Newark post., 1919-01-15
GOVERNOR TOWNSEND'S
ADDRESS TO THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
PROGRAM OUTLINED;
SOLDIERS MEMORIAL SUGGESTED

SOLDIERS MEMORIAL SUGGESTED
In the exercise the privilege by
to address is we'll this that thought
should be in recognition of the Guiding Providence who shapes
the destiny of States and Nations
Gods clock may delayed time strikes
with forcefu significance Never history since the sone
the plains of Bethlehem, definitely
marked when November H. the Armsce sgnedthe
beginning of the end of the worlds conflict The Dream
of Calvary is about become recognized
ment of Nations in the Ideals America today
potential reality So hen in this and such OCCASION
may not rededcae ourselves task and sacred
oaths to face seriously the duties before
port always this session of the General Assembly has in it's
the realization of a day
An honor always to fellow citizens halls Legsla
ure there is at this time opportunities with attending espons-
ibilties heretofore unknown.
Since the last regular General Assembly, the
life and duties at the capitol have been and strain
taking the me energy thought give Shortly
after the close the session. those authority voiced the
and conviction of the declared
Nations who questioned the rights of Men expressed
government and who challenged the Ideals of Christianity ITSELF
In such struggle America could if her
heritage be elsewhere than in fierce conflict Although had
hesitatng watched for three
Nations, proudly known the Allies making the
and thank God to the last stand for Right proud
and Godven privilege of saving the world The call
to the States and nob they responded Problems serious and of
vital presented daily "Wn National
slogan State Officials responsibilities heretofore
In such strife Delaware by very
History, in Fc- -v;ns the s.e n.
2arment duty day and night zeaousy maintaining
past serving effectively her part
in the Nations needs The By
associates by the answering loyalty the
this State called judg-
pale and today proud only
the first State in History but of the first State very
in the World War for Democracy Unneedfu
proud record of citizenship in this In drive
whether for wealth. for time for Delaware
fession and labor gladly all that asked-and
Equally the devotion of Social leaders be-
in Industry daughters worked according the
stern demands of the times and mothers with SURPRISING
devotion.
But enough The word safe for Democracy
Right conceived by Christian Nations has Victory
rumphed bringing with attending obligations which
face The Responsibilities of the today.
MEMORIAL TO THE WAR HEROES
Those of who have out to return
attempt Only those who have given and
can appreciate truly their sacrifice But feeby of necessity
should at this session give concrete recogn
tion to the work which was theirs?
Monuments and marble cody men,or
ias not here make possible something
living these silent sentnes of the dead So subme
they to that proud past of Delaware has
be given the State House. The original build
ing is with memories of 76 and Freedom the addition
rendered the Nation in 1872 To the heroes of today
with those yesterday in this building will give them wei
father will blend and afford who follow an in
spran hold true to perfect and make effective in pracca
fee to create and
Assembly purchase what known the Kent County Building
pressing need for office presents prac
cal phase % this recommendation
This addition architectural keeping with the
structure decorated paintings depicting the
nros illustrated by the painting which
the Senate Chamber would be Memorial in interesting assoc
t;on with the life history of the State commend this
| your consideration.
| In this connection should like to suitabl
rrTIZENS MEMORIAL worthy of the character honored
esione for service of left here Cary on In hi
o- community school district should be actively
! sented
Nav further suggest that make provision for
official reception those honored to return to
u and activities occasion should be marked
and ceremony, in simplicity rejecting the life Of
ne To have Sons and Soldiers of Delaware assemble
craen would bring inspiration to and childe
II "S chow to them our hearts appreciation.
I Continued page 4.