Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-06

TO GRAVE PROBLANS.
Mr.. Mcclure called attention to the
grave problems which confront the Legis-
lature for solution and cautioned the
House members that the paramount
problem Of the hour is to advance with
out extravaganza.
"Parsimony is not progress he said,
'but economy is an impelling virtue at
this time.'
He referred to the obligations owed the
youth Of the State and stated the Legis-
lature cannot now relax in obligations
in regard to educational privileges Of the
future citizenship.
The school should be the best ex-
ponent of potriotic thought" he said.
land an efficient power to promote re-
spect for the laws and also to encourage
those homely virtues that reflect a per
feet citizenship Therefore the school
should be fostered as Of primal impor-
lance.
The various penal, benevolent and
correctional institutions are entitled to
our especial consideration and interest
to the end that they will be in position
to discharge the obligations the State
has assumed in their maintenance and
administration. The helpless wards of
the State are entitled to proper care both
for their safety and proper treatment in
order that they may be IS nearly as pos
sible restored to normal condition. They
are Ours-we cannot neglect them.
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
MORE ACUTE NOW.
There are a number Of other mat
tiers Of importance that viii command
your attention and consideration, which
1 do not deem it necessary to refer to
at this time, but, which should receive
careful investigation and disposition at
your hands.
AT this time economic conditions are
more acute than times during the past
two decades. During recent years ap-
proved business standards were aban-
dOned and a period Of extravaganc and
waste ensued. which now seriously add
TO the legitimate burdens of the World
War. Present establishments are pro-
ducing very great reductions in values
and lessened production. Increases in
tax levies with higher valuations and de
creased prices Of commodities have added
greatly to the public burdens. It there
fore appeals to the thoughtful that any
Increases IN the way Of public expendi-
ture should be carefully scrutinlzed and
limited to actual necessities. Nothing for
experimentation. plenty for preservation
should be our watchword.
There are brighter skies ahead for
public administration and private enter
prise. The time Will come, perhaps it Is
not far away, when values and economic
conditions will become stabilized upon
just and equitable bases. Then business
viii revive and commerce flow IN health
ful channels. Until then we must stand
where we are; We cannot do otherwise,
and God help US.
AS the years have come and gone we
have taken just pride in the achievement
Of our people and the progress OF our
great State. The rights OF man have
been enlarged, the interests Of society
promoted. Today we witness the fruition
Of a great epochal movement in which we
affirmatively participated. 1t will be our
privilege al this session to recognize one
OF our members as the Lady from Della
ware, whom we sincerely welcome to our
councils and deliberations.
CHIEF JUSTICE WILLOUGHBY
ADMINISTERS OATH.
Relying upon your generous support
in the discharge Of the onerous duties
Of the position and invoking your con
siderate indulgence when in error, I as
sumo the duties of the chair"
Oath Of office as Speaker was admin
istered to Mr.. Mcclure by Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court Benjamin VIII
lOughby, and to the other officers Of the
House by the Speaker.
Following installation OF the officers,
committees Of the House were appointed
by the Speaker. The employment com
mittee was named first by the Speaker
On this committee are Representatives
Eph Daley Fl. Wayne; Raymond Z.
Willis, Angola; Ray V. Gibbons, Ander-
son; Charley Kares, Evansville, and
George W. Sims, Terre Haute. To this
committee win go the task of apportion-
ing the various jobs about the House,
such as additional clerks, stenographers
doorkeepers, postmaster, janitors and
elOakroom employees. Pay for the assist
ant clerks was fixed not to exceed 50
per day, while the Janitors and cloak
room employees were allowed So per day.
Other committees appointed were as
follows:
Committee on Rules-Clinton H. Givan.
Marion County; Otto C. Fifeld, Lake
County; Murray s. Barker, Boone
County; R. L. Barker. Posey County
Lee L. Osborn, La Porte County, and
Speaker Mcclure.
Committee on Joint Rules. Glenn
i1AEAtSs LAKE OOuuLyp a. DAVIS,
Jay County, and Willis z. GIL, Putnam
County.
Committee to notify the Governor that
the House was ready to receive his rec
concentrations Mi.tenberger, Delaware
County; Johnson, Ripley County; Har-
Ian. Kosciusko County, and Barker,
Posey County
RESOLUTION EXTENDS
SYMPATHY TO sOUTHARD.
A resolution was adopted prior to adj
journment for the joint session, extend
ing sympathy to Representative James
A. Southland, Michigan City, who took
suddenly i'll with nervous prostration.
and who Is confined to his bed in q local
hotel. The resolution provided for the
administering of the oath to Mr.. Southland
in his room.
Mrs. Julia D. Nelson, Delaware County,
the first woman Representative to occupy
a seat in the Indiana Legislature, was the
center Of all eyes In the House. She
received several bouquets Of flowers.
Several other members of the House had
their desks decorated with bouquets, in
Guiding Speaker Mcclure, and Represent
alive Henry Abrams. of Marion County.
Speaker Mcclure announced that he
has appointed Miss Edith Daviess of An
derson as his secretary during the ses-
sion.
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