, 1889-11-21

nunber was elected 10 no tne Hrst COVER
nor of the state. 1t affords me pleasure
devotion to its interests. His every
thought is instinct with love for the fair
young state. i bespeak for him your
generous corporation and assistance.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
A Number Of Interesting Facts About
Its Delivery.
As the time for Governor Ferry to have
his say approached he began to get
trifle nervous. When Governor Moore
spoke of retiring to private. II iie he
brushed his hair back, ran his hand over
his chin several times, and finally found
comfort In toying with his eye-glass.
When Governor Moore had concluded
he began removing his oySrcoat but y
played "Hail to the Chief" while the
people cleared their throats properly to
receive the first executive of the state.
A mighty cheer filled the crispy air
when at 1c:1S Governor Ferry removed
his tile and overcoat, and advanced with
Mayor Convey and faced the waiting
5000.
Senator Parkinson did not give the
in the air he yelled "Threo cheers for
Governor Ferry" and counted one, two
three as the cheers were given. Every
body, men, women and children, shouted
and threw up their hats and waved
han ndkerchiefs.
Governor Ferry stood at the speakers
stand with his hands locked in front of
him, smiling end bowling, now in this
direction and now in that.
When quiet had again prevailed Mayor
Convey turned to the crowd and said;
Behold your governorl" Governor
Ferry responded with u gracious bow
and smile, and adjusting his eye
glasses and laying his manuscript
ON the desk before him, began his ad-
dress. He spoke for twenty -four min
utes. His voice was clear and distinct,
but toward the close IL was tritie harsh.
Ho frequently gave emphasis to his ad-
dress by gesticulations. He smiled as
he dwelt upon the great resources and
possibilities of the new state, and
brought his fist down upon the desk
when he referred to the many years that
| Washington had been deprived of state
hood. Now he stood with his hands be-
hind him and his eyes fixed upon his
manuscript, now with his hands clutch
ing the corners of the desk, now leaning
on the desk. He was frequently inter
rupted by applause. His inaugural ad-
dress was as Follows:
Fellow citizens OF the state of Wash
ington: The 1lth day of November,
| 1859, will be memorable in our history.
1t will he known and designated as
admission day." Its anniversary will
be celebrated, and IL may very properly
be placed among our legal holidays. On
that day the territory of Washington,
after an existence of more than thirty
six years. ceased to be, and in its place
the stste of Washington, the forty
second star in the national constellation,
was called into being
Our minority and our deprivation OF
the most cherished and important rights
and privileges of American citizens con-
tinued longer than we desired, or was
necessary. Many of those around me
have looked forward to statehood
through years added to years un.
the tnsy 1ssuaon almost Of dss,psiredh issps hopes
To those whose residence within
our commonwealth has extended only
through q short period, the inauguration
of the first state government may not
appear to be Of great importance, but to
those whose hair has grown white be-
meath this sky, to those who in early
days crossed a continent by long and
weary marches, to those who planted
the standard OF civilization and Chris
tianity within its borders, to the ever
to-be-remembered pioneers, il is an
event of transcendent interest. To those
it is the contamination of hopes long
deferred yet ever renewed. IL is the ac-
complishment OF a result for which they
have waited with anxious solicitude, and
which they now welcome with joy and
satisfaction.
The inauguration of the state govern
ment which occurs to-day is
also an important event in
the history of the commonwealth. 1t
marks the end of one form OF oigovernment
and the beginning of another. SO plain
is the significance of the present hour,
and so evident is its import that those
present, young and old alike feel the
weight of the great event, and will in
future years probably refer to the fact
that they saw the wheels of govern.
inent OF the state of Washington put In
action for the first time and that they
marked the moment when the last acI
was performed by which the territory o.
Washington passed into history, and the
state of Washington entered upon its ac-
tive governmental career.
| HISTORICAL.
The territory of Washington was estab
lished March ., 1853. Its boundarie!
then were the British possessions on tn,
north, the summit of the Rocky noun.
tains on the east, the Columbia rive
and the forty-sixth parallel oil north OF
west. 1t was then almost an empire IL
extent. Those boundaries remained un
til the formation of the territory O
Idaho, March 3, 1863, when our eastern
boundary was changed to the l17tl
meridian, where IL now remains.
: 1t is impossible for me at this time tC
give even synopsis of the events which
have occurred during our territorial life
The history Of the territory remains t
be written. Tothat we must look for ar
account of the dangers and hardship
encountered by the early settlers
of the political events which
transpired during the territorial
period, and of the gradual change of ,
wilderness, inhabited by savages, into
commonwealth possessing all the ad.
vantages of the highest civilization
The years which have passed under tn,
territorial government have been profit
ably employed. Washington has, dur
ing all this time, been growing stronger
financially, commercially and political
ly. 1t has gained an enviablc reputation
Its resources have been exhibited ant
its capabilities have been made known
, Its ability TO assume the responsibilities
and bear the burdens of statehood II
far greater now than at any time in tn,
past. Already 1t outranks several othe
states Of the Union in popula
ton and wealth, and is press
ing forward with great stride
to that high position which
it Is destined to occupy
Our commonwealth enters upon state
hood under circumstances that are mos
favorable under auspices Which assur
q prosperous future. Every branch o
business is hokishing. For severa
years the tide of fortune has been will
our citizens, and they have taken tn
treasure which has floated upon 1t
bosom. The attention of the world ha