The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-02
HUGHES TAKES OFFICE
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manded unusual attention. There was
nothing to indicate that he was at all
nervous. He spoke with a confidence that
impressed all, and his whole bearing was
that Of one who was fortified to do his
duty. Mr.. Hughes said. in part:
we have reason to congratulate our
selves that CoinCident with our pros
perity there Is an emphatic assertion of
popular rights and 81 keen resentment OF
public wrongs. There is no panacea in
executive or legislative action for all the
Ills Of society which spring from the
frailties and defects of the human nature
of its members But this furnishes no
excuse for complacent inactivity and no
reason for the liberation OF wrongs made
possible by the defective or inadequate
legislation. or by administrative partial
ity or inefficiency.
Whether or not we have laws enough,
we certainly have enough OF ill-consid-
cred legislation, and the question is not
as to the quantity. but as to the quality
Of our present and Of our proposed enact
ments.
slowly but surely the people have mar
rOwed the opportunities for selfish ag-
gTessiOn, and the demand Of this hour,
and Of all hours, is not allegiance to
phrases. but in sympathy with every aspi-
ration for the betterment of conditions,
and a sincere and patient effort 20 under
stand every need, and to ascertain, in the
light of experience the means best
adapted to meet it. IL is the capacity for
such close examination. without heat or
disqualifylng prejudice which dis
tinguishes the constructive effort from
vain endeavors to change human nature
by changing the forms Of government
Evils Originate in Law.
1T must freely be recognized that many
Of the evils of which we complain have
their source in the law itself, in privileges
carclessly granted, IN opportunities for
private aggrandizement at the expense Of
the people recklessly created. in failure
TO safeguard our public interests by pro-
viding means for just regulation Of those
enterprises which depend upon the use Of
public franchises. Wherever the law gives
unjust advantage. wherever IL fails by suit
able prohibition or regulation to protect
the interests Of the people, wherever the
power derived from the State Is turned
against the State, there Is not only room
but urgent necessity for the assertion OF
common right
we are government Of laws and not
OF men. We subordinate Individual caprice
10 defined duty. The essentials of our lib
critics are expressed i'm constitutional en-
actments removed from the risk OF tenn
pOraTy agitation.
Depends on Voters.
But the security Of our government.
despite its constitutional guarantees. is
found in the intelligence and public spirit
of its citizens and I'm its ability TO call 10
the work Of administration men of single
minded devotion 90 the public interests.
who make unselfsh service TO the State a
point Of kuightly honor.
IF in administration we make the
standard efficiency and not partisan ad-
vantage, il in executing the laws we deal
impartiaIly, if in making the laws there
is fair and intelligent action with refer
ence TO each exigency. we shall disarm
reckless and selfish agitators and take
from the enemies Of our peace their want
age ground of attack
1T is my intention to employ my con
stitutionaI powers TO this end. I believe
i'm the sincerity and good sense Of the. pco-
filI- iF-4thF lItiA AlfN al intent III nav
ing a government which recognizes no
favored interests. and which Is not con-
Quoted In any part for selfish ends They
viii not be, and they should not be, con-
tent with less"
New Governor Receives.
The beRediction was pronounced by the
Right Rev. William Croswel Doaue. Epis-
copal Bishop OF Albany After the in
augural ceremonies. Gov. Hughes and his
STAFF repaired TO the executive chamber.
whore the usual reception followed. The
reception was in progress from 1 until .
O'Clock, when the doors were closed.
Gov. Hughes transacted no official BUSH
ness to-day. leaving the Capitol shortly
after . O'Clock, and not even opening the
official mail The governor had luncheon
at the mansion, and then was ready for
the usual reception ar the mansion,
which lasted from until O'Clock This
drew an immense throng.
HIGGINS GETS AN OVATION