The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-24
Negotiations for Peace Between the
French and Chinese Governments.
Officers of the Army of France of the Opin-
ion that They VIII Be Victorious
General Foreign Intelligence.
'cANADA,s NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL
Marquis Lansdowne Sworn Into His Office
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Marquis Lansdowne Sworn Into His Office
with Pomp and Ceremony.
QUt Bee, Oct. 23.-Marquis Lansdowne was
sworn into his office with considerable pomp
and ceremony. The enthusiasm of the populace
was very great The Governor-general landed
about 10 O'Clock and drove direct to the depart
meut buildings, escorted by the militia staff.
The programme was strictly adhered to. In re-
ply to the address of the Mayor and Council of
Quebec, the Governor-general said: 81 lave
listened with feelings of the utmost gratitude
to the courteous and hospitable terms in which
you have been pleased to welcome our arrival
on the Canadian soil. thank you for the re-
ception you have given me. shall not easily
forget it, and trust I may regard it happy
augury of the relations which will hence
forth exist between myself and the citizens
of Quebec. 1 accept the address which his
Worship, the mayor, has handed me in the name
of the illustrious sovereign whose commission
have the honor to hold, and toward wnom the
people of the Dominion entertain feelings of
loyalty, of devotion not less profound tnan
those of her subjects on the other side of the
ocean which have traversed. l accept it
also in the name of the people of England,
united to you in name and patriotism, which
alike inspire you both, and by the feelings of
mutual consideration and esteem which you en-
terrain toward each other.
'Slr, will say but this, that I feel only too
well the disadvantage under which shall labor
in following the two distinguished men who
have been my predecessors, aud whom you have
spoken of in language at once appreciative
aud just. If do not shrink
from the RESPONSIBILITIES which attach
to the high office TO which [ am called; ii l can
claim any qualifications for the position so hon.
orabe, 1t is because I undertake its duties with
sincere admiration for the qualities which have
earned for the people of the Dominion SO con-
spiGuous place among the civilized communl-
ties of the world, with deepseated faith in the
political institutions under which that place
has been won, and with the earnest desire to de-
serve the confidence which you have reposed in
my predecessor, and to work hand in hand with
you for the advancement of the best interest of
your country, which shall regard as my own.
The words of your address leave no doubt in my
mind that 1 may count upon you to assist me to
the utmost OF your ability in the realization Of
this wish.
II have, sir, lastly, to acknowledge gratefully
the words with which your address concludes,
thar our residence amongst you may be at once
agreeable to Lady Lansdowne and myself, and
us, ful to your country. 1 can assure you we
shall long preserve most agreeable recollections
of the manner in which we have been received
in your historical CITY,"
The hall in which the ceremonial took place
was richly decorated The crests and notices of
the Lorne and Landsdowne families we're upon
the walls, Near the dais were the cabinet min
listers, Lieutenant-governor of Quebec and party,
ana the other dignltares of the Dominion, all in
the robes of their office. Not many ladies were
present, owing to the limited capacity. The
Marquis of Lorne took his place on the dais,
and Lord and Lady Lansdowne entered,
all present rising and remaining in standing po-
Sltlon JlII inc close OF Une ceremonies. AS lganS
downe subscribed to the oath of allegiance Mar
quis Lorne vacated and the new Governor-gen-
eral assembled the throne He then handed the
great seal of the Dominion to the clerk and the
Bible to the chiefjustice, and the formal cere-
mony ended.
Lord Lansdowne received the Princess Louise,
aud later, in Music Hall, gave public reception.
Here, after delivering his address III English,
Lansdowne repeated 1t III French, and was en-
Enthusiastically cheered again aud again. The
vice royal party then drove to the railroad sta
ton, and as the train moved away Marquis
Lorne proposed three cheers for the new Gov
ernor general. They were given with will,
Lorne himself loudly cheering.