The San Francisco call., 1898-01-11
BUSHNELL
 EXAGGERATED
 GOVERNOR Takes the Oath as Chief Executive
 of Ohio. Nxcitement Is Manifested With the Beginning of His Second Term. Delegations From the Country Attend Ceremonies at the
 Capital. A VERY BRIEF ADDRESS. In It No Direct Allusion Is Made to the Bitter Senatorial Fight Now in
 Progress.
Delegations From the Country Attend Ceremonies at the
 Capital.
A VERY BRIEF ADDRESS.
In It No Direct Allusion Is Made to the Bitter Senatorial Fight Now in
 Progress.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

COLUMBUS, Jan. 10-The Legisla- ture reconvened this morning and the inauguration of Governor Bushnell occurred at noon.
 This has been the most exciting in auguration day ever known in Colum- bus. Long before noon the streets were thronged with eXcursionists from the country. They poured in from every direction. At noon the railways Ssti- mated that there had been 15.00O ar rivals during the night and day. Bush neil badges were in the majority, as the Hanna eXcursionists were not booked to arrive until afternoon, in time for the procession. During the forenoon the State House was surrounded by crowds yelling for Bushnell. It was impossible for the crowds to get inside the Capitol building, and the Governor was called outside on the grounds, where he addressed the multitude, one delegation after another.
 The first delegation to which the Gov ernor responded was from his home at Springfield, and included hundreds of workingmen from Bushnelrs shops, bearing written greetings of confidence in him. These demonstrations contin- ued until noon, when Governor Bush nell was escorted to the rotunda of the State House, where the decorations of floral designs and bunting were more elaborate than ever before. The mem bers of the Supreme Court and all other State officers had reserved seats and the crowds occupied all the space in windows, galleries and everywhere while the street and State House grounds were crowded with shouters very small percentage could gain admission to the house, but when cheers were heard inside the echo was taken up on the outside, and the air was filled with loud responses.
 The Neil House is directly across High street from the State House and Senator Hanna witnessed the forenoon scenes in the Capitol grounds from his rooms. but these demonstrations did not interfere with the Senatorial skir- mishing.
 During the forenoon there were no cases of violence reported, although the noise was loud and continuous.
 The exercises in the rotunda were ac- cording to the usual programme. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Burkett, who was reelected on the ticket last November with Gov ernor Bushnell. The Governor was given the usual ovations when he first appeared on the platform and again when he appeared to deliver his inaug- ural address.
 The inaugural contained no reference to the contest of the Senatorship, un- less the following can be so construed: : By so legislating and acting for the people, to secure the best results with the least possible friction, much can be done to make the general respect for government higher and more enduring It is certain that our aim must be so to regulate and conduct the matters com mitted to our charge as to earn this tacit commendation from the citizen ship of all degrees. An appreciation of the gravity of the task. of the difficult l ties to be encountered and the neces- | sity for sincere and honest service, will | do much in the aid of those who desire | it to deserve the good will of their | fellow men for faithful stewardship | rendered."
 As Governor Bushnell was inaugu- rated to-day for his second term, and had a week ago sent an elaborate message to the Legislature, his address to-day was unusually brief. He was most loudly cheered at the close, and the ovation continued as long as he was in sight. All who could get into the push followed him to the executive chamber to congratulate him.
 Arrangements were made at once for the Governors staff to proceed to the grand stand on the north side of the State House to view the parade. The public reception given by Gov ernor Bushnell tonight was a quiet affair. A platform, handsomely deco rated, had been placed in the rotunda of the Capitol and here the Governor, assisted by Mrs. Bushnell and sur rounded by the members of his staff received first the reception committee the members of the Legislature, State officials and their ladies: then the public was admitted, and about 200C people passed through and were greeted by the Governor and his wife. There were no incidents to mar the pleasure of the evening.