The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-01-13
INAUGURATED.
Maj. Mckinley Assumes the Func-
tions Of Governorship.
Am Imposing Pageant of Military and
Civil Organizations Witnessed by
Vast ThrOng of POople-Other
State Onicers Sworn In-Ths
Evening Reception.

Civil Organizations witnessed by q
Vast Throng of P0ople-Other
State Ohcers Sworn In-The
Evening Reception.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 12.-William McKin-
ley, Jr, was inaugurated governor OF
Ohio yesterday with an eclat of impos-
ing pageantry and numbers unexampled
in the states history. Notwithstanding
the severity of the winter weather the
| city was crowded with people from all
parts of Ohio and large delegations from
neighboring states. Not since the ma
tional Grand Army encampment of 1888
has Columbus been the theater OF such
crowds and enthusiastic demonstra-
tions The grand occasion has been
non-partisan, the political friends and
foes of the new governor all Joining
with the utmost harmony and zeal In
I the inauguration exercises and parade.
EAll the state institutions and city
schools had holiday to witness the
grand demonstration, which Oh1o's
capital never saw on any grander scale
or with more enthusiasm.
Hours before the gubernatorial chair
kpassed from the occupancy of one great
political chieftain to his successful op-
lponent, the streets were crowded and
general business largely suspended At
k11:30 a. m. the legislature, supreme
Ecourt, state officers and members of the
spress assem- bled in the senate chamber,
and there, preceded by Gov. Campbell
land Gov ELECT Mckinley, marched to
tthe rotunda of the capitol, where a
Pstand had been erected for the ceremo-
[nies. Usually these have taken place
ION the east terrace of the capitol, but
Mai Mckinley having just recovered
Efrom Ia grippe it was deemed prudent
mot to expose him to the wintry blasts
without.
At noon. after happy introduction
fspeech by Gov. Campbell, Chief Justice
EMarshall j. Williams of the supreme
EcouAt, administered the oath of Office
Ito Mai Mckinley, who thereupon
assumed the functions of the governor
fship. He then delivered his inaugural
Address, surrounded on the stand by his
Ewife. Mrs. Mckinley, Ex-Gov. Campbell
land family, the legislature, supreme
court, members of the press, relatives
lof his family and other distinguished
land invited guests. Upon the conclu-
.
land his staff and party proceeded to
1.-THE grand stand on East Broad street to
[review the parade. Mrs Mckinley and
klady friends witnessed It from Mr..
Henry T. Chittenden's commodious res
lidence.
The procession was divided into three
divisions, all under the command of ex-
EAdjt.-Gen. Fl. A. Axline. The whole
Ebrigade of the first division was pre-
|ceded by Libertia's band, OF Cincin-
lDati, with sixty five pieces. followed by
(the Lincoln club. of that city, 227 in
number, followed by eleven republican
Eclubs over the state and four bands.
land the Bucyrus guards. The second
Ebrigade was preceded by Bellstedts
Cincinnati band, of sixty pieces, fol-
flowed by the Blaine club of that city,
Il90 in number, followed by fourteen
republican clubs and three bands. The
ELincoln and Blaine clubs, of Cincinnati,
!Garheld club, of Dayton, and Lincoln
sclub of this city, from their large num-
sbers, imposing appearance and elegant
uniforms were the recipients of tumh-
|tuous cheers all along the line
J The second division was preceded by
fthe G. A. r. band of Canton, Gov. Nc
IKinley's home, and the Cleveland Grays,
the finest military company in Ohio,
land which acted as the governors es-
Icort of honor. It was followed by q
Hong array of organizations of Knights
hof Pythias, young ladies' club of Toledo,
sof Junior Order of American Mechanics,
iof Patriotic Sons of America, of Inde-
Ipendent Order of Odd Fellows, repub-
Ilican clubs, large number of miscel-
Ilaneous organizations, city, county and
state officials.
The third division consisted of the
First, Second, Third, Fifth, Eighth,
Fourteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth
Regiments of infantry, and Ninth bat
Italion and First regiment of artillery.
TT was o'clock, standard time, before
Ethe procession moved, and the streets
Ewere densely packed all along the line,
(which embraced the very heart of the
Fcity The parade had over g, coo men
in line, made up of political clubs, soci-
Eeties, Communicates, military and semi
military organizations and the Ohio
National Guard, was the grandest ever
witnessed at any gubernatorial lnaugu-
ration in this city. The procession was
fover a mile IN length. Gov. Mckinley
remained on the reviewing stand until
the last man had passed. and was then
driven back to the hotel. Ex-President
Rutherford B. Hayes was present at the
Inauguration.
] No accidents occurred to mar the
days ceremonies. and all political feel
ing was hushed on this memorable oc-
casion.
! Lieut.. Gov. A. L. Harris, Attorney
General D. K Watson. State Treasurer
W. T. Cope, State Auditor E. W. Poe,
Commissioner of Public Works c. E.
Groce and Food Commissioner W. J..
Mexican were subsequently sworn in
in their respective offices in the capitol
: Gov. and Mrs. Mckinley gave a re-
ception to the public last night at their
headquarters at the Chittenden hotel
Gov. Mckinley bravely stood the IA
tigue incident to his Inauguration. al
though he had only few days before
arisen from his sick bed.