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Show Ss HISTORY 1880 had been gathering about the main entrance to the The capitol for two hours and when the head of the inaugural parade came in sight the banked thousands broke into rounds of mighty cheers. The guardsmen formed in double line along the sidewalks with the regimental band stationed beneath the platform, which had been raised on the main stairway. Upon the platform were scated Mrs. McDonald, Miss McDonald, Mrs. William J. Mills, Judge N. B, Laughlin, and Attorney-Gener al Frank W. Claney, while immediately in the rear sat Archbishop and added: ‘‘T hope you will be healthy.’’ Governor Curry, on behalf of the people of New Mexico, thanked the president. Ex-Delegate Andrews and Congressman Fergusson also made brief acknowledg . The pro: : gned in duplicate, the pen being furnished by Delegate Andrews. The duplicate copy and the pen have been filed with the Historical Society of New Mexico. In all portions of New Mexico there was great rejoicing when the telegraph announced that the work, hopes, and prayers of more then sixty years had come will of the people; and by a heart free from malice or hatred toward to full fruition. The transformation from a mere territory to full statehood meant much to the people. New Mexico had proved its worthiness again and again; pediency for many and years, the question politics that had not been one iof fitness; kept the people from the privilege the provisions of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. °14In his address, Governor of his administration; it was ex- guaranteed under ae Mills devoted the greater part of his time to a review recalling the program outlined by him at his inauguration and calling attention to the manner in which his policies had been Carried out. He referred to the increased surplus in the state treasury, to the decrease in the state debt, and to the decrease of more than four mills in the tax rate for territorial purposes during that period. He alluded to the develupment of the public school system, of irrigation projects and agriculture, and to the good roads program so well begun. Having reviewed his administration and €xpressed his thanks to the officials who had served with and under him, he turned to the incoming governor and spoke briefly of the arduous duties about to be undertaken by him, of the grave responsibility and of the opportunities Cpen to the first governor for the development, advancement, and welfare of the new commonwealth. There was great applause as Governor Mills assured Governor McDonald that in every effort for the advancement of the state os the welfare of the people, in every movement for better conditions, he wou d have the continued support of all good citizens, regardless of party affiliations. eae,ae people ee Mills followed, escorted by Adjutant General Brookes and aides. ese E. C. Abbott. Governor OS and can, pens of Colonel McDonald citizens Re Ok aati tenes a sok ee oe pk ae ee ee We, eeBek, in command honest eh regiment, containing ;Governor right-thinking, Cea carriage prosperous — but SS The and ey S-ry me the national guard happy under our form, make good government. You are entitled to be Served by a mind unbiased by inordinate party zeal, which may be unjust to those who differ, but are equally sincere ‘and honest; by will unhampered by careless or questionable promises that might compromise the best efforts for a free government of the expressed rs Qe Pe force of the Serer Pa oa oe Se air ae ee police hee Pe ear oa Pe a the ee led by ee oe The line was << 4-9-9 of the parade. at charge city of Santa Fé and the New Mexico Mounted Police on horseback. Next came the First Regiment band and the Santa Fé battalion of ew There was some slight delay J. B. Pitaval, Vicar-General Fourchegu, and other members of the clergy. Around the platform, crowding the stairway and portico and the approaches to the capitol, the leading citizens of New Mexico were gathered. Chief Justice Clarence J. Roberts, of the state supreme court, arose and presented Governor Mills.°44 The retiring governo r spoke for thirty minutes. The chief justice then arose and, facing Governor McDonald, administered the oath of office. The chief justice spoke the solemn words of the oath so that every intonati on could be heard at the outer edge of the assemblage. The responses of Governor McDonald were ringing and intense. The oath of office was administered at exactly 12 :29 p.m. The chief justice then called upon Archbishop Pitaval, who delivered a brief but impress ive invocation for the welfare of the new state. The inaugural address was an able exposition of governm ental ideas and was impressively delivered. In the peroration, Governo r McDonald said: ‘Laws and rules can help direct, but cannot make good people — rei with interest. in the opening of the formal program, although the arrangements had been made with the greatest care. It was close to 12 0’clock when the first governor of the Sunshine State, accompanied by William J. Mills, the last territorial governor, entered an open carriage, at the Palace Hotel and, accompanied by the first battalion of the First New Mexico Infantry, and a retinue of citizens, started for the capitol. Adjutant General A. & Brookes, master of ceremonies, and Major Frederick Muller, grand marshal, had full 605 atm the people stood hushed 1912 ee William C. McDonald, first governor of the state of New Mexico, was formally inducted into office shortly after 12 o’clock, January 15, 1912. The inauguration cereINAUGURATION OF monies were conducted at the main GOVERNOR WILLIAM C. MC DONALD entrance to the state capitol, in the presence of seven or eight thousand people. A more beautiful day was impossible. The ceremonies were impressive, and, save for the frequent outbursts of applause, TO fi MEXICAN Se ee Ce er ee tw poJe er . OF NEW slide tee FACTS ee * LEADING ea ba 604 ih |