The Raymer enterprise., 1923-01-18

~ offlce as Heuten-
60 lE&111J9G1 ant governor by
Senator Goldng Fairchield of Den
yer, president of the Senate, pro ten.
pore: the following day, at noon, Sen.
Btor Rockwell, having resigned as II
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 +. Sweet was sworn in as gov
ernOr, succeeding o. II. Shonp, who
has served the state as chief exec.t.
tive for four years. Governor ShUup
retires with little 10 regret, much in
his favor, and the good will and es-
teen of all.
Promptly at high noon Tuesday.
Govern0r-eleCt Sweet, escorted by re-
firing Governor Shoup. came up the
grand stairway of the Capitol build
ing, where they were met by the mein-
bSis VI tit 'a'uit+
the House chamber amid decorations
In profusiOn of the American colOrs,
palms and roses. Members Of the
Legislature wore white carnation,
and the state employees wore red
carnation. America" was sung. the
chaplain, Rev. DR. RAIDER, offered
prayer: Mr. Sweet was presented,
took the oath as administered by JUS
tice Tully Scott, and Immediately pro-
ceedcd 10 deliver his inaugural ad.
dress before great throng Of citizens
Governor Sweets address reached
the high level of statesmanship, and
was delivered In 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 sev'
eral paramount issues, each supreme
In their respective spheres. He laid
stress on the reorganization Of the
state government in its various
j., branches. spoke forcibly Of the pro
posed marketing law. and plead fol
, the farmer in way to leave no doubt
In the minds Of any that the farmers
/ of Colorado in their governor, "havc
! friend al court" The effect of the
| governors address was good, cement
, ing men Of both parties closer rogeth
er, and was less extreme than his Up
ponents 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 Voter,
gave public reception to Governor
and Mrs. Sweet Though the womer
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 and educati0na
life Of the state. members Of the House
and Senate, state officials, member,
of the Supreme Court were present
Mrs o. H. Shoup and Mrs. Dewey C
Bailey were active spirits in maxim,
the reception success, and which
will be remembered as one Of the mos
delightful affairs In Colorado's his
tory.
Legislative matters were somewha
at standstill while this was goln.
On, for there seemed to be disposl
ton to wait the message OF the new
governor that work might be done il
harmony with his wishes. Their,
seems to be desire to lay asid,
partyisms and all pull for Colorado
This was the dominent strain of Gov
ernor Sweets message, and folks a
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 thes'
in the House, and many In the Sen
ate. 1t will be well to keep your ey'
on the committees
Mr. Shapiro of California, authorit.
on cooperative marketing, addresse'
joint meeting Of the Senate an,
House. The address was great. an
wonderful in its grasp Of the subjec,
and in the information impaired. Tn
legislators enjoyed 1t; the governor /
already making good In his election
promises.
Legislation cannot solve all our prot
lens, but legislation can open the floo
gates and let prosperity pass through