The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-01-06
WARNER TAKES OATH.
Michigan's New Governor Sworn In by
Chief Justice Moore.
MANY WITNESSED CEREMONY
Prominent Men of the State Make
Speeches Bliss Said Few Farewell
Words-Mr. Warner Deeply Moved
Brilliant Reception In Evening. :.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 3.-Before 1900
people in Representative hall Gov.
Warner and the other newly-elected
state officers took the oath Of Office
Monday afternoon. They were sworn
in by Chief Justice Moore of the SUI
preme court. Ex-Gov. Rich presided.
The ceremony lasted just one hour
and was the acme Of simplicity. Old
Glory furnished the only decorations
and the oratory was confined almost
exclusively to congratulations and fe-
licitations.
Rev. w. P. French of Lansing Of
fered an extensive and comprehensive
prayer at the opening Of the after
moons proceedings.
Chief Justice Moore delivered a
brief, scholarly address, in which he
contrasted the pomp and form that
characterized the browning Of Edward
VII, king Of England, with the rose Of
"that other English boy who years
ago came to the shores of America as
q mere child, nurtured by kind par
ents, and was elevated to the COVER
norship of 100000 PEOPLE" before he
had reached middle life.
With their right hands raised to-
ward heaven, the silver-haired justice
and the thoughtful governor-elect then
stood facing each other, while the lat
ter repeated in steady, clear tones the
oath of Office as it fell from the JUS
tees lips:
81, Fred M. Warner, do solemnly
swear that will support the constitu-
ton of the United States, the consti-
tuition of this state, and faithfully dis
charge the duties of the Office of gov
ernor to the best of my ability"
"Citizens of Michigan" said the
chief justice, your governor" where.
at there was loud applause.
AS soon as silence was secured the
ceremony proceeded, similar oaths be-
ing administered to Lieut.-Gov. Matt
land, Secretary of State Prescott,
State Treasurer Glazier AuditorGe
eral Bradley, Land Commissioner
Rose, Attorney-General Bird, Superin-
te0dent Of Public instruction Kelley,
Member of Board of Education
Wright and Justices Of the Supreme
Court Ostranaer, Blair and McAlvay.
Warner Deeply Moved.
There were cries for Warner and
the new governor rose to his feet.
-Four years ago." he said, Eat the
doors of this capital l took the oath
Of secretary of state. Before that
time l had twice taken the oath of
state senator. All have to say now
is that I intend to do my duty as
see it, as l have always tried to do"
Gov. Rich then called upon Gov.
Bliss for a farewell word. Mr.. Bliss
was also laboring under emotion.
81 thank you for the cordial and
hearty support you have given me for
four years." he said, addressing the
audience. 81 now give way to a
younger man, and one, / hope, who
will do better in the office than have
DONE"
Bliss said: 81 wish you every success.
| Michigan owes not a cent. Her peo-
pie are happy and prosperous"
Jam at Reception.
Gay military uniforms and lemonade
were predominant at the biennial re-
ception in the executive chambers in
| the capitol last night.
A thousand townspeople and visit
ors damned the corridors for hours,
struggling along in single column.
But they appeared to enjoy it.