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


claim for Virginia the tribute OF !,
state. we'll managed. administered
with reasonable economy. yet, at the
same time. Il safe. conservative, pro-
rrcssivc Commonwealth.
There is no reason for any Vir-
sinian TO feel in any way abashcd
over This being the state of his nativ-
ity or adoption. Here and now
pledge all Of the strength. energy
and talent that | possess to help
make the period Of my administra-
ton full OF advancement, growth and
accomplishments.
1t is especially fitting that the
oath OF Office to ;he Chief Executive
of this Commonwealth should be aG-
ministercd by the president of the
highest court in our judiciary sya-
tenn and in the presence of tho leg :
islative bodies. Here we have united
in spirit. in person. and in resolve
for service our executive, Legislative.
and judicial forces.
l have great faith In the eXecu-
tive heads of our various State de-
rartments. Their Judgment Is sound.
their interest deep and sincere; and
| call upon them To ever remember
that on them shall lean heavily, and
from them l shall expect strong ami
undivided support.
Suggestions of Retiring Governor.
Since reading the exhaustive and
able address OF the retiring Governor
delivered before the General Assem-
bly, on January II, last. | feel that
IL is not necessary for me TO detail
the facts and conditions relative 20
our numerous State undertakings az
fully as should otherwise have done.
am confident that 1t will he the
pleasure OF the General Assembly to
consider seriously the suggestions
made by him: and il will be my
pleasure. as the incoming Governor
TO assist sincerely in any reforms of
forward looking steps that n consid-
Grafton of his suggestions may lead
to.
Public Servants.
The State is dependent for the
faithful execution Of her laws, the
proper handling OF her finances. an,
her leadership in state activities upon
the character. integrity. ana ability
of her public officials.
Too many public servants mean
confusion and waste; too few mea.
incomplete service and poorly paid
officials mean ineiiicicncy and dissat-
iSfaction.
Therefore. urge that we be very
careful in adding to the list OF our
State and departmental employees; yet
not too conservative when the public
good demands more assistance. Above
all let us be fair in the compensation
given to those who serve, bearing In
mind III all times that men and
women who render n complete SER
vice must live, enjoy "a reasonable
degree OF comfort. and be so situated
that they can meet the reasonable de-
mandS OF the times.
Under no circumstances. however.
should we allow the fear of cffecr
on our political future, or the desire
TO crafty the wishes of our friends.
to induce US to take from the treas
ury OF our state greater compcnsn-
ton for those employed than the SER
vice rendered fully justifics. nor to
prevent us from making economical
coordination and consolidation.
Any movement leading TO fewer
oflccholders, or any change Of pay
system which VIII give better results
than are now obtained should not he
passed by through fear OF unpopr-
iarity with constituents or the class
affected. hut should have full and
fair consideration on It's merits.
Women.
Since the Inauguration OF our las,
Governor. the women of Virginia
have been fully and completely en-
franchised It, therefore. becomes
our duty TO acknowledge their new
status. In the making OF our laws
we should remember that they are
entitled to he duly recognized and
protected.
have always believed and now be-
ieve that the entrance Of women into
politics Will be II source OF strength
and uplift 10 onr public life.
Public officials will be required TO
measure NJ 10 high standards of abil-
ity. service and moral character. ::
they expect 10 receive and To deserve
tie support OF women.
TO them | shall look for cncourag :.
ment and sympathy in my cndcayors
10 serve the people OF the Common.
wealth. j shall expect them to take
Il Keen and active interest In the al
i"irs or the state. especially in the
enforcement OF law. the guardian
ship and education OF our children.
the Improvement Of our sanitary CON
ditions. and in those things which
naturally appeal to the mothcrly in.
stnct and woman's love.
II shall! bc my purpose during nv
administration TO see that they have
!uli and fair consideration.
indorse the recommendation in
the last budget for providin,; suai i.
cicnt assistance for the proper SUPER
vision OF the employment of women
aud children in industry through the
bureau OF Labor and Industrial
Statistics.
Chiidrcn's Welfare ard Mothers
Relief.
commission was appointed Ia
make study OF child life and
| mothers relief. In consequence Of
this work, j understand many bill.
| dealing with these subjects have been
| presented. or VIII be presented t.
| this Assembly. The suggestions Of
these bills l have not had AN oppor
| tunlty TO become acquainted with. bui
feel justified in asking that the,
be carefully studied 10y commute,
directly appointed for the purpos .
/ or else by Il subcommittee of an al
ready duly constituted legislativ,
committee. Virginia should snac
into law such OF these propOscd bilh
as may he wise. wholesome AN
proper.
Child life is well worthy Of con.
sideration: ana We should at I'll
times remember that the trndcpc IT,.
OF youth become "a component mar.