The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-01-16
Mr.. WAKEFIELD TAKES THE
OATH OF OFFICE.
Notwithstanding the Inclemency of
the Day Annapolis was Filled
with People.

with People.
Wednesday, January Is, Hon. Edwin War
field took the oath required by the Constitu
ton of the State to be taken by newly elected
Governor Chief Judge McSherry, of the
Court of Appeals, administered the oath in
the presence of distinguished asSembage
of representative men from all parts of the
State. Mrs. Warfeld wife of the Governor,
and their three daughters were standing by
the Governor. Owing to the Indictment wealth
er the inaugural exercises took place III the
State House instead of on the capital porch, as
was intended After that ceremony was over
the Governor. Senators and others proceeded
10 the House Chamber, where Ex-Governor
Smith delivered his farewell address. he
said:
This day marks the occasion when by reason OF
the limitations imposed upon the term of the Gov
ernor by our Constitution the administration Ofthe
executive affairs of Maryland must now change
hands and pass to another. In obedience to the
same law of succession the legislative department
as well has been placed in the hands Of men fresh
from the sovereign people, and with the indebe
mark OF public approval fixed upon them.
The recent election of Mr. Warfeld and his asso-
ciates by large msjority of the votes of their fell
low citizens, and the election at the same time OF
more than a twothirds Democratic majority in
each house of the General Assembly, evidenced not
only willingness but strong desire by the people
that the Democratic administration which was
placed in power four yearsagO should be succeeded
by another Democratic administration. This
an Endorsement which was most gratifying II was
not only an Endorsement Of the outgoing admins
tratiou. however but it was a high tribute TO the
character of the Democratic candidates both on the
State ticket and the Legislative ticket
GRATEFUL FOR COOPERATION.
II feel would be wanting in the rudimeatAry
principles Of civilization on the eve OF my retire
ment from the cares. responsibilities aud. may
add. the Joys Of the most exalted position within
the gift Of the people Of Maryland il did not em-
brace the opportunity 10 first endeavor to express
my profound and uBsPeskable gratitude to the good
people Of my native State for the honor they have
conferred upon me sud for that cooperation, conf
deuce and encouragement they have 50 sbundantly
bestowed upon me. and which sustained me 10
many times Of trouble
-Four years ago the solemn words Of the oath Of
Office we're subscribed to by me. and have since
endeavored, with all my power, as nearly as the
inherent iufrmities of erring human nature will
allow to live up TO their letter ard import 70 serve
all the people faithfully and we'll, TO carry out con
scienliously the pledges made the people and TO
meet with forttnde She no less solemn responsible.
tiles Of the aGlce of Governor OF Maryland Need
less to SAY, some high hopes Of salUtSry reforms
and the adoption OF progressive i3ess have filei Of
full fruition but much hss been done By reason q
the coo eraiou OF the administrative officers Of the
state and the legislative bodies
TIE E1rRA session.,
I'VE sh ,ud never 10 get that "a liant band Of men
who 80 the face OF persistent and too oftsn wiilful
misrepresentation. in spite Of threats Of political
humiliation and social ostfscisa. ia spite Of car
toans and actual physical danger braveiy battle 10
xether to rid their state Of the evil ruits q cap
ming census fraud aud In the further ei'deavoT TO
purify politics and place The eouirol Of our political
destiny cur social happiness Aud car whole ciEA
welfare IN the .ads % the moral intelligent ele-
meui Of the people. They displayed an order oi
patriotism and moral courage worthy tadeei Of ihc
rratest rlsu our cuuuirS has yet produced. u besc
portrait lo1ked down beuignly uPoa them from
the walls Of the Old senate chamber where 'hey
met Is they moved steadily and uslcsticaily iot-
ward in the path OF duty regardless q any peTsoas
peril To which it might lead Them,
The members Of the HOUSE Of Delegates we're
equally true ami they stood the tempoury ciamor
aud tbe fife Of adverse public criticism Ike feier
ans-ii may be nsaEtyrs-Sithoat sWeySinS o.
ainchinx or nursing tlsei. wounds But The people
even before the reaction had f1Iy developei IccoS
the polls which Is the only occasion hen The will
OF the people the anal srbiers q oar oleial sets
can be nsocrtalned Again wiihiu the past thrcc
months The Pc pie have sposrn. and more pro
uouncedIy ex pressed their approval and sussAiued
confidence.
Foley waI EE eoSTtSCEr
An arosl-ed pubir sentiment. venture 20 pre-
dict 90 adopt anil force The dvvsloPsn ut - tie
tlHlicg Hauguraiei by those ntu 80 ihe ertraar'i
nary session Of 1921 until Ma. asd. $40 nsAttrF by
what name the dominant party Hzy b. kuo"n
win BE- governed aud her aGslrs managed By me q
selected b. the mos; wortuy acl esE-shIo clectors
within her b1ricrs The tlea. haluperevi iu IS DC.
rciopsneni d, Is true Ay usrruw constitutional liE-
liatous which arsi assumed tangible substance ty
act OF thas-s mcu viii cause ihrtr names TO be Fe-
nrmtere,i Snd homurysi hereafter b. grateful feo
tle The reform th4s iaAgguHstet risrs la 10 i'm
turtaace asF above aa beyond Questions II party
advantage aud gii to time make Tie state sc love
the IDEAL to be Iookcd up and admire BY othcrs
becanse OF the parity, t8e vision aua be excel
lcuce OF her government
coNaESbs rBE SEw EXs-UrvE
The Governor then spoke o. the hrAilhfal coad'-
ton Of aIl departments ug The STATE EovcFualcaL
II the building Improvements that have tcn made
artd eulegizri The public Osacials y no have hccn
eonnectsi with MS administration. OF the !ucou'
ing Executive be sat3.
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As soon Ex-Goy. smith closed Gov
WArh-ld delivered his inaugural address.
He said
gsllow Citizens The time has come when must
enter upon the duties OF The post Of trust and re-
sponsibiity 10 which have teen ealIcd By vast
minority OF the thought u and intelligent Of
MARYLAND
lam deeply sensible OF the graf honor conferred
upon me BY my fellow citizens ani profoundly
grateful for so distinguished a mark Of their conf