The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-13
BIG CROWD HEARS
 GOVERNOR SPEAK
HIS POLICIES OUTLINED
New Executive Vigorously Recom- mends Abolishing Numerous Boards
 and Commissions.

 able foot of space in the house cham Der, seats, aisles, balconies and tops of desks was filled Wednesday after noon by crowd of citizens assembled Co witness the inauguration of Gov ernor McRae. It was one of the largest crowds ever gathered in the state capitol. For an hour they lis tened in rapt attention to the govern or's message ia which he outlined the policies he will pursue in the coming administration. His desk was cov- cred with flowers from admirers and inspiring music was furnished by the orchestra from the school for the blind. The following officers were sworn in by chief Justice McCulloch: ::
 Governor, T C. McRae.
 Secretary of State, Ira c. Hopper
 Treasurer, Joe Ferguson.
 Auditor. James Guy Tucker.
 Attorney General, J. s. Utley.
 In his message Governor McRae made a vigorous argument in favor of the abolition of the pententiary con-
 
 the tax commission, the inheritance tax attorney, the board of control, the highway commission and other agencies and offices which he declared were useless and extravaganza. In lieu of these offices and commissions. he suggested the consolidation of such as could be merged consistently CT that ther duties revert to the agencies which had control before their creation, or that where neces- sary. honorary commissions be ere ated. He declared that the corpora ton commission is a centralized pow CT inimicable to the best interests of the people and dangerous usurpation Of the prerogatives of a democratic government; that it is form of oligarchy that results in corrupt, ring rule.
 He insisted that prompt action be taken to place the state penitentiary upon a sound financial basis and that the penitentiary commissioner, recent ly appointed. be not eonfrmsd; that the present salared commission be abolished and an honorary commis- sion be substituted with at least one woman member
 He said that he will not deal with pardon attorneys or professional poli- ticians in considering petitions for pardon.
 Among other things he recommend ed that:
 The present tax commission be abol- ished and it's duties transferred to oth- CT agencies, it's transfer to the corpor- ation commission being too unreasona- ble to merit consideration.
 The office of the inheritance tax collector be abolished.
 That an honorary board be substi- tuted for the present board of control. That the office of highway commis- sioner be transferred to the depart ment of agriculture.
 That the office of state highway at torney be abolished and the payment of fees to highway engineers and at torney be prohibited
 That money derived from automo- piles on graduated license be retained in counties where paid.
 That all improvement district meas ures be submitted to the people.
 That personal property as we'll as realty be taxed as we'll as highway construction.
 That all educational measures be generously supported.
 That all prohibition laws be strict ly enforced
 That laws be enacted permitting women to hold office
 That an effective budget system be adopted.
 That an honorary efficiency commis- sion be provided to study the needs of the state.