New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-18
GOV. WERTS INA UGURATED.
INTERESTING CEREMONIES IN THE TAYLOR
OPERA HOUSE IN TRENTON.
THE NEW EXECUTIVE. IN HIS ADDRESS. AID
VOCATES THE EXTENSION OF BALLOT RE.
FORM LEGISLATION TO COVER THE
PRIMARY, As A MEANS OF ORUSu
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
ING MACHINES" AID BOSSES"

Trenton. j.. Jan. Ito marked degree
political differences forgotten In New Jersey the
dsy Of inaucIrating Governor and the rule was
followed today. when the oath OF Office ad-
mnlstercd to George I. wcrts the Of Leon
Albeit Governor. The exercises, usual. took
place In Taylor Opera House. which was packed with
spectators. The Legislature adjourned early TO par
udpate In the ce.em0nles. and tn members occupied
on the stage. The State officers and members OF
the supreme Court ranged either side OF the
lawmakers and In obi spaces all about leading Re
publican and Democratic politicians. while the boxes
filled with women While tho theatre filling.
a great throng witnessing the street parade In
which organizations from several cities took part.
The appearance OF the GovernOrelect on the stage
OF the Opera House was the occasion Of burst Of
applause. Governor Albeit repeatedly cheered and
James smith jr.. who Is to be elected United States
Senator, got applause from Eewarkers to whom his
face familiar. The ceremonies were Op' ned with
prayer by the Rev. Dr. John Dixon. pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church of Trenton. Chief Justice
Hcaslcy then administered the oath TO the Governor
elect, the latter repeating 1t audby. Governor Albeit
turned 10 Mr. Werts the great seal OF the state
Then Governor Werts WIS formally introduced to III"
legislature and delivered his address. 1t created favor
able IMPRESSION and the speaker interrupted sew
'r1l times By applause Having defined his attitude
respecting trusts and combines BY indOrSing the views
Of Governor Albeit lac discussed the question OF local
self government, saying In part
Where the actual governing body Is designated by On
sgcnt nterposng between the people and thu governing
body although that agent be chosen by the people such
government l. not truly democratic The vital principle
Of Home Rule l. violated when the hight u the people to
choos" their ruler. 5 exercised by anothcr
Continuing the Governor said
From the right OF selfgoyernment the transition is not.
urol 10 the right OF good government. government
through officials chosen by the people implies that each
individual have voice IN tie designation Of these
officials | speak OF right T. vote Tor nom
mated csndda but VI the right and opportunity 10 say
who those candidates shall b.. Under the rcncments OF
modern polite, the primary fol- choosing dele
gates Is the principal factor in the political hnery Of
all parties. The character 81 candidates. and consequently
Of government these determined Theore csilv, the
primary j. popular assembly, where the popular viii
nnds expression practically It has become In many in
stances. appliance register the will OF "the boss
The ring" the Machine"
Ballot reform has recent yeais accomplished much
the Of law applying III. principles and
enicaciou,. The result would be the abolition OF he pH
mary convention. also the convention being
simply elimination N" primaries and aGoraine OPP
poitunv for tie oDlc tonabe practice, there pre-
yaling upon wldcf neld VITA the existing Ballot Re-
form law. enactment " such law As TINT suggested
Is Only q mater OF detail.
The exercises were ended with prayer hy the Rev
George &. Maddox OF this city. From 80 to
. 80 O'Clock this afternoon and from 80 to : 80
O'Clock this evening Governor Wcrts held receptions
III IL. state House, and hundreds OF persons shook
hands with him.