New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
KENTUCKY'S NEW GOVERNOR
COLONEL BRADLEY INAUGURATED AS
THE STATES FIRST REPUBLI-
CAN EXECUTIVE.
TO WITNESS THE CEREMoNY-PRoMIsEs

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FLOCK TO FRANKFORT
TO WITNESS THE CEREMoNY-PRoMIsEs
OF HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Frankfort KY. Dec 10-Colone w. O. Bradley,
the first Republican to be elected Governor OF
Kentucky, was inaugurated with great ceremony
at noon to-day The city is crowded with peo-
ple special trains having been run from every
section OF the State Colonel Bradley arrived in
the city yesterday on a private train furnished
by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Promptly at II o'clock the inaugural process
sion formed at the house of Colonel L. p. Tarton.
Colonel Bradleys host 1t headed by the
1st and I'd Regiments At Second-st the pro-
cesson was met by Governor John Young Brown.
Colonel Bradley took a seat in the Governors
carriage and the march to the capitol was re-
sumed When the grounds were reached the
Governor and Governor-elecl were loudly cheered.
Colonel Bradley was escorted to the platform by
Governor Brown and the proceedings were opened
with a prayer by the Rev DR.. w. c. Taylor.
Ex-Chief Justice Holt then delivered an eloquent
address.
Governor Brown arose when the ex-Chief JUS
tice had finished and made short speech, re-
viewing his stewardship and welcoming his sue
cessor in the name OF the Commonwealth
Chief Justice Pryor then stepped to the fron'
and during impressive silence administered the
oath Of Office to the new Governor.
Governor Bradley was wildly cheered py the
vast crowd When quiet was restored ne said'
TO saw that sincerely thank those who by their
suffrage have elevated me to the hghest oHice ~
the State is giving but feeble expression u '''
With the gracation that follows triumph comes
o9 this great Once Long protracted and uninter-
rupted control by any party ,iaance careIess-
ness and. not infrequently corruption Under sucn
conditions the succession OF another parry q, osi
Instances however creditable Its administration Is
source OF disappointment Profoundly mpatssu S,i',
Tn ha tms nn erdSe eaua to the
the duties OF CHIEF Magistrate of our beloved o0m
~ a splendid people for support and humbly in
voking the aid of the Higher Power which directs
'nf The credit and honor of the State and Nation are
OF first Importance The recent popuafb oS boh sod
and silver as money, but, at the same time tne ne
maintenance of the best and highest STANDARD; 80 80
accepted and adhered to. And while public credit
should be protected should none the less favor
branch OF American industry-such a system as vii
genius nourish ana increase e MARKET
ard protect every honest son OF toll from the deg, &
radiation Of compeon with the the pbog seor be ST
that reciprocity which will insure free exchanSe y.
our products with seer roT or
fact,ired in this country The accomplishment and
veop our resources advance matera al prosperity
and give Kentucky the position she is entitled 10
In The management OF State affairs. honesty and
fidelity are demanded Of every pubic othcer, d ana f
Committed should be punished and the honor Of , the
State and people yindcated at all hazards Public
the people and whenever they fall to faithfully
and honestly h Snes o they hs serSce
and such punishment as the law provides
the material advancement Of any section; shall at
all times be promoted by every energy or which
The people rightfully demand retrenchment and
branch OF the public service not inconsistent WIN WIN
the general welfare; and promise TO do everything
'oSea above all things the Constitution and laws with
in ,ts spirit must be enforced. Every citizen shall
be protected in iife liberty and property at What t.
every cSs Sca aSd o the Rcers % Of
a faithful, energetic and fearless enforcement OF
preston Of healthy public sentiment which will
pec!aliy the murderer and assassin. Mob violence
(which has ts home In the breasts OF cGwarIs, onn
mited should be properly and severely % punished. nj he'd
Such action Is or of Tdnt DI
does serious injury to the welfare Of the state t;
d Tee spSoEsi i0 @ chrspisn Gie &c
The people are the source of all power FROM
sponsble. Bearing this continually in mind shall
respect and. without fear or favor faithfully en-
I shall do right. as God enables me to see the
right be Just as He enables me to determns err inc what
OF my birth, do all that within me lies to advance
her prosperity enforce her hsI away g
that am not the Governor OF party put OF all
Knowing that the wisdom of all can be more
safely relied on than the wisdom Of portion, that
I n
party, that the conflict has passed ana the
that we are embarking for our voyage upon calm
and beautiful sea-. for their hearty advice ana as as
past is illustrious. whose present demonstrates SO
many needed improvements and and whose future n Ell II
her sons but do their duty, Will surpass the most
extravagant expectation.
Trusting that at the end OF the next four years
Of the Commonwealth will be Justly proud. and
with an Aye h1 n9t @ MADE sb
stantal advancement, that the bonds OF union and
o"r STe tnf Republic viii have in
terial prosperity. power and grandeur, concIuae
Gus demonstration / am now ready. Mr. Chief Jus
tice, to take the oath OF office.
When Governor Bradley took his seat resolu-
tions of welcome on behalf Of the citizens OF
Frankfort were read by Patrick Mcdonald. and
the ceremonies were closed by benedctlon by
the Rev. d. Clay Lilly.
The Governors party was then driven to the
Executive Mansion. where an Informal recep-
tion held the new Governor shaking hands
with thousands of people.
The inaugural ball took place at the Capitol
Hotel this evening.
Governor Brown and his family started for
Louisville this afternoon. There they VIII make
their home The Ex-Governor will devote his
time to the practice OF Ia
HARDIN is NOT SUPPRESSED.
HE HAS AMBITIONS TO SIT IN CoNGREss-FAc-
TIoNAL DIFFERENCES OF KEN
lucky DEMOCRATS