Evening journal., 1921-01-18
GOVERNOR DENNEY SOUNDS KEYNOTE
FOR ADEQUATE SCHOOLS AND STATE
ECONOMY Nv INAUGURAL ADDRESS

pie justification for their enfran-
ohisement. II is certain they viii not
stand 70. intemperanoe and immor-
ality anywhere, and especially In The
persons who make or administer the
laws OF the Slate. Having been given
the right TO vote, We believe they
Will exercise it wisely and become po-
teniial factors In the EFFORT that should
be made TO secure a more intelligent,
effective and economical government
STATE GUARD ADVOCATED.
There has never been a time when
there was better reason for a State
Guard than there is today. IL would
surely give the people a feeling OF
greater security II there were some
organized force within our borders
that might be called upon for as
sistance in an emergency that iusti-
fled the call The old militia law has
the passage Of the Federal statute
which provides for the organization
Of Federallzed force within the
State. II such guard should be re-
cruited here. which ] strongly hope
may be done, Il would constitute a
complete regimental unit. The ex-
pense OF the regiment would be borne
largely by the Federal Government.
The unit would be sufficiently attrac-
tive and useful 10 enlist the services
OF our young men as we'll as TO Sc
cure a reasonable amount OF financial
assistance from the State. In these
critical times | feel sure our citizens
would welcome such an institution,
and feel that a comparatively small
amount OF money appropriated for
the purpose would be amply justified.
"A committee representing those
who saw service ln the last war Is
preparing concrete suggestions as the
result Of their experience and In con-
| fOrmily with the National Defense
Act. and | recommend the result OF
their labor 10 your consideration.
while I conceive IL to be the duty
/ OF the Governor 10 give the General
Assembly any information he may
possess and to make any suggestions
or requests respecting legislation that
viii, In his opinion, be for the best
interests OF the State and aid the mem
bers In the performance OF their pub
lie duties, there will be no effort on
my part TO unduly influence their
votes. Il Is the theory Of our govern
ment that the independence OF its dif-
ferent branches shall be recognized
and maintained, and while my ofilce
will be open at all times to any mem
Der who may wish 30 confer with me,
] shall not attempt 10 influence his
action against his own judgment and
conscience by any improper means.
CHARTER FOR WILMINGTON.
1T will be my policy not TO attempt
TO control, but 10 cooperate with the
Legislature In securing such legisla-
tion as will be for the best interests OF
the people. BY this Is not meant that
the Governor will approve all the
General Assembly may do, but that It's
members will be free to perform their
duties unembarrassed by executive in
terference. II convinced that any leg
islative action Is wrong. II will be my
duty to exercise the veto power con
ferred by the Constitution but IL will
not be done until the matter In ques-
tiOn has been carefully considered, moi
unless good reason can be given foi
nonapproval.
THE success and prosperity OF oui
State depend as well upon those who
work in the shops as upon those who
work In the fields. II one class suffers
the other also suffers. II Is m,
thought that II you improve the con
dtions OF either OF these classes, yoi
materially aid all the people OF IN
State.
I'VE are mutually dependent, per
haps more so than in larger states, ant
. Il Is important. therefore. that we he'll
, one another as best we can. In recen
years, the citizens Of the lower coun
> ties have. become better acqualntei
with Wilmington than in The past
! This Is largely due 10 the State Faii
!, Delaware College, the meetings O
: the State Bankers Association he'll
! throughout the State, and better mean
4 OF transportation. And as the relation
1 ship becomes closer and acquaintance
I better, farm. town and city will b
2 mutually helpful in many ways.
y I'VE are all proud OF Wilmington
v our rapidly growing city, and deepl
e Interested in its future growth an
+ prosperity. Unquestionably one OF IN
|. greatest benefits 10 the city Just nov
q WOuld be a larger amount OF eelf-goy
d ernment, and new charter adequat
e 10 its needs.
ut may be necessary 10 call after
J. tion 10 the importance OF the goo
: work being carried on In this Stat
u that has for It's object the conserva
Il tiOn OF child welfare and the publ
n health. l shall not dwell on 1t furthe
II than TO say that manlfestly nothin
3 can be more essential TO the well-bein
e OF the people, and any assistance ths
u the State can AFFORD 10 render will b
o IA good an investment as DOsgihly ca