The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-12

Governor and the investment of new
administratiou-and the Senate was an
uounced as about to enter it became ap-
parent that the crowd had been overdone.
There had been reserved for the upper
house no room to join In the interesting
proceedings.
Chairman Of the Committee of Arrange
ments Brusie was in despair. He has
brown curly hair himself. which is Ordi-
narily thrown back from broad fore
head with careful carelessness, but 1t was
now pulled considerably out of shape. and
beads of perspiration stood out upon his
forehead. He looked at the rows of re-
porters' tables, occupied for the most
part, as they nearly always are, by people
who have no use for them save as offering
an excuse to gain prominent position.
He said some of them would have to be
stacked up in a corner, as room must
be had. 1t was done and little standing
room was gained Immediately TO one side
Of the dais and into this the Senators gath
cred and were preparing to stand and wait.
But Speaker lynch wrapped with mis-
gayel and called upon the Assem- blymen
not to remain seated while the Senators
stood, and Immediately there was an up
rising and the Senators were given seats
and general readjustment took place in
front which, with a little crowding, re-
suited in half measures that left compare
lively few on their feet.
as the long hand crept up to the perpen-
dcular General Sheehan's staff came down
the central aisle and formed an avenue on
both sides. This was the sign of the
Governors coming.
All was ready. Lieutenant-Governor
Reddick and Speaker Lynch were in their
places half hidden by the green things;
women held their breath with the excite
ment; the Iroquois Club occupying one
wing of the gallery. stood ready to yell;
Senator Perkins and NJ. II. de Young, both
in front seats on opposite sides of the
house; Judges, officials and politicians of
opposite faiths scattered among the audi
dence of ladies and legislators-a brilliant
assem- blage left of their gossip and be-
came STILL
The long hand had reached the perpeu.
dicuIar of noon and had passed down the
slope little way when the sergeant-at-
arms of the Senate entered and announced
that the Governor and the Governor elect
were at the bar of the House.
They came down the avenue formed by
the colonels and Immediately there was
an uproarious greeting. They took seats
provided In front OF the dais. and the COL
ored chaplain in a few proper words
asked the divine blessing upon this solemn
induction of citizen of California into
the highest and most responsible Office of
the State.
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10 the dais and was crested with another
burst of applause. His last address as
Governor was short and well-timed. He
simply extended his thanks for considerats
kindness at the hands of all, and asked
for the same on behalf of his successor.
'Four years ago in this place l took the
oath of Office as Governor" he said. II
entered upon its duties with misgivings as
to my ability 20 fulfill them. now leave
the office after these four years Of service
with the satisfaction of a consciousness
that have given TO the State my best en-
erRies and eudeavor in its behalf. I lay
aside the Office and am ready to accept the
verdict of the people upon my work. My
successor has before been tried with pub.
lie trusts and approaches these now honors
and duties, am sure. with au honest and
earnest purpose with regard to them."
He then thanked the legislative body
and the people for their kindness to him
and the people of Sacramento,
on behalf of Mrs. Markham. for their hos
pitality and many acts of kindness at
times when their hearts were heavy, and
for which, he said, he would always re-
member them. And with this" he said, !
II bid you my official good-by." He |
bowed and the applause was renewed. He |
stepped down and was conducted back TO |
the chair he had vacated.
Then uprose his successor and the ap- |
plause that greeted him was more bolster
ous than any previous outburst. He /
walked up to the dais, whore Judge Hen
shaw was seated, and bowed and bswed,
quietly and with dignity. while the storm
asted. and being REQUIRED several times to