The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-27
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future OF our grand territory il exceed
rains and an unprecedented wheat crop
is assured, cotton, the staple OF the
south, is a success beyond doubt, mo-
ney from last years crop is Overlooking
the bank vaults. free sciool Is in every
district, churches everywhere dot the
land, while our fertile SOIL hea.thful ciI-
mate, ente-p-ising population and the
hope OF single statehood offer nothing
but TIE brightest prospects for the fu-
.ure.
Permit ne 20 thank you one and al,
and through you all the people of Okla
homa, for the many ccurtesies extended
ID me during my term q office, for Your
many acts ot kindness and generous
sympathy. withou. which 1 must have
failed utterly. and TO wish you all abup-
dant success and fo- Oklahoma q glorius
future. rich with blessings Cor millions
yet unborn"
''The Incoming Administrator" was
the subject OF the address OF Mr.. p. B.
Forrest OF e Reno. His speech was
brilliant, one but unfortuna tely Ike that
81 Governor Barnes ne did not have II
committed to paper and hence Z could
not De taken and transcribed IN time Cor
the Eagle. II is quite pity as the
speeches OF both gentlemen We're os such
a character as TO give the politicians
and people OF Oklahoma new lessons in
moderation and patriotism. Mr.. Forrest
spoke as Democrat and had words OF
NJ -
NJ. A. c. Scott. Republican. had FOR
Governor Rentrcw.
When Governor Barnes appeared and
took the oath OF Office. which was ad-
riinistered by Associate Justice joan c.
Tarsney OF the supreme court, he was
given tremendous ovation. Five
thousand voices shouted hucrahs and
none cheered more Justify than the
friends o. Flynn. 4 great deal OF hos
tile feeling was drowned in that ire
menduous cheer, but out OF il will grow
kindlier and more harmonious feel
ing among the Republican workers of
Oklahoma
Governor Barnes was visfbly affected
by the great demonstration in his honor |
and he could hardly speak for several |
seconds. When ne did get his voice il |
was the voice o: one who had a thor
ough appreciation OF the honor done
rim by his fellow-cicizens OF Oklahoma |
He spoke for about twenty minutes. /
After thanking the people he outlined 1
Ills policy, which indicated that mis- aI- I
ninistration will be conservative one I
and that his power and infiuenc. will De /
exercised strictly FOR the public good. /
without regard 70 politics or politicians !
The greatest good 20 the greatest num- /
Der was the p-etcminating idea in his /
policy
The hours Of The evening were devot-
ed 70 receptions. After the services al
the government acre were over a recep-
ton was held az the Guthrie club rooms
During the cartier hours OF the even
ing the visitors were treated 70 a beauti-
fui concert by the First regiment band.
The inaugural balla night was a very |
swell affair and largely attended by the
citizens of Guthrie and visitors II was |
one OF the creates. social events in the !
history OF Oklahoma
The banquet was given a. the Capital
hotel and was served in six courses It
was very c-edi.able TO the ability OF
Landlord George Ford to get up
spread worthy Of a great event. The
a-ye dining room OF The hotel was
beautifully decorated and the tables
were Set IN elegant style. Plates were
turned FOR 80 persons and they includ-
I'd the elite OF Oklahoma. both in society
and politics. A. the hour OF closing ne
telegraph station the 7toss,maste- Is
commencing 10 introduce the speakers.
There are a dozen speakers on The pro
gram and some brilliant responses are
ookei FOR. The oanque: will prooa5ly
1st until O'Clock in the morning
As is usual the government OF Guthrie
has been suspended Tor the night and
the freedom OF the city given 70 the
visitors They appreciate 1; and are en-
Joy ng themselves.
Governor Barnes viii probably make
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