Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-17
GREATEST Inaugural
IN STATES HISTORY
Thousands Greet Governor Lister
Upon His Induction into
Office Wednesday.

Accorded a reception the like of
which had not been seen before in
Olympia's history, Ernest Lister Of
Tacoma was inaugurated as the first
Democratic governor of Washington
in gala day of celebration Wednes-
day.
From the time of his arrival with
Mrs. Lister, daughter and son, Tues
day evening. he was the cynosure of all
eyes in the crowded Mitchell hotel and
on the streets. Before such a crowd
as never jammed into the capitol be-
fore, crowding the first floor to ca
pacity and filling the balconies on the
second and third joors he delivered his
inaugural message, recommending
many changes of constructive ma
ture in the state government.
Though it was naturally Democrat
ic day. the new governor had insisted
so strongly in his desire that his in
auguration be made non-partisan af-
fair that many Republicans and Pro-
gressives as we'll as Democrats joined
heartily IL the reception. 1t was a
strictly democratic affair, too, not only
In party name but also in the manner
Of its unusually general participation;
party lines, formalities, political differ
ences. ever. personal jealousies and dis
appointments were thrown aside for
the time and the day given over to q
brilliant welcome to the man who
made the Eost remarkable guberna-
ltorial campaign in Washington's his
tory and who will direct its govern
ment for the next four years at least.
For days Olympia had been crowded.
accommodation at the hotels and lodg-
ing h0aass bein9 saSlEA exhaaastad. Rnt
those who had come before were lost
among those who came by trains and
boats Inauguration day.
The first big crowd to arrive was on
the Northern Pacific trains from Seat
tie and Tacoma, arriving at about
10:30 q. M, and q few minutes later
the train from Grays Harbor. carrying
extra coaches with all seats and aisles
packed. also arrived.
The inaugural Of the new governor
actually began about noon. The first
feature was to get him into an auts
and run him to the city dock. there to
meet the excursion boats from Seattle
and Tacoma. When the passengers
had disembarked parade. partially in
the street, but mostly via sidewalk,
was conducted to the capitol building,
led by band, members of the Olympia
Ad club following the governors car
and after them long line Of jolly Ia
comans.
As Mr. Lister reached the top step
at the west and main entrance to the
capitol, he was greeted by Governor
M. e. Hay, and Miss Neva Hay, who
presented him with big bouquet Of
white carnations. Governor Hay then
escorted him down the line of cheer
ing thousands to seat on an inclined
platform erected In the main corridor
of the capitol and just under the dome.
To one side members Of the house
and senate were seated in semblance
Of joint session. Elsewhere the broad
aisles and the balconies above were
packed solid with sightseers. Within
few minutes after Governor Lister
reached the platform, he stood with
right hand appraised and took the oath
of office, which was administered by
Chief Justice Herman d. Crow Of the
state supreme court.
Lieutenant Governor Hart introduc-
ed Mr.. Lister as governor and the new
executive delivered his initial message.
Throughout his address were frequent
Interruptions of applause. the COVER
nor's message apparently striking very
closely home to the hearts and the de-
sires of the thousands who heard him.
Generally, 1t was delivered in re-
pressed, dignified manner, but break
ing away from his prepared message
at one time, Governor Lister was al
most drowned out in cheers when he
declared in that fighting manner which
carried him through the campaign:
81 am recommending these things
because think they are what the peo-
pie want, and if there is any legislator
here who doesn't intend to do what
the people want, he'd better stay away
and not go back to his constituents"
At the close OF his message Governor