New-York tribune., 1901-01-02

music a triumphal march. also counaeno-
rating 70 many the elections OF four Republican
Governors-Ievi p. Morton Frank S. Black,
Theodore Roosevelt and Benjamin B. odell, jr.
Secretary Of State McDonough formally opened
the Inauguration ceremonies by announcing that
Bishop Doane would offer prayer. Bishop Doane
offered prayer, and then Mr. OdelI. adjusting his
glasses. carefully signed the oath Of office in
big book which rested upon the desk Secretary
Of State McDonOugh administered the oath Of
Office. reading the oath carefully. Governor
odell bowed assent the reading ceased. and
kissed the Bible, and the audience again ap-
plauded.
WELCOMED BY ROOSEVELT.
The band played a selection. and Mr.. Nc
Donough introduced Governor Roosevelt. who
made speech welcoming Governor odell- Cow
ernor Roosevelt was listened TO with deep inter
est, and his speech applauded, part Of
IL more than his declaration TO Governor
Odell that the apparent spirit in which he ap
preached his duties gave people the right
think he would stand high in the list Of New
YOrk's Governors. Governor Roosevelt spoke
follows:
Governor Odell: It becomes from this moment
your high and solemn duty TO stand at the
ecLtive head Of the greatest State within
Union a State which in point Of SIZE popula-
uon, wealth and wide variety of interests and OF
industries rises above many a world famous
kingdom commonwealth. Great powers are
given you on the hand. and. the other
hand, your task IS neither light nor easy. But
you come 10 il with the special ability and spe-
cial training which peculiarly fit you to perform
u ably and well. In sense, Governors term
begins with his election. for elected
he must begin TO make ready for his exacting
ana engrossing duties. The earnest you have
already given US Of the way in which you re-
gard these duties and Of the spirit in which you
approach them IS sOch that we nave tne rignt 10
express not merely the hope but the confident
belief that at the end Of your term as Governor
you will have won the right TO stand with that
list Of public servants whose memory the great
Empire State delights TO hold in peculiar honor
THE GOVERNORS RESPONSE.
Governor oden upon arising to make his reply
greeted with a storm Of applause. He
bowed his thanks grayely. His first words re-
veae6 the fact that the responsibilities Of Office
were deeply felt by him. The audience listened
with apparently deep interest 10 Mr.. odell's sem
timents. Members OF the Legislature thought
they in his remarks a distinct pledge or an
economical administration. Mr.. odeu spoke as
follows:
With the assumption Of responsibilities come
doubt and uncertainty which even the applause
and good wishes of our friends cannot entirely
dissiDate. Especially is this true of him into
whose Keeping is placed the administration OF
the affairs of our Commonwealth. New-York
an empire iE ITSELF with it's vast population, its
many ana divers in Is. demands from it's
chief executive the greatest conservatism, wis
dom it's needs and that its business affairs
Judgment.
Under our form Of government. when the win
forget our partisanship in our desire TO Uphold
and strengthen the hands OF those whom Tor the
time being we have clothed with authority, and
upon whom the responsibility for the proper
enforcement Of our laws is placed
The success Of our State administration de-
pends as much upon ;ts conpC rent parts as
upon the aggregate. and il is a right which the
Executive can demand. and every loyal eiti-
zen should accord, that in every municipality, IN
every township and hamlet, the same economi-
cal conditions shall prevail as are expected IN
the administration OF our State affairs.
The burdens of taxation should be ad-
juste6 70 fall lightly upon those who can Ill
afford to bear them. and be borne more sener-
ousIy by those who have received from the State
protection and rights which have given to their
vast business Interests the success they deserve
should be curbed and a welcome extended 20
all whose energy and genius will add TO the
lustre and fame Of the Empire State and aid US
IN upholding our business ana cemmerclal su-
preEnacy. The care OF our wards should be as
generous as their necessities may require never
eXtravagant and never niggarely
To the Governor is intrusted the executive
and 10 the Legislature The Jaw making power of
the Commonwealth. The duties are separate
and distinct and never be combined without
serious impairment in the efficiency Of both.
IT shall be my object. therefore 10 keep strictly
within the letter and spirit of the law and 10
give effect TO such acts of the Legislature as
may seem TO me 10 be in the direction Of public
good, Withholding approval only when such
measures fall below this standard.
In thus aiding in the consummation Of all
desire 10 give 70 the mandates of our Consti-
tuition their full effect and the wishes Of our
people their full purport.
IL in the performance Of these duties shall
in q measure be successful have many
of nay predecessors; if upon the threshold Of
2 century. with all OF its possibilities, the
positive and affirmative action Of the incoming
administration can aid in solving those great
questions which much interest US. ] shall
feel as much pride in the contemplation Of such
results as you do sir, you look back upon the
success which has attended your administra-
ton,
Bishop Doane then pronounced benediction
and the audience dispersed Governor odell
went 90 the Executive Chamber, and there,
rounded ty his military staff. gave q reception
70 the public Thousands Of citizens of the
State attended this reception, and welcomed Mr..
OdeI TO Albany. Nearly every member Of the
Legislature, OF the State government. and Of the
Court ct Appeals and Supreme Court, attended
this reception.
JUDGE PARKER COMPLIMENTS ROOSEVELT.
Albany. Jan. l-Chief Judge Alton B. Parker OF
the Court OF Appaals paid Governor Roosevelt a
strong compliment at the dinner given in the re-
firing Governors honor at the Fort Orange Club
last evening. He stated that he desired 20 bear
testimony 70 the fact that in his experience
Governor had done 20 keep the standard OF
Roosevelt. he said, had honored him several times
by consulting him proposed judicial appoint
Elents. Through the efforts Of the Governor the
standard Of the bench had been made stronger than
ever before.
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