The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-14
GOVERNOR COx'S
INAUGURAL ADDRESS

win be given to a change in custom,
usade this day. in taking from the in.
NUgural address that part which deals
's1tireiy with recommendations to the
general assembly. and submitting my
views to that body in writing. The
growth in the activities and scope OF
our government entails a legislative
message of such length as to en-.
croach on the proprieties Of this sol.
Oonvenience and discomfort to the or
3Auixations and individuals, who in
9Atri0tic fervor, desire to participate
- the arrangements that are to fol-
low.
Every impulse Of my nature re-
'oponds to the highest sense of obliga
don for the honor now conferred. in
Dression of the electors, and yet, an
appreciation OF the responsibilities
which go with II. reminds us Of human
ulmitations, and inspires the hope that
Sur endeavors along the lines Of Jus.
&ice and honesty, in the vision OF the
Ruler Of all governments, will gain
<Ae benediction OF His favor and as.
0istance.
While the executive station is one
- generally accepted distinction. to
- Il does not bespeak elevation
ohove my fellows. The relation OF
Drivate citizenship establishes an
equal base. but when one assumes
Ne duties incumbent upon this ofiice,
. proper conception Of the situation
makes him the servant Of the people.
AAA unless he responds to full appre.
oiation Of the superior rights and pow.
ars Of those he agrees to serve. he
oegtns either with false vision. or
With Q species of treason In his heart.
1Aere IL much In the theory OF the
Ancients that nothing makes stronger
appeal TO the Almighty than the con-
Nrsgati0n Of people under peaceful
Saspices for the purpose Of refining
1svernment to the needs and advance
mont Of the race. II that we're a spec
&auls Of such omen in olden days then
<Ais day holds every potent for good.
because every community Ia repre-
oen&ed In the festivities Of the occa'
al0a and without regard to class or
creed, they exhibit their attachment
- our institutions Of government.
Ohio is wonderful state and rich
q the traditions that inspire . proud
oitissnship. Her fertile soil. pictur.
ssaue beauties and delightful climate.
attracted to her borders q sturdy race
'.Ue people. and they have here builded
'sA 'enplre In extent and treasure. Its
oentinued growth 10 dependent. In
many Ways, upon government. and
S~Siy change made bears direct in
1seace upon our social aud economic
81s. We are entering upon q new
day. The evolutions and processes 0t
Ums are working great advances In
sv9ty activity OF man. The forces OF
Aamun Intelligence have carried us to
. potnt Of higher moral vision. and It
woala have been distinct anomaly
- history II government had not been
aosSsted on In the progress Of the time.
q FoQuires considerable faith In the
giGhteousnesB Of cause to turn face
<rom the old or'er Of things mindful
khAa ta the plans and policies OF gov
&sumsnt about to be adopted are In
ys,ved the hope and aspirations. the
Napptuess and general welfare OF Ave
mutton human souls.
3 sense therefore the sublime re-
opo0sibility of this hour!
hut history tells us that while we
can vrotit immeasurably by the expert.
-ooce Of the past, every government
eAsA has endured, kept Its face to-
,1ara the sunrise and not the sunset
e civilization. We must feed on tho
vitality Of growth; not on the decay
s0f dacline. We reverence the works
'0e sur fathers. and seek TO prove our
usaves the worthy sons OF worthy sires.
~ making AZ great development in
.Sar time AZ they made In theirs. Ours
- not the creed Of the cynic. looking
vSth sc0rn upon the institutions OF
yesterday. civilization In simply re-
lsy rsce, and unless we take IL up
WITH the freshness Of spirit with which
-a~r fathers began II, the generation In
aon q condition OF certain decay. Mis-
1akNo will be made because govern.
QDut u the creature OF man. But u
>0tvtltxation from its beginning had fol-
!oUWod the course of least resistance
-saad aos approached uncertainty with
aD1esrimentation, this old world VI ours
WNusd present q far different aspect.
A advanced civilization does not
rsAnS government from caprice. but
eEoa u0cessity. The savage needs no
agovarnment, because the interdepend.
40ocD Of human units In not charac-
eDsaGelc u hls existence. As q race
UsuQrosses dependence on each other
9aeraas0s, and the meaning Of exact
ounaios 10 all IL understood and tho
Sn10rcemsnt Of that principle In gov
~unmont In demanded.
Yh0 genius Of man has invented no
oou1om better htted to work greater
Wnasaai destiny than the even bal.
aD0e1 relation OF our federal and state
WUvUFamsnt. In our commonwealth
0sso d now . marked tendency 10.
Oura . large measure Of home rule
~ uunicipalities. and an increased
saopuetunity In their community A.
4Sirs. AZ the same time there IL OF.
NnAn1 IN Increased police power from
- state In the projects OF general
6nmAn welfare that can only be kept
Wnisorm In their benshcence by opera.