Evening journal., 1918-03-11
Governor Would
ENFO.l.CE ALL To
Carry war loan
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tative Connolly, was elected page
In taking the chair. Speaker Hall
stated he hope the House would con-
flnc itself 20 that work specified by
Governor Townsend In his call
There is one vacancy in the House,
Rep osentative William Collins, OF
Blackbird hundred, having died since
the regular session. The roll call
showed all other members present.
Senator Webb. Of Chrlstiana Hun
dred. was the only absentee In the
Senate He Is IN and unable TO attend
the session. senator Walker came
from Georgia 20 be present and Sena-
tor Wharton from Norfolk The Senate
met at 70 30 o'clock with Lieutenant
Governor Eliason presiding and uni
mously adopted a resolution offered By
senator Newton. naming for the spe
cial session, officers who served at the
regular session.
Governor TOwnsend's Message.
Governor Townsend in his message
to tho Legislature said:
ernor Townsend's message fol-
lows:
oteadfasa stln. In the belief that tho
God OF our fathers rules in the courts
Of men and destiny Of nations, J, by
authority granted by the Constitution,
have called this session of the General
Assembly.
Occasions such as this are OF tense
and serious moment
THE responsibility involved and the
duty imposed, however. tend only %
make 0rm our determination TO live
fully 90 the obligation 10 the oath taken
TO faithfully discharge the uutles ac-
cording TO the best OF my ability. Hear
ing the call OF the nation, Delaware. by
her very nature and history, gladly re-
ponds. In my best judgment, convinced
Of the necessity Of your counsel, ! have
cared ask this sacrifice. that you may,
by legislative enactment, make true the
sentiment Of our citizenship.
Since the close Of your deliberations
at the last session. our nation has en-
tered into war TO defend those ideals OF
government so wisely founded by our
fathers.
we entered this war not by choice,
but by conviction not by impulse, but
by dallberatlon, moi by subtle plans,
but by response to the call Of history
and outraged humanity. We are at
war, not for conquest, not for gsin, not
that this idea Of national life Of ours
shall live. And to decide, that, as In a /
nation. the world cannot exist half
slave and half free
ain such a war, for such a cause, |
Delaware r.ghtfully belongs at the /
front Her thoughts and deeds for the
p eservation Of the ideals OF our ma /
tlonal life are records Of history. p oud |
as we are Of her past nations and hu- /
manty call us 10 make those ideals llv-
ing facts in the present. In a cris S. |
Delaware has never IA led Now to
us, who hold In trust that authority
given US. comes the duty TO prove
worthy sons OF proud ancestry
and true fathers OF our children.
ITO you, present the responsibility
Of granting such authority that will
meet the reasonable demands and ex-
pcoiations Of those In national au-
thority In the administration and con-
duct OF this war.
The resolution, passed In the clos
ing hours Of the session, granting pow
er to the Governor-the full exercise Of
his judgment In any emergency, shows
definitely the temper OF our people.
With the ring OF true patriotism you
offered all that the demands OF the hour
prophesled But contrary 10 all ex-
pehences the National Government has
found that this war Is one Of food, sup
plies, and transportations, rather than
one OF emcrgency-defense Of our ter
ritory. For this work, as wisely out
lined, and in present execution, you
made no provisions. Not, I am sure,
by any lack Of interest or cooperation,
but merely lack Of experience, which
this conflict mas brought to us. For the
actual emergency you did wisely and
well. But for the campaign Of prepara-
ton, nation wide In State cooperation,
Delaware Is by absence Of authority Of
It's legislative body unable 10 do its
rightful part This is representative,
only Of q personal Interpretation, but
OF repeat statements Of those in ma
tional authority. Careful Investigation
Of requests made, inquiries Of other
States activities, recognition Of the as
sistonce Delaware is able TO give, l re-
frain no longer from calling you in
legislative session. To this end, / urge
strongly your careful consideration and
favorable action for a Stale Council Of
Defense upon a statutory basis, TO work
In coordination with the national coun-
ell which has to do with the mobiliza-
ton Of thoughts and energies OF the
country. for the successful prosecution
OF this war. Concisely, this state Coun-
Gil for Delaware will be a war organiza-
ton, having to do with the development
OF me States resources.
ITO do this, and 10 more nearly MI
needs OF the government, will require
the fun strength Of our man power.
Acquaintance with conditions in the
State. as well as confirming reports.
prompt the unfortunate statement that
there are those Of our citizens who have
thus far failed to do their best or Bit
Every able-bodied man Is necessary.
Thus, included In the authorities grant
ed the Council Of Defense, should be
that power to enforce a full-time work
ing day on those who now fail to share
the burden Dissemination 90 work.
whether from lack Of interest or actual
necessity, should not be guarantee Of
ease in this nations stress and strain.
AT no time Is there a moral excuse
for idleness; at this time there should
be no legal excuse. Food and materials
Tor our boys and allies in war are so
needed that you should make strict and
definite provision for making good all
the labor available. ] bespcsk your
serious attenti0n 10 this imporlant