Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-03-11
INAUGURAL
Text or the N Delivered by the
Pres dent.

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| by President Clevelani:
FELLOW CI1izENs: In the presence OF this
vast assambiace OF my countrymen, ! am about
| to sup element and seal by the oath which /
shall take the m nifest ton OF the will OF q
great and free people. In the exercise of their
power and right Of self government they have
committed to one of their fellow citi ems a SUI
prefne and sacred trust; and he here conse-
crates himself to their service. This imp cssive
ccremosy adds little to the solemn sense OF re-
sponsibility with which | contemplate the duty
] owe TO all the people OF the land. otiling
can relieve me from anxiety. lest by any acs OF
mine their interests may suffer. and nothing is
needed to siren Tthen my resolution to engage
every faculty and effort in the promotion OF their
welfare. Amid the din Of party stris e the peo-
| pies choice was made; but its attendant cir
Curnstances have demonstrated y new strength
and safety Of the government by the people. In
each succeeding year it more clearly appears
that our demo ratic principle needs no apology.
and that in its fearless and faithful application
is to be found the suiest guaranty of good gov
eminent.
But the best results in the operation OF a gov
eminent wherein every citizen has a share
largely depend upon the proper limitation OF
purely partisan zeal and effort, and a correct
appreciation of the time when the heat OF the
partisan should be merged in the patriotism of
the citizen. To-day, the executive branch of
the Government is transferred to new keeping.
But this is still the Government of all the peo-
pie, and 1t should be none the less an object of
their afectlonate soiicitude. At this hour, the
anim0sit!es of political strife, tho bitterness OF
partisan defeat, AMI the exultation of partisan
triumph. should be supplanted By ungrudging
acGuiescence in the the popular will. and sober.
conscientious concern for the general veal.
Moreover. ii from this hour we cheerfully and
honesty abandon all sectional prejudice and
~distrust, and determine, with manly confidence
in one another, to work ont tremendously the
achievements Of our national destiny, we shall
deserve to realize all the benefits which our hap
ny form OF government can bestow.
On this anspicious occasion we may well renew
the pledge OF our devotion to the Constitution,
which, launched by the founders of the repuh-
lie, and consecrated by their prayers and patri-
Mite daUAfian hna fne nItpra n a,t,,. L--S-
the hopes and aspirations OF a great people,
through prosperity pnd peace. through the
shocks Of fcreian conflicts and the periis Of do
mestic strife and vicissitudes. by the Father
Of His Country our Constitution was COM
mendet Tor adoption as the result of a spirit
Of amity and mutual concession. In that
to promote the lasting wei are OF the
count y. and to secure the full measure
to those who will succeed to the blessings Of
our national life. The large variety o. diverse
and competing interests subject to Federal con-
troll, persistently seeking the recognition OF their
ella ms. need give us no tear that athe great
est good TO the gre atest number" Will tail
to be accomplished II, in the halls of national
cession shall prevail in which the Constitution
had its birth. III this involves the surrender or
postponement of PR, ate interests and the ADAM
donment of local advantages, compensation
will be found In the assurance that thus the
common welfare Is SUITS rived and the general
welfare advanced.
In the discharge of my official duty / shall en-
deavor to be guided by q Just and unstrained
construction OF the Constitution, a careful OBJ
seryance OF the distinction between the powers
granted to the Federal Government and those
reserved to the States or to the people, and by q
cautious appreciation of those functions which,
Dy inc constitution ana laws, have been esne-
Government. But he who takes the oath to-day
to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution
obligation which every patriotic citizen on the
farm, in the workshop, in the busy marts OF
trade, and everywhere should share with
scribes this oath, my countrymen, is
yours; the Government YOU have chosen
him TO administer tor a time is yours; the
yours; the laws and the entire scheme of our
civil rule, from the town meeting to the State
Capftols and the National Capitol, is yours.
Your every voter. as surely as your Chief Magis-
trate. under the same high sanction, though in
q differ nj sphere. exercises q public trust. Nor
Is this all. Every citizen yves to the country a
ylgiiant watch and close scrutiny of its public
servants and a fair and reasonable estimate of
their fidelity and usefulness. Thus is the peo-
PIES will impressed upon The whole framework
OF our civil polity-municipal. State, and
Federal land this is the price of our liberty and
the inspiration Of our faith in the republic.
Il Is the duty Of those serving the people in
ditures to the actual needs OF the Government,
economically administered, because this bounds
the right of the Goyernmsn mt to exact tribute
from the earnings of labor or the property Of
the citizen, and because public extravaganza
begets extravaganza among the people. We
should never be ashamed of the simplicity and
prudential economies which are best suited to
the ope alton of q republican forn of govern
ment, and NEST compatible with the mission of
for a limited time to manage public affairs
are still OF the people, and may do
much by their example TO encourage, con-
sistently with the dignity of their official fuuc-
tions. that PLAIN way OF lite VIII CHI among heir
fellow citizens adds integrity and promotes
thrift and prosperity. The genius OF our insti-
~ ftau ftA made ~ nus v,nx.x1 ~. .l.zt- 1000
HE. and the attention which Is demanded for
the settlement and develot ment OF tie resources
OF our vast territory, dictate. the scrupulous
avoidance OF any departure from that foreign
policy commended by the history. the tradi-
ito and the prosperity of our republic IL is
the policy OF Independence, favored by our po-
sltion and defended by our known love of JUS
tice and by our power. 1t is the policy of
peace suitable to our interests, 1t is the olicy
broils and ambitions upon other cont Inents,
and rerelling their intrusion here. 1t IL the
policy OF Monroe and Washington AMI Jefferson
- Peace, commerce. AMI honest friendship |
with al nations, entangllng alliances with
none" /
A due regard for the interests and prosperity
OF all the people demands that our finances shall
be established upon such a sound and sensible
basis as shall secure the safety and confidence
or the business interests and make the wages of
labor sure and steady, and that our system of
revenue shall he 80 adjusted as to relieve the
people from unnecessary taxation, having a due
regard to the interests OF capital invested aud
WI III CuiDlti Cu III "A ltItid lltluStTiet, I
AMI preventing .he accumulation Of q surplus in
the Treasury TO tempt extravag inca and waste.
Care for the property OF the nation and for
the needs OF future settlers requires that the
public domain should be protected from pur-
Joining schemes and uniawtu occupation. The
eonseience Of the people demands that the In
dams within our bound iries shall be fairly
and honestly treated as wards of the Govern |
Iaent, oud their education and civilization pro- |
NOTED, with q view TO their ultimate citizenship,
and that pOlygaIny In the Territories, destruc- !
tive OF the family relation and offensive to tho
moral sense .: the civilized world, shall be re-
The laws should be rieidIy enforced which
prohibit the immigration Of a servile class to
compete with American labor with no intention
OF acquiring citizenship. and Bringing with
them the habits and customs repuginant to our
civilization. |
The people demand reform In the administra-
ton Of the Government and the application OF
business principles to public affairs As a means
to this end, civil service reform should be in
good faith enforced. Onr~ citizens have the right
employees who hold their places solely as the re- |
ward Of partisan service, and from the corrupt
ing influence OF those who promise, AMI the
vicious methods OF those who xpect, such re- !
wards: and those who worthily seek public en-
ployment have the right to insist that merit and
competency shall be recognized, instead OF party
subserviency or the surrender Of honest politi-
cal belief, In the administration Of a Govern
ment pledged to do equal and exact justice to
all men.
ing the protection OF the reedmen In their !
rights or their security in the enjoyment of their
privileges under the Constitution and its amend |
ments. AL discussion al to their fitness for the
place accorded tn m as American citizens is Idle
and improbable. except as IL suggests tho
Decessity for their Improvement. The fact that
they are citizens entities them To all the rights
due to that relation, and charges them with all
its duties. obligations and responsibilities
These topics and the constant and ever vary /
ing wants OF an active and eIterprising popula- !
ton may well receive the attention and patriotic
endeavor OF al who make and execute the Fed
eral laws. Our duties are practical, and call for !
application. an intelligent percep-
ton OF the claims OF public office, and, above
ell. o firm determination by united action to |
secure to all the people OF the land the full ben
eiits Of the best form OF government ever
TO man. And let us not trust to
human effort alone but humbty acknowledge
the power and goodness OF the Almighty God
prestdes over the destiny of nations. aud
has 1t oil times been revealed In our coun- |
try's history. Let us invoke His aid and His
blessing upon our labors.
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