The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-12
TANNER NAUGURATED
Pomp and Ceremony Hold Sway
at Springfield.
CITY THRONGED WITH VISITORS.


Takes Over an Hour to Pass Given
Point, Reviewed by the New Governor
Reception In the Afternoon and Evening
Women Anxious to See the New Mis-
tress of the Executive Mansion.
Springfield, Ills, Jan. 12.-The inaugu-
ration of John r. Tanner as governor
of the commonwealth of Illinois Mon
day was attended by the usual pomp
and ceremony of such notable occa-
sions. The military and civic features
of the imposing spectacle with the at
tendant display of flags and flowers
and the inspiring strains of martial
music equaled any previous similar
| event in the history of the state. From
early dawn the streets were thronged
with visitors from all parts of Illinois.
The review stand was located on the
south side of the square and was oc-
cupied by Governor-elect and Mrs. Tan
ner and other state officials and their
wives.
When Governor Tanner took his posi-
ton in the review stand. hats came of
and lusty cheers eminated from the
throats of the thousands crowded
around, irrespective of political rela-
tions Removing his hat. Governor Tan
ner bowed to the multitude in acknowl-
edgement of the good will so stentori-
ously accorded him. The inaugural pa
rade was over an hour in passing the
grand stand, and it was estimated that
the column was over two miles In
length.
Escorted to the State House.
When the parade was over Governor
Tanner and the state officers took car
riages and were driven to the capitol'
Mounted troops acted as escort TO the
governor and state officers and the
members of Governor Tanners old reg
iment, the Ninety eighth Illinois, with
whom he battled for the country's free
dom, acted as his personal escort
It was almost impossible to clear
passage through the crowd that filled
the state house to enable the entrance
of Governor Tanner and his escort 10
the house of representatives where both
houses were assembled in joint session
for the administration of the oath that
Incorporated John r. Tanner as gov
ernor of Illinois. The scene was i'm
pressive and deep silence swept over
: the spectators as the officers-elect ar
the house With the tolling of the noon
z hour by the bell of the city clock, the
: oath of office was administered in the
presence of the retiring state officers
Judges Of the supreme court or the
state and other distinguished visitors
During the administration of the oatf
1 the governors salute was fired by Bat
terry d of the Illinois National guard
inaugural Decorations.
v The capitol building never looked pret-
: tier than in the inaugural dress. The
4 decorations were the most elaborate
v ever seen in the capital city and were
! much admired by the thousands who
h saw them. No pains or expense were
spared to fittingly decorate for the
. auspicious event. After all the officers
elect had been sworn. the entire stand
ing party, with the exception OF GOV
g ernor Tanner, took seats that had beer
: reserved and Hon. John r. Tanner
q governor of the state of Illinois, deliv
a cred his inaugural address.
9 He began by expressing his higf
: sense of gratitude for his elevation t.
n office Of governor and said that N
, hoped to fulfill the expectations of th'
II people.
BE assured" said he. Il shall not ig
more those whose voice and work hav
elevated me to this office and who hav
;. stood so heroically and faithfully b!
- nv side I should feel unworthy o
= the peoples confidence If could deser
,. nv friends and unworthy of their con
y fidence by making any test for ofhcia
y fitness which shall ignore the good o
% the people whom have been elected {
serve"
Foundation of Government.
= He then discussed the general princi
D. pies on which government Is ROUNDED
l. 1t must depend, he said, on the averag
II intelligence of the people. This led
II a discussion of education and educa
N tional legislation.
is "There is an earnest and broad senti
ar ment throughout the state said M
in ''in favor of uniform text books In on
"a common schools to be furnished at IN
n cost of the state. With this sentimen
"a I am in hearty sympathy, and 1 hop
TX such legislation will be brought apou
during the present session.
Taking up the subject of the qualif
cations of teachers, he said: Teach
rs ers employed in our state schools hav
~ no right to use the influence and pres
I'd tise which accrue to them solely frol
n their position as teachers in organizin
TT and carrying on a propaganda anon
the students for partisan purpose
x IApplause.l l recognize our citizen
by sovereign right to do his own politics
lie thinking. The teacher must not abu'
IN his position by becoming party adv'
Id cate promise that any abuses whic
he have grown up in state schools shall
lis corrected"
Subject of Revenue.
The governor then took up the SUI
iect of revenue and discussed 1t
- length. making several recommend
a tions. Regarding the penal instit'
=. tions. he declared that the system II
:, augurated by Governor Altgeld hs
- proven more disastrous TO the labor
III than even the old contract system.
ss When Governor Tanner had fnish'
:" his address an effort was made by Sci
ator Mahoney of Cook to get the flo
but the speaker refused to recogni
Ir- him. He wanted TO make motion tn
re the Joint assembly extend the courte
he of the floor to the retiring governC