The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-22
iNAucuRAL CEREMONIES.

Governor Click and Governor Martha
Retirement of the Former and Inaugura-
ton of the Lstter-An Immense Crowd
ut the State Capital.
Tho ceremonies attending the Inaugural
ton of Governor Martin at Topeka, on the
18th, was tie occasion of bringing together
large attendance from all parts of the
Stale. Long before two o'clock the CORR
doris leading to the hall eff the House of
Representatives, and in fact the whole Cap
itGl grounds, were crowded with the expect
ant throDc waiting admittance to the hall.
at two O'Clock the main doors were thrown
open. The hall was filed to suffocatiOn,
and amid deep silence Governor Click,
Governor Martin, Ex-Governor George
I. Anthony, Bishop Ninde, of the Meth
CdiSt Episcopal Church, Chief Justice IIOr'
ton and Hon. Z. l. BOnc5rake entered from
one of the cloak r0OTS at the left of the
S .leakerS desk, while the Lieutenant Gov
ernUr and other State officers entered from
the right and took chairs directly in front OF
the seats occupied by the immediate gu5er-
Material party. Mr.. Bonebrake. as Chair
man of ths-General Committee then called
the asSemt 10 order, and announced that
prayer would be offered by Bishop Ninde.
immediately after which Governor Click
was introduced, and was received with
cheers. He spoke as follows:
GOVERNOR CLICKS REMARKS.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: II is one of the
great principles of our democratic form OF
government that we can change our officers
III a peaceful and orderly manner without
disturbing the harmony of society or u feet
ing the pcrmanSncy OF our republican III
situations. Our officers are elected. they
serve their allotted time without strife or
friction, and lOySily surrender their trust 10
the successors chosen by the people at our
tiennial elections. This is the scene pre-
scented to you to-day. You witness the con
summation of the declared viii OF the people,
expressed at the ballOt-eOX. by Il peaceful
ana orderly constitutional change o.
the chosen officers of our State the will
of the people become absolute. They need not
resort TO revolution TO secure Il change, but
are governed by the forms OF law that are rs
patent as the DEGREES CT Providence, and as
mild in their rest ruintS as the sinking rays OF
our setting sun.
To-day, and in the presence of this assem-
bly, of the proud and noble sons and daugh-
terS Of our own beloved Kansas, this demo-
cratic theory of government is fully cNem-
plif1ed. After discharglng the duties OF the
great Office of the Executive of the State OF
Kansas for the biennial period for which l
had been chosen, now surrender the non
ors, the duties and responsibilities of the
Office to the distinguished gentleman whom
the people by their votes have called from
private life to assume the functions of the
office and discharge the duties devolvng
upon him as your Governor for the ensuing
biennial term: He is my fellOw-tOwns-
man and neighbour; distinguished as
patriot and soldier; man
of integrity and ability, ard who
has the moral courage to do his duty with
Out favor or bias, ana can pledge yOu that
ne Will administer the affairs of your State
with fidelity to its great interests and with
a devotion TO the welfare of the people that
will win your confidence and secure your
esteem.
For myself 1 can only say that have en-
deavored to do my duty tn the people of the
State to the best of mS ability. | have OH
deavored to guard faithfully the honor of
Kansas, and place her good name unblem-
ished in the keeping of my chosen success
sOr. i am satisfied her interests will be
faithfully guarded, the interest of the poo
pie will be looked after. the high position
that Kansas has occupied among the States
OF the Union will be maintained; her educa-
tiOnal, charitable and other institutions will
be guarded in tie interests OF the whole peo-
pie by non-partsan management, and Kan
SaS will continue to be the brightest jewel
that bedecks the coronet of the Federal
Union.
If have succeeded in 4 measure in adding
to the glory OF our state, i am wei repaid.
The errors and mistakes that ! have made
trust that generous and conHding people
will condOne.
/ now cheerfully perform my last official
act in the presence of this distinguished as
SeI1bly of my fellow-cOuntrymCn by the sur
render of the Office of Governor that have
held by the authority of the people for the
now introducing to you our present and
future Governor, Colonel John a Martin,
for whom | beSpcak Il generous and hearty
support by the good people of the State Of
Kansas.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS
As Governor Click concluded, the incom-
Ing Governor. Colonel john A. Martin, came
forward and said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN:-Many thousands OF years ago 1t was
said: Let not him that girdeth on his har-
ness boast himself as he that putteth Ii on
And upon an occasion of this character such
an admOnitiOn is peculiarly pertinent.
My predecessors can tell OF duties per-
formed, of purposes accomplished, OF deeds
and words that are now a part OF the history
OF Kansas. l stand on the thrcShhCld of two
years of official labor and responsibilities,
and look into the unknown future with
State has signally hOnored me. \ brave,
intelligent and generous people have
given NE their confidence. How can l
deserve this kindness and Partially? How
may accepiIbly fill the place so wOrthily
occupied by a long line of able and eminent
men? These are the questions to which /
must make answer, not here and low i'll the
presence of this vast audience, but in the
days that are to como, each bringing its new
cares, duties and responsibilities.
| have known all the Governors of she
state, many of them intimately. aud take
this occasion 10 say that i believe Kansas
has in the past been fortunate in the choice
Of her chief executive officers First on the
list in cminence and usefulness, as well as
date of service, is the n:ne of Charles Roo
nson. Long before Kansas was
ADMITTED INTO THE UNION
his splendid courage and comprehensive
ability had made him the leader of the Free
ing been elected Governor under TIE COuSti-
tuition, and OF having guided the State
through the darkest and stormicst years OF
rs history. The old War Governor is still
10 o,,I ort1 knn roh iN,h NJ.
Vcte life as he was in public station.
Following him came Thomas Carney, a
trained man OF business, who, in critical
period of our history. performed the part
his private fortune to
save the financial credit of the State. sam
Iel j. Crawford. IL gallant and entcrprising
soldier, succeeded Carney. He served the
state creditably, and is still in its service,
employed as its agent ut Washington.
Then came James VI. Harvey, a steadfast
and sturdy soldier, plain and urpretentiouS,
oUTt of sterling honesty. Assuming high
station without pride, he resigned il without
Yet he alone of our Governors
reached the goal at which so many of them
nave aimed-the United States Senate.
Thomas A. Osborne. the most adroit and
'kilful politician of thCm all, followed Har
7ev. He stepped out OF the executive office
nto the p!omatic service of the country
n which he has grown gray and handsome.
George Il. Anthony, man OF impc;in2 :
presence. an eloquent and fore. bic speaker. !
md thorough man of affairs. succeeded |
Osborne. He has since retiring from Office
BORNE A CONSPICUOUS PART
II tho construction of q great international |
connecting the Republics OF /
he United States aud Mexico. Now, re- !
urncd home he is again in the service of 1
he State, representing his District il the |
Then came John Z. st. John. ready aud /
Impressive speaker. lie has since achieved Il /
rational reputation as al advocate of the (
eInpe-ancc cause. /
Last on the list is the name OF my towns |
nan and neigbbOr. George w. Click. the FIRST /
l:ember OF his party to be elected Governor !
u Kansas. 4 capable lawyer and
An EXrERIENCEO LEGISLATOR,
LlwayS energetic and Industrious, / think |
nay say, hCrc in his presence. that even his |
,oIit cal opponents will credit him With /