The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
MIR. BROWARDSWORN,IN
THE NEW GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA
 TAKES OATH.
In Inaugural Address He Reviews the Promises Made to the People in The Recent Political Cam
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Pensacola, Fla, Jan. 3.-(special.)r- Governor Broward was formally sworn into ofice today at noon, and after subscribing to the oath. which was administered by Chief Justice Fenwicfr Taylor of the Florida Supreme Court. delivered his inaugural address. He said in part:
 My fellow citizens of Florida:
 Chosen by the suffrages of the peo- pie of this great State to administer for a time the high ofice of Cover nor. profundly grateful for the honor conferred and conscious to some de- gress, I trust of the manifold duties and responsibilities imposed. I come in their name to enter upon their service. Thus made the central fg- ure on this occasion by that interest which the people manifest in the one who Is to fill the office of Chief Ex- ecutive of their State, I am profoundly impressed by the confidence bestowed and deeply grateful mot only for this splendid proof of confidence in me but also sincerely appreciate the de- monstration made on this occasion by the State troops of Florida here pres ent, the visiting distinguished citt- gems, and the gracious hospitality of the courteous people of this capital city.
 Were 1t not for the fact that I am to be surrounded and aided by a pa- triotic and intelligent cabinet, and painstaking. wise and conscientious judiciary, I would feel overawed by the responsibility that I am this day to assume. I fully recognize that to fill the position, the duties of which have never been so ably discharged by the many illustrious Chief Execu- tives of Florida in the past, who have done so much to make its people hap py. law-abiding and prosperous, will require not only my own best efforts. but the united wisdom of the efiicient cabinet officers who are this day in- ducted in office with me. here sec about me these high authorities pro- vfded by the Constitution. in whom I shall find recourse to wisdom, virtue and zeal to put into effect all that is within our power for the good of the people. Under our Constitution, our officials are elected by a majority of the people, but let us all bear in mind the sacred principle that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail. in order to be just we must recognize that the minority possess their equal rights which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression. Then, fellow citizens, uni- ted with one heart and working for the good of all, let us extend the right hand of fellowship to all honest, lib- erty-loving people who desire to make their homes among us, and offer to them the opportunity of participating in all of the privileges vouchsafed to any of us.
 It is not my purpose to, on this oc- casion, specifically make reference to all the policies of this administration but merely at this time refer to some of the most important in a general way.
 Purpose of Government.
 Governments are created by the peo- pie for the protection and benefit of the people who created them and those who are to come after them. How, to keep a government in touch with the people at all times. has been the burden of the most devoted statesmen of our country. How to make the government do that work which is best for the great majority of the people, is the work that we have to do. As the tendency of most govern ments of the world Is to drift away from the people, and to develope into a machine that expresses them.
 The primary system was inaugura-
 
 of destroying this growing evil. In my Judgment, 1t tend to do this, as it brings the people and the government nearer together. and makes govern. ment indeed the act of the people, It deepens the gratitude Of 4he chosen official to feel that he has received his honor and his trust directly from the body of the sovereign people. and that to them individually, as well as collectively, is he responsible for the faithful and conscientious discharge of his every duty.
 The success of the system impresses on my mind aNfirmer belief that our future depends upon the untrammeled expression of the voice of the people themselves. It can scarcely be doubt ed that the light now gained by it's practical operation will enable the law making body without difficulty to re- move from statute whatever defects may yet remain.
 Reiterates Platform Pledges.
 Appreciating as I do the suffrage of this free and enlightened people, also appreciate the fact that was nomin- ated in a primary election, in which almost all of the white people of Flor ida participated, that each of those running for this high office, as candi- dates before the people for a nomina- tion, made declarations of principles and submitted them to the people, de- cIaring that if elected he would carry out the principles as set forth by him. The sovereign people of this State