The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-01-25

GOVERNOR HoVEf. post.
few minutes after two o'clock General Ho-
vcy appeared upon the stage from the night
wing. arm in arm with Governor Gray Fol-
loving the two came Chief1usfice Elliott Of the
Superior Curt Ira J. Chase. Dir Mcleod.
Hon Mason J. Nihlact Speaker Of the House.
and the Senators and Representatives com
posing the inaugural committee OF the General
Assembly The band PLAYED Hal to the
Ch,ef" and the audience arose 70 rs Feet and
greeted the incoming Governor with prolonged
applause Governor H0vcy bowed his nc
knowcdgment OF this enthusiastic demonstra
tson OF welcome. and then the distinguished
party was seated.
After prayer bT Rev Dr. Mcleod. the oath OF
ona,cc was administered 10 Governor Hovey BY
Chicflustice Elliott An impressive silence
rcigncd @hile this was done. the Chieflustice
pronomnclng the oath in q clear. measured
tone and Governor Hovcy distinctly and
with some emphasis. giving his response.
81 do" as the last word 81 the solemn onli-
cation was uttered. The ChiefJusiice
then took his seat and Speaker Niback.
stepping 70 the front OF The stage said: II
now have the pleasure OF introducing TO you.
membn-s OF the General Assembly. ladies and
gentlemen. the Governor OF Indiana General
Aivia +. Hovey" There was q repetition Of
che applause that had greeted the Governor
when he first came upon the stage. He then IN
clear strong voice read his inaugural address
Is follows:
Governor Hovey's Address.
Gentlemen OF the Senate and House OF Repre-
scntatlves-- In conformity with the direction OF
our Constitution and custom which has pre-
sared since the organization Of our state gov
crnfnent IL has become my duty 20 give you
such information rs ! may deem necessary In
regard 10 the condition OF the state. and 70
recommend such measures of legislation as
Judge to be expedient. In our late National
and State elections we have passed through a
political ordeal OF the most intense and exci'-
inc character: one which might have endanger-
cd the pcrpetufy OF other forms OF government
hot we have passed through II pcacably under
AN the excitement Slowly. but surely. we are
convincing the world that man is capable o.
scif-covcrnment and II Is only necessary that
We should follow In the footsteps 81 our fathers
md emulate their prudence. forbearancc. econ
omy and patriotism to insure the perpctuity q
our free institutions. Let US labor earncstl,
md honestly for the contamination of that grca
end
As the Government rests upon the will Of th'
pcope every means should be taken 10 &C
curaiely and honestly ascertain the evidence o
thaf will The elective franchise. through III
medium OF q free and fair ballot and fair count
Is believed to be the best mode ofreaching tina
end and should be carefully guarded. In III
late election charges OF fraud and corruption
have been freely made by the contendin- pal
tscx and. while we are not authorized 10 ST 4
Judgment as 20 the particular acts or cases. v
can not shut our eyes 70 the facts. There
reason 20 believe that the ballot has been 20
tutcd not only IN this State. but IN many (
che other States OF the Union. and IN both "
1itical parties, until IN the eyes OF many =
sspectabc men II seems 20 be no longer regar'
ed as crime. This can not continue and y
crease II we hope 20 perpetuatc our free inst
luficrs n Il does. moneycd aristocracy wi
ssoDn cont oil the destinics OF our Nation. ar
that liberty which we now so highly prize wi
be lost 70 US forever. The demagoguc. wi
woun buy the vote OF his poor and nccs
ne.ghbor. IL far more corrupt and vile than
victim. and will only wait his chance 70 sell q
liberties OF our country for higher price
= rule, he who buys a vote. will sell his own.
For the purpose OF correcting 70 some extc
the wills which now exist. would rccnmme'
that our election laws he revised in order
prevent. as far as possible. all frauds ana ?
bcry would call your attention particular
90 ts.r consideration OF the necessity OF lcgis
ton sn regard 10 several matters not cmbrac
An our election laws.
Firsf-It IA the duty OF the General Assent
under the o5th section Of our Constitution
prvvidc for the registration OF all persons
1iticd "a vote" This amendment has been
force since March IA. 1881. but no law has
been enacted and the constitution has pc
dasregarded. I recommend that provision
made for a full and fair registration of
legal voters where the rights 81 each cleo
can We investigated before the day Of ciccti
Any person who shall hire or prevent any els
or from being duly registered should be =
,cctcd 10 fine ana imprisonment
Sccond--Iimlt the number Of electors
each election precinct, SO a. not 70 exceed
voters.
rhlrd-providc that every precinct shall
surrounded and protected by some kind Of
siers or ruard.rais which viii prevent all
sons. except the person voting, from approi
ina nearer than forty nfty feet from the
spcctors. judges and clerks OF the election
make the infraciion Of this rule misdemca
punishable by nnc.
Fourth-providc that the buying. or onol
~ buy. the vote q any clcctor directly ~ !