Evening journal., 1921-01-07
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1921
GOVERNOR TOWNSHIPS MESSAGE.


COvERNOR TOWNSHIPS message to the Legislature
" yesterday one OF the abcst documents OF its kind
promulgated by Delaware executive.
is patriotic in spirit broad in conception intelligent
in expression and framed in such clear and simple phrase
that person plead inability TO understand its
meaning
As a review, IL shows administrative achievements of
magnitude without parallel in the history of State
As guide for the future Il points out, clearly and
Enthusiastically safe, broad and comprehensive path for
the governor his associate State officers and also
for the members OF the Senate and the House.
Throughout is progressive in spirit promise and per
formance, and in line with the best traditions Of the
Republican party with respect to the quality of public
service.
One Of the very best facts in connection with this
sage of the outgoing governor is that in its broad
features, il is in line with the views of Colonel William
D. Denney, the incoming governor and the Republican
members of the Legislature Barring obstructive tactic,
by the Democratic House. that fact aunurs well for the
next four years IL stands for prudence progress and
prosperity
Governor Townsends plea for reorganization OF State
health work. the advancement OF agriculture the
organization of the Board of Agriculture meet,
with widespread approval in the rural districts His
praise of Pierre dupont and his associate members Of
the State Board OF Education both timely and wei
deserved. No question the wisdom OF the gov
ernors suggestion members Of the Legislature that
considering educational matters, they think in terms
the States best interest and In Of local know
edge and conditions.
Those who feel the heavy stress OF the burden OF tax
alton farm lands unquesonaby arc in accord with the
governors assertion that the members Of the Legislature
should not permit wealth" and interest to ESCAPE
their share of taxation which the owners of farms now
bearing.
The governor puts the school code matter fairly and
squarey up 10 the members OF the Legislature but insist
that "Chidrcn First" should be the motto of the leais
lators in all such revision work That should NEE
with the hearty approval of all parents and other public
spirited citizens His praise of child welfare work. hi
suggestion Of physical training the schools the NOR
general use Of community nurses and continuance o
Amercsnilaton schools for the education OF the foreign
born, are pleasing features Of the message.
The governors suggestion that a Coleman dupont chai
Of highway engineering be established at Delaware Colleo
in recognition of the fact that General Coleman
has constructed the dupont boulevard through SUISSE
county, and spent made available SIOss 97 for hah
ways, a gift to the State is something that should
acted upon quickly and favoraby by those whose duty
is TO pass upon such graceful plan. The prais
accorded TO the State Highway Department and its chic
engineer, Charles NJ Upham, is well-deserved and vii
find echo in all sections our State As the governc
sees the necessity for bond issues for state hohwa
construction that question should receive the earne.
attention of the Senate and the House.
His recommendation that the Levy Court of Ne
Castle county be abolished and that the county have
commission form Of government, such as now is in US
in Kent and Sussex counties, raises question which e.
cites much interest in this section Of the State and shou
lead to definite action along remedial lines
Among the other commendabIe recommendations mat
by the governor That all vehicles be required TO d
play lights at night; that persons should be reliev
from their liability under the State Income Tax la,
that State Public Service Commission should he create
that the Office Of the Secretary State should be put
better shape for the handling OF its business; that
needs of Delaware College should receive earnest aent
and liberal treatment that its department of histo
and government should be strengthened; that nor
wing be added to the State Capitol memorial to tho
soldiers of Delaware who took part in the World w
and that there should be reorganization Of the Sta
Militia, with pay for the while they are in raini
camps
Sesss the establishment State constabulary to pat
The highways and protect not only travellers but al