The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-01-16
Tie inaugural Addresses.


We give below the addresses made at
the inaugural ceremonies BY Cows. An
thony and st. John:
GOVERNOR ANTHoNYis ADDRESS.
FELLOW CITIZENS: The surroundings
and ceremonies Of this hour are fruitful
of thought TO the lover of his country.
We come not mere to crown u King, but
u People. The supreme executive pow
er of State, possessing the possibilities
of Empire, are to be surrendered hy one
in whom they have been vested and as
sumed by one to whom they are about
to be entrusted. The Governor of yes
terday becomes the citizen of to-day, the
citizen of to-day the Governor of to-
morrow-the administration of u great
government changing as gently as the
portals of the morning open and dawn
glides into day. In this simple yet sub
lime ceremony, the sovereignty of the
people is asserted and majority crowned
as Monarch.
The wise and good citizen will recog
Dize today how closely patriotism is al
lied to philosophy, add how dependent
it is upon beDevolence. He will not be
content with the present accomplish
ments ofhis state, and knowledge that
his people arc free and happy but will
seek moro diligently to know why it is
so-what ITS elements, its perfect devel-
opments, its possibilities, and its prom
ise of endurance Knowing that man
must die, but cannot perish, nc will
come to believe his race and his country
immortal, although mortal himself, and
resolve to do his duty better than before.
rejoice that the State is here by lis
Legislators, its Judges. and SO many OF
its representative citizens. May this
event be suggestive 10 US all OF the true
elements of State and National greatness.
CongratuIating ourselves that the
breadth and fertility of our soil insure
unlimited production, and that popula.
ton is measured by the abundance of
subsistence, let Us remember, also, that
States are not powerful and steadfast in
the ratio of population; that mere mum,
bers without moral elements will not
give strength; "that "Religion, Justice
| Counsel and Treasure" are the four
corner stones upon which State mus,
in religion, devoted to justice, wise in
counsel, and prudent with treasure, can
alone become prosperous and powerful,
contented at homo and respected abroad.
1t should be a source of particular
pleasure that these soldiers are here, as
an organized body, to participate in the
duties of the day. Inheriting the dici-
pine, resolution and valor of Freeman,
the martial spirit is natural element of
our character. We should rejoice that
this is so; not because we are or ought
to be a war-loving people, but because
the characteristics and elements Of true
soldier are equally the elements Of pa
cific greatness.
No people so merit and effeminate
as to be without love of martial array
can long master the conditions of peace
and security. 1t was we'll said by Burke
that the true soldier dis at once adven-
turous and prudent, circumspect and
daring whom his Creator has made OF
large discourse, looking before and at.
ter" This good genius Of statesmars ship
Gloves courage and cOmmends counsel,
trusting TO the brave in war as not less
wise IN peace.
Turning to Governor st. John, he
SAID:
Honored sir: In surrendering to the
people the prerogatives and powers in
cident to this great trust for rebestow
al upon you as my successor elect, il
gives me great pleasure to perform the |
duty assigned me OF introducing you to |
this assembly. Tba, the people look
to you for wisdom in affairs of State
than has charactized my administration,
| know; that they will exact more
do not believe.
Fellow citizens, present to you Col.
John P. st. John, Governor elect.
GOVERNOR ST. JOHNS ADDRESS.
Mr.. President, Soldiers and Citizens:
As we look out upon the landscape
where but few years ago the painted
of the plains hold full sway,
and behold beautiful city with its
institutions of learning, its
many church spires and broad avenues,
its converGing lines of railways, and its
many happy homes springing up, as if
By some magic power, TO impress US
with the fact that truly we live in
lay and age ofprogress and civilization,
turning back the pages OF history, our
Territorial days bring to us fresh memo
RES CT the brave men who struck the
frs. blow and shed the first blood for !.
Kansas, and as lite springs from the
good seed that is sown, and ripens into
he rich harvest. so from the sacrifices
If her martyrs, who to-day look down
rom that higher end better home, we
behold all over the land the rich golden
larvest of Universal freedom TO man
iind
During the eighteen years that have
since Kansas was admitted
Is one OF the States of the Union, her
people, so noted fer their bravery and
devotion to principle, have proven them
elvcs equal 20 every emergency. And
t is with pride that we poin, TO the fact
hat upon all great questions involving
he liberty o! mankind, the perpetuitv )
If the Union, the integrity, honor and
glory of our country and its flag, Nan
,as has always been right
The progress she has made, is without
parallel, IN the history of States.
From a population, in ls65, of 1885,
100, we have grown to population
'0o, 900 in 1879.
To the construction OF her first mile
}. railway IN 1863 We find added to-day,