The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-10

now required b. law, may not disturb eaF
monetary system by driving either metal out
Of circulation. II possible such IN adjust
power Of every coined dollar will be exactly
equal to its debt-paying In al the markets Of
the world. The chief duty OF the National
Government in connection with the currency
Of the country il TO coin snd declare its val
ne. Grave doubts have been entertained
whether Congress 10 authorized by the Con-
stitution to make any form Of money legal
tender. The present issue Of United States
notes has been sustained by the necessities
of war; but such paper should depend for
its value and currs ncy upon its convenience
in use and the prompt redemption In coin at
the will Of the holder, and not upon its CON-
pulsOry circulation. These notes are not
money, but promises to pay money. II the
holders demand It the promises should be
kept. The refunding Of the National debt
At lower rate Of interest should not be ac-
complished with compelling the withdrawal
Of National bank notes, and thus disturbing
the business Of the country. Iventure to
refer to the position have occupied on the
financial question during long service in
Congress. and to say that time and expert
ence have strengthened the opinions have
80 often expressed on this subject. The f.
nances Of the Government shall suffer no
detriment which 1t may be possible for my
administration TO prevent. The interests Of
agriculture deserve more attention from the
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The farms Of the United States afford homes
to more than one-half Of our people, and fur
nish much the largest part Of all our exports.
As the Government lights our coasts for the
protection OF mariners and the benefit Of
commerce, so it should give to the tillers Of
the soil the lights Of practical service and ex-
periencc. Our manufactures are rapidly
making US industrially Independent, aud are
opening to capital and labor new and pro6ta-
BILE fields Of employment. This steady and
healthy growth should still be maintained.
Our facilities for transportation should be
promoted by the continued Improvement Of
our harbors and the great interior water
ways, and by the increase of our tonnage on
the ocean. The development Of the worlds
commerce has led to an urgent demand for
shortening the great sea voyage around Cape
Horn, by constructing ship canals or railways
across the isthmus which unites the two con-
tinents. Various plans to this end have been
suggested and will need consideration, but
none Of them have been sufficiently maturcd
to warrant the United States in extending
pecuniary aid. The subject is one which
will Immediately engage the attention Of the
Government Of the United States, with
view to the protection Of American interests.
We will urge no narrow policy nor seek Pc
culiar or exclusive privileges in any COM
mercial route, but in the language Of my
predecessor, 1 believe it to be ''right aad du-
ty OF the United States to assert and main
tain such supervision and authority over any
inter-Oceanic canal across the isthmus that
connects North and South America, as will
protect our National interests" The Con-
stitutiOn guarantees absolute religious free
dom. Congress is prohibited from making
any laws respecting the establishment Of re.
ligion OF prohibiting the free exercise there
of. The territories Of the United States are
subject to the direct legislative authority Of
Congress, and hence the General Govern
ment il responsible for any violation Of the
Constitution in any Of them. II is. there
fore. rcproach to the Government that in
the most pOpulous Territories the COnstitu-
tional guarantee is not enjoyed by the people
and the authority Of Congress Is set at naught
The Mormon church not only onends the
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lygamy, but prevents the administration Of
justice. In my judgment, it Is the duty Of
Congress, while respecting to the uttermOst
the conscientious convictions and religious
scrupIes of every citizen, to prohibit within
its jurisdiction all criminal practices, espe-
cially that class which destroy family rela-
tions, and cndangers social order. nor can
any ecclesiastical organization be safely per-
mitted to use in the smallest degree the func-
tons and powers of National Government.
The civil service can never be placed on n
basis until it is regulated by law
for the good of the service itself and for the
protection of those who are entrusted with
the appointing power against the waste Of
time and obstruction Of public business
caused by the inOrdInate pressure for place.
and for protection OF the incumbent against
intrigue and wrong. ] shall at the proper
time ask Congress to fix the tenure Of minor
Offices Of several Executive Departments,
and prescribe the grounds upon which the
awards shall oe made during the terms for
which incumbents have been appointed final
ly, acting always within the authority and
Of the Constitution, avoiding nci-
Their the rights Of the States nor the reserved
rights OF the people. 1t will be the purpose
Of my administration to maintain authority
in all places within its Jurisdiction; to en-.
force obedience to all laws of the Union in
the interests Of the people; to demand rigid
economy in all expenditures of the Govern
ment, and to require honest and faithful ser
vices of all the executive officers, remember
Ing that the offices were created, not for the
benefit Of incumbents or their supcriOrs, but
for the services Of the Government. And
now, fellow-citizens, am about TO assume a
great trust, which you have committed to my
hands. appeal to you for that earnest and
thoughtful support which marks this Gov
in fact, as IL Is In the law, Gov
Of the people. shall greatly rely
upon the wisdom aud patriotism Of Congress
and those who may share with me the re-
and duties of the adiministra- |
lion, and upon our efforts to promote the
welfare Of this great people and their gov
reverently invoke the support and |
blessings Of the Almighty God.
The address was delivered with uncovered |
read, In voice clear, distinct and calm, and |
vas plainly heard by every one upon the |
tand and for long distance on every hand. |
The delivery Of the address occupied - MIN |
ties, aud at its conclusions the cheering was
ong continued and enthusiastic.
Chief Justice Waite then administered the |
lsual oath to which Gen. Garfield responded
With reverential fervor Ex.President Hays
pressed forward and conyratu-
ated his successor, and after him the Presi-
ents mother aud wife. both Of whom he sa-
uted with kiss.
A general scene of congratulations and
and-shaking ensued, after which the Pres
Dental party Descended from the platform
nd proceeded to the Presidents room in the
ear Of the Sen ate chambr where a formal
eccption took place.
At go the party entered their carriages
nd were driven to their places ia the pro-
ession. which at 40 started udon its return
, the White House.
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