The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-03-11

SnOuiQ pFOSlu6 InaI compulsory COInitSe
of silver now required by law may no
disturb our monetary system by driving
either metal out of circulation. II possible,
such adjustment should be made that the pttr-
chasing power of every coined dollar will be
exactly equal to its debt-paying power in the
markets of the world. The chief duty of the
National Government in connection with the
of the country, is to coin and declare
It's value. Grave doubts have been entertained
whether Congress is authorized by the con-
stitution to make any form of paper money le-
gal 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 currency upon its convenience in use and
it's prompt redemption in coin at the will of a
holder, and not upon its compulsory circulation.
These notes are not money, but promises to pay
money. If holders demand it, the promise
should be kept.
The refunding of the national debt at lower
rate of interest should be accomplished without
the withdrawal of the national bank
notes, and thus disturbing the business of the
country. ] venture to refer to the position
have occupied on financial questions during
Iay long service in Congress, and to say mat
lime and experience have strengthened the
opinions l have so often expressed on these
subjects. The finances Of the Government
hall suffer no detriment which it may be pos
,ible for my administration to prevent.
The interests of agriculture deserve more at
IGNITION from tie Government than they have
yet received. The farms of the United States
lford homes and employment for more than
0ne-half the people, and furnish much the
largest part of all our exports. As the Govern
nent lights our coasts for the protection of
mariners and for the benefit of commerce, so
It should give to the tillers of the soil the lights
If practical science and experience.
Our manufacturers are rapidly making us in
iustrially independent, and are opening to
capital and labor new and profitable 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 great interior waterways 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 continents.
Various plans to this end have been suggested,
but none of them have been sufficiently
matured to warrant the United States
extending pecuniary aid. The subject is
one which will Immediately engage the atten-
ion of the Government, with view to thor
ough protection to American interests. We
will urge no narrow policy nor seek peculiar or
exclusive privileges in any commercial route.
but in the language of my predecessors, l be-
'ieve it is to be the right and duty of the
United States to assert and maintain such
supervision and authority over any interoce-
anic canal across the isthmus that connects
North and South America as will protect our
national interests.
The constitution guarantees absolute religious
freedom. Congress is also prohibited from
making any law respecting the establishment
of religion or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof. The Territories of the United States
are subject to the direct legislative authority
of Congress, and hence the General Govern
ment is responsible for any violation of the
constitution in any of them. 1t is, therefore,
q reproach to the Government that in the most
populous of the Territories the constitutional
guarantee is not enjoyed 10y the people,
and the Authority of Congress Is set
at naught. The Mormon church not only
offends the moral sense of mankind by sane
ioning polygamy, but prevents the administra-
ton of Justice through the ordinary instru-
mentalities of law. In my judgment it is the
duty of Congress, while respecting to the ut
most the conscientious convictions and relig-
ious scruples of every citizen, to prohibit
within its jurisdiction, all criminal practices
especially of that class which destroy family
relations and endanger social order, nor can
any ecclesiastical organization be safely per-
mitted to usurp in the smallest degree the
functions and powers of the national Govern
ment.
The civil service can never be placed on q
satisfactory basis until it is regulated by law.
For the good of the service itself, for the pro-
lection of those who are intrusted with the APP
pointng power against the waste of time and
the obstruction to public business caused by
inordinate pressure for place, and for the pro-
lection of incumbents against intrigue and
wrong, I shall at the proper time ask Congress
to fix the tenure of minor offices of the several
executivs departments, and prescribe the
grounds upon which removals shall be made
during the terms for which the incumbents
have been appointed.
Finally, actlng always within the authority
and limitations of the constitution, invading
neither the rights of States nor the reserved
rights Of the people, it will be the purpose of
my administration to maintain authority, and,
in all places within its jurisdiction, to enforce
obedience to all the laws of the Union, in the
interest of the people; to demand a rigid econ
omy in all the expenditures of the Government,
and to require honest and faithful services of
all the executive officers, remembering that
offices were created not for the benefit of in
cumbents or their supporters, but for the serv-
ice Of the Government.
And now, fellow-citizens, am about to as
sumo the great trust which you have committed
to my hands. l appeal to you for that earnest
and thoughtful support which makes this Gov
eminent in fact as it is in lava Government
of the people. I shall greatly rely upon the
wisdom and patriotism of Congress and of
those who may share with me the responsible
ties and. duties of the administration and,
above all upon our efforts to promote the well
fare of this great people and their Govern
ment, I reverently invoke the support and
blessing of Almighty God.
As soon as the oath was administered, he
turned impulslvely to his mother and kissed
her, and then kissed his wife. The little Incl
dent was very touching because OF the over
powering impulse that controlled President
Garfield at the moment, and it called out
tremendous cheer. The crowd from first to
last were disposed to license the Generals mo-
tons, and would probably not have forgiven
him had he not stopped and crowned his moth
er's supreme happiness in this day by kiss.
Ex-President Hayes was the first to greet
and congratulate Gen. Garfield as President,
and was followed by Vice President Arthur and
Senators Pendleton, Bayard and Anthony, of
the committee.
The President and party were then escorted
to the carriages in waiting and took their places
in the procession, which was formed ready for
marching
The crowd in front included every grade Of
people, as well as men Of all parties and from
all Sections of the country. There was fair
sp!inkling Of colored persons present, all Of
whom were greatly pleased at Gen. GarGeld's
reference to their race.
When the time came the crowd scattered with
the sujlenness of an explosion, and, as Gen.
Gardeld's carriage turned into the avenue, he
booked in one direction upon $4,000 people
moving in diverging lines, and in the other
upon an orderly mass that covered the breadth
Of Pennsylvania avenue, from house to house,
as far as his eye could reach.
1t was magnificent spectacle seen from a
fine point of observation, and through this
mass of cheering, shouting people the new
President moved toward his new home.
IN THE SENATE.
Z In the Senate, at 11:45 the message
from the President converting that body in ex-
ira session was read. Ten minutes of expect
sncy ensued, and there was q futter of excite
ment as the minute-hand clock turned toward
II. Mr. Bassett, the veteran Assistant Door
keeper of the Senate. did what he was expected
to do, and what he has done on so many pre-
vious occasions of the kind walked for
ward, got ON chair, and, with the his
torical stick, treasured up for almost a
quarter Of a century, put back the hands
OF the clock ten minutes. This performance
gave the old gentleman great satisfaction and
certainly it pleased the expectant audience.
The minute hand had almost regalned the lost
time when the Senate committee escortlng
President Hayes and Gen. Garfield appeared
at the door, The President and President elect
cams in arm and arm, both self-possessed
il their movements. They were gwen
seats in front of the Clerks desk,
facing the Senate and audience, Garfield sit
ting TO the right of Hayes and the committee
on the left. The Cabinet followed and took