The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-08
NUMBER 33.
Press Comments.

lie Drle1 inaugural address de.
llyered by President Arthur Thurs
qay last is very favorably comments
ed on generally by the leading papers
OF the country. We annex some
brief extracts:
New York Herald, Independent
Every sentence of the proclamation
IS full OF sadness which responds
with perfect harmony to the feelings
OF the people, and it will not escape
public attention that MANY of its
phrases are inspired with personal
tenderness which bears witness to the
deep emotion of their author. Nav
an administration thus harmoniously
begun in accord with the national
sentiment SO continue to it's close.o
New York Tribune, Republican
"Ihe address is all that could be de-
sired in tone and temper, and, short
as IL Is, 1t contains enough to bring
rellef to many mind which NAV
have been filled with the honest
doubts as to the new Presidents
views and purposes"
New York Times, Republican:
"In his brief address President Ar.
thur showed that he was fully suscep-
tlble to the influences O: the hour
Ihe sentiments which he expressed
were in keeping with the feelings
excited by the solemn events of the
last few days. He was chary of
promises, but he gave reason for
faith that he would succeed in his
earnest endeavor to profit and to see
that the nation shall profit by the
example and experience of his pre-
decessor."
New York World, Democrat:
1.-The brief, solemn and modest adj
dress of the new President is entirely
In Keeping with his demeanor during
the past two months, and to most
readers of it the difficulties of his
situation will seem scarcely to exist,
SO completely were they overcome
and SO exactly was the line of pro-
priety attained. Whether this was
an achievement of tact or the un-
labored expression of honest feeling,
it is equally creditable to the Presi-
dent and equally auspicious for his
Administrations"
Philadelphia Press, Republican
ut is SO appropriate in thought. so
chaste and fragrant in expression, so
tender in its pathies, SO elevated
In its tone, so strong in its assurances
that it will quicken new hope in the
hearts Of the country. 1t grasps the
one central, dominating thought in
the minds of the people, and gives
it clearer and more eloquent voice
than they could have given it them
selves. In word, it holds up the
aspirations and the achievements of
the lamented Garfield as the model
and examplar for the administration
of his successor"
Philadelphia North american !:
"The Presidents first official utter
ance reflects credit upon his head and
heart. He says neither too much nor
too little, indulges in no fine phrases,
} strains after ne effect. The inaugural
: is an earnest, heartfelt and modest
utterance."
Philadelphia Times, Independent
"Nothing could be in better taste
than his short inaugural address. He
alludes to the tragedy by which he
has been called to this high Office and
to the excellence OF the constitutional
provisions whereby the fabric of
government is secured against dis
turbance. and declares his purpose to
carry on the work which he finds be-
gum"
Philadelphia Inquirer, Republican:
"The inaugural is worthy of the oc-
casion and worthy of President
J whom the people may learn to love
and trust. Although hasty express
sion, it gives evidence of high pur-
poses patiently wrought out, of a
clear mind,. firm convictions and
sound judgment"
Washington Post, Democrat: "The
inaugural address, though brief, con-
tanned all that the occasion deman-
ded.O