The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-01-12
CHAS. A. WELLS.
Inaugural Ceremonies at Annapolis

| borough was lnaugurated Governor OF
Maryland at the State Capital at
Annapolis Wednesday.
The oath of office was administered
about noon by Chief Judge A. Hunter
Boyd, of the Court of Appeals, who
administered the oath to Governor
Crothers four years ago. Immediately
after becoming Governor Mr.. Colds
borough delivered his inaugural speech,
which was short one. The ceremonies
of inauguration was held in the Senate
| chamber.
The inauguration was one of the most
imposing that Maryland has seen in a
number of years, as great preparations
was made for it by the Republicans of
| the State. Baltalions of the First,
| Fourth and Fifth Regiments, Troop A.
Cavalry; the officers of the National
Guard, the Fifth Regiment Veteran
| Corps, the Old Guard of the Fourth
Regiment and a number of the Re-
publican organizations took part in the
parade, including several thousand
members of Republican clubs in Balti-
more city. The national Administra-
ton was represented by Postmaster
General Hitchcock.
The Veteran Corps of the Fifth Regi-
ment escorted Mr.. Goldsborough and
his party from his hotel in Baltimore to
the special train in which they went to
Annapolis.
Most of the civic organizations left
for Annapolis by the Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis Line on the
Maryland Electric Line.
As soon as the Governor-ele arrived
in Annapolis he went to the Executive
Mansion, where he was met by Cover
nor Crothers and members of his staff.
He was the guest of the Governor until
the time Of the Inauguration. When
the march to the Senate Chamber be-
| gan the Governor and the Governor
| elect marched arm in arm. Cover
nor Crothers delivered his farewell adj
dress, after which his successor took
the oath of Office and made his address.
Then followed the parade.
The Governor held reception at 8
| clock in the afternoon, to which all
the officers were invited.
In an inaugural address delivered in
the House just before taking the oath
of office he appealed to the Democratic
Legislature for aid in securing good
legislation, vigorously reiterated as
personal promises the pledges of his
platform and declared for the passage
of bill providing that election can be
vitiated upon prinaa tacae evidence of
| faund.
Former Grovernor Crothers in his
farewell address advised the Democrats
if they desired to regain their power,
to support the new Governor, and
thanked the press for its help and the
reporters for their efficiency.
Robert P Graham was appointed
Secretary of State and was Immediately
confirmed by the Senate, and later
sworn in by Governor Goldsborough.
The new Governor reviewed the
inaugural parade of militia and civic
bodies, aggregating 5000 persons, and
after formal luncheon at the Execu-
tive Mansion gave public reception at
his office in the State House, where he
snook hands with a large number.
A Democratic caucus will be held one
night next week to select a nominee
for State Treasurer. 1t is conceded
that General Murray Vandiver will be
reelected.
The new Governor will have about
5000 appointments to make, and the
rush of oficeeeekers has already set in.
Governor Goldsborough announced
that he will set aside special days for
the purpose of receiving applicants and
delegations regarding appointments.
On the days selected the Governor will
devote as many hours as may be neces
sary to hear everyone who calls but he
does not intend to take up appoint
ments at any, other time.