New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-12
MKINLEY INAUGURATED.
REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH IN OHIO SEALED.
AN UNPRECE DENIED POPULAR DEMONSTRATION
IN HONOR OF THE oCCAsIoN-THE NEW
GOVERNORS INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
lBI TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsEi

Columbus Jan ll.-In the long line of Ohio's |
Governors none ever met with more hearty recep |
ton on the occasion Of his induction into office |
than William Mckinley. jr., did when at
noon today he succeeded to the Executive |
Chair lie greeted by immense throng !
Of people, representing all classes and from all
sections of the State who crowded into the cap |
tai city TO do honor to the great champion of
Protection TO American industries. and TO en- |
phasize their belief in the principles of which he
is the distinct representative His com |
ing into power marks new era in the |
history Of the State, the control Of which at noon
passed from Democratic hands into the aiecping OF
the Republican party, which has zealously guarded
the peoples interest in the past. With the re-
tircmcut of Governor Campbell the Democrats
yield up the last department over which their
party presided except the appointed heads of the
State institutions whose terms will expire in n
few months.
The inauguration of Governor Mckinley is
fortunate for the Republicans Of Ohio. His
administration will soon Danish all dis
scnsOns growing out of the spirited Sen
atoral contest just closed ana hrmly
unite the opposing factions. During the entire
contest he held himself aoof, espouslnS the cause
OF neither candidate Further than this, he has
never been identified in the slightest degree with
any faction and his ascendancy 10 the Governor
chair is regarded by the leaders rs OppOrtlne ana
fortunate. The confidence rcposed IN the new
Executive was manifest in many ways to-day
The presence here Of the party leaders from all
sections Of the State the magnificent military
pageant, the turnout in the parade OF members oil
Republican clubs to the number probably OF
G. 1000. and the great enthusiasm manifested at
every turn all testify to the wisdom of the party
in nominating him. and the good judgement oil the
people In ratifying and triumphantly eectlng hiin
Governor Campbell voiced the sentiment ol
large portion of the Democracy of the State, who
individually oppose the Free Trade policy of their
marty. When introducing Governor Mckinley
from the handsomely decorated stand in the ro'
| tunda of the Capitol, he said
The closing act Of this Admnsrauon Us S,cror rgrg
his commission which hand with the slncere't @ wl,n
that his In this once may not ohy ~ - hs
| 10 him. but advance the honor and prosperity Oh inc
| state.
Governor Mckinley after taking the oath of
Office. administered by Chief Justice Williams, OF
the state Supreme Court, delivered his inaugural
address and received the closest attention from
! 5000 Teoplc who crowded every available men
Of standing room, while $4,000 more were uilape
TO get in hearing distance.
Prominent in the procession to-day, which was
one of the largest and most imposing ever
Ohio, were numerous devices made from American
tin.
Governor and Mrs Mckinley assisted by the
rcw State officers and their wives held brilliant
| public reception At the Chittcndcn Hotel from
| to 10 O'Clock tonight, and thousands of people
| paid their respects 10 the new Chief Executive.
Governor Mckinley in his address gave inter
estlng figures showing the material progress OF
Ohio. advised that ample provision be made by the
State for an exhibit at the Worlds Fair, and dis
| cIsrd State finances and taxation, recommending
that a board bc created u be called the State Tax
Revision Commission. The public institutions,
| agricultural interests. country roads ana
protection 10 railroad employees. were each
In turn commented upon. Then toward
| tho end Of the address, tho Governor spoke g.
follows on the interesting subjects Of canals. the
| BALLOT law and Congressional rcappointmcnt:
What shall be done with the canalsl Shall they
be abandoned, or shall they be maintained ana I'm
| proved Every year the question becomes more
| pressing.
Each annual controversy over appropriations dc
velops a stronger opposition than the preceding one
| Both friends opponents OF the canals agree
that the policy which has prevailed for some years
past cannot continue much longer. The canals nave
been prey upon and allowed o 90 to ruin, and now
every succeeding Legislature refuses to appropriate
| enough money 10 put them In proper conpil0h
| The question does not involve appropriations alone,
but the mOdemizatlOn OF public waterways. N0n OhY
conclusion that II the canals be- continued there
| must be some wrll-matnrcd plan for their Improve
mcnt In the interest Of cheap and better transpora
| Throughout tho whole country there Is mt this time
unusual attention being paid 10 tho general sutject OF
| watcrways An increased activity in the building
and improvement OF canals is noticeable In some Of the
| where commercial competition Is the kecne,t of this,
| France and Germany AFFORD conspicuous examples. In
under way and IN projection THIS revival OF lngtc,'
in canals is true also aS TO number Of our ',ar >tas
I.,. .fn .u,I
regret that action and several endcavoring 10 re-
cover the franchise which had been di'pO>ed OF lo
private individual, or to corpo5u0ns. 'ahHud !, no"
seeking by enlarging and eat ndng her canals TO
large portion # the grain carry Ing trade of hi,
a demonstration in ohio ~ the value Of Improvement
Of waterways, viz the Muskinsum River navigation
1t should ever he kept in mind that the canal
yI Nav and % privileges % of enSrmSI, value Thc aggrc
gate length Of the canals Of ohio Is 09, mle', me ne
There are also 2oGOO acres of reservoirs which
feed the c9nal,.all public PROPERTY heritage 70 IN,
state which has been largely squand red II Is TIM
to call halt to the policy Of dl,po,lnE OF '1t
p'"tpp w. ~" pco1lc to say what they will do with
mir own. but they should have full Information
yoinaiJo Franchise, a5 those appcItainng b. the
Miami and Eric Canal and the ONO ono 'a dGor ne ,bs
state and is not limited TO the territory through
Icfo,e the people or the Legislature can get upon
,hIs imnortant question with Intelligence ana WIN a
due regard 10 Interests Of the state It = ma,ie.t tna
fhcy should be- In possession Of more information an
Is now at hand It /, therefore recommended THAI IN
JdI,inn q, making The usual appropriations for the
canals the Legislature create body MID ensnecrns
,cnor ~ tn the canals of oho-giving tclr oIlE thc
ghts of ,hc state as title thciT cost the earnings
r., ie nal and at present their value as franchises
Gr r,ilrnad or other purposes, rs ncarN nS can Dc
c,tImnted and particularly as - th@ Possibility ain
,dvIsahIity Of improving tneh' anu h0i'"9"s t"-"
usefulness tO the people. , - ha. ,,,,o, q "a
MirlIS mnid Win propriety hc entrusted with this
,es",ant raesc.n, w"ri-tIc Canal C0mmi's ion.
ihpor''&n. & u.uot law from my observation and in
Inc ne" - n r.tb very general favor I'm It's scope
,nd m,rno,e although imperfect in some Of It's features
wv wv p Pten I'm The right direction. and should not be