The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-14
LESLIE SWORN
AS GOVERNOR;
PLEA TO FOES
Let BygoneS Be Bygones,'
Chief Executive Says
in Address.
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ernor turned upon judges who, in
response to the appeal of unscru-
pulous lawyers, employ their time,
talents and energies in finding ex-
cuses rather than reasons for their
failures to intelligently deal with
criminals known to be guilty OF
crime"
This tendency" he said, has
reached the point, in my opinion,
alarming in its consequences, as it
has to some degree created a dis
respect, a loss of confidence, a spirit
of disregard, and almost contempt
for our courts, who should occupy
the very pinnacle of our admira-
ton. confidence and esteem.
Greater care in selection Of the
Judiciary is the remedy, Leslie said.
Welcomes Helpful Criticism
He recalled that Indiana is one
of four states free from debt, one of
five employing a "pay-as-you-go"
policy, one of three having the low
est per capita cost of state gov
eminent and in the forefront in
development of natural resources.
The state highway system of 1900
miles, 2,218 miles of which are
paved. was cited as a matter of
state pride, as was the budget sys-
tenn of control of public expendi-
lures.
The states educational facilities
and contributions to craftsmanship,
letters and literature we're cited as
adding to Indiana's Conspicuous
position" among the states.
Declaring he was subjected, in the
recent campaign, to many
malicious, unwarranted and false
attacks, which were supported by
some of the representatives of the
public press" Leslie said, "as a pri-
vate citizen, resented this in
justice, but as your Governor l shall
neither display the spirit of vindic-
tiveness nor harbor malice toward
anyone"
Constructive criticism. he well
coined in cooperative attempt to
raise to the highest possible level
the standard of governmental ef-
ficiency in every department of the
state"
Cooperation of All Asked
A rule of conduct for state en-
ployes was heard in the Governors
declaration: $50 far as is possible
for me to control, there shall be
proper regard and due respect
shown for our constitution by those
who seek and secure public prefer
ment under my jurisdiction. here
and now pledge you that any de-
partment guilty of violating the
provisions of this promise will be
summarily dealt with so far as
within my authority is possible, and
will be publicly exposed"
He concluded his address by say
ing: 81 here and now solicit your
help and cooperation and the as
sistance of all the agencies for good
throughout the state, and it is my
greatest ambition and earnest hope
that through your telpfulness and
the help of Almighty God we may
be able to re-establish and properly
perpetuate the name and standing
of Indiana throughout the nation,
and thereby accomplish our great
est hope, ambition and purpose"
Leslie's message to the legislature
will be heard at a joint session OF
the senate and house Tuesday.
Reception Is Held
After the speech all those seated
on the platform retired to the beau
tifulIy decorated Governors Office
and, joining with candidates elected
last fall Cd the state ticket, and
sheir wives, formed a receiving linz,
The reception continued for hours.
thousands passing through the
huge doors to greet the new officials
and express good wishes.
Retiring Governor and Mrs. Jack
son were in the line and those hail
ing the new chief executive also
said farewell