The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-12

had eadeayored at ell times to be guided
by his obligation. Now that the time
had come to be relieved from that re-
sponsibility, feeling that he had done
his duty, he stood ready to accept the
verdict OF his fellow citizens. Speak, ng
of his successor he said that Mr..
Budd had on several occasions
bean entrusted with honorable and
esponsible offices and had done mis-
duty. He bespoke for his successor the
same patient consideration at the hands
OF the legislature and extended his own
thanks for the uniform courtesy and
kindness which he had received since he
had been governor from every citizen in
every section OF the state. AT the re-
quest of Mrs. Markham he extended
thanks to the good people OF Sacra.
mento for their many acts OF kindness
shown during the residence OF his family
in the capital city. The retiring COVER
nor was heartily oheered as be stepped
down.
THE NEW GOVERNOR.
Lieutenant Governor Reddick intro"
duced the governor elect as "Your gov
ernor.elsct, by the grace OF your votes,
James H. Budd." There was uproar-
ious applause, above which could be
heard three cheers and tiger. emanat-
ing from the Iroquois braves in the gal
lery. When quiet was restored. Justice
Henshaw solemnly administered the
oath OF office. The new governors SOL
emn response, II do swear" had hardly
passed his lips when the terrific thun-
der of cannon on the lawn below
shook the great building to its very
foundations. rattling the windows and
glass chandeliers, and announced the
Inauguration OF Governor Budd. There
was more laundering of cannon and
more hilarious cheering. and nothing
like quiet was restored until the COVER
ncr's salute OF 10 guns had been fred
and the enthusiasts in the cham Der had
cheered and thus worked off the long
pent-up enthusiasm. Then Governor
Budd delivered his inaugural message.
He was frequently interrupted by bursts
of applause. When he concluded and
was stepping down a Stockton man in
the gallery shouted: "Thres cheers for
the man who struck the tidal wave"
They were given with a wild yell.
1.-The full text of Governor Budd's
message is printed on page 8 of this issue.l
IN THE GO vERNoR's OFFICE.
After the ceremonies in the assembly
chamber we're all over and Citizen Budd
had become Governor Budd there was
an interesting proceeding down in the
governors offices on the ground floor OF
the capitol. The outgoing official and
his secretaries extended a courteous
welcsme to the corners in and passed
out. Then there was rafting of drums
again, blare of brass and tramping
of feet through the capitol. The mill.
tary were invading the building. They
marched directly to the governors
chambers, into one door and out through
another, and as they passed in single
file Governor Bndd grasped the hand of
every man. Then came q swarm of cit
izens-men, women and children-who
passed through to touch the hand of the
new governor. This reception, as COR
dial az it was informal, lasted until late
in the afternoon. Mean W lille the SOL
diers and civilians who had participated
In the inaugural ceremonies were leav.
ing the scene of pomp and cirou stance.
Again the troops marched through the
streets, again martial music coul d be
heard from all directions, becoming
fainter and fainter to one who stood in
the capital grounds and listened, and
then the busting scenes OF the morning
were repeated at the railroad depots and
the steamboat landings. Soon the great
majority OF the visitors were speeding
toward their homes.
Tonight the city has again taken on
its wonted aspect and California is un.
der the rule OF Democratic governor.