Smyrna times., 1925-01-21
ROBERT P. ROBINSON TAKES
THE OATH AS NEW GOVERNOR
SUCCEEDS GOV. w. D. DENNEY
WITH IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES

Parade Held Yesterday Despite Rain
Followed in Evening by Governors
Reception and Inaugural Ball
Robert P. Robinson, republican, a
banker and granger, was inaugurated
Governor of Delaware for four-year
term at noon yesterday. The oath of
Office was administered in the New
Dover Opera House by Chief Justice
James Pennewill, of Dover, before an
assemblage that, despite the inclem-
ent weather, crowded the theatre. A
number of Smyrnians were present.
Governor Robinson took the oath on
the ancient Latin Bible that had been
brought from the State Library espe-
cially for this purpose. Every Gov
ernor of Delaware since 1849, except
John HUM, who, being a member of
the Society of Friends, affirmed, has
taken the oath of office with his hand
on this book. The inaugural address
was probably the shortest ever deliv-
cred by Chief Executive. Mr.. Rob-
insOn denounced any attempt to ratify
the twentieth amendment to the Fed
eral Constitution (the so-called Child
Labor Amendment). He said the peo-
pie of the State are capable of man.
aging this subject to their own salts
faction. The educational program to
be presented "shOuld receive consider
alton and study by every citizen of
the State" he said. eve cannot stop
spending without retarding progress.
We might Tighten the burden, in a
small way, by spreading the payment
of our State income tax over the
year, making the payments quarterly,
as we are privileged to do with our
Federal income tax" he declared.
FavOrs All Roads Under State Control
The recommendation of Highway
Engineer Buck that eventually all
roads of the State should come under
the Highway Department and that
sidewalks for pedestrians should be
built along certain portions of inn
proved highways were held worthy of
consideration. He urged the General
Assembly and the railroads to COOP
crate in plans whereby grade cross
ings can be eliminated. He sees only
partial success" in enforcement of
the Federal prohibition amendment,
and called on citizens to "stand four
square in this matter" The example
set by the Chief Executive of the
nh rot in, ha nf
Omy should be needed by all, he en-
phasized.
Governor Names Secretary of State
When Governor Robinson entered
his Office numerous floral tributes
from relatives and well-wishing
friends confronted him. The first Of
fetal act of the new Governor was the
appointment of former Mayor Will
liam G. Taylor, of Wilmington, as
Secretary of State. Earlier in the day
J. Hall Anderson, of Dover, took the
oath of Office as Lieutenant Governor
in the Senate Chamber. A parade
followed the inaugural ceremonies.
Governor Robinson and party had
places at the head of the line. At
the State House they dropped out and
reviewed the marchers from a stand.
d. Mifflin Wilson, of Dover, was chief
marshal. His aides were Judge Daniel
o. Hastings, of Wilmington; J. Henry
Hazel, D. o. Wharton and John F.
Harlan, Of Wilmington.
Several Thousand Attend Reception
Last evening the Governor held a
reception in the State House, attend
ed by several thousand persons. An
inaugural ball concluded the ceremon-
les of the day. At the head of the
reception committee were Adjutant-
General ]. Austin Ellison, and DR..
Victor D. Washbun, in military uni
form, who took the names of the Wis
itOrs and announced them to the Gov
ernOr, who in turn introduced them to
Mrs. Robinson, and his daughter. As
sisting in the reception were United
States Senator and Mrs. L. Heisler
Ball, Governor and Mrs. William D.
Denney, Lieutenant Governor and Mrs
j. Hall Anderson, Congressman Will
liam H. Boyce, Congressman-elect |
Robert G. Houston and wife, Attorney |
General and Mrs. Clarence A. South |
erland, Secretary of State and Mrs. |
G. Taylor, and retiring At
tOmey General Sylvester D. Town
send, Jr., and wife.