The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-12
MORROW SWORN IN
Z AS new governor
Record Breaking Throng
Sees Inauguration In
Frankfort.
Louisville Herald.
0By Robert ID. Anderson)

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. with their
left hands placed upon the same Bl.
BILE, Edwin p. Morrow, of Somerset.
and S. Thruston Ballard, of Louis
vile, simultaneously took their oaths
of OFFICE as governor and lieutenant
governor of Kentucky, 'raspcctively,
at 2 o'clock this afternoon The
Bible was open at the twenty-third
Psalm.
The accession to power of Ken
tucky's new executive was acclaimed
unanimously by the biggest gather
ing that ever has attended an inaugu-
ration in Frankfort.
Inadequate transportation facilities
and unfavorable weather were factors
powerless to prevent the Republicans
of Kentucky from giving their chosen
servants an inaugural ovation thoroly
in keeping with the magnificent vote
of confidence they gave them in No
vember
On account OF the lateness of trains,
the inaugural exercises did not open
until an hour and a half after the
time set by the committee. In the
meantime, the bulk of the big crowd
had gathered at the capitol and wait
ed patiently in spite of the drilling
rain. Mist was falling upon the barred
heads Of the assemblage when the
governor and lieutenant governor
were sworn in.
Reaffirms All Pledges.
In his brief inaugural address, Gov
ernor Morrow reaffirmed "the pro-
visions and pledges contained in my
party's binding Obligation"
"To its fulfillment," Governor Nor
row said 81 pledge every effort, ev-
cry energy and the best of every pow
err of head and heart which God has
given me. In the performance of this
contract, now made with all the peo-
pie, for the good of all the people, l
ask the aid of all the people"
Recognition of the spirit of unrest
abroad in America was seen in that
portion of the new governors address
which pledged him to maintain I'M
challenged the supremacy of the law
'"The law" said Governor Morrow.
lis the shield and sword of the whole
people, the sentinel at every home,
the Waterman at every fireside. II
is, at last. the final guarantee of life
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Governor Morrow's voice vibrated
with emotion when he concluded his
address with prayer that he may be
given strength by the Deity to carry
out fully all the obligations of the
/ high trust which has been reposed in
hinq.
The valedictory address of Cover
nor James ID. Black consisted chiefly
OF an explanation why he could not
accomplish some of the things de-
handed of him. He declared that his
only regret in surrendering the gov
ernorship is that it deprives him OF
the opportunity of carrying out his
educational program.
ThorOfares are Crowded.
Frankfort presented a scene of
brightness and gayety upon the morn
ing of Inauguration day. The nation
colors vivified every building, and the
streets were packed with crowds car
rying banners and flags. Baa1s were
playing one every corner The big
gathering was swelleG by each sue
ceeding train. and Dy the arrival of
huldreds of automobile PAL ties, until
passage through tIe streets became
almost impossible
The LIST Division, United States Ar
my. represented by Infantry, artillery
men. two guns and the massed colors
of the eight regiments. and the Louis
vile Police Department. represented
by mounted police, the famous rifle
squad, and motorcycle men. proved
popular divisions of the big parade
The veterans OF the LIST Division re-
ceiyed an ovation. The Louisville
police presented a splendid appear
ance and were cheered ecclesiastical
iy.
The Inaugural Ceremonies.
The inaugural exercises were held
on a large platform which had been
erected at the entrance to tho Capitol.
SEATED upon this platform were Gov
ernor Morrow and Governor Black.
with their families; the retiring state
officers. the state oifieers-eleet. tifty
prominent Republicans composing the