The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-20

"a. ~ .SS$S&$&& the land board; he
- - % was succeeded in
office as lieuten-
sez3 a&zz3 ant governor by
Senator Golding Fairchieid of Den
yer, president of the Senate, pro tenn
pore; the following day, at noon, SEN
ator Rockwell, having resigned as u
senator, took the oath of office as
lieutenant governor. Some talk was
heard of testing these matters in
court, but the probability is that the
matter will stand. In the meantime,
William Il. Sweet was sworn in as gov
ernOr, succeeding O.. ii. Shoup, who
has served the state as chief execu-
tive for four years. Governor Shoup
retires with little to regret, much in
his favor, and the good will and es-
TEEN of all.
Governor-elect Sweet, escorted by re-
firing Governor Shoup, came up the
grand stairway of the Capitol build
ing, where they were met by the mem
bers of the Supreme Court, entered
the House chamber amid decorations
in profusion of the American colors,
palms and roses Members of the
Legislature wore a white carnation,
and the state employees wore a red
carnatiOn. America" was sung, the
chaplain, Rev. DR.. RAIDER, offered
rrayer; Mr.. Sweet was presented,
took the oath as administered by JUS
tice Tully Scott, and Immediately pro-
ceeded to deliver his inaugural ad-
dress before great throng of citizens.
Governor Sweets address reached
the high level of craftsmanship, and
was delivered in a clear strong voice.
His remarks were greeted with much
applause, and were direct, sincere and
Enthusiastically clear in their meaning.
With the new governor there are sew
.eral paramount issues, each supreme
in their respective spheres. He laid
stress on the reorganization of the
state government in its various
branches, spoke forcibly of the pro
posed marketing law, and plead for
the farmer in a way to leave no doubt
in the minds of any that the farmers
of Colorado, in their governor, "have
a friend at court" The effect of the
governors address was good, cement
ing men of both parties closer togeth
er, and was less extreme than his op-
2onents had expected.
Following the address an impromptu
reception was held in the executive of
fices, and great throngs greeted the
new executive, with high hopes for his
success.
In the evening, in the Brown hotel,
the Colorado League of Women Voters
gave public reception to Governor
and Mrs. Sweet Though the women
of Colorado have had the ballot many
years, this is the first time they have
had a prominent place in the inaugu
ration ceremonies. Besides many
prominent women in the league, active
in the social political and educational
life of the state, members of the House
and Senate, state officials, members
of the Supreme Court were present
Mrs. O. II. Shoup and Mrs. Dewey c.
Bailey were active spirits in making
the reception a success, and which
will be remembered as one of the most
delightful affairs in Colorado's his
tory.
Legislative matters were somewhat
at standstill while this was going
on, for there seemed to be a disposi-
ton to wait the message of the new
governor that work might be done in
harmony with his wishes. There
seems to be a desire to lay aside
partyisms and all pull for Colorado.
This was the dominent strain of Gov
ernor Sweets message, and folks at
the capitol are singing a new rhyme:
Sweet harmony, sweet harmony,
1 love thy name, Sweet harmony
Much legislation is due to the favor
able action of the standing commit
tees. There are thirty-nine of these
in the House, and many in the Sen
ate. 1t will be well to keep your eye
on the committees.
Mr.. Shapiro of California, authority
on cooperative marketing, addressed
a joint meeting of the Senate and
House The address was great, and
wonderful in its grasp of the subject,
and in the information impaired. The
legislators enjoyed it; the governor is
already making good in his election
promises.
Legislation cannot solve all our prob
fems, but legislation can o0en the flood
gates and let prosperity pass through.
De Valera Not in United States.