The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-01-23
INAUGURAL CEREMONIES.

Retirement of the Former and Inaugural
tiOn OF the Lstter-An Immense Crowd
at the State Capital.
The ceremonies attending the Inaugural
ton of Governor Martin at Topeka, on the
10th, was the occasion of bringing together
large attendance from all parts of the
Stale. Long before two o'clock the CORR
doris leading to the hall of the House of
Representatives, and in fact the whole Cap
itOl grounds, were crowded with the expect
ant throng waiting admittance to the hall.
At two clock the main doors were thrown
open. The hall was filled to suffocatiOn,
and amid deep silence Governor Click,
Governor Martin, Ex-Governor George
L. Anthony, Bishop Ninde, Of the Meth
CdiSt Episcopal Church, Chief Justice llor-
ton and Hon. L. i. Bonebrake entered from
one of the cloak rooms at the left of the
Speakers desk, while the LieutenantGOv-
ernUr and other State officers entered from
the right and took chairs directly in front OF
the seats occupied by the immediate guber-
Material party. Mr.. BOnebrake, as Chair
man of the General Committee, then called
the assembly 20 order, and announced that
prayer would be offered by Bishop Ninde,
Immediately after which Governor Click
was introduced, and was received with
>.
GOVERNOR CLICK REMARKS.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Ii Is one or the
great principles OF our democratic form OF
government that VIC can change our officers
III Il peaceful and orderly manner without
disturbing the harmony of society or feet
ing the permanancy o. our republican In
situations. Our officers are elected. they
serve their allotted time without strife or
friction, and LOCALLY surrender their trust to
the successors chosen by the people ut our
titunial 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 baIlOt-boX. By peaceful
and orderly constitutional change OF
the chosen officers OF our state the VIII
of the people become absolute. They need not
resort TO revolution to secure . change, but
are governed by the forms of law thai are as
patent "a the DEGREES of Providence, and as
mild in their restraints Us 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-
Iers of our own beloved Kansas, this demo
cratic theory of government is fully cNcIn-
plificd. After discharglnC the duties of the
great Office of the Executive Of the state OF
Kansas for the biennial period for which
had been chosen, now surrender the hon
Ors, the duties ana 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
Ufi!cc and discharge the duties devolving
upon him rs your Governor for the ensuing
| biennial term. He is my fellow-towns-
man and neighbor; distinguished as 4
patriot and a soldier; "a man man
has the moral courage to do his duty with
| out favor or bias, ami can pledge you that
he will administer the affairs OF your state
with "A 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 can only say that have en-
deavorcd to do my duty To the people of the
State 10 the best of my ability. L have on
deavored to guard faithfully the honor of
Kansas. and place her good name unblem-
iSiIcd i'll the keeping OF my chosen success
sor / am satisfied her interests will be
faithfully guarded the interest of the pco-
pie will be looked after. the high position
that Kansas has occupied among the States
| OF the Union will be maintaincd; her educa-
tiOIlal, charitable and other institutions will
he guarded in the interests of the whole poo
pie by nOn-partisan management, and Nan
SaS will continue to be the brightest Jewel
that bcdecks the coronct OF the FEDERAL
Mon.
If have succeeded in Il measure in adding
TO the glory OF our state, | am well REPAID.
The errors and mistakes that have made
! trust that Il generous and connding people
viii cOndOne.
| now checrfully perform my last official
act in the presence OF this distinguished as
Scrnbly of my fellow countrymcn by the sur
render of the Office of Governor that ] have
held by the authority Of the people Tor the
past two years and take great pleasure in
now introducing TO YOU our present and
future Governor, Colonel John \. Martin.
for whom bCspeak Il generous ard hearty
support by the good people of the state OF
Kansas.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS
As Governor Click concluded, the incom-
Ing Governor, Colonel John \. Martin, came
forward and said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND LADIES AND GENTLE
GES:-Many thousands of years ago IL was
said: Let not HIM that girdeth on his har-
hon hs.f bot int
And upon an occasion of this character such
IN adInonition is peculiarly pertinent.
My predecessors can tell Of duties per-
formed. of purposes accomplished, of deeds
and words that are now Il part of the history
OF Kansas. l stand on the Threshold of two
years of official labor and responsibilities,
and look into the unknown future with
grave anxiety and apprehension \ great
State has Eignally hOnored me. a brave.
intelligent and generous people have
given nc their confidence. How can
deserve this kindness ard Partially! How
may acccplably I'LL the place so worthily
occupied by 4 long line of able and eminent
men? These are the questions to which
must make answer. not here and Tow in the
presence of this vast audience, but in the
days that are to come, each bringing its new
cares. duties and responsibilities.
l have known Nil the Governors of the
State, many of them intimately. and | take
this occasion TO say that believe Kansas
has in the past been fortunate in the choice
OF her chief executive officers. First on the
date of service. is the name of Charles Rob
inson. Long before Kansas was
ADMITTED INTO THE UNION
hts splendid courage and comprehensive
ability had made him the leader of the Free
state men. He enjoys the distinction of hav-
ing been elected Governor under tie Const!-
tuition, and of having guided the state
its history. The old War Governor is still
hale aud hearty. and as honorcd in his PR
vate life as he was in public station
Following him came Thomas Carney. a
trained man of business, who, in Il critical
period of our history. performed the part
that Robert Morris did in the infancy OF the
Rcpublic-plcdged his private fortune to
save the financial credit of the State. Sam
uel J. Crawford. gallant and enterprising
soldier. succeeded Carney. He served the
State crcditably, and is still i'll its service,
employed rs its agent ut Washington.
Then came james NJ. Harvey. a steadfaSt
and sturdy soldier, plain and unpretentious.
but of sterling honesty. Assuming high
station without pride, he resigned II without
murmuring. Yet he alone of our Governors
reached the goal Mt which so many of them
have aimed-the United States Senate.
Thomas A. Osborne. the most adrOit and
skillful politician of them all, followed Ilar-
vey. He sterrcd out of the executive office
into the diplomatic service of the country,
in which he has grown gray and handsome.
George 7. Anthony. man OF imposing
presence. an eloquent and fOrcible speaker.
Osborne. He has since retiring from Office
BORNE A CONSPICUOUS PART
IN tho construction OF great international
thoroughfa~e. connecting the Republics Of
the United States and Mexico. Now. re-
turned home. he is again IN the service of
the state, representing his District i'll the
legislature
I'hcn came John 7. St. John. 4 ready aud
impressive speaker. he has since achieved u
national reputation as an advocate of the
temperance cause.
Last on the list is the name of my tow rs
man and rcighbor. George W. Click tie first
member o: his party TO bc elected Governor
OF Kansas. 4 capable lawyer and
AN EXPERIENCED LEGISLATOR,
ALWAYS energetic and Industrious. think