The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-19
Henderson Delivers Inaug- ural Address to Vast ThrOng at Mont
 gOmery
LACK OF SYSTEM IN MANAGEMENT OF
 AFFAIRS OF STATE
New Governor Proposes to Cut Down Expenses = Urges Cooperation By All in Shaping Best
 Legislation
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 Montgomery. January 1s.--(Spccial., "Bcforc we SO rRshly determine upon the insufficicncy of our constitution for our present needs. we should try to test It's extent and power, by adapting our selves to It's exiscncics and learn to live within its bounds
 These words were spoken today by Gov. Charles Henderson in his inaugural address before thousands of Alabama citizens. and created but one impress sion--that he disagrees with the retir- ing governor as to .he needs of now | constitutional convention.
 Governor Henderson spoke of the lack of system in the management of the states financial affairs .We have neg lected a proper examination of the de- mands upon the state he said. We have contracted the habit of giving to those who ask and ordering those who collect to get all they can. The result of this deplorabie lack of system has lengendered dissatisfaction and distrust ! in the minds of the taxpayers, and tho lack of confidence has become vide spread"
 Should Share Expense l Governor Henderson said he was op- posed to cutins off appropriations for educational purposes. but expressed the belief that the counties should bear their share of expenses.
 Ho complimented the state lcgisla- ture in session, declaring that never had there been legislature more untram- meled and free. He encouraged big busi- ness stating that the state should en- courage growth and expansion under such regulations that will prevent abuses"
 MT. Henderson spoke nearly an hour. and was given much applause during his address. He was introduced by the exc cutive, who uttered only few words. He said he had discharged the duties of his office to the best of his ability. and that he felt honored in presenting his distinguished successor.
 Mir. Henderson's address in part follows:
 The sound of the acclaim of friends which welcome mo at this moment of ride and of devotion. is but the echo of the deep love and veneration for OuI luStlIullOuS OI lTteuOiu tiidt sftiic from the heart of the people And to this note of loyalty I gladly give re sponse. We are all of one soul one kin and brethren all. And upon you, who have come to listen to the ea- pressions of him who has been hol- o-ed with the mantle of authority, l wish to impress with special cinpnas.s the heartfelt desire of unity in u com mon aim. and a wish for cooperation that we may achieve, through mutual felpfulness, tho ideals and desires of cur highest patriotism. If we thus could pledge ourselves. then the as- scmbling of this multitude would serve as lasting and as a mighty in spira ton. Our laws have been devised fare. the happiness and the prosperity, CT our people. and this shall be the aim that stirs our emotions.
 The individual who Is chosen to up bold the law and place it into opera ton is but a part of the great body of the people who hnye selected him, and the success of his efforts ard his labor Is determined by the efforts and the labors of the people Let us then utilize this occasion, to renew within our hearts the devotion of our insti tutions of freedom and for the hope Of the perpetuity of democracy, While in the independence of our state we feel the strength and the confidence that great commonw eallll, inspires. we must not forget that we are a part of wider and greater sphere. which forms one of the great est nations of the world.
 Each State Has Duty
 Within this great sphere. each sis ter state has her duty to perform, and in the performance of these duties we must strive that Alabama may confer honor and glcry upon all the other nc mbers of the union.
 The formation of our great nation is linking and combining of units to produce one great compact of strength and of beauty. This principle r;ust reflect itself in the linking Of individuais within society, to co-op- crate with one another in the. aspira4 tions towards 1. Ideals that are Higher than the satisfying of the mere needs of the individual. It is the striving for the good of all that makes for the perfect state in which opportunities