The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-01-20
Economy, Enterprise and Law the
Foundation on Which his First
Message was Constructed.
ADDRESS PLEASES THE PEOPLE,
gitizens from Every Part of the State
Were in Jackson to Witness the
Inauguration and Congrat.
ulate Mississippi's New
Governor.

Andrew Houston Longino naugurated last Tues
gay Governor of the Commonwealth of Mississippi
-Four years ago at the inaugural of A. j. McIaurir
natre wept bitterly, while last Tuesday it smiled serene
yand seemed to wish the new chief executive a happv
eW year-and many inclined to regared it as meaning
our years of coming prosperity to the old State
The inaugural parade was set for II O'Clock, but it
W long after that hour before was formed and started
Owing to the illness of ex Governor or Senator Me-
aurin the usual booming of cannons was forbidden, still
Emusic of the bands and hurrahs of ten million citizens
ch lined both sides of State Street and filed the WIN
ws and balconys of the buildings, cheered the soldier
ya and welcomed the triumphant march of orr new
ecptive and the victorious officers of the State into
pwer who serve for the next four years.
the procession had halted in front of the Capi
there was rush made by the crowd for the Represen-
i've chamber where both houses had met in Joint ses-
W witness the swearing in of the Governor and listen
inaugural address, 1t was intended, owing to the
omodation facilities of the house that only members
he Legislature and their relatives would be admitted
4 his was soon found to be impractcable and it was
ing before standing room was at premium and the
irmed old Capitol was once more put to the test The
pearance of Governor Longino was greeted with loud
sering and the waving of flags The Governor in COM
with Lieutenant Governor Harrison proceeded to the
eakers stand, followed by State officers who in turn
re followed by the Major and Adjutant General of the
tiOnal Guards
kev' Dr. Sproes, pastor of the First Baptist Church
Kcksburg, in an eloquent and feeling prayer opened
ceremones. Governor Longino was introduced IN a
Prtbut splendid address by Lieut. Governor Harrison.
en Governor Longlno it signal for renewed
erng and when it ceased, he proceeded in a clear
met and forclabe way to deliver his inaugural address
cn was listened to with marked attention by the au-
nee present Many of his recommendations being COM
nented by loud applause His address appears In full
the third page of this ISSUE
AZ the conclusion of the address, Chief Justice Woods
he Supreme Court, administered the oath and Andrew
lsfon LONGING was hailed and congratulated as the
Ohef Executive of Mississippi by his friendship
ne Governor Longino accompanied on his
to the hotel where he was stopping by the Mai
al and staff and company of infantry, the Ben
fhreys Rifles of Greenwood, which had only ar
IN the city few minutes before, beng delayed by
oad accident
me parlorS OF the Edwards House were elegantly and
arranged for the Governor and his charming wife
friends The reception lasted to late in the
ng and proved very enjoyable to all.
he inaugural ball which also took place in the din
all of the Edwards House was brilliant affair The
march presented a most pleasing sight, beautiful
en in well fitting dresses of dazzling coors accom-
ID by knightly men, upon whose shoulders the fu-
pfthe State will some day rest, passed in review on
occasion. 1t lasted to almost the break of another
but with its close, closed the ceremonies of of the
successful inaugurals ever witnessed in Mississippi