Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-02

part of the bonrd Of visitors or trus-
tees OF any institutions. to make an
allowance to that institution out OF
proportion to allowances made to
other institutions which keep within
the limit OF their authority.
Inv Enforcement.
Our Constitution probably places
no greater responsibility upon the
Governor of the Commonwealth than
that he shall take care that the laws
be faithfully executed"
have resolved that In so far as the
power within me lies this shall be
done. i firmly believe that the law
abiding people of this State should
not be forced to cringe and bend their
knees TO tho lawless element. We
have been and arc now passing
through period OF law violation. We
are just beginning to realize the con-
sequences 'of snch, G condition and to
appreciate the sacredness OF the need
of real law enforcement.
II ] can read the signs of the times.
the spirit OF our people now finds
itself sincerely willing to assist our
public officials In leading men to
know that obedience to constituted
authority and statute law is alb
solutely essential to a happy. pros
porous and peaceful citizenship.
Experience has shown us that the
habit OF drink and the handling of
Intoxicating liquors are the forerun-
ners of law violation. and that, there
fore. the enforcement of our prohi-
billion laws seems at this time to be
urgently in need of strict and effcc-
tive administration.
I have always felt that all criminal
law should be enforced through the
regularly and duly constituted law
enforcement authorities, and, there-
fore. I suggest and urge that the Of
flee of Attorney General be placed
specifically In charge OF the enforce
ment, not only of our prohibition. but
Of all our criminal statutes, and urge
and recommend that n sufficient sum
be set aside and appropriated for the
use of his office in carrying into eff
feet these laws.
] feel that by this method we will
be nble to secure tho active help OF
the many peace officers of this State,
along with the hearty cooperation of
the general public.
May l not, with all OF the earnest
ness of my soul, appeal to the citizens
Of this Commonwealth. both men and
women. to her officials, and to her
newspapers for hearty cooperation in
my sincere and honest endcavor to
protect the lives. the liberty and the
property of the people. and to en-
fof tf,annl Jaws judiciously.
ARStHafice is hero made on my part
itDAAlhH chief executive of this Com
will. at all times. and In
air Gifctffn stand ready to sup
po06IArtiuphold those upon whom the
burdens of law enforcement have been
placed.
After mature and deliberate con-
sideratIon. feeling that the violation
OF our prohibition laws is the chief
and prime cause OF our criminal ac-
tivity. l here and now announce that
In all cases (save where the question
OF actual guilt is ,involved) those who
are convicted OF dealing In and
handling Intoxicating beverages for
monetary gain. or hope of such gain.
Will. so FAR as / am concerned, BIO
expected to serve out such sentences
az the courts may impose. and tho
exercise of executive clemency need
not be sought.
l am done. Already have tres-
passed too long upon your patience.
Permit mo once again to express my
appreciation to'the people OF the State
for their goodness in electing mo tho
chief executive OF this ancient Com
monwealth. May serve well, and
may each OF us always remember that
human agency TO achieve must DO d.
rooted by Divine guidance. and that
Il lis we'll to ever marel. within sight
Of the Sign OF tho Cross"