Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-01-19

mrs rank among an tbs states, and pre-.
emfnsnt among those lying west OF tbs Missis-
appl She b worthy Of our dearest love, and
OF oor most considerate and unselfsh service.
Ane nope nave to-day Il that we. gentlemen.
may % instrumental in Advancing the state
somewhat further along the shining pathway
% nes great career, augmenting her power. In.
e1eesang her Importance. and adding to her OPP
portunity of blessing thoss who live within Ter
oofoefs and contribute to her prosperity and
STAND Or ZOE ,G1ssoun.
We need to cultivate and to manifest on m
occasions . more intense and self -asssrtivs
PRIDE IN our noble stats. In hsr people and in
suruuons. IN which she IL and IL capable OF be-
inS-such As characterfzss. to their credit. the
sons OF Virginia and Massachusetts, In theil
cevofson to their mother homes We should
learn Tor ourselves and teach our chill
dren. to love Missouri shove all otbes
states and places in the world
We should feel for Missouri the thrilling fer.
vor Of that impassioned love which the Irish.
man cherishes for the Emerald Isle or the
Scotchman for the crags and glens of his native
highlands The honor and good name OF ths
state should b rs precious to every Missouriap
- those Of his wife and daughter. Oar highest
ambition should be to excel in honest and capa-
bic service, striving each to do his utmost in
the exaltation OF the commonwealth
TEE oovERNoR's PROMISE
Duly impressed with the dignity and I'M
portaDce OF the trust committed to my hands
l approach the discharge Of the responsible
duties this day assume with grave distrust
OF my own ability; but conscience of the recti
tude OF my desire and the patriotism of my
motives. invoking the Divine guidance and re-
lying upon the considerable corporation Of my
fellow citizens. I shall go forward sustained
BY that high hope which flis my heart OF being
useful to my state and, therefore. not wholly
unworthy Of my station
Iieut..(sov. OsMearass Rarunrka
Lieut.-Gov. OMeara, in assuming
the presidency of the senate, spoke as
follows:
The last election for stat, officers conferred
upon me thu high honor Of presiding In this
body. This honor and trust from the people
OF this state coudded to me after q most OK.
citing election in which so many passions
and preju1ices were aroused. is ac-
cepted with gratitude by my friends AMI party
associates, and without malice, resentment or
bitterness TO those who antagonized ms with
such political warfare. It will be the proudest
record Of my life that shall be able to accord
to those who opposed mo out OF hatred, intol.
erence or malsvolence every consideration OF
legislative fairness which my ofncial position
We are assembled here a. representatives Of
all the people Of the state 1t matters not that
the will OF tbs people expressed at the polls has
delegated such largo number from the DOM
1nant party; we must remember that the mi
nority represents q large number Of our fell
low citizens, while some Of the political parties
aspiring to public favor have representa-
ton here. In making the laws we striv-
ing to advance the public good and
establish rules of action for all classes OF our
citizens without reference to party affiliations.
Let us therefore act that our record hers
will enable us to return our trust to the people,
SO they will say we have faithfully. fairly and
honestly considered and act,d on every public
question. and that our work has resulted in
maintaining the peace and prosperity Of the
state.
In performing ny part Of the duties for which
we are assembled shall endeavor to act that
you will accord to me honest convictions. fair
and impartial decisions every question
which may arise, and I truat that the most
cordial and friendly relations between each
member OF this body and its presiding officer
shall bs established and maintained during our
official terms.
In the evening Gov. and Mrs. Stone,
with Lieut. Gov. O'Meara, gave their
first informal reception in the executive
mansion. On Tuesday night the I'M
perial club of jefferson City rendered
a reception to Gov. and Mrs. Stone and
Lieut-Gov. O'Meara in the reception
hall of the Madison house