Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-15
Ohio's New Governor Inaug urated
With Appropriate Cerem onies
at Columbus.
An Imposing Parade of Military and
Civic Organizations and Po-
litical Clubs.
A Synopsis of Governor McKinley's
Inaugural Address-Oth State
Officers Sworn in.
McKinley's Inauguration.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. Ex-Governor
Mckinley took the oath of office at i 80
H. M. and Lieutenant Governor A. l.,
Harris, Attorney General D. K. Wat
son, State Treasurer w. T. Cope, State
Auditor E. w. Poe, Commissioner of
Public Works c. E. Groce, and Food
Commissioner w. j. Mexican, were sub
sequently sworn in their respective
offices in the capitol. Not in many
years has inauguration day brought
more favorable weather. The day is
crisp and not too cold, and the streets
are in excellent condition for marching.
The inaugural ceremonies proper
were held in the rotunda of the
state capitol. The general assembly
met at 10:30 and almost Immediately
proceeded to the rotrnda accompanied
by the supreme judges and state officers
elect, except Major Mckinley and the
state officers. At II o'clock Governor
Campbell and Governor-elect Mckinley,
were escorted by a joint committee Of
the house and senate appointed to have
charge of inaugural ceremonies, from
the Chittenden hotel to the state cap
itol. Rev. DR.. Bennett, of the Wesley
Chapel Methodist Episcopal church,
offered prayer, after which Chief Justice
Marshall J. Williams, of the state Sill
prelne court, administered the oath of
office.
Governor Mckinley then delivered his
inaugural address, synopsis of which
is as follows:
Gentlemen of the General Assembly:-I
approach the administration of the office
with which have been clothed by the peo-
pie, deeply sensible of it's responsibilities,
and resolved to discharge it's duties to the
best of my ability. 1t is my desire to CO.
operate with you in every endeavor to Sc
cure wise, economical and honorable adj
ministration, and, so far as can be done,
the improvement and elevation of the pub
lie service.
Progress of Ohio.
The progress of Ohio in population and
wealth between 1880 and 1890, as evidenced
by the eleventh census of the United
States, will be received by the people of
the state with pride and satisfaction.
During this decade the population of the
state increased nearly Is per cent, while
that of municipalities, including cities
and towns of 1900 inhabitants and up
wards, increased 43 per cent. The assessed
value of property in the state increased Ii
per cent, and that of municipalities of
more than 1000 inhabitants increased
nearly 81 per cent.
In 1850 the per capita of the state debt
proper was 50. l3; in 1890 it was only sl94
Seventy cities and towns of Ohio of 1000
inhabitants and over, with an aggregate
population Of 1881, 1884 Tor 3S FER cent. of
the total population of the state), have re-
duced their municipal Indebtedness until
it is only 1881 per capita.
Ohio at tho Worlds Fair.
Coming now to consideration of the
subjects which claim the attention of the
legislatures:
The congress of the United States
deemed it fitting that the discovery of
America should be commemorated by an
internal exhibition of the evidences of the
progress made in civilization. 1t Is in
tended to disclose what has been accom-
plished in industrial art and applied
science in every department of human &C.
tivity. The government itself will make
an exhibit, illustrating in scientific way
the resources of the nation. Fifty-nine
nations and fifty states and territories of
the Union have accepted invitations to
participate.
Not only should the legislature of Ohio
see to it that ample provision be made
to have creditable exhibit from
this state, but the people and their repre-
sentatives should urge upon congress to
take such action as will make this exposi-
tion worthy the great event it celebrates,
and worthy also the dignity and honor of
the nation. F-.,.
Mr.. Mckinley discussed at some
length the state finances, taxation. pub;
lie institutions, the agricultural inter-
ests, protection to railroad employees,
the canals, the new ballot law, and then
said in regard to
Congressional Redistricting: Il
You will be required under the new CEN
sus to redistrict the state. for representa-
tives in congress This will afford you an
opportunity to arrange the districts with
fairness to all. Make the districts SO fair
In their relation to the political divisions.
81 our people that they will stand until
new celsuA; hall ste Il Ia. E.ita them 81
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