The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-01

Albany, NJ T., Jan. benjamin Il.
Odell, Jr., was today inaugurated gover-
nor OF the state OF New York. The cere-
mony took place In the assembly cham
bcr at the state capitol
The Inauguration of a governor OF New
York state IL an event of great moment
and OF elaborate ceremony. The inaug-
uration OF Gov. Odel was one of the most
elaborate ever held There was a greater
oufpouring OF people, larger number of
visitors I'm Albany and a grander mill
fary display than have attended a cere-
mony or this character for many years.
Over 1900 national guardsmen, COM
prising two battalions and three separate
companies OF infantry. and "A mounted
signal corps were I'm line in the escort
column. and I'm addition civilians who
have been the life long friends and
neighbors of the new executive and who
had como TO this city TO attest their
friendship.
The various ceremonies connected with
the Inauguration were OF a most impos-
ing character. Gov Roosevelt, the rctir-
Ing governor, shared with Gov. Odell, to
q great extent. the demonstration OF well
come in the assembly chamber.
At the executive mansion Gov.-elcct
Odell awaited tho coming OF Adjutant
General Edward NJ Hoffman and the
other members OF his military stan.
They had assembled at the department
OF the adjutant general at 10 A. IN. and
proceeded 10 the executive mansion,
reaching there about IL O'Clock Major
Gen. Chas. II. Roe and stan also as
sembled at the capitol and went 20 the
executive mansion TO form part OF the
governors escort. Gov. Odell received
Gov. Roosevelt at 10 a. m. at the execu-
tive mansion.
As he had completed his term OF office
at midnight there was no official busi-
ness for Gov. Roosevelt 10 transact Tho
line of march from the executive man
sion to the capitol was lined by cheer
Ing thousands.
Gov. Roosevelt and stan received Gov
Odell and staf in the public audience
chamber OF the executive suite
Then the line headed bv the two gov
ernors and composed cf the military
STATS: Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff and the
other state officers was formed and the
executive party proceeded 90 the assem-
bly, chamber.
The Inauguration ceremony took place
on platform erected over the speakers
desk.
The chamber was filled 20 overfiowing
On the platform were seated Mrs. Odell
wife OF the governor. and other members
OF the governors family, the wives OF
the state officers. and members OF their
families: the heads OF state departments
and their wives, daughters and their
friends.
Gov. Odell Gov Roosevelt and the other
members OF the executive party entered
the chamber at the noon hour and were
greeted with applause. Rt Rev. Nm
croswsli Doane opened the ceremony with
prayer.
There was an enthusiastic outburst
when Gov. Roosevelt rose 10 extend
formal greeting 20 Gov Odeit------
In welcoming the new governor ne said
IN part: 1T becomes from this moment
your hieh and solemn duty 90 stand az
the executive head OF the greatest slate
within our union. q state which in point
OF sizc. population. wealth ana Wide va
rely OF Interests ana of Industries. rises
above ,nany q worid-fsmous kingdom ~
commonweslth. 0fesf powers are given
>ou on the one hand aud on the other
hand. yOur task n neithcf HABIT nor easy