The Bad Lands cow boy. [volume] (Little Missouri, Dakota [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-1886, 1885-03-12

sampiage heard 9 word, and during the de-
livery Of the address the thousands whose
'streamed down the hill into Pennsylvania
iayenusto look for eligible positions from
which to- view the parade The ad-
dress was not long. In fac6, its brevity
was the feature, that especially commended
taste, at such tlme;r for the subtleties Of
political economy. Tho impatient people
We're more than willing to take 1t for granted
that he intended to do just what was right
Mr.. Cleveland was neatly dressed In black,
about him. He wore standing collar which
seemed almost to cut into the fat wrinkles
OF his neck. The effect Of this collar was to
excite sympathy for Its wearer, for 1t seemed
as II It must hurt him. In speaking he held
ais TT ~, hand close behind HIM and smPhs
hand. He spoke without manuscripts. but
bearing notes of the heads Of his discourse
THE MGUaURAL ADDRESS. !,
Mr.. Cleyeland's address was as follows:
Fellow Citizens: In the presence Of this vast
hssemhlage OF my countrymen lam about TO
support and seal, by the oath which shall take,
the manifestation Of the Will Of great and free
the exercise Ct their aad ahs
OF their; fellow; citizens % supreme and sacred
trust. and he here consecrates himself to their
to tie solemn sense Of responsibiiity With which
contemplate the duty due all the people Of this
land. Nothing can relieve me from anxiety lest
and nothing s6i Is NEEDED e ssfesEber my
promotion Of their welfare. Amid the din Of
newt strength g and ssatety of govern
i% men BY the people; IL. In each succeed ssd,
our democratic principle needs no apology, and
that In its fearless and faithful application IL to
be found thetsurest guaranty OF good govern
ment. But the best results In the operation Of
q governmentswher every citizen has a share
Target DEFEND upon the proper limitation of
purely partisan zeal and effort and o correct APP
tisan 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 government OF all the people, and
It should be none the less an object Of their
afecttonate solicttnde.5 At this hour the ami
mosisies Of political strife the bitterness Of
aoquiescence in the popular viii, and sober. con-
- = CONCERN FoR' THE GENERAL VEAL tsts5s
Moreover, IL FROM this hour we oheerfully and
honestly abandon all sectional prejudtces and
distrusts, and determine with manly confidence
achievements OF our national destiny, we shall
deserve to realize all benefits which our happy
spioious occasion we may we'll renew the pledge
| Of our devotion to the constitution which,
| launched by the founders OF the republic, and
consecrated by their prayers and patriotic de-
hopes and aspirations OF this great people
through prosperity and peace, and through The
4 nestle strife and viclssitudea. By the Father
for adoption j. the result q spirit q smisy
4 and mutual concession In a that same
Esprit it should be ,administered in order
Ito promote the lasting welfare Of the country
and to secure tho full measure Of Its priceless
70 fnv1 ttnna tn
the blessings of our national life The large va
riety Of diverse and competing interests subject
to federal control. persistenty seeking the REQ
ogntion Of their claims, need give no fear that
tall to Be- accomplished i IN the halls Of ma
concession shall prevail in which The oonstitu-
ton had its birth. II this involves the surren-
der or postponement of private interests and the
will be in the assurance that thus the common
| interest is subserved and the general welfare
advanced. In the discharge Of my official duty
shall endeavor to be guided by q just and un-2
| ~ CONSTRUCTION OF THE coNsT1TuMoN. ST
careful Observance of tho distinction between
the powers granted to the federal government
and those reserved to the states or to the peo-
pie and BY 9 cautious appreciation Of those
functions which by the constitution and laws,
have been especially assigned to the executive
branch Of the government. But he who takes
g ne an defend
sumes solemn obligation which every patriotic
citizen, on the farm, in the workshop, in the
share with him The Constitution WHICH nI pre
scribes his oath, my conntrymen. is yours.
the government you have chosen him
suffrage which; executes the win of freemen is
yours S the laws and the entire scheme OF our
civil rule, from the town meeting to the state
every voter, as surely as your chief magistrate
under the same high sanction. though In .
different sphere exercises public trust. Nor
lvigilant watch and close scrutiny of Its public
servants, and q fair and reasonable estimate OF
their fidelity and usefulness Thus Is the peo-
4 PIES will impressed upon the whole framework
of our civil pohcy-municipal state and federal
-and this is the price Of our liberty, and the
ipspiEatton ef our ~ faith in the republic It Is
public place ITO closely limit public expendi-
lures to the actnal needs Of the gov.
eminent: economically administered, because
this binds the right Of government to exact
tribute from the earnings Of labor or property Of
Ecitizens, and because public extrava1ance be-
never be ashamed of the simplicity and pru-
i Dental economies which are best suited to the
operation Of republican form Of government
and most compatible with the mission of the
! American people Those who are selected for
limited time to manage public affairs are still OF
4 the people and may do much by their example
their official functions, that plain way of life
which, among their fellow citizens, adds integ-
4 rity and promotes prosperity. The genius Of
u home life and the attention which Ia demanded
4 for the Development Of the resources of
our vast territory dictate the scrupulous avoid,
ance OF any departure from that 81 80 ~
i;Ea FOREIGN POLICY E 81,
the prosperity Of our republic It Is the policy
j Of INDEPENDENCE. favored by onr position and
defended b. eSs hGSwleage Of justice and
interests It is the policy Of neutrality, reject
ing any share In foreign powers ambitions upon
other continents. and rspelling their intrusion
ton and Jefferson Peace, commerce and honest
friendship with all nations, entangitng alliances
VIII none: - due Tue regard Tor the interests and
finances shall be established upon such sound
and sensible basis as SHAH secure the safety and
confidence OF business interests and make the
wage of labor sure and steady, md that our sYs-
tenn Of revenue shall be SO adjusted as to relieve
u the people from unnecessary taxation. having q
A wordngmen employed in American industries,
and preventing the accumulation of q surplus In
the treasury 70 tempt extravagance5 and waste
needs Of future settlers requires that the public
4 domain should be protected from corrupt
schemes and unlawful occupation d The, con.
4 within our boundaries shall be fairly and
honestly treated as wards of the government,
sas aieW ss
the family relation, offensive 70 the moral sense
Of the civilized world shall be repressed. The
4 law should BIO rigfdly enforced which prohibits
the tmmigrat.o Of aseryfle Glass 20 compete with
Il American labor with NO intention of occurring
a citizensiip. and bringing with them the reVolt-
a ing habits and customs repugnant to our ciyilf-
a zatton. The people demand reform in the
ADMINISTERS alton Of The government and the appii-
cation Of business principles 70 public affairs;
should be in good faith enforced. Our ciiizers
Il have the right TO protection from the incomDe-
tency Of public employees who hold their places
debasing influence OF those who promise and tie
4 vicious methods of those who expect smell
4 reward; and those who worttily seek Snnhiic