Evening journal., 1919-01-14


before the Legislature assembled in
Joint session this morning. The gov
ernor's message was as follows:
In The exercise OF the privilege ac-
corded by the Constitution TO address
you, it is well on this occasion that our
tirst thought should be in recognition
OF the Guiding Providence who shapes
the destiny OF states and Nations.
Gods clock may seem delayed. but in
His own time. It strikes with iOrcctul
significance. Never in history, since
the star shonc over the plains OF Beth
lehem, has a new era been so definitely
marked as when on November If, The
armistice was signed-th3 beginning o.
the end Of the worlds greatest conflict.
The Dream OF Calvary Is about 10 be-
come a recognized fact. and the gov
ernment Of nations, as expressed in the
ideals Of America, are today potential
reality. SO then. in this event. and on
such an occasion, may we n0t rededl-
cate ourselves 90 our tasN aud renew
sacred Oaths 10 fact seriously the new
duties before US. or serious import al
ways this session Of the General Assem-
bly, has in It's power, the realization Of
a newer and better day f)r Delaware.
IN honor, always, to represent fellow
citizens In halls OF Legislature, there =,
at this time, opportunities with alend-
ing responsibilities, heretofore un-
Known.
Since the last regular session o. the
General Assembly the life and duties
of the capitol have been one Of stress,
and strain, taxing the time, energy and
hnN 40 trfrn Eharf-
ly after the close Of the session. those
in authority voiced the honor and con-
,ction OF the nati0n-and declared war
against those nations who questioned
he rights OF men as expressed in our
government and who challenged the
ideals Of Christisnity itself. In such
struggle America could not. il true 10
herself and heritage. be elsewhere than
in fierce conflict. Although we had hes
itatingly watched for three years, We
were unprepared. These nations. now
proudly known as the Allied were max
Ing the last and, thank God. 10 the last,
stand for right. To us came the proud
and God-giyen privilege OF saving the
world. The call went out TO the states
md nobly they responded. Problems,
serious and Of vital moment were PEE
sented daily. "Nin the War as a Ma
tional slogan gave state officials re-
sponsibilities heretofore unknown. In
such a strife. Delaware by sentiment as
well as her very history. was in the
lead at every call. For months, The
state Department was on duty day and
night. zealously maintaining 30 best it
rould the record OF the pasSand serving
Effectively her part in The nations
needs The record, you know. BY the
devotion OF associates. by The unswerv-
ing loyalty Of the men and women, in
ihls State. called TO counsel my own
mistakes and errors or judgment pale
and YOU today are proud representa-
lives ~ not only the first State in his
tory. but Of the FIRST State in the very
service In the World War for Democ-
racy. Inneedful for me to recite That
proud record Of our citizenship in this
var. In every drive, whether for
wealth. for time, or for man-power,
Delaware responded. As ! have said be-
fore. farmer and business man. profes-
.on and labor gave gladly all that was
sked-and more. Equally true was
ihe devOtiaon Of our women. Social
leaders, became women in industry, our
daughters worked according to the
stern demands Of the times andmothers
gave with surprising devotion.
But enough The world has been
made safe for democracy. Right rs
conceived by Christian nations. has
won Victory has triumphed. bring
ing with 10 Attending obligations which
we are 20 ace. The responsibilities
of peace are the issues Of today.
MEMORIAL TO TIE WAR HEROES.
Those Of your sons who have gone
out some never to return, TO give Their
al for God and US, are deserving oi
honor. which dare. not attempt TO eX-
press. Only those who have given and
lost can appreciate truly their sacri-
Ice But. feebly al 10 Of necessity must
be should we not al this session give
some concrete recognition 10 the work
which was theirsf
Monuments and marble shafts are so
coldly silent as memorials to the deeds
of men. can we not here make possible
-omething more living than those a.
lent sentinels OF the dead. SO sublime
ly true. as they We're, 10 that proud past
of Delaware. it has occurred TO me that
nothing more simple and more peculiar
iy flttng could be given than an addi-
Ion 10 liit Cidlt nOuct. INf oIlEludl
building is linked with memories Of rs
and freedom. the addition made in 1910
was made possible by the service Of
Delaware. rendered the nation in 1872
To commemorate the heroes of today
with those Of yesterday in this build
ing will give them a well deserved hon
Or. The glories OF the son and the glo-
ries Of the father will blend and afford
10 us and those who follow. an inspir-
alton to hold true. to perfect and make
effective in practical legislation those
Institutions for which they made SUI
preme sacrifice TO create and preserve
The authorization OF the last General !
Assembly to purchase what is known a,
She Kent County Building and the press
ing need for additional office space pre-
sents a practical phase TO this recon- |
nendstion. lt
This addition made in architectural
keeping with the present structure dec
GRATED with paintings depicting the |
events and periods commemorated. H. |
lustrated by the painting which graces |
the Senate Chamber. would be a memo-- !
ial in interesting association with the /
life ard history OF the state. com |
mend this for your consideration.
In this connection, should like to see
>sns suitable Citizens Memorial.