Evening journal., 1897-01-19

ney. II. r. Kane III. l.. Holden, Colonel
G. Parke Postles, of the general recep-
tion committee. The party took car
riages and the parade followed, the
Delaware College cadets being the
guard of honor. Their marching and
general natty appearance ELECTED much
favorable comment, and made an inn
preston upon the legislators which
may have beneficial results so far as
the college is concerned.
In the line wer the cadets. National
Guard. state and county officials and
private citizens. The Wilmington and
New Castle companies made an espec-
tally fine appearance The principal
streets covered by the line of march
were Lockerman, Bradford and State
James l.. aMrshall Jr. was chief mar
shall
On every hand the incoming and re-
firing governors were greeted with
hearty applause. Every window and
porch along the line of march was
filled with enthusiastic people. and
these who could not find such coigns of
vantage stood along the sidewalk.
After the parade the g0vernor-elect
and Acting-Govcrnor Watson stood on
the porch Of the Hotel Richardson and
reviewed the troops in the presence of
an immense concOurse of people.
While this was gcing on both
branches of the General Assembly had
met. After the Senate journal had
been read a motion was made that the
Senate repair TO the hall of the House
of Representatives. IL did so, headed
by Sergeant-at-Arms Qulllen and
Speaker Harrington. The members of
the House arose as they entered A
few minutes later both houses left the
State House and repaired to the Court
House, where the inaugural ceremonies
were TO take place. They were ushered
into seats reserved for them and. with
the members of the Constitutional Con-
ventiOn, judiciary and state and county
officers sat awaiting the arrival Of the
object of the peoples jubilation.
AT the conclusion of the military re-
view Governor Watson and Governor
elect Tunnel were escorted to the
! Court House. the cadets and guards
men having already reached the Green.
When the two entered the room there
was a prolonged round OF applause
which was acknowledged by Mr.. Tun-
nell.
Chancellor Nicholson was present to
administer the oaths of office to one of
the best and handsomest governors that
it has ever been the good fortune of
Delaware to have Mr. Tunnel rested
his hand reverently on the old
Latin Bible. which is famous
the country over, and with
head reverently bent listened to the
chancellor as he repeated the oaths pre-
scribed by the Constitution He then
kissed the Book and the state had its
new governor. The chancellor was the
first to congratulate him, and several
others on the platform followed the ex.
ample.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Governor Tunnel then read his inau
gural address as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and Hous'
of Representatives, Of the Consti
tutional Convention, and Fellow
Citizens:
In further supplementing the vii
CT the citizens of my native state may
be permitted to say that l am not un
mindful OF the duties and respOn
sibilities of the office of governor which
i have assumed. as well as of the hono
, and distinction conferred upon me
and in grateful recognition of the con
fidence thus reposed. 1t will be my ear
nest purpose to perform my o1icia
acts and obligations with the utmos
: fidelity, ever impressed with the fac
that / am the servant of the people
chosen by them to administer publi
trust. in their Behalf and for thei
] best welfare.
upon the organization Of the presen
h, General Assembly, his excelloncy, m.
immediate predecessor, in accordanc
with custom, and under constitutional
I requirement, sent to each house thereO
s his biennial message, excellent in sub
o. stance and replete with information o
q affairs concerning the state; an
: therein recommended 10 your consider
4 alton. gentlemen Of the General AS
sembly, such measures as he deeme
necessary and expedient. In view @
e my recent illness and of the messag
now before you, / do not deem it wis
, for myself nor q public necessity, tina
I should at this time, at least, reiterat
matters of information concernin
d state affairs, nor to make any furthe
T recommendations in addition TO thos
q which have been SO recently made.
have carefully considered the recon
mendations made by my predecessor
and / doubt not You will give them this
l. thoughtful consideration which the
deserve
e Il will, from time to time. transm
J. special messages to your honorabl
bodies, if / shall deem it expedient
90 So The fact that we now have
u Constitutional Convention which ma
d effect some very important changes
l. our organic law. makes il uncertai
" what may be required of you hefol
=, your public services as Legislators sha
have ended.
"As members of a coordinate branC
rs Of our government. possessed Of e.
E. tended powers and authority. / doul
not YOU have entered upon your dutie
NJ fully determined to do that which
your judgment is for the benefit. az
s. vantage and prosperity CT our people
1T is needless for ne 20 remind VI
re that you hold positions of honor an
Is trust. with no light responsibilities.
in should be your constant aim to avo
all useless and extravagant expend
~ lures Of public monies and 10 qua
well against all hurtful and vicio'
LEGISLATION And I advise that vor D.