The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-11
New Governor Greeted by Large
Audience.
Ex-Governor Stanley Presides
Over Ceremonies.
HOCH SAYS GOOD BYE.
Invites Attention to Success OF
His Administration.
He Renders an Account Of His
Stewardship.
COMPLIMENTS OTHERS
Gives Associate State Officers
Credit for Their Part.
Governor Stubbs Suggests Some
Needed Reforms.
HITS FEDERAL COURT.
Places Blame for Delays in the
Rate Adjustment.
. Takes Conservative Position on
Public Question.
HITS FEDERAL COURT
Places Blame for Delays in the
Rate Adjustment.
Takes Conservative Position on
Public Question.

In the midst of heavy snow storm
the twenty-fourth inauguration cere-
monies of Kansas state officers were
held in the auditorium today, before
an immense crowd that filed that
great structure to overfiowing in
spite of the fact that this was the
coolest. stormiest day of the winter.
The doors of the auditorium were
opened at 1880 this morning and
from that time on until the meeting
was called to order by Temporary
Chairman DOlley, there was a steady
gathering of the immense throng to
witness the Inauguration of their six
teenth governor. Owing to the in
adequate supply of heating gas, the
temperature inside the auditorium was
but little more comfortable than that
in the driving snow outside, and the
ladies in the body of the house as we'll
as those on the platform were obliged
to keep bundled up in their wraps.
while the male portion of the au-
dience kept on their overeoats
throughout the ceremonies to guard
against possible attacks of pneumonia
and grip. But notwithstanding the
lack of warmth and comfort in sur
roundings there was no cooling of the
patriotic and loyal ferVor of the spec
tators and the entire meeting was
characterized by an enthusiasm that
left no doubt of the sincerity of the
auditors expressions.
The decorations of the auditorium
were simple and significant of the
event taking place. The face of the
balcony was decorate its entire length
with bunting and numerous small
American flags. In front of the
speakers stand stood an immense
bouquet of carnations with a back
ground of ferns and American flags
on either side, while in the rear of the
platform was suspended a huge pic
ture of President-elect Taft, draped
with the national emblem
While the immense throng steadily
filed into the Auditorium and We're
directed to seats by members of
the Kansas national guard in uni
form, Marshalls band enlivened the
occasion with programme of
stirring patriotic and popular airs and
brilliant marches.
Short before the time appointed for
eating the assembly to order ex-Gov-
ernors William z. Stanley. George W.
Click and w. J. Bailey, came upon the
platform at different intervals and
each was greeted with cheers and ap-
plause as they were recognized by the
spectators. Retiring Governor Hoch
and Governor Stubs were each loudly
cheered as they took their places upon
the platform.
At the conclusion of patriotic selec-
Won by MarshalFs band, assisted by
Mr. w. F. Roehr at the pipe organ,
Joseph N Dolley as temporary chair
man, called the meeting to order and
Rev. Edwin Locke of Topeka offered
the Invocation.
StanIcy's Speech.
Ex-Governor Stanley was received
with hearty applause when he assumed
the chair. He briefly paid eloquent
tribute to the early trials and triumphs
of Kansas pioneers. In speaking of
John Brown of OSawatomie he referred
don't matter by which title you refer
to him. for he started that movement,
under Kansas skies, that finally re-
suited in liberty for all the people in
war in the history of the world
Ex-Governor Stanley closed his ad-
dress by quoting from the lines, GOD
Bless the Homes of Kansas.
Cheers for HOch.
When Governor Hoch was introduced
he was received with hearty applause
Toward the close of his address Cover
nor Hoch's voice was affected by emo
ton When he had finished the ap-
plause lasted for several moments.
state Officers Sworn In.
In calling forth the state officers tc
take the oath of office. Ex-Governor
stanley remarked that they ought to bs
given also the oath of allegiance.
Beginning with the justices of the SUI
preme court the officials We're called for.
ward and each took the oath of office
and affixed his signature to the state
constitution. All were cheered.
Ovation for Jackson
When Attorney General Jackson cam,
forward to take the oath of office h,
was greeted with an ovation.
Crowd Stood Up to Cheer Stubbs.
Governor Stubbs came last and in in
Producing him Ex-Governor Stanley re
ferred to him as the Oliver Cromwell
who led the Republican forces durin,
the campaign last fall.
The new governor received an ova
ton. After the first round of cheers tn
great crowd arose to its feet and tn
outburst of the days meeting followed
As soon as quiet was restored Governo