The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-01-12
Il. Philip IS
MADE GOVERNOR
NEW EXECUTIVE OF WISCONSIN
is CHEERED BY THOUSANDS.
TAKES OATH IN NEW CAPITOL
Every Section of the State Is Repre-
sented at the Inaugural Cere-
monies in Madison-Fac-
tons Are Present


Madison, JAN 6.-The greatest re-
ception ever given a governor of Wis
consin by its citizens was rendered
to Emanuel L. Philip when he ap-
peared before Chief Justice John B.
Winslow to take the oath that made
him chief executive of the state.
The large assembly chamber in the
new capitol was packed to the doors
and not less than five thousand per-
sons thronged the room and corridors.
There were only three rows of seats
provided, the remainder Of the space
being turned into standing room to ac-
commodate more persons
Never was there a more representa-
tive gathering at Madison than that
which attended the Inauguration Of
the new officials There were Demo
cats and Republicans, Conservatives
and Progressives, in fact every polit-
ical faction in the state was repre-
scented.
But by far the greater part of the
audience consisted of just plain citi-
zens, many of them prominent, but
not connected in any way with pol
itics.
The large gathering was a tribute
of the citizens of the state, represent
ing every line of industry and every
profession, to the man they elected
governor, and who, they believe, will
+ho
and high taxes. These men know
that Mr.. Philip has a heavy task be-
fore him and they wanted to show
that he had their moral support in
his undertaking.
Every section of the state was repre-
sented at the inaugural cereEonies.
Scores came hundreds of miles to wit
ness a ceremony that lasted less than
fifteen minutes.
Governor-elect Philip, escorted by
Governor McGovern, walked up to
Chief Justice Winslow's desk The
huge audience gave him an ovation,
while the Milwaukee delegates waived
the American flags which had been
provided on the train.
Il present the honorable Emanuel
l.. Phillip, who has been elected gov
ernor of Wisconsin by the people and
who desires to take the oath of Of
fee" said Governor McGovern.
The justice and Governor-elect
Philip raised their right hands.
you do solemnly swear that you
will uphold the Constitution of the
United States and the state of Wis
consin and administer the duties of
the Office of governor to the best of
your ability said Justice Winslow-
Il do said Governor elect Philip.
These words Cancelled the "elect" and
made it Governor Philip.
In addition to Mr. Philip Lieut..
Gov. E. F. Dithmar of Baraboo, Sec
rotary of State John S. Donald Of
Mount Horeb, State Treasurer Henry
Johnson of Oconto and Attorney Gen
eral Walter C. Owen of Maiden Rock
we're inaugurated
The huge Milwaukee special every
seat taken, arrived at the East Madi-
son depot. AS the governors party
stepped OH the train they were greet
ed by a reception committee, con-
sisting Of Mayor Adolph Kayser, Will
liam Teckmeyer, o. D. Brandenburg,
Frank G. Brown and Col William j.
Anderson
The line Of march was formed at
the depot with the governors guard
and the First Regiment band in the
lead The escort of Milwaukee bust
ness men and the governors carriage
followed At the east entrance to the
capitol the militia and escort of bust
ness men were drawn up in line,
through which the governor and his
party passed. The governor went inn
mediately to the executive chamber,
where he was met by delegation Of
prominent Madison business men and
former state officials.