The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-14

Prefaced with an expression
of gratitude and acceptance OF
the responsibility attending the
governorship, Governor Leslie s
inaugural address carried an
appeal to citizens to share the
responsibility of government.
Commends Church and School
Church and school were COM
n1ended for helpful influence.
Parents were adjured to instill
respect for law and constituted
authorities in youth.
UnscrupulouS lawyers we're de-
nounced for obstructing justice and
thereby contributing to the increase
of crime.
Greater caution in the selection
of the judiciary was urged upon the
electorate.
Indiana, free from debt, under a
'Pay-as-you-go'' policy was lauded
for splendid financial condition, de-
vefopment of natural resources. Its
highway system, educational facill-
ties and as the birthplace of a
galaxy of distinguished statesmen.
Campaign attacks were relegated
to the past, and campaign foes asked
to contribute constructive criticism.
warning was voiced that persons
or departments falling to show
proper regard and due respect for
constitution" sumniarily will be
dealt with and publicly exposed.
Takes Oath as Governor
The inaugural ceremonies were
preceded by an hours concert by
the One Hundred and Tl1irty-ninth
field artillery band of Lebanon.
state offices we're deserted as ste
nographers We'd with janitors and
the pubic for vantage points.
In presenting the dean, Rogers
declared that the event was not a
celebration of partisan victory but
one of great moment to the entire
citizenry-the Inauguration OF new
Governor for the entire state.
Dean Coulter pronounced the oc-
casion one of solemn earnestness in
Christian country and asked the
Rev. T. E. Williams, pastor of Trim
ity M. e. church. Lafayette, TO pro-
nounce the invocation.
Chief Justice Clarence r. Martin,
indianapolis, then was presented
and administered the oath of Office
to Miss Genevieve Brown, Winamac,
as reporter of the supreme court,
and to Edgar D. Bush, lieutenant
governor.
Asks Aid for Governor
In presenting the new Governor,
Dean Coulter asked that he be
given the support of the entire
popuIace in making his administra-
ton a success.
Have faith in him as the head
of this great Hoosier common
wealth" the dean pleaded. 7
know that he shall not disappoint.
Leslie came forward and placing
his left hand on a Bible, given by
friends especially for this occasion,
raised his right hand and In low
voice repeated 81 do as Judge Mar
tin recited the oath.
the corridors on all three floors and
peering from step and bannister
were hushed. The participants were
garbed in the formal frock coats
and the occasion had the due i'm
pressiveness.
After the oath was taken, Dean
Coulter presented retiring Governor
Ed jackson who came forward and
presented the new Governor with
his official commission. AS they
shook hands the crowd applauded.
Short Speech by Jackson
Jackson then made short speech
in which he called attention to the
solemn obligation which attaches
to the Governors office.
"I am leaving the office with en-
tire satisfaction chat it is passing
into the hands Of one who will car
nv on its high traditions" the re-
firing Governor declared.
"As in the past, I am sure that
the door of the Governors Office
will be always open to rich and
poor, high and low alike.
THAT his administration viii be
successful. I have no doubt. 1t can
be made so with just a little better
support and cooperation on your
part"
Another hsndshake and the new
Governor proceeded to read his in
augural address.
Seated on the platform we're
members of Governor Leslie's party,
including. besides the Governor,
Mrs. Leslie and their three children.