The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-03-13
THE INAUGURAL ADDRHBA

to the solemn sense OF respOnelplnty Win WniCn
! contemplate the duty due all tho people OF this
land Nothing can relieve me from anxiety lest
by any act Of mine their interests may sutier.
and nothing Is needed to strengthen my resolu-
promotion Of their welfare Amid the din Of
party strife the peoples choice was made. but Its
attendant circum s ,, demonstn .si~n
Ing year Il more clearly appears that
our democratic principle needs no apology, and
be found the surest guaranty Of good eovern.
tnent. But the hest results In the operation OF
= government wherein every citizen has share
purely partisan zeal and effort and correct APP
probation of the time when the heat Of the pay
tisan should be merged in the patriotism Of the
government is transferred to new keeping. but
this is still government Of all the people: and
1t should DO none the less an object q their
mosities Of political strife. the bitterness Of
partisan defeat and the exultation OF party trt-
umph should be supplanted by ungrudgtng
acquiescence in the popular will, and sober. con.
scientious
CONCERN FOR The GENERAL veal
Moreover. i from this hour we cheerfuily and
distrusts, and determine With manly confidence
achievements Of our national destiny, we shall
deserve to realize az benefits which onr happy
form Of government can best0w. On this au-
spicious occasion we may we'll renew the pledge
OF our devotion to the constitution which,
launched BY the founders Of the IspqSi and and
hopes and aspirations Of this great people
through prosperity and peace, and through IN she
nestle strife and vicissitudes. By the Father
Of his Country our constitution was commended
for adoption as tho result OF spirit It,. Ct amiss
spirit it should be administered in order
to promote the lasting welfare Of the ceuntry
and to secure the full measure Of its priceless
the blessings Of our national life. The large va
riety OF diverse and competing interests subject
to federal control. perststently seeking the rec.
the greatest good to the greatest number will
fail to he accomplished, II in the halls of ma.
tional legislation that spirit OF amity and mutual
ton had its birth. II this involves the surren-
der or postponemcnt Of private interests and the
abandonment Of local advantages, compensation
interest is subserved and the general welfare
advanced. In the discharge of nv official duty
shall endeavor to be guided by Q just and un.
strained
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION.
careful observance Of the distinction between
and those reserved to the states OF to the peo-
pie, and by cautious appreciation Of those
functions which by the constitution and laws,
the oath to-day to preserve, protect and defend
the constitution Of the United States only as
citizen, on the farm, in the Workshop. in the
busy marts Of trade, and everywhere, should
share with him The constitution which pre-
the '~ government you have. chosen him
to administer for . time d yours; the
suffrage which executes the will Of freemen is
civil rule, from the town meeting to the state
capitol and the national capitol. arc yours. Your
every voter, as surely as your chief MAGISTRATE.
the hEh sssa %
Is this all Every citizen owes to the country
vi9ilant watch and close scrutiny q its public
ana isr snd pn. y s o.
PIES will impressed upon the whole framework
Of our civil po!icy-municipal, state and federal
.-aQd this is the price Of onr liberty: and the
the duty Of those serving tho people in
public place to closely limit public expendi-
lures to the actual needs OF the gov
this binds the right Of government to exact
tribute from the earnings Of labor or property Of
citizens, and because public extravagance be-
never be ashamed Of the simplicity and pru-
DENTAL economies which are best suited to the
operation Of republican form Of government
American people. Those who arc selected for q
limited time to manage public Affairs are still of
the people. and may do much BY their example
their official functions, that plain way Of life
which. among their fellow citfzena. adds integ-
rity and promotes prosperity. The genius Of
home life and the attention which ts demanded
for the development of the resources Of
our vastterritory dictate the scrupulous avoid
ance OF any departure from that
| FOREIGN POLICY
the prosperity Of our republic It Is the policy
of Independence. favored by our position and
defended by our knowledge Of justice and our
pey e rsees
ing any share in foreign powers ambitions upon
other continents and r.nelling their intrusion
/ ton and Jefferson-aPeace, commerce and honest
friendship with all nations, entanRling alliances
with none A due regard for the interests and
finances shall be upon such has sound
and sensible basis as shall secure the safety and
confidence of business interests and make the
tenn Of revenue shall be SO adjusted Is to relieve
the people from unnecessary taxation. having q
due regard to the interest Of capital invested aud
workingmen employed in American industries
and preventing the accumulation Of surplus ID
the treasury to tempt extravaganza and waste
Care for the property Of the nation and for the
domain should be projected from corrupt
schemes and unlawful OCCUPATION. The CON
science Of the people demands that the Indian,
within our boundaries shall he fairly ant
and their education and civilization promoted
with view to their ultimate citizenship. ant
the family relation, offensive 70 the moral sens
Of the civilized world. shall lie repressed. Tn
law should be riRidly enforced which prohibit
Naturalization of servilc class to compete witt
American labor with no intention Of acquiring
citizenship. and bringing with them the revolt
ing habits and customs repugnant to our civil
administration OF The government and the appli
cation OF business principles to public Affairs
/ as . means to this end, civil service reforr
have the right to protection from tho incompe
0 tency OF public employees who hold their place
! solely Is the reward Of partisan service and ii
vicious methods Of those who expect sue
!. reward: and those who worthily sock publ
employment have sought to insist that
0 MERIT AND COMPETENCY
shall be recognized instead Of party subservienc
or the surrender Of honest political belief IN Il
0 administration Of government pledged to equ
i and exact justice TO all: There should be I
: the freedmen in their rights or their security
!, the enjoyment Of their privileges under the Col
= stitution and its amendments. All dtscussie
Us to their fitness for the place accorded to the
e as American citizens ia idle and unprofitabl
except Is it suggests the necessity for their in
The sc that they ,le stss
y tion. and charges them with all It's dutie
\. OBLIGATIONS and responsibilities. These topi
ss .sa r sy Of
~ receive the sttsation and the patriotic endeav
Of all who make and execute the law. Our duti
q are practical, and call for Industrious spplic
g, ton, an intelligent perception of tho claims
i public office, and above all. firm deteElninAtio
es by united action, to secure to all the people
IN the land the full benefits Of the best form
- government ever vouchsafed to men. And
~ y us not trust to human effort alone. but hunt
~ acknowledge the power and goodness
10 Almighty God. who presidea over the destiny
II nations. and who has at all times been rev,
n, enced in our country's history. Let NJ invo
70 bis aid and his blessing upon our llbosh