The morning call., 1891-01-09
GOVERNOR MARKHAM
The New Executive Takes the
Oath Of Office.
important Reforms Suggested in His bd-
dress 10 The Legislature.
A Rigid System Of Economy Urged In Slate
EXpeRditureS-PrOpOSed Change
In the Irrigation Laws.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

windy, and to aud 10 the dlScOMIoItS tHdl
assailed the pedestrian there was layer of
mud several inches deep on the streets.
Early in the morning workmen began to
stretch electric wires from neighboring
masts to the dome of the Capitol, which will
be Illuminated during the inaugural ball
THE INAUGURAL.
shortly before noon a long line of car
riages, in which the vehicle containing Gov
ernor Waterman was conspicuous both by
its position and by the four magnificent
white horses. moved from the Capitol
With the Governor was Hon. Elwood
Rruner. Chairman Of the Committee on
Arrangements The procession passed rap
idly to the Capitol Hotel, where it was
Joined by Lieutenant Governor Reddiek
The procession then moved to the residence
of the Goyernor-elect, who also took seat
in the first carriage. The escort WAS COM
posed of Companies Z Captain Seymour
4 captain Glass. B Dieutenant Strong
and G Captain Had. There was an i'm
men>e thrcns of people gathered around the
great white building, and as the new chief
officer Of the State passed u p the steps he
was loudly cheered. The Governor and
Observation-Disclosures were hrSt taken TO
LltlT lIltlAl AlAlAtAS duA tiitu W NAiC 4Ao-
sembly Chamber, where both houses were
meeting in joint session. Companr A S
Band struck up Hal Columbia" and The
galleries responded with an ovation, Gov
ernoTs Waterman and Markham rassed
down the aisle arm-ln-arm, and were gwen
seats by Speaker Co0mbS.
WATERWAYS FAREWELL.
Governor Wate!man's speech was very
brief. lie said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: This Is a sad and
pleasant noMeEt-sad because l am leaving
many pleasant friends; pleasant because L am
retiring from public political lie. Not from pol
ties. for ! shall always be an active worker in
The Republican ranks bui from public lite This
Is great state, and every citizen should do all
in his power 10 sustain its reputation. We lie go
ing 10 have - good year. We have mad plenty OF
rain. / hope tile Muilc's Fair at Chicago VIII
show the world what We have have mad but
few words TO say. and have said them. thank
you. G0od-uy-
The NEW GOVERNOR.
Governor Markham was escorted to the
r0strum and introduced by Mr.. Bruner.
The oath Of Office was administered by
Judge Van Fleet while the Gov ernoT's sa-
lute was being ured in the Capitol Park.
The Governors address followed.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Members Of the Senate and assembly,
FELLow-CITIzENS: on have just Wit
messed the nLal act con >tituting NE Cover
nor OF this state To the people that so
generously bestowed upon me this exalted
positon-the highest in their gift-l return
my grateful thanks, and assure them that |
feel the deepest gratitude. While | fully
appreciate Tie great honor they have con-
fsrrei $50, mo T am als, r,inifri ~ tLa
Grave and seri,rs rrso0ns ibiIitfes that az
eompany that lO1or II shall he NV earnest
PRAYER that lie who controls tile destules
- - 80 - - ,-,t, ' H., - e.,h.u
they may arise during lie next four years, in
~ at,,,' .ila. si,a,L juSu4 men VIC dP-
LIoua t"u Oh muse WIZ nave eonuueu 10 Inc thls
HieaI Hu>t'
SOURCE OF CoNGRATTLATIpS.
take p eJsure At TINS lime in saving that am
much pleased with line ner>gpueI Of futs eClsIa-
tuIe, and ] ibiul that lie people should be con
graduated upon the selection they have made of
The gentlemen TO represent them. l believe YOU
have assembled here with honest intentions and
with firm determination To 90 yOIr full duty 10
Tie reOpie OF tie whole STA te. / must that YOU
equal # 40; surptss 10 excell- nee the record of
ANY preceding Legislature and one thar future
Legislatures may wisely emulate IL is NV
earnest desire lo work III entire harmony with
you, and To- lie able 10 approve every item of your
legislative work
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY.
I, vnrr t.,,,s A. r,a1,7I,a,. 81 tbis s-iela,r-a
rests he f,,rl rss,,0nsitiiiv fo ,oT Il, a1rch 81
the Stale Government, aud shall leave II there
ssuTed HAT IHPueupIe OF tie Slate VIII grant 10
you lusG ana nan credit for all your official acts
over which ! shall not attemut 10 exert undue
Influence IL is d pleasure as well as a nufv
hoUcyeT tn lender 10 yun and 10 each If Won ~
ali times during your delibeTaiIons sucb assist
snce AZ 1s in. ~ q oWer Ia g've ard 7 80 80
a1sII,' ,,. >, =, ~ GU T., ol5 , Coi
in yGut 5tdrrIent lie FYecHrive sbnrId Enoty
or Thai y ID. Lrurff Won in your 0f1icIai caracI,y
or the iifrIe.fsyr1I f.nrrsenr va" e~'"S'''
-. - -
,. i-'i "i'4 an Ma AEts'
II ~ouu ne more 10 accord win my Ideas 10
close NY "uuleSs at tLlS point and TO send 10
your huholdu.e DOules from tiine 10 lime. lecom-
mebdaiions On lie various subjects which Will
oeculy Your attention, but yieluing to the force
OF precedent, WI! now communicate 10 you my
iSb SUNNI VI tAC iilOic important HldlttIS
me 'asl state elecuon Drought very promt-
neHty eeioe te ueopie enT question Oh economy
- .he eAl eiIltute oi puOilc lHoneys; IN iIe-
Seu,lns ny uon ms ~ IS not my
pnrptse of cTiItct7igG eiibsT "f tGe SIant NO
htlcat parties of the State But I NAV he ner-
mined 10 saw tha1 tbe Republican, party in con
yepfIon assembled In mis- very chamber on The
I3fh dav nj Auonst lssf tool fhe inifi5tIve an
So ~ ioad az ~ I'm ~ faI " vi
declaring thar me stale Tnsnees shonid ha
handed win honestv and rtgid ecoromv 7
Then ana there nc sented fine enndifIons i,nnnSed
nv Thai conveniInn and MANY tinas tbat 90 n on
Promised Inc neoIje Of The State fbat n eiecIed
fwould sdIere tn me nisdoa MD he nv 49,
/ deem iG ROPER al this lime to state briefly
VEaf consid, r 10 he our GfTv IN tie neonis ~
mis- respecf ~ N.Y. ~ Liz Pe0i'' al
LIMITED TAXATION.
t,[s ,n ~ ~ '3ns inaue w tAs Iast Legsia-
which vas ~ oraa: ,hst r., o,, 'e .oa els
PIE found II exceedingly dIficpit tn UroanTe
means with which TO pay their taxes In re-
Spouse 10 Tie almost unanimous demand of onr
citizens for lower taxation the Republican, Con.
VentiOn made pledge TO The peoule Of lie Stale
that tie nominees OF the party, IL elected, would
iinlti the ate of annual Stale taxation 90 cents
On each 500 Of assessed property. This radical
departure from all pIecedents in conventions in
this sale, as evidenced by their platforms, was
fully sustained at the polls. and we, VINO are
cIolhed Win official power by the people, and
who are their represent aEives, are in duty bound
TO cary ont their wishes. The great burden oil
this woik necessarily rests With you and / sin
ceTe!y ust hat yon VIII so guard the finances
of the Slate and so equlably distribute the ap-
populations for all PURPOSES that the limit mr.
seTibed shall not be exceeded III this pledge il
honoIaby ana faithfully adhered TO you will Ie-
CIV, celfe tIe COhiinebualluhs Oh graleiul people,
Aie'PeS'''o Vi parry dInIdtion
A SUGGESTION
For your own convenience. and as precau.
ton against errors, l would suggest the adopIion
OF a similar method 10 thai aoulted uy our
national legi slatois. While IL does not anuear
on record, ye l. as matter Of fact, tie leaders OF
Tue pally ID over In Congress agree upon a
gross sum, Which constitutes limit OF appfopri-
aitOUs thai COugress does not exceed Than ~.