New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
THE SCENE AND THE SPEECHES.

THE SCENE AND THE SPEECHES.
WHO WERE PREsENT-REMARKs By GOVERNOR COR
MILL AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND.
fyroN THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNEl
Albany. JAN III hope there won't be any
hch about the organization OF the Legislature,
said Governor-elect Cleveland TO Governor Cornell.
. "Why so ?" said the latter:
I" Because have my message ready. You had some
difficulty last year. didn't you, in getting your mes
sage before the Legislature "" Yes. L had 10
wait several days; the Assembly didn't organize
The politicians to whom this conversation has
been repeated have smiled at the simplicity of
new Governor who, although the virtual head OF
his political party and that party in possession OF
both Houses of the Legislature, fears that there
NAV be "a hitch /" IN its organization. Apparently
he il unaware of his own political official power;
that a mere nod from him would do away lnstan-
taneously with any hitch" over the organization
of the Legislature that might occaT, as It would oc-
chr from quarrel over the spoils among the Demo-
cratic members 1t is not probable that this sim
pIcity of character can be long preserved. Osten-
tatious exhibition of power, it is plain, however
will always be distaseful TO Mr.. Cleveland Judging
from his course while Mayor of Buffalo. Certainly
he has assumed the high Office of Governor OF New
York iu quiet way. HIS journey FROM Buffalo here
was uneventful, and was made so Intentionally
was struck By him in the Inauguration ceremonies
of to-day.
There could have been no brighter day on which
10 be inaugurated Governor. The white walls of the
State Capitol shOne brightly In the sunshine,
and from its windows the snow that covers all the
hillsides could be III every direction cleaning
with light. The Inauguration ceremonies
took place promptly at 11:15 a. m
the time selected. Before that hour many
persons had gathered in the Senate Chamber.
where the ceremonies were to take place Three
years ago Governor Cornell was inaugurated In the
Assembly Chamber room of larger size and hDuch
better fitted for such ceremony. Workmen
repairing its stone ceiling that it could not be
used The desks of the Senate Chamber had
been replaced with chairs. There no
other change uade in the rOom 1t was not orna-
mented IN any manner. The seats in one Of the
galleries were reserved for women and those in the
other for men, while the seats on the floor were
kept for State officers and their families, members
of the Legislature and Others.
The wife Of Governor Cornell was early escorted
TO a seat or the floor by Colonel H. NJ. Watson Of
Buffalo, of the Governors staff. General John I.
Rathbone Of this city aud his daughters accom-
ranIed Mrs Cornell. Nearly all the members Of the
Legislature were present, many of them with their
wi yes Attorney General Russell and Deputy
Attorney General DenniSon, and Superintendent
Among others present we're ex-Canal Commissioner
Walra b. of Uanastota It. Clair McKelway Editor
of H. ang A'0+S e1Sa5e TeaSIrer GaSIns ah RIho
of Sandy Hill, and John Hampden RObb, Of
New-York. The Inauguration may be said TO
have been notable for the few distinguished persons
present There a little knot of AntI-4lo-
nUpoliss in corner OF the room: L. j; Thqrb T,
L. +: C1lttende1 snd senator T bpgG 81 NMewriorH' M
d date for Railroad Commissioner. There was also
ranmauy % contingent" under the Leadership p of
Senator Grady and General Splnola.
The floor space comfortably filled. and the gal
leres were crammed with people when at ii o'clock
the policemen made lane thr96Hgh 6 6e tnTC3g
officials entered. First appeared James w. Eaton,
the superintendent of the new Capitol. Behind
him the Chaplain Of the Senate In his robes of
office. Then came The two Governors arm in arm
Mr.. Cornell at the right and Mr.. Cleveland at the
left; both men clad in black from head to foot,
they thought they . would have to pass
through a crowd. Mr. Cornelps face wore a
CT erful loo , though he was glad that the
IAbors and cares of office were over; while Mr..
Cleveland had serious, almost grave, look Both |
are men of large buiid-large headed and large bod
iedIwith the same full face and broad shoulders
Although OF the same type physically il was TO be
observed that Mr. Cornell was the taller. he two
Governors parted before the Presidents desk and
ascendt into it from opposite staircases Once III
the desk they could be plainly seen by all III the
room. They had been followed INTO the senate
sell, of Buffalo, Mr. Cleyelands law partner; Mr.
Abell and Mr. Lamont, the private secretaries of
lively; Secretary OF State Carr and Deputy secre
taTy of State Wood, and by the members of
the staff Of the two Governors. These staff
officers all wore brilliant uniforms, and contributed
the only SNOWY feature Of the ceremonies They
ranged themselves III semcircle before the Pres-
dents desk.
The ceremonies were at once begun PRAYER was
first offered by the chaplain OF the Senate. Secre
tary OF State Carr then walked up to the steps of
the PiesldenPs desk, handed Mr. Cleveland the
Bible and read the oath of office. Mr.. Cleveland
listened lntenlly, and when tho reading was ended
put the book 10 his lips.
GOVERNOR CoRNELL's Address OF WELCOME.
Governor Cornell follow with an address Of well |
come to oGovernor Cleveland lie read the speech in
clear resonant voice, which could be heard in every
part Of the room. 1t was listened to with deep
attention. His reference to Dir. Clevelands large
majority caused Mrs. Cornell who is well informed
IN politics. TO smile. The speech was as follows:
FELLowCIrizESs; The people Of the State are its |
hcal trust, 10 make laws or execute them
Of their ~ e,, Of Their interests
therefore, who in any representative capacity
In these forms to-day Is presented hitting
Illustration OF the maxim that the just powers OF govern
tnccessfu policies from enlightened pubic sen
ument and whatever motive or strife attends the choice
OF 0nlcia servants that will only succeed which has for
us real and ultimate object the maintenance and pro-
m9uo9 Of good aud honest government
ny the operation OF tue Constitution tne limit or an
Sxseuye Term has again been reached ana we stand TO
lay ane Pssees ~ gti1 aasSI a be ps e IN
OF Chiei Magistrate OF the state 10 who has been
70 execute the responsible and trying duties That
Doong 70 ~ Three years ago the trust, now passed 10
NY constitutional successor, was accepted with
y ouo sense OF the responsibilities IDNolEeu
ny pledge was then given faithfully aud imparslly to
Msenarko the obligations assumed. There was no reser-
yaon OF purpose 10 redeem that pledge with vigilance
Ano ndelty ano IL has Doen my constant aim 10 meet
esey requirement OF ust and economical administrator
tne affairs OF the state Neither private interest uor
public duty.
In taking now Of the scenes abors that have
tne last three years, IL affords me proiouno
shsiacton 70 congratulate the people OF this sJesti
Commonwealth on the high degree OF prosperity aud
peace tna prevails within lis borders. Our public debt
Y nearly extingushed; the rate OF taxation mas been
materially reducedI and new sources OF public