New-York tribune., 1911-01-03
Governor Dix's Address,
Governor Dixs formal address foIlews;

Fellow Citizens: On saturday last took
the oath Of Office as Governor OF the STATE
and pledged hdelity 10 the Constitution or
the United States and OF the state OF New
York. That pledge shall remember during
every hour remain IN this great office II
viii be my constant effort TO Keep II IN
spirit and letter in every word and act IN
such manner as best 10 preserve and ad-
vance thA rights OF all the citizens Of THE
great commonwealth.
IN the natural evolution and growth of
our nation the government of the state or
New York has become a vast and compli-
Gated niece OF machinery, but the purpose
Of its existence has never changed. That
purpose remains row. az az the peslnilli's llis
| ing 10 the people the best possible admin
| istration of public affairs
New York is ruly named the Empire
| 20 be a nation IN population, wealth and re-.
! sources, measured by the standards OF
many OF the nations Of the world that have
made their marx n the ,,fi; hisGSry oI OF man. n.
diverse and conflicting interests. But those
who serve the people in public station
should ever bear In mind that laws must
! be 60 framed and enforced az 70 bring the
greatest possible good TO the greatest pos-
sible number.
! The end Of all government should be the
| reservation OF true liherty-that liberty
Vhicn guarantees 10 every man the fullest
measure of individual right consistent with
] a proper maintenance Of the rights OF al
| others and at the same time preserves and
| maintains the collective rights or AL the
members Of the state.
| Tnder our constitution such liberty we
| possess in New York II must be our con
slant aim TO so strengthen and extend the
exercise Of personal and inalienable rights
| by the individual as 10 bring 10 the state
| the greatest growth and highest develop
rnent Of which our citizenship and resources
| are capable.
State Has Made Giant Strides.
Industrially and in population we have
been making giant strides until we are con.
fronted with many problems upon, tht
! proper solution OF which largely depend our
future growth and prosperity and the hap
piness and oontentment Of our people.
| ! am succeeding 10 the Governorshlp al
a time when business training ana under
standing seem absolutely essential 10 ths
| proper administration OF public affairs,
| Great as are the public resources or our
| commonwealth, expenditures and outgo have
| grown In a measure out OF all proportion
| TO the revenue Of the state and we seem
| committed 10 an outlay which viii not
alone tax 10 its full extent our income. bu'
demand that we draw upon the future In
a way which, in my opinion, Is at best OF
| very doubtful wisdom
! Were the questions now pending for SO.
luton questions which involve the interpre
tstion OF complicated questions Of law ol
! require an unusual and extraordinary grasI
OF the abstract principles Of government,
would feel that another than myself shoule
| nave been chosen al this time 10 be the
chief sery ant OF the people. But as the sit
uation Is one that calls for knowledge snC
| experience in business matters and de-
mands the rigid application of plain busi'
ness methods TO the public affairs OF the
| state my diffidence gives way TO a degree
! OF confidence and ] feel that the fidelity
! and industry which ! unhesitatingly pledge
myself TO bring with me TO the discharge OF
/ my duties may atone for any lack OF train.
ing in the affairs Of public life.
| During the last sixteen years those In