, 1889-04-11
OUR NEW GOV ERNOR.

OLYMPIA, April ~ Special. -Ibe lovely
weather to-day induced many ladies and
gentlemen to visit the capital TO witness
the inauguration of Hon. MILES G., Moore
as governor OF Washington territory. At
clock the meeting WAS called to order
by Governor Sempe. who delivered the
following address:
Ladies and gentlemen: when the
sovereign people each elect one OF their
number to serve them as president of the
United States they ordinarily do 80 by
means of q political party. The man
whom they choose is expected to carry out
TO certain extent the policy of the party.
Such being the case it is obviously neces.
sary that his principal agents should be Of
Mr.. Cleveland who had been elected
president by the deio ocrats, who
was expected TO carry out the
policy of the democratic party,
appointed democrat as governor Of this
territory. Now MIR. Harrison, who has
been elected by the republicans aud is ex-
pectpd to carry out the policy OF the re.
publican party has appointed a republican
to that position. All this Ia Il customary
procet dure. and is not inconsistent with
the heartiest good will between the gentle
man who come in. As my predecessor
was here two years ago to take bis
leave OF you and kindly introduced
his successor so | am here for Il like pur-
pose to-day. During my incumbency of
the honorable position OF governor OF this
common wealth, | have eDdeayored to per-
form the duties that devoved upon me 10y
law, in IA plain way to the best OF my abil.
ity Relying upon divine providence and
the moral support OF my fellow men rather
than upon my own poor Quali les, ] have
regarded the good of the people as my su-
preme la~ have protected and defended
the constitution of the United States, the
common law and liberty. Now that am
about to surrender my trust, desire to
return my heartfelt thanks to the people OF
w ashinQtoD Territory for the distinguished
consideration they have shown me and
to their officers OF all grades who have CO.
operatstt nth me in the execution of
the laws in a most effective manner, Of
ten rendering services at my request
which the law did not require of them,
and for which they could draw no pay.
| desire also to thank the press for the
fair treatment OF my administration. and
have cast censure. Last but by no
means to be omitted say to the men and
women, Of Olympia that their treatment
OF me has attached me to them stron gly
When | leave their beautiful city ! will
drag at each remove of the lengthening Y
chain.
With these few words of parting now
have the non or and pleasure of introduc-
ing my successor, gentleman who has
been citizen of the territory for quar-
ter OF "a century, who understands our
needs who will devote himself to our in
tcrests. " no ID entitled to our cordial sup
port in the execution of his duties. La.
dies and gentlemen, our fellow citizen, the
Honorable Miles G.. Moore OF Walla
Walla, governor o. Washington Terri
tory Applause
Governor Moore then came forward.
The oath OF Office was administered in an
| impressive manner bv Justice w. L.
Ready, Chief Justice Hanford being una
voidably absent. After his inaus uration
Governor Moore briefly thanked Governor
Semple for his kind introduction to the
representative people of Washington ter.
ritory.
N II. Owing. in few appropriate re-
marks, introduced Hon. o. G. White, the
newly appointed secretary, who was there
upon inducted into office, after which 9
general introduction to the new governor
and secretary took place.
This evening n general reception i,
taking place in the Columbia hall, which
has been handsomely decorated for the oc
casion. Vauphn's full string band is il
attendance. The event will conclude with
ball.