The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-09-28
The inaugural Address.

INC lnnuHufhl AuuEtaas
Tho following is President Arthurs inaug-
ural address in full:
"For tho fourth time in the history OF The
republic it's chief magistrate has been re-
moved by death. All hearts are filled with
4 grief and horror at tho hideous crime-wbicb
has darkened our land, and tho memory Of the
murdered President his protraoted sufferings
his unyielding foriitude, the example and
achievements Of his life and tho pathos of his
death, will forever iilumine the pages OF our
history. For the fourth time the officer elected
by tho people and ordained By the Consti-
tuition to I'LL vacancy 80 80 created
cutive chair. The wisdom Of our fathers fore o
seeing even the most dire possibilities, made
sure that the government should never be inn
pcriled because of the uncertainty of human
life, Men may die, but the fabric of our free
institutions remain mistaken. No higher or
more assuring proof could exist Of the strength
and permanonce of popular government than
the fact that though the chosen Of the people
be struck down his constitutional successor il
peacefully installed without shock or strain
except the sorrow which mourns the bereaye-
ment.
"All tho noble aspirations OF my lamented
predecessor which found expression in his life
tho measures devised and suggested during his
brief administration 10 correct abuses and en-
force economy, to advance prosperity and pro-
mote the general welfare, to insure domestic
security and maintain friendly and honorable
relations with the nations of tho earth, will be
garnered in the hearts of the people, and
4 II will be my earnest enAeavor to profit
4 and see that the nation shall profit by his OK
ample and experience. Prosperity blesses our
country. Our fiscal policy Is fixed by Law, Is
well grounded and generally approved. Ne
Threatening issue mars our forsign intercourse ,
4 and the wisdom, integrity and thrift of our
people may be trusted 70 continue undisturbed
the presenthssured career Of peace, tranquility
and welfare.
"The gloom and anxiety which have en-
lshrouded the country must make repose espe-
Scially welcome now No demand for speedy
1legislation has been made. No adequate ocea-
j sion is apparent for an unusual session of Con-
9gress. The Constitution defines tho functions
and powers of the executive as clearly as thoee
fof either Of the other two departments of tho
government, and he must answer for the Just
aexercise OF the discretion which it permits and
1.-THE performance of the duties il imposes ~
"Summoned TO these high duties and re-
,sponsibllities, and profoundly conscious of
their magnitude and gravity. assume the
trust imposed by the Constitution relying for
laid on Divine providence and tho virtue pat
8riotism and intelligence Of tho American peo-
2ple."
President Arthur then issued proclamation
y 3appointing the day of President Gartield's
funeral at Cleveland AS q day of humiliation
and mourning
About quarter OF IN hour after the cere-
3mony the room was cleared OF eli except the
new President and the official advisers Of the
edeod President, and the first cabinet meeting
4 of President Arthurs administration occurred
The meeting lasted the better part of an hour.
All the members of the cabinet placed their
designations at the disposal of the President,
but he notified them that he desired them 70
retain their positions for tho present at least.