Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-01-12

ldIoNS lU the presence OF a rev news
paper men and one or two friends
the incoming and outgoing executives
were taken 20 tie opera house In an
automobile.
The senators and representatives
marched In % body from the legisla-
tive halls 10 the opera house and the
ceremonies Of Inauguration We're
held.
Rev G. subblefiold Of Ada Of
fered prayer. The roll of each house
was called. Senator Mitchell, as pres
ident pro tempore, presented Chief
Justice Matthew !, Kane, who ad-
ministered the oath Of office to Gov
eruor Williams in an impressive man
ner
Following the address Of Governor
Williams most OF the other state Of
ficials were assembled on the stage
and there took the oath of office az
administered by Chief Justice Kane.
Reception for Governor.
During the afternoon "a reception in
honor OF the new governor and state
officials was held in the parlors OF the
Lee-Huckins hotel AT night the in
augural ball was held in the audi
torium here, The decorations were
elaborate and the arrangements were
very pleasing.
Durant people occupied one entire
tier OF boxes at the inaugural cere-
monies. Durant Is the home of Gov
ernor Williams. 1t was there that he
Fought his way as a young lawyer
I'm land that was difficult for young
lawyers. His friends for years were
in the boxes set apart for Durant peo-
pie. They looked upon him az their
fellow citzen-the older persons saw
in him their boy"
AT dinner Governor williams en-
tertained In honor of Miss Lois Jar
rell of Durant the other guests being
Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. Utterback, How
ard farrell and Miss Priscilla Utter
back, OF Durant, Judge and Mrs M.
j. Kane, Judge and Mrs. G. a. Gal
hraith, Judge and Mrs. Paul Walker,
Mr.. and Mrs. II, NJ. Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs w L. Alexander.
Judge Williams entertained at
breakfast Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus w.
Whitem, Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Utter
back and Miss Priscilla Utterback of
Durant
Miss Lois farrell, pretty young
daughter Of prominent Durant bust
ness man, was Governor Williams
partner when he led the grand march
at the inaugural ball tonight.
Governor Williams inaugural ad-
dress follows I'm full:
"Mr. President Mr.. Speaker, Ladies,
Gentlemen and Fellow Citizens:
Called by my fellow citizens to un-
dertake the duties of the office OF the
chief magistrate of this state, | avail
myself of this opportunity to express
to those assembled my grateful thanks
for the partiality and the confidence
thus manifested. Realizing the pro-
portions OF the task before me, l ap-
proach it with apprehension and in
However, | fild comfort
and cheer in the presence of those
Representatives of the other co-or-
dlnate agencies Of this government,
and shall rely in all difficulties upon
the resources Of wisdom that are to
flow from those charged with the
sovereign functions OF legislation. |
shall also look with confidence upon
the coordinate branch Of this got
ernment which is to wisely and justly
interpret our laws.
In the last commonwealth carved
out OF the Louisiana purchase through
the evolvement Of government, we
draw Inspiration from the life and
character of that great man under
whose administration that magnifi-
scent domain was acquired. Through
his mastery genius that great party
was founded, under whose orga niza
lions we today are I'm control OF every
branch OF this state government. In
the conduct of this great office ii is
fit that l should look to his life and
achievements as later illustrated by
such men as Andrew Jackson, Abra-
ham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson,
az a guide and model.
Rapid Progress.
I'm this state, favored by nature
with climate and soil and mineral
wealth, the people have gathered not
only from every state In the union,
but practically every nation OF the
earth. Its development has been I'm
accordance with the spirit OF our citi- !
progressive not only In bust
ness, but also in government. Such
development has been made under
We have done more in |
less than a decade that 1t has taken |
4 century to accomplish In older |
states. This could not be done without |
cost and this cost must be borne by |
he taxpayers Such development be- |
ng rapid. 1t could not reasonably be |
made without some abuses Hence, |
naturally the occasion for retrench |
ment, economy and efficiency. This |
however, IL not confined 10 |
oklahoma. That is the demand now |
made not only in every state govern |
Eent, but also in the national gov |
ernment. The fact is the entire world |
has been living too fast. II has been |
90 eXtragarvant and now we must |
put on the brakes. But in doing this |
we must not still the hand OF prog |
-ess. We are 10 devote our energies |
% a constructive administration so as
70 install business methods and eff |
'iciency by means Of which we are TO |
nave the best government for the least |
cost. Hence our task Is
IN arduous one. To accomplish this |
our purpose must be sturdy and di- |
'ected with wisdom. The public SER
ices must be dominated and filled by |
men imbued with spirit Of patriot !
SIN. This must be done to the ex-
.ent that our fellow citizens will re-
ilize that this administration Is not |
Installed to exploit the people. or its
'evenues, but to bring happiness, |
peace and prosperity.
Disapproves Spoilsman's Theory.
"The idea that parties and govern,
nent exist as an agency OF the spoils-
nan is utterly at variance with tho |
principles OF good government. / be- |
ieve in party government. Through |
he centuries OF popular government |
parties have been gres, !
agencies in framing and promoting |