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

operation Commission. Judge Jesse F..
West, of the State Supreme Court OF
Appeals, was sworn in by Judge Kel-
ley at o'clock, in order that he
could administer the oath to his
brother. the new Lieutenant-Govern
and President of the Senate.
Complete reorganization Of the
State Highway Department. before
july j, with the appointment OF tho
new commissioners in the hands oc
the chief executive. was one OF the
most salient points in the inaugural
address
While this drew spirited applause.
tRe asscmblaSe almost lifted the his
toric rafters when Governor Trinkle
declared that violators of the pro-
'ihition law need not look to him for
pardon.
After mature and deliberate con-
sideration." he said. feeling that
the violation OF our prohibition laws
Is the chief and prime cause OF our
criminal activity. ] here and now an
houncc that in all cases (savc where
the question of actual guilt is in
Volved) those whoe are convicted OF
dealing in and handling intoxicating
beverages for monetary gain. or hone
OF such gain, will, so far as | am
concerned. be expected TO serve OUT
Such sentences as the courts may
impose, and the exercise OF executive
clemency need not be sought"
Fnvors n GnsoIine rnx,
Among the other important meas
ures advocated by Governor Trinkle
are the imposition OF gasoline tax:
establishment OF the county man
aScr' plan to insure greater etii-
cheney in local administrations. more
economic expenditure OF State funds ;:
biennial audit of county and CITY
Office records by the State Account
ant; reduction of more than so per
cent in the lax rate on taxable notes
ana bonds; absorption Of the duties
OF the State Prohibition Department
by the Attorney Genera, and more
rigid enforcement OF the dry laws.
more literal financing OF educational
work: reform in school Administered
tion on the county unit" plan; an
pointment of Il director of the budget
To supervise proper distribution OF
tunds. and construction OF war
memorial here to house all state ad-
mintstrative offices, an auditorium
and the State Library. with bonds re-
ceived from the West Virginia debt
sc'lieheht TO cover part OF the cost.
Outdoor Fenturcs Abandoned.
weather conditions had much TO do
with detracting from the inaugural
ceremonies. ii being necessary to
abandon the military parade and tue
outdoor features planned by tho
committee. Transfer OF the actual
inauguration from the south portico
10 the hall Of the House of Delegates
meant disappointment to thousands
or persons who endcavorcd to gain
admittance TO the Capitol and were
barred out Hundreds who did sue
ceed in entering the building wero
denied an opportunity TO see the
ceremony. although as many as loos
we're jammed into The hall In spite
OF the danger from fire. panic or an
actual calamity such as that which
shocked the State and nation slight
ly more than h.ty years ago. when
a gallery in the Capitol fell, bring
ing death TO more than two score
persons.
The inaugural moved with perfect
smoothness from start to finish. Both
houses Of the General Assembly were
called TO order at IL 4, NJ. tho lower
branch proceeding with it's business
as II the important event had NOT
been scheduled for n few minutes.
later Then came Il message that tho
Senate was on its way across tho
Capitol. The Senator's were escort
ed In and seated with Speaker X. L.
Brewer presiding over the joint ses-
sion.
Former Governors Announced.
First OF the distinguished suesys
to be announced by Colonel 8. ~
Nowhouse. veteran doorkeaper of tho
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