Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-01-14
Gov. Humphreys Farewell.

Gov. Humphreys Farewell.
Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1O.-At 1910 John
w. Breidenthal, chairman of the peo-
pies party state central committee and
master of ceremonies, stepped to the
speakers stand and said that the people
had assembled to inaugurate the first
peoples party administration on earth.
The chairman then introduced Gov.
Humphrey, who, after the applause
which greeted him had subsidized, spoke
as follows:
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: II is
not my purpose to dctain you with any extend
ed remarks Nothing l could say would be cal
culated TO lend anv special interest TO this occa.
sion NJ. part in this programme Is simple and
easily performed. To.da; one administration
goes out and another comes In according 10
the form of law enacted AMI prescribed By %
self.govcrning people 1t presents. indeed, q
happy illustration OF the operation OF our
free Institutions, for, although tho outgoing
and incoming administrations represent uiu-er
ent political organizations. which so recently
contcndcd before the people for supremacy yet
to-day all law abb ling citizens accept the re-
suit ana bow 10 the will OF the majority rs le-
gally expressed ut the polls. And am here to
day In the public presence, pursuant TO q long
established custom. only for tue purpose OF
witnessing the inauguration OF my successor
and 10 turn over To him the seals and archives
OF the great trust 10 which he has been chosen.
II is indeed high honor TO he the governor OF
KANSAS with her |. 5000 10 OF tho brightest ana
best pcople on earth and most heartily con-
Rratuaie M worth successor on having been
chosen TO 50 great trust, which know he Will
hold sacred, Us have cnleavored to do: ana l
hone sincerely that during his administration
the GOOD people OF the commonwealth may con-
tinue In the enjoyment OF the blessings OF peace
and prosperity in the fullest degree
But while thus congratulate my successor,
who will soon take tho oath OF ONCE in your
presence, know he Is not unmindful OF the
fact that with the great honor must come grave
duties and serious responsibilities and that nc
matter how faithfully he may endeavor to dis
charge these duties and responsibilities
he cannot hope 10 escape criticism as l
have learned by experience during the four
gears of my incumbancy In the executive oflce.
Hundreds OF trying and pcrplexing tasks come
40 the governor OF the state, mlny OF them IN
volying the conflicting interests OF indiVidua
or communities in which 1t Is impossible 10 act
without running counter to tno Judgment OF
some and disappointing tho ambitions and aspi
rations OF others
But must not detain you further. In few
trief moments shall surrender 10 my success
,r the official trust conhded TO me four year:
nno and / become private citizen OF Kansas
And While am deeply and truly grateful to th'
honor conferred upon me by their SURFACES II
che past, I await the change so soon to occul
with pleasure and satisfaction, glad indeed Il
lay down the burden Of care und responsibility
inseparable from high ofncial station
With renewed expression OF my profound
gratitude TO the people OF Kansas, and prayc
for their continued happiness and prosperity.
have now the pleasure and satisfaction OF pre-
senting TO you my honored and worthy success
sor, Gov Lcwelling.
The Inaugural Address.
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1o.-Gov. Level
ling received a mighty ovation as IN
stepped forward to deliver his Inaugural
address 1t was several minutes before
the new chief magistrate would speak
so enthusiastic were his hosts of ad
mirers in all parts of the hall. Wher
order had at length been restored, how
ever, he spoke as follows:
Honored Governor and Fellow Citizens; IN
profound responsibilities OF this moment ar
TOO great for tho individual For the presen
NE are citizens more than pariisans. ana eacl
must lend his strength TO bear this burden
Adopting the language Of an eminent states
man: 1T is not that we love party less. bu
country more" that now upon the threshold
the new year and surrounded with new condl
f,ons wo plead the cause Of higher and pure
ratriotism. and demand that political partie
ehnIl exist by reason Of progressive principle
rathor than subsist upon the spons Of once.
rhe survival OF the finest" Is the govern
ment Of brutes ard reptiles and such rhilosC
phy must give place 10 q govcrnm' NJ Nhie
Recognizes human brotherhood. Hts the prov
Snoe OF government 10 protect the weak odt IN
rovernront to-day IL received into siru2ri
al raasses with classes fo- SUPREMACY an