The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-01-07

ida. 1t is clear. plain and comprehen-
sive. at times eloquent in perfectly
natural and unstilted way. There is
no turgid rhetoric about it, no attempt
at what we have been accustomed to
call playing to the grand stand.
He alludes briefly tothe demorali-
cation and unrest that followed the
signing of the armistice. and calls
upon the people to practice indivfdu-
ally those wholesome principles por-
severance, industry, economy and so
Der thinking.
He plays a glowing tribute to the
wonderful possibilities of Florida and
the sturdy character of her citizenry.
made up as it is by immigrants from
II any states and varieties Of climate
and productions. That very diversity
Of tastes and inclinations. he finds to
be an element of strength and solidiky.
Times Union.
The inaugural address of Governor
Cary A. Hardee is proof that the peo
pie made no mistake in elevating
him to the Governorship OF Florida.
It forebodes peace and goodwill for
the people of Florida for the next four
years, with a man at the head of
State affairs who has no enemies to
punish. There will be ne removals
from office without giving the accused
. hearing. the policy Of the outgoing
Governor Of hanging the accused
fiji st and trying him afterwards, be-
ing reversed Gainesville News.
$500
Governor Cary A. Hardee's first Of
ficial utterance to the public as gov.
ernor of the great state Of Florida
brands him the man in whom the peo7
pie felt they were reposing their con.
fidences and trust when they elevated
him to the high Office which he today
assumed the oath to administer &C.
cording to the best dictates Of his
sound and logical Judgment.
In his inaugural address at noon
today the chief executive made Il
clear that he has in mind nunher Of
really constructive policies which he
win seek to place in effect during the
next four years. His speech Of accep-
tance. for that is what it really was.
touches briefly but sufficiently upon
a number of questions which are Of
particular moment to the general pub.
lie and if he succeeds in seeing them
become realities he will make Florida
the governor that his constituents ex-
9ect Of him. Florida Metropolis.
In addition to saying that Cow Haf.
dees inaugural address was strone.
clear. modest and constructive. the
Tinnes-Union editorially adds:
Best OF al is the Indications Of the
address that we viii have constifn.
tional governor. Years gone by there
was no necessity Of any statement 81
even hint along this Inc, but OF more
recent times It has become necessary
for executives to say that they viii
carry out the laws as they find them
and not merely the dictates or the
whi1ns Of their own Wills.
There is q tone OF modesty through
the whole address that shows that the
speaker understands that good goFs
ernment comes from the cooperation
of all departments and al Officials ara
that cur officials need the ass stance
OF the people
THE address Of Governor Cary
T7ardee delivered at his inaagura a
assures the people that they have
turned the executive management
the state cver to man. His ffaa
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the great d.
laid on him. and his modest adnis so
Of doubt IN himself, when left unass
ed by the people gives evidence q
Florida VIII be first always ID TIE
nlnd cf her new governor.
Ills appeal for the hearty coepsE
elton ard Charitable forebearane
the people az he attempts to guide t||e
state out Of the whirlpool Of polltie&'
disruption, and through the narrow
straits Of economic and industrial 81
construction stamps him with
cerity CT purpose which eeteb''
the confidence Of al q etsns e
do all that lies IN him naeA s.
redeem Florida's good nkEee
pa Tribune.