Evening journal., 1915-03-26
c. 4. GRANTbAND IS
LABOR Inspector
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citizens. Where We may err We want !
the frinedly criticism of anyone so |
that our efforts may be made more !
efficient and accurate.
II must be understood that these |
laws were enacted in Delaware only |
after a worldwide study and investi-
cation had shown the effect of over
work under the conditions being inn
posed by modern industrial and COM
morcial development of the civilized
nations.
We are entering on this work and
assuming the responsibility of COM
missioners with a serious appreciation
of our problem in administering and
studying these principles as they ef-
feet the women and children, as well
as the business interests of our State.
Inasmuch as the child labor di-
vision has been without harmonious
and concerted administrative effort
for some months, we feel it incum-
bent upon our new commission to or
ganize and establish its working
forces without loss of time. In our
belief the uncertainties in admins
toring the child labor law should be
cleared up as promptly as possible,
and so far as it may be within the
next few weeks. The Offices of the
commission should be reOpened by
April /. Our commission has there
| fore dcliborated at length today and
| has acted on the following lines:
Charles Warner has been elected
as chairman of the commission.
Miss Helen S. Garrett has been
elected as secretary of the commits
sion.
Charles II. Grantland has been
elected as chief inspector in charge
of the child labor division, TO be ef-
fective April /. and Miss Mary ).
Malone has been reelected as deputy
\ inspector TO take charge Of the ten
hour law division for the new term,
beginning May 1.
In the selection OF Charles II
Grantland as chief inspector in charge
of the child labor division, we have
unanimously agreed that we have de.
termined upon one eminently fitted by
past public service and the cOnsci
entious performance of duty to un
dertake further public service, and ;
man who is known as a student o
the problems he has to handle an,
of high moral character. We are sat
isfed that he will fully conduct an,
carry out his part of the work il
making good under the responsible
ties and duties with which we ar
charged He is a man of Independent
thought and a firm believer in the i'm
; portance to the citizens and the Stat
: Of the laws we have to administer an
is a man without special acQuaintanc
4 or allegiance either with the busines
or labor interests of our State. We
therefore. unanimously believe that h
can fearlessly and conscientiously as
sist in carrying forward the purpose
for which this commission has bee
appointed and will prove his value /
this position TO the satisfaction of on
4 community.
In the selection Of Miss Mary s
Malone to continue as deputy inspe,
tor in charge of the ten-hour law d
vision. we are but recognizing tn
very valuable public service rendere
by Miss Malone in the conduct of thf
Office.
Our commission fully recognize
that there arc many other either
who would doubtless fill these san
Il I''iAi1ho as dNNtpiduiN do We utlAC'
they will be filled by the present al
pointees, but as we have full COZ
hdence in the qualifications OF thos
now selected. we believe that OF
States interest would not be betterS
by further delay and the needs of a
hour justify prompt organizations an
the reopenihg OF offices in charge
the administration of these laws.
Our commission has also decided {
account of the public nature of /
work that all special and reguli
meetings as called and announc,
shall be open to the public. that tho
interested may attend these meeting
and present any views in behalf of Il
best administration of these laws.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Warner. Chairman,
John II. Hickey.
George A. Hill,
c. ID. Sypherd,
Miss Helen S. Garrett.
i Secretary.