New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-16
GOVERNOR HASTINGS INArG tEAILD
THE NEW REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATORS OF
PENNSYLVANIA ~ OFFICE

THE NEW REPUBLICAN, ADMINISTRATORS OF
PENNSYLVANIA IN OFFICE.
Harrisburg Penn. Jan I5.-Lowerng clouds and
a dampness which penetrated everything were the
weather characteristics at the opening OF the
Inauguration day OF Governor-elect ID. H. Hastings
However, the moisture was not precipitated. and
for that everybody thankful. At noon General
Hastings was indicted into the highest ONCE
within the gift Of the people OF Pennsylvania.
Surrounded by the law making and judicia!
branches OF the State government. prominent men
IN all walks OF life and citizens OF all classes. he
took the path OF Office and delivered an address
which is characteristic In It's forceful. succnct and
eloquent presentation OF those matters which oc-
Cured to the Governor to be proper to discuss
at the outset OF his administration.
In discussing the Industrial and political situation
ne said
The people of the state and OF the country are
now happily emerging from Per8i oi nmAncia!
industry and employment. Two political reyou-
lions have taken place within two years tina;
severely tested the stability Of the form OF
meat under which live. From both. tn coun-
Try has come forth stronger and grandcr. ana the
people wta more confidence in tgc future OF our
wnich duIng constrnctivc growth Of thirty years
has become almost "A part OF our organic system.
was apparently overturned in the results Of single
election. TWO years later a far more emphatic and
principle Of American Protection Ii may be safely
declared. AZ "A sequence that the wage-earning peO-
tent!ons and competitions OF supply AMI demand
in this country may hN the wage-rate here. Will
never permit that wage-rate 10 be reduced by any
Legislation that Involves competition from those who
are not their political equal While the American
wage-rlie Is almost as distinctive a feature OF
National system our Declaration Of Independence
or our flag. and protection to our own Industries II
settled conviction of people, yet conservative
Judgment Will always demand that legislation upon
this subject be OF such character viii be just
to all sections Of common country. all indus
tries and occupations and that with changing
dtions the schedules OF protective rates shall be
mo iNDI ! %
any class Of people by the power Of aggregated
wealth
/ venture the opinion and the hope that with
turning confidence to the future. gridu-
ally entering upon period Of encouraging and
healthy business restoration. With this thought In
View the trend Of our legislation should be IN sym
pathy with every effort looking 10 the advance
ment OF all the Industrial material ana commercial
interests within the border Of the State
At II 20 the chief marshal. Brigader-6;encral
j. T.. $. Goblin. ana his stan. with the
division marshas. State College Cadets and the
Governor Troop. escorted from the executive man
sion TO the Capitol the Governor. Governor-elect.
Lieutenant Governor. Lieutenant Governor elect.
justices OF the Supreme Court. Joint Committee OF
the Senate and House OF Representatives. heads OF
departments and other invited guests. The inaugu-
form at the west portico Of the Capitol. and
brief
The public reception by Governor and Mrs Hast
ings took place at the executive mansion, ana the
inaugural ball at the armory OF the city Grays
this evening.