The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-30

1 He stated his platform at the start. The people of Connecticut have somehow conceived the idea, perhaps through campaign promises, that during my administration the responsibility of government is to | be divided between the two leading political parties. Aren't they silly? Responsibility is one thing. Re- l tribution in another. And then. of course, there are always obligations. I can think of no more expressive
 way to state the primary aims of administration by political party
 than those graceful words of the poet, who said. :
 Should auld acquaintance be for got
 When you've won a victory;
 "Well share the grief and woe and work,
 But the spells belong to me-. Manchester as State Capital. Tn the interests of economy the Governor" said, "it might be well to remove the seat of government from Hartford. Our financial affairs are now being ably directed by the Stnate Chairman of. the Appropria- tions Committee whose home is in Manchester. We receive our re- ligious guidance from the House Chaplain, who also commutes from Manchester. The affairs of educa- ton, humane institutions and con- stitutional law are closely watched by that lady whose name Is synoy- nous with Manchester. And who can doubt that affairs judicial arc directed by that able jurist. that General of Attorneys. the House chairman of the Judiciary commit tee, the Gentleman from Manches- ter. All this being so 1t seems ap- propriate to transfer what little re-
 mains of the government from Hart ford to Manchester"
 On the subject of education he told the Assembly, Tt is mandatory upon us to provide as much educa- ton as we can for the children or Connecticut. Down at Yale we taught, among other things, the theory of government. Since I have become Governor I have realized
 much of theory there is in the words. "The Governor has lot of power.'
 Tt will not be possible during my administrations" he said, "to give everybody a job. Because of this fact I intend to adopt the old motto Children First. You will know what I mean when I present my selections for. commissioners of aviation and public utilities" The Liquor Question.
 'Now that's over." said the speak
 CT, lets take up something impor-
 tant," and proceeded to deliver his address.
 As his eye scanned the vista filled with fresh, green, budding states men he noted some familiar figures and was constrained to express his belief that the appointment of q Fairfield County commissioner was attended by some unusual features.
 He spoke of the poet farmer of the Legislature, the oratorical judge from Litchfield County. and he dealt good five-cent cigar--and prohibit. Thursday First-Add Head to come "The liquor question remains the same-whatll you have? And we statesmen are publicly afraid of the Crusaders beer bill. the w. o. Y. | U. an dtile referendum--if 1t is Il democratic proposal. Prior to the
 rising of the General Assembly and the sitting down of the same the people of this grand old state of J. Henry's asked our legislators in no uncertain tones Are you wet or are you dry; and after four months of consideration we give them the
 answer-we are!
 'The chair will entertain resolu- ton based on law observance prin- ciples, that demands that bootleg gers give a full 16-ounce pint. This affiuent gentry should be made to understand that violation of the weights and measures statutes fos- ters disrespect for all laws" As the session progressed, more bills thudded into "the can" The speaker pounded harder as motions for impeachment came thick and fast. Somebody moved for im- peachment of the General Assembly and the speaker ruled the resolu- tion had carried. God have the State of Connecticut" he cried. Later there were remarks by disr Itinguished guests, headed by Cover | nor Trumbuli and others. "No re- porters were present 'at this por- ! tion of the program.