The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-05
GOVERNOR HARDEE's ADDRESS

Governor Hard inaugural address well epys careful reading Devoid
uomeness and wild promises wen. convincing document
pieOu Of a successful busness-ike administration
But also than that bears the marks of genuine craftsmanship
displaying broad vision and comprehensive judgment application of
genuine democratic principles the conditions Of the
One of refreshing passages his reference the and
his solemn promise carry the Of the fathers the performance
Of his duties
In the distribution Of powers has divided government
into three departments As the head Of the department shall
forget the intent OF the fathers who and published that instrument
who therein each Of said departments free and coordinate
little later on he adds 81" made the duty Of the governor cOO
legislature possible and law making functions
shall propose policies but shall attempt influence
adoption through the improper Of executive power
Time when such declarations sounded because they
for granted but today they sound like the words Of carried by
the tide Of Innovation who ashamed Thomas Jefferson
public whose principles and ideals grounded upon the sound
basis of American democracy Florida fortunate indeed have its
capitol governor mbued with those ideals their original puryi
Governor Hardee that the highest function Of the executive de-
parmen The laws Of Florida be enforced he
says Private property be respected and the rights Of individuals safe
guarded their legitimate aspirations but under circumstances the
ddua whether personal capacity be allowed him
self to the driment of the superior rights Of the public
That has the right ring So does what he about the con6ded
the ubodnates The abuse Of Official no
argument against proper hands While indicating that this power
will not be used automatically would have clearly understand that
shall not hesitate when there wanlon disregard the oath
office gross incompetence the performance of official duty
His pledge of support the public institutions Of the state should
hearty response from the public well his declarations regarding high
ways Speaking latter he says I'VE cooperate with the national
government the of highways We match federal apppp
with he OF
highways connecting the state and believe that the
should eventually take them and maintain them without the assistance of
the
This is wise and patriotic suggestion Florida wants no seconam
The done WELL but, after ALL they
ordinate this commonwealth and the ultimate ideal should be
uniform with every equally provided with the equipment of
modern and each contributing equal proportion the maintenance
of the whole
One of his important recommendations relates Recognizing
that the fiscal of the has become archaic through the development
of forms and methods of business he desires the adoption of constitution
amendment under which intangible be taxed according
and equazed brought under
That the only rational and satisfactory and under
the guidance have doubt that Fondas financial machinery
be brought the highest standard known in America.
useless parculane further this time. The has shown
that he understands the conditions confronting him. and that he brings the
luton problems clear vision and cool weband mind with
enthusiastic affection for the and its people.
The Evening Telegram has hesitation predicting for his admmra-
icn the highest of