Evening journal., 1919-01-14
FdUOrS Increase of Salaries of
Judges, Urges Appointment of
Additional Deputy Attorney Cen
eral and Creation of State Detec-
fiUe Bureau. Points Out Necessity
of Educational Uplift in State

worthy Of the character honored and
designed for service OF those Of US left
here TO "Csrry on" In this, every
community and school district should
be actively represented.
May further suggest that you make
some provision for State Official recep-
ton for those honored sons soon to re-
turn TO our homes and activities. This
occasion should be NAKED not by any
pomp and ceremony, but in simplicity.
rejecting the life OF our people. To
have those sons and soldiers OF Della
ware assembly on Dover Green would
bring an inspiration to us and our
children, and show TO them our true
hearts appreciation.
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE.
shortly ifte. the declaration OF war,
there was formed at Washington, the
National Council Of Defense, composed
Of members Of the Presidents Cabinet.
Following this. the states were asked
to make provisions for state Councils OF
Defense, the duties OF which were to
mobilize the thought, interest and en-
ergy Of the nation for service. After in
sistent demands on the part OF national
authorities, with recognition OF the
oath Of office taken as governor and 3
desire that the honor OF the State be,
maintained. called a Special Session OF
the General Assembly and recommend
ed that such a Council be provided
upon statutory basis. In order that the
state as a State, might perform effect
lively the duties imposed. Provision was
made according 10 national request and
the Council OfDefense was created. The
work accomplished. a detailed report Of
which will be presented for your re-
view. has been such as 10 receive high
praise from those OF the National Coun-
ell. Thinking citizenhip. will note with
just pride the work accomplished by
this organization.
In the Act creating the Council you
will note that the term OF the organlza-
tion extends until six months after rati-
flcation OF peace treaty by the u. s.
Senate. This provision was made In
case that the war ceased in interim Of
Session Of General Assembly. Now that
the srmistlce has been signed and the
activities OF the Defense Council are
not emergency needs, have this day.
upon recommendation OF the Council OF
Defense for this State. caused to cei. 80
The work OF most Of the committees.
National Council. however. urges
strongly its continued work. Their rec
concentrations will be presented 70 you
with the report OF Council
The committees. however. having 90
do with health. child welfare. legal sd-
vice TO soldiers and community center.
| have commended and because I be-
lieve these activities 20 be absolutely
essential have urged the present com
mittee to continue until you have had
opportunity 10 consider and make some
provision for the continuance OF these
very vital activities.
In presenting the report of the De-
fense Council, / shall urge that some
provision be made TO take care Of such
work. Many Of the states ara dissolv-
ing the Council Of Defense and Great
ing organizations Of more permanent
character TO take care Of those nanv
problems coming before us in the re-
adjustment period Of life and buiuess.
spoken Of and discussed as reconslruc-
tion
RECONSTRUCTION.
The word reconstruction is the catch
word OF the hour and promises TO be
much misused by enthusiastic yet i'm
practicable ref0rme.s and equally per
1aps, abused by ultra conservatives. !
satisfied with things as they are. Yet
there is upon US a period OF readiut- |
nent in the life Of our Institutions and
government which challenges our hest l
thought and energy. Its problems are
OF serious import in this state. Both |
In nation and State. we are not at all /
well prepared for the shock Of pence /
That is bound to come. With ali the !
sad sacrifices Of the war. we have u 4
The same time learned some valuable /
lessons. Reconstruction in Delaware /
presents questions which you and I |
cannot take too seriously. II we arel
10 approach in our daily living az home 1
conditions and privileges Tor which we !.
have fought abroad, we have obliro- |
lions trembling with opportunity andl
responsibilities. the neglect Of which I
makes us all sadly derelct m the duties
imposed.
The nation looks upon Delaware and 4
her service in this war with rightful
We exceeded the quota as
signed in every activity and drive Far
be II from me 10 cast reflection on that
honor. It is proud boast and
well earned fact. But this must not
blind us 10 the duties here at home. We
,an III afford longer 10 be satisfied with
Dther than the best. Proud as | am OF
your State and mine. am not less low
Al when I admit that there are condl-
lions existing that must be corrected.
Then reconstruction In Delaware Is
no mere theory. but hard. stern. real
ty Understand wish. in no sense. 10
speak disparaglngly Of our success and
in recent years. l am az proud
)f this advance as you. But the close
attention to affairs, incident TO this war.
has revealed facts and conditions hlth-
srto undrcamed OF. nj view OF this
I speak feelingly and with
emphasis. that we cannot AFFORD long
IT 10 be satisfied except We advance IN
III our state and institutional life
Our well earned laurels gained In the
iation's service does not lessen our Sc
'lous responsibilities in State lnstltu-
ions and affairs. Our satisfaction with I
hings as they arc Is due perhaps. not
70 much to lack OF interest or actual
neglect. as to lack OF information ami
acts.
So I claim that reconstruction j. -
'ery vital moment and II The problems
an be approached IN the spirit OF sc--
ice. we can render acc )unt 10 our con-
tituent. worthy OF any lorest a'nbi-