The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-04


the largest crowd Of enthusiastic
democrats here to-day TO witness the
Inauguration OF Hon. n. B. B7oward
/ Is governor Of Florida. that has been
seen in this old capital for a long time
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The procession started from the
home Of the new governor on North
Monroe street. a detachment OF the
militia leading the way and presented
an Inspiring sight. Then came Cover
uo-s Jennings and Broward. the cabi-
sre- officers and ether state officials in
carriages. the last one reaching the
sac house ct 1880, where an i'm
merse concourse Of Floridians had
gathered from every section Of the
state 70 make the occasion a memoir
able one.
The retiring governor advanced 10
Che front of the platform that had
been erected over the eastern entrance
% the state house promptly at the
hour of noon and announced to the
waiting thrOng that the time had ar
rived for him to relinQuish into other
hands the trust that had been his for
The past four years. Chief Justice
Whitfield OF the supreme court of Flor
ida. then administered the oath OF
Office snd Governor BrOward proceed
ed 10 deliver his inaugural address.
Congratulated Browsrd-
Al its conclusion Governor Jennings
y,epDed forward and in one Of the best
sh0rr speeches ever heard about the
I'D building. delivered the Great Seal
O. he state 10 Governor BrOwRrd and
g. The close OF his remarks. congrstu-
lated the new governor most heartily.
The crowd then made rush fer the
senate chamber where Attorney Gen
sal ". II. Ellis in two short but elo-
clent speeches presented the retiring
governor with a handsome desk, the
rr of the state house officials and
employees, and the retiring Spperin-
tsloenJ Of Public Instruction with a
beautiful loving cup. the gift of mis-
fellow members of the cabinet for the
| rsst four years.
Governor Broward held a reception
il The executive Office from $50 to
jose This evening. where hundreds Of
f's friends called and paid him their
respects.
The grand inaugural ball began i'm
mediateiy thereafter in the spacious
3hal OF the house o. representatives.,
and presented a brilliant spectacle.
The weather has been clear and cold.
Tie crowd large and happy and every
feature OF the inaugural ceremonies
las been carried out exactly as origl-
Ia,ly planned.
Governor Browsrd's Address
Ny Fellow Citizens of Florida:
Chosen by the SURFACES Of the PEG
PIC OF this great state TO administer
i'r time he high Office of governor,
Profoundly grateful for the honor con-
l.-red and conscious TO some degree,
trus' Of the manifold duties and re-
Possibilities imposed. I come in their
L-ne To enter upon their service.
mus made the central figure on this
occasion by hat interest which the
PEOPLE manifest in the one who is to
I- fhe Office Of Chief Executive Of
,h.lr stale I an profoundly impressed
y lle confidence bestowed and deep
7 sra'eiul. not only for this splendid
i-ei OF confidence in me. but also
sincerely appreciate the demonstra-
1ol made or this occasion by the
sale troops Of Florida here present,
visiting. distinguished citizens and
e gracious hospitality of the cOurte-
Us people Of this capital city.
We're it not for the fact that / am
% surrounded and aided by a patri-
-. ana Intelligent cabinet and pains
~Ang. wise and conscientious judi
- ] would feel Overswed by the re
-Sloiilty that ] am this day to as
-e- I fully recognize that to fill
position. the duties of which have
h as ably discharged by the many
-sifio0s Chief Executives OF Florida
'Ae past. who have done so much
maize Us people happy. law-sbiding
prosperous. viii require not only
'"n best efforts. but the united
:. s'on ot he efficient cabinet officers
-, 80 are this day induced into Office
~ ne. / here see about me these
So, - authorities provided by the Con-
Lon. in whom I shall find re.
IS 10 wisdem. virtue and zeal TO
INTO effect all that is within our
- Tor the good Of the people.
- our Constitution. our officials
y - eee,ed by a majority of the peo-
OF let US al bear in mind the