The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-22

At high noon yesterday Major John F. A. Strong took the oath that made him eighth Governor of the Territory of Alaska. The oath was admins tered by Grover c. Vim, United States Court Commissioner, on the south portico of the United States court house, while hundreds of citi- zens of Juneau, Douglas, Treadwell and other Alaska towns, men and boys with barred heads, filled the court house yard and the steps that lead to the front entrance of the building. Mrs. Strong, Gov. Walter E. Clark, and members of the inaugural com mittee occupied the stand with the in- coming Governor.
 The new Governor made notable inaugural address in which he spoke for unity of purpose among Alaskans, saying that the spirit of sectionalism should be discouraged" declared that the development of Alaska demanded that railroads should be constructed; urged that there should be rational use" of the natural resources Of the Territory without undue waste or mere exploitation; suggested that eff forts should be made to turn the tide of home seekers that is now moving into the Northwest territories to Alas ka. saying that Alaska offers allur- ing inducements to both men and cap ital; paid a glowing tribute to Alaska and it's people and gave a comprehen- siye summary of the conditions that caused and kept alive the faith that he has in them; praised the attitude of the Wilson administration toward Alaska: pledged the best that is in him to the service of the people in rmthering those things that will be conducive of the best interests of Alaska as a whole; asked for the CO operation of the people, and expressed his appreciation and that of the people of Alaska for the services rendered the Territory by his predecessor.
 AIaskans Assemble Early.
 Long before the hour arrived for the simple, yet dignified ceremony for the inaugural of Gov. Strong arrived, cit iens of Juneau began pouring into the court house yard. There were hun dreds present when United States Commissioner Grover C. Winn, who had been designated to administer the oath. came out from the court house building and took his position on the south portico. He was followed by Gov. Clark and Mrs. Strong, and then came Gov..elect Strong and Senator Fl. T. Tripp, chairman of the inaugu- ral committee, on his right and Rep resentative Thomas Gaffney, of Nome member of the committee on his left The other members of the inaugural committee - Representative William Stubbins, of Douglas; Mayor C, w. Carter, Democratic Committeeman A R. Cheney, J. B. Marshall, Mayor M. ]. O'Connor. of Douglas; Charles A. Hopp, H. A. Bishop, R. A. Kinzie and B. l.. Thane-followed.
 Ex.Gov. Clark Introduces Successor.
 After Gov. Strong had taken the oath of office Ex.Gov Clark congratu- lated him, wishing him successful administration and expressed satistac- tion that the people of Alaska had the Governor that they desired. He in. troduced Gov. Strong to the assembled citizens, saying:
 My Fellow Citizens:
 q have great honor and pleasure in presenting and in commenting to the loyal support of all the people of the Territory my successor in office, the Honorable John F. A. Strong, eighth Governor of Alaska