The Holly chieftain., 1923-01-18

lllIes5zs4lIk9l&zlS ant governor by
Senator Golding Fairchicid of Dem
yer, president of the Senate pro tenn
ator Rockwell, having resigned as IL
senator, took the oath of office as
lieutenant governor. Some talk WIS
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 q. II. Shoup, who
has served the state as chief eXec.l.
tive for four years. Governor Shoup
retres with little to regret, much in
his favor, and the good will and cs-
teen of ALL
Promptly at high noon Tuesday,
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 Che
i,cSlsiituEe. wore IL NIllle tdTH'lllol,
and the state employees wore IL red
carnafion. America was sung. the
chaplain Rev. DIR. Rider, offered
prayer: Mr.. Sweet was presented
took the oath as administered by JUS
t!ce 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 Il 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 way to leave no doubt
in the minds of any that the farmers
of Colorado, in their governor, "have
a friend ut court" The effect of the
governors address was good, cement
ing men of both parties closer togeth
er, and was less extreme than his "p-
ponents had expected.
Following the address an impromptu
reception WAS held in the executive of
fices, and great tllrOngs greeted the
new executive, with high hopes for his
success
In the evening, in the Brown hotel.
the Colorado League of Women Voters
gave Il 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 Il prominent place in the inaugu.
ration ceremonies. Besides many
prominent women in the league, active
in the social, political n"d educational
life Of the state, members of the House
and Senate, state officials, members
of the Supreme Court We're. present.
Mrs. o. II. Shoup and Mrs. Dewey C.
Bailey We're active spirits in making
the reception Il success. and whiclI
will he remembered as one of the mos,
delightful affairs in ColOrados his
tory.
Legislative matters were somewhat
at II stimdstill while this WAS going
on, for there seemed to be II DISPOSE
tion to wait the message of the now
governor that work might he done IN
harmony with his wishes. There
seems to be n desire to lay asid.
partyisms and all pull for Colorado.
This was the domnent strain of Coy.
crnor Sweets message, and folks at
The capitol are singing new rhyme:
Sweet harmony. sweet harmony,
] 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
II 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
lens. but legislation can "0en the flood
gates and let prosperity pass through.