Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-10

PeaSeiui pr'spsllsE. (AppiauSa. And
ne who has been chosen for this future
work comes fully equipped with the
same characteristics and cannot fail to
bring Us continued success.
Governor Rusk, as you retire from
these official duties, you take with you
| the admiration, love and respect of the
whole people.
Governor Hoard, entering upon your
official duties, you have the confidence,
high esteem, and support of loyal peo-
pie. (Eong Applause)
The mayor then withdrew
FOR RUsK
who was warmly received. He addressed
| them as follows:
| FELLOW CITIzENS:-After q service O;
seven years and seven days as the chief
executive of Wisconsin, today surrender
the trust so other hands.
1 may be par3oned, hope, for. referr.
ing at this time 10 our prosperous con-
6ition. Notwithstanding that in but two
of these seven years has there been a tax
levied upon the people to pay the run
ming expenses of the state, the increase
IN disbursements, through the creation OF
new offices, construction of the capitol
! extension, state school for dependen,
children, science hall, care of insane in
county asylums and other extraordinary
appropriations and expenditures, aggre-
gated more than $4,000, 600 over the or.
binary current expense of the state SOW
eminent. These large items OF expense
have been paid by the increased revenues
from railroad, insurance. telegraph and
express companies. (Applause).
Our increase in population and wealth
are subjects of especial congratulations
With agriculture our leading industry
receiving generous rewards, with cur ed
ucational industries taking front rank
with factories springing up in our midst
with an intelligent, law-abiding people
aud healthful climate, we may indulge
the hope that bright future is before
our people, and that Wisconsin will main
tam her proud position among the states
of the union. Long applause.
The several gentlemen who have been
associated with me in administering the
affairs of state have, at all times, given
me their most hearty and cordial co
| nnprofinp apd houa aaruo1 nannIe
with fidelity, constantly and zealously
guarding the best interests of the state
The people of Wisconsin, for che
marked confidence, three times reposed
in me, can but return my heartfelt
thanks. While have given to them the
best service that within me lay, I feel
that it is but slight recompense for the
repeated evidences of their favor.
And now, after seven years of service
it is pleasure to me to give over this
trust to enc in whom I have the greatest
contidence-Hon. W. D. Hoard-a man OF
the people, whose whole heart and sym
pathies an6 interests are with the peo
pie. His ability and his character are 6
sure guarantee that the high duties i'm
posed upon him will be discharged con-
scientiously, and 30 the honor OF himself
and the state. Continued applause anc
wild cheering)
Gov.-ELEoT W. D. HOARD,
was warmly received, as he stepped for
ward to deliver his inaugural address
The following is the text:
FELLOW CITIzE Ns-I desire in few
words to express the deep sense of re
sponsibility 1 feel concerning the duties
posed upon me at this hour, 1 deem
it no light thing TO be chosen as the ex
ecutive of this people. 1t is an honor
to our beloved commonwealth that fait h
full stewardship has been the rule will
those to whom, in the past, has bse 1
committed this high and operous trust
None can realize more deeply than my
self how difficult it will be for me to
wisely follow in such footsteps. Especial
ly true is this when comparison shall b.
drawn with him, who for the last
seven years has given to thi
people, al the best fruit of his life
a NOSE wise and energetic admin
istration. With rugged honesty of pur-
pose, with enduring courage and will
consummete sagacity he has fully iusti
- Ill r.. L
n him. A faithful public servant is tn
best gift of Providence to a trustin,
people. (ApElause.)
If know my own heart and purpose
it is to discharge the grave duties tina
have been imposed upon me with an eyt
single to the welfare of the public service
and the honor of Wisconsin.
[ desire to make public acknowledg
ment TO the citizens of Ma olson and al
others who have contributed thereto, fo
the marked courtesies of this occasion
I join with you all in the fervent wisl
that as apeople and as officials we ma.
way of ust and stable government.
The new governor then took the oath
of Office, which was IN the following
form:
81, William D. Hoard, do solemnIy
swear to support the constitution of the
Udited States and the constitution of the
state of Wisconsin, and faithfully to dis
charge the duties of the office of govern