Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-12
TEE PRESS ON THE INA UeURA1.

Tho inaugural address of President Cleve.
land is chiefly fine array Of polished plati-
tudes.-Phlld. Press.
Earnest, unpretending, sincere and vigor-
ous, the inaugural partakes Of the character
Of the MANY. r. World.
What Democrat can say single declaration
is un-Democratic2 What Republican can say
Q single declaration is un-Republioan p
Phtld. Ledger.
Mr.. Oleveland's inaugural address is digni-
fed, simple, and forcible II has in 1t the
tone Of sincerity and direotness that has come
to be regarded as characteristic OF the man -
N. r Times.
As the chart in which is briefly but clearly
outlined the policy Of the new administration,
this inaugural address deserves to be, and
will be, attentively considered by the American
people.-Phttd. Record.
His summary Of what he conceives to be
the inspiring points of politics shows how
clearly all men of this country are in agree
ment upon great IDEAS, unless the various
party platforms misrepresent them.-M Y.
Herald,
In style, the inaugural address is elevated
and manly. 1t has none Of the arts of the
rhetorician,. but it has q dignity and sincerity
that are of greater value It will be read
with interest In all parts Of the country, and
cannot fail to make favorable impression
Baltimore American.
He has shown himself sincere and honest
in the matter Of silver coinage, and faithful
TO his beliefs. We prefer to accept the deolar-
ations of his inaugural as assurances of q
purpose not lightly formed, so far as it has
been formed at all. and by which he means to
abide.-N. Y. Tribune.
The people have heard what the recognized
chief Of that rarty has said 1t must now
0hN,fA NlxF l,ns. taA hat I.A a.
chief will be equally admirable. In case it
should be 80 President Cleveland will find no
more captious partisanship embarrassing his
administration. Inquirer.
Beyond the we'll known policy adopted by
the Republican party, and urged by that party
for 40 years, there Is no indication of admins
trative policy by President Cleveland, And
the event will probably prove that he took
the course indicated by wisdom. de is to be
taken at his word and given credit for
patriotic intentions. North american
There Ia nothing new, or original, or bril-
liant about 1t but the passage relating to
economical government and plain mode Of
living will be Welcomed with satisfaction by a
| great proportion of the people and there Is
| no doubt that the whole document expresses
| plainly and sincerely the ideas and purposes
Of its author.-N y. Sun.
The address of President Cleveland yester-
| day In assuming the functions OF chief ex-
ecutive of the government Of the United
/ States was worthy of the occasion and in
keeping with the speakers past career, being
expressive throughout of lofty conception
Of official duty, and indicating wise compre.
hension Of the nature of our government, its
proper aims and ends, and of the funda-
mental truths upon the observance Of which
the welfare Of the people depends, ,-Bahi'
more Sun.
President Cleveland's inaugural address
will be no disappointment TO those who had
confidence in his strong political sense and his
firm grasp of political principles. The
singular dignity and simplicity Of the ad.
dress are not more remarkable than the we'll.
| grounded conviction that underlies its modest
but unhesitating declarations, and those who
have thought OF Mr.. Cleveland as an appren.
tice in politics will be uDdeceived II they have
themselves the knowledge to perceive how
clear an understanding Of constitutional De
mooracy inspires both its substance and iti
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