direct employ
ment Of the inmates in useful labor
Il will engage in strictly business
enterprise, in which fitness and SIM
lIgleness of purpose on the part OF
those who have charge OF It are es-i
pecially required. The inmates can
not be left idle and the taxpayers OF
the state will hold us responsible II
our prison labor is not made at least
self supporting and with the least
possible disturbance OF general trade.
This will require wise choice of
the work to be done and effective
conduct of it after the transitian per-
iod, during which the existing de-
ficlt may be expected to grow.
One out Of every 39S Of the popn-
lation is now in our pubic instdtu7
tions, including those maintained by
the counties and the percentage is
growing. 1t may be that public be-
nevolence is too freely granted and
should be withheld when neither
care nor treatment beyond private
reach Is needed. But however, this
may be, am covinced that few, IL
any of our establishments are con-
Quoted so as to secure either econ
omy or best results. am disposed
to lay this partly to departure from
the proper system.
/. Our laws, following the lessons OF
experience, confde general manage
iment and control TO a board and adj
miniTtration to single executive.
This is the same principle we apply
in our governments, many to legis-
late, one TO conduct. And so that
Legislation may spring from unbiased
judgment, the executive alone Is
given the power of appointment and
no legislator is permitted to hold an
office he helped to create.
doubt the wisdom Of having the
board appoint the superintendent.
am sure there can not be good dis
ctphne or management II the mem
bers are allowed to treat appoint
ments as patronage and 20 be Tempt
ed to stay the hand of the superin-
tendent which should be free, since
he alone is in position TO judge
the fitness and fidelity of the force.
Executive responsibility and author
ity must go together. Neither can
be divided without harm to the serv-
ice.
The people are determined that
their benevolent institutions espec-
tally, shall be conducted on the high
est plane in every reDect BY these
they practice the philanthropy In
which the Master set the great ex-
ample. The civilization which grew
from his teachings has rescued the
afflicted from neglect, derision and
persecution : The establishments
which a Christian state maintains
for charity are sacred, and every sell
fish pupo6e shculd perish at their
doors
These are some Of the ideas which
appeal to me as | enter upon the
work to which my fellow citizens
have called me. | can do but little
without their steadfast confidence
and support Even with this aid the
powers of The chief executive alone
will not suffice. These are limited
and controlled by law, as they should
be. The hearty cooperation OF my
associates in the government is nee
essary. But while most of these are
not party comrades whose support
could be expected In political affairs
| attribute to them the same wish
| have myself for the best govern,
ment we are able to supply, and the
UN-'''S "'N'hStNoP W hoip me III lily
part that have to help them in
theirs. j cannot discredit them, II 1
would, nor they me but we can help
each other to gain the, approval OF
the millions who must all share
whatever OF benefit or harm the ad-
they have entrusted TO-
us shall bring forth.
That shall make mistakes know
already All 1 can promise is that
will not consciously awerve from
the true coarse as 4 see It. But
take up my task invoking the help
Of Him who governs all things well
aud the indulgence which the good
people of Ohio never stint to those
whom they believe TO be faithful and
sincere
Following the ceremonies al the
Iapitol the inaugural paraIle made
VI of limited States regular troops
odiers of the Ohio National Guards
md political clubs from over the
tate, with more than 10000 In line
moved OVar tha pr-it,eHh,a1 ,.s-,.o.... -