The Mena weekly star., 1897-01-13
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The New Kansas Governor Makes His In
 augural Speech.

The New Kansas Governor Makes His In
 augural Speech.
 TOPEKA Kan, Jan. 1.--Gov John w Leedy and the other new state officers were inaugurated to-day Although the ceremonies did not begin until l. o'clock the multitude began to assem bc in Representative hall at ter clock, and 30 minutes before ex-Gov. Thomas A. Osborn, the master of cere- monies. rapped for order the large room and galleries were packed to the doors. After the chief justice had ad- ministered the oath to all the new stale officers. except the governor, Mir. Oshnrn infradneel Gov Morrill,. the retiring chief executive, who said, among other things:
 severe criticism has cen lately passei upon the credit of the stat- and it's people, but the simple fact remains that the state has never failel 10 meet it's obligations promptly upon natur- ity; that it's bonds are held at large premium; that there has never been any attempt to repudiate the state in- deOtcdness. There have been fewer instances of county and municipality repudiation in the state than in any other western state during it's first 40 years of exis tence"
 Gov. Merrill then turned and pre- sented his successor, Gov. Leedy, who sai1:
 'one of the most praiaeworthy fea- lures of American political life is mani fested on occasions like this. when, after hard fought battle, a period of heated discussion and intense partsa activity, personal preferences and pol tcal opinions bow to the expressss will of the majority. It is one of the evidences Of the stability of our form of government. It is source of qualification to me to have the honor Of folown such dis tinguishe3 line Of predecessors, not one of whom bears q taint kansae bas cen most fortunate hitherto Il her selection of men whom ahe ha e,sii ,ss. slsc position s5f caief exycs- tive. l am highly grati5ed 10 meet to- day So many Of ray distinguished pre- decsssors and to have the kinify en- couragement and cheerful good will with which 1 am greeted by them and by the citizsns of our enterprising cap- ital. To recount the familiar detaii,, of the history of Kansas woaia be q most superEu9us task. That history brings the flush of pride to every aged brow and l1indles love of home in every youthful heart. 1 see here to- day severai of the distinguished men who were great part of those mighty deeds. I behold this beautiful city ex- tending cordial welcome to the off, cials to whom the people of Kansas have for the next two years delegated taeir autllori' Y l witness the assem- ling of 6 host Of citizens from every quarter of the common wealth to cheer this administration on to the assunp- ton of its high responsioilities. Under the inspiratio of sEch an environment l assume my oficii! responsibilities, and enter upon tAe discharge of my of ficial duties with profoEnd obligation to you for your sympathy, with hiqh appre ciation If our peoples confidence and with q fixed Grtcrlniaation to dc my duty as l see i;, liii l have iini,he,l the Term Of service and return to the state Of kaes4s un-oiled and un- su'lied, t.e tffst theg have ,eposed ii: na.''
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 Potato Trust Goes to Pieces.