Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-09

a
second term as the chief executive OF
Ohio was, as usual, when general local
interests are manifested in such affairs.
more Of social than political event.
Col. James kilbourne, a leading bust
ness aud society man and possible
Democratic nominee, some day. for
Congress, was Chairman OF the Commit
tee on Reception. Lincoln Fritter, OF
the Thurman Club. the swell political
organization OF Democratic proc,ivities,
was one Of the principal aids to the
chief marshal. John J. Lent, Dewitt
C. Jones, postmaster during Mr. Cleve-
lands first term; Hon. Selwin w. Owen,
ex-Judge Of tho Supreme Court; Hon.
ii. j. Booth, Hon. T. L. Powell, (who
ran against Foraker for Governor), eI-
other Democrats OF State. or national
reputation and who are leaders here In
their respective professional and bust
ness lines were conspicuous In the GER
emouies.
Contrary TO former experience, upon
many similar occasions in late years,
the weather
WAS CLEAR AND COLD,
and the well-paved streets were dry
and clean. About 5000 men were in
the procession. Among these were the
Blaine and Logan clubs OF Cincinnati,
the Young Mems Club Of Canton, the
Toledo Republican Club. the local Re-
publican clubs, and certain military or
CARNATIONS, all in command OF Marshal
in-Chief II. a. Axline, eX-Adiutant
General OF the State.
The parade moved at one o'clock. II
was viewed by the Governor and his
STAFF. Many leading citizens Ia polit-
icsl, social and business life occupied
seats on the large reviewing stand,
which was on Broad street north OF the
capitol.
The event of special importance took
place this evening In the Senate cham
Der, whore the Governor in charge OF
the Committee OF Reception, received
the people.
The inauguration proper took place
at the entrance TO the Capitol and the
Governor received a cordial welcome
from the large audience. Rev. Archi-
bald o. r. Taylor, pastor OF Westmin-
ster Presbyterian Church, invoked di-
vine blessing upon the occasion, after
which the Governor was sworn into
office by Chief Justice Bradbury, OF the
Supreme Court. The Governor then
spoke TO the people In substance as fol-
lows;
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House If
Representatives and EciiOlO Citjzcns:
THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY TO-DAY
IS the formal act in execution OF the will
OF the people expressed on the seventh
cay OF last November. 1t is the enter
ing upon the performance OF public
duty already imposed by the people and
In obedience TO their sovereign, will.
Our elective system IS the established
means OF asserting the right and power
OF the majority to rule and determine
who, for the time, are 10 serve as the
agents OF the people within the mean
Ing and limitations OF the constitution
and the laws. When that result ts once
determined those whI favored 10 and
those who opposed IL join 10 cheerful
acquiesence. IN Ohio men OF all parties
and all creeds bow in generous submis-
sion TO the only earthly sovereign thew
recogniZe-the IeOple.
Those OF us who to-day take the oath
OF Office in obedience to this uopular
will accept sacred trust, for the faith
ful execution OF which we should conse-
crate our best abilities. Ny fellow citi-
zens, we cannot be Indifferent, even II
we would, TO current business condi-
tions, nor unmindful that to-day MANY
OF our fellow citizens are without work
because they can't fiud anything to do.
There are homes ia this State which
less than q year ago were filed with
cheer and contentment that are now
haunted with hunger. Our hearts 20
out in feeling sympathy to these unior-
tunate ones OF our fellow citizens. and
our purses should open 70 them In sweet
and substantial charity. The present
situation affords great opportunity to
all OF US 70 demonstrate tho love we
bear our fellow man, and II rightly I'm
proved will cause US to realize that
IT Is MORE BLEssED 10 GIVE
than 20 receive. Those who have. should
and I know wll-Rive to those who
have not, and the people OF our great
State will permit none OF our mon. or
women, or children, 10 suffer for the
gecessaries OF life.
God grant that this scOurce 20 our
Industrial prosperity may speedily pass
away, and that the time may not be
long distant when business confidence
shall again come 20 every community.
when Industry shall resume is former
activity, and when the men now in en-
forced idleness snail have WORK and
wages, and the homes now in poverty
shall be blessed in plenty.
On the first OF January addressed
communication 20 the General Assembly
presenting tho needs and condition Of
the State, which renders 70 unneces-
sary for me now 20 claim your atten-
ton upon these subjects. only desire
70 add TO what ] have already said i'm
that connectiob-that I shall cordially
cooperate with the General Assembly
ln every effort II may lnaugurate TO
Improve the financial condition OF the
Stete, 10 secure better and more
equal system OF taxation. promote
economy and the efficiency OF our pub
iic Institutions, and advance the best
interests Of the State and tho
highest well-being Of the people. Hav-
IhR served one torn as Governor. I
ieaHIe more than ever the responsi bill
Iy or the Office which, by the partialitv
ot Tue people, / am designated again to
-, and am solicitous for the wise and
Ia.thIui performance Of its DUTY. To
seI the state 70 the best OF my abiI-
~ ~ ny earnest aspiration and single