Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_23 ( years_in_office VARCHAR, assumed_office VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many years in office were served by the person who assumed the office on October 4, 1886?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT years_in_office FROM table_name_23 WHERE assumed_office = "october 4, 1886"