The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-12

Of matters arising after the trial, and
viii never do so without first consult
ing the trial judge and solicitor. The
constitution Of North Carolina recog-
nizes conditional pardons, but to this
day no legislation has been adopted to
give it effect. 1t seems to
me to abound I'm wisdom, and should
commend itself to the thoughtful con-
sideration of the Legislature.
General Assembly.
Upon you. gentlemen of the General
Assembly. devolve most grave and I'M
pOrtant duties. Fresh from the peo-
pic i'll whom our constitution vests all
political power, you know their wants.
and | feel that the members now sit
ting will be sufficiently brave, broad
minded and patriotic to meet every
difficulty and overcome every obstacle
that stands in the way of the upbuild-
ing and betterment of our State. Your
power is truly great, and should be
exercised wisely and with discretion,
for you can enact, amend. suspend or
repeal all laws, thus having in your
keeping the veal or woe of the State.
Matters of appropriation, increase
of salar.e s. settlements of the States
debts, amendments to school and reve-
nue. laws. a legalized primary law, the
Temperance and divorce questions and
la stronger and more stringent Nagrant
law, laws to help the old Confederates
veterans, these, and much more, will
doubtless be considered py you with
patience and wisdom, and such laws
enacted as public necessity require.
AS chief of the Executive Depart
ment it is made my duty to cooperate
with the other branches of the State
government in all that tends to the
States welfare. With no desire to in
fringe upon or usurp any Of the pre-
negatives vested in the other two
branches, l will strictly adhere 20 my
duties and from time to time inform
the General Assembly of the affairs Of
the State and recommend to it such
measures as to me seem expedIent ana
best. Whether the Legislature rejects
OF adopts my suggestions is a matter
for it's wisdom. but as the Chief Exec
utiVe of the State | Will enforce the
laws you enact, and hold all who re-
fuse to obey them to the stricteSt &C
countablity. l hope freely to con-
fer with your members at all times
and on all subjects, and | respectfully
tender to you access to the papers, re-
cords or information possessed by this
office which might help IN your lnVes-
tigation or aid in the proper enactment
of laws.
Elevated by the people to the posi-
ton of Chief Magistrate and loving my
State devOtedly, it VIII be my honest
| pleasure and desire to conserve its best
and highest interest Mistakes, | Will
| doubtless make and often my best en-
deayors may prove my worst failures;
| I have taken d. solemn oath to perform
| the duty of this high office, and to
| keep that oath will be my one purpose
| and constant prayer. 1 feel deeply the
| responsibility l have assumed, and beg
/ the hearty support of all VINO love the
| State and rejoice in it's success. L un-
| derstand. that some fear because
| Jealous partisan l Will prove paru-
| san Governor. l have indeed little re-
sDect for a man that is not positive IN
! his political belief, or is ashamed OF
| his party; l am a Democrat from
principle; / love my party, and VIII
| both follow and maintain it's teachings,
/ but in the discharge OF my oUclai
duties / will be the Governor of all
1.-The people, of every condition, race
/ and party. / invite honest criticism of
| any public acts, but | beg to remind
| those who wish to aid me, that adj
| vice beforehand aids more than CEN
/ sure afterwards.
| Newspapers. with their opportunities
| or acquiring knowledge and ascertain
ling the public will. can materially as
Sist me by friendly suggestions anu
ltimeiv warnings. I. therefore. ask their
help and will appreciate their KIND
ness.
| | invoke the support and prayers OF
Ian good people and placing my re-
IIiance on the Sovereign Ruler of the
Universe. and asking of Him strength
and guidance. l enter upon the dis
charge of my duties In their proper
| fuifillment / solcmnly pledge myself
| In this presence that l will DO all III my
power to bring peace instead of dis
cord. progress and not disaster good
land not evil into the hearts and homes
OF the generous and great people who
have rcposed i'm me this most honor
able and responsible trust.