Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Text OF the Document IA Delivered by TIN
President.

Text of the Document Delivered by the
President.
Following is the inaugural address delivered
by President Cleveland:
FEIIow CITIZENS: In the presence OF this
yHs aSssm9laSe OF my csoT1ntTymep am fp 1s
great and free people In the exercise OF their
power and right Of sef-government they have
committed to one of their fellow citizens a SUI
prone and sacred trust; and he here copse-
crates himself TO their service. This impressive
ceremo, adds little to tho solemn sense OF re-
sponsibility with which contemplate the duty
owe to all the people of the land. Nothing
can relieve me from anxiety, lest by any act OF
mine their interests may suffer, and nothing IL
needed to strengthen my resolution TO engage
every faculty and effort In the promotion of their
welfare. Amid the din OF party strife the peO-
pies choice was made; but its attendant cir
cumstances have demonstrated new strength
and safety Of the government by the people. In
each succeeding year IL more clearly appears
that our democratic principle needs no apology.
and that in its fearless and faithful application
is to be found the sulest guaranty of good gov
eminent.
But the best results in the operation OF gov
eminent wherein every citizen has share
largely depend upon the proper limitation Of
appreciation Of the time when the heat of the
partisan should be merged in the patriotism of
the citizen: To-day. the executive branch E OF
But this is still the Government OF all the peo-
pie, and it should be none the less an object of
their aiectlonate sohcitude AZ this hour, the
triumph. should be suppianted BY nnsrRsdelhs
conscientious concern FOR the general veal.
Moreover, II from this hour we cheerfully and
honestly abandon all sectional prejudice and
distrust, and determine, with manly confidence
in one another, to work out tremendously the
achievements of our national destiny, we shall
deserve to realize all the benefits which our hap
Ply form OF government can bestow
On this suspicious occasion we may well renew
the pledge OF our devotion to the Constitution,
which, launched by the founders of the repub-
lie, and consecrated by their prayers and patri-
otto devotion, has for almost a century borne
the hopes and aspirations OF n great people,
sbres Of peS nHT ne
nestle strife and vicissitudes. By the Father
of His Country our Constitution was COM
mend l; Tor adoption g the result of spirit
same spirit it should b. administered, in order
to promote the lasting welfare OF the
county, and to secure the full measure
of Its priceless benefits to Ms and
to those who will succeed to the blessings of
our national life. The large variety OF diverse
and competing interests subject to Federal con-
troll, persistentlY seeking the recognition OF their
ella ms, need give US no tear that the great
est good TO the greatest number" will fail
to be accomplished IT, in the halls of national
legislation, that spirit OF amity and mutual con-
iaf ts Birth II THIS Involves the Etifrehhef or
postponement OF private interests and the aban-
donment of local advantages, compensation
will be found I'm the assurance that thus the
common welfare IL subS.rved and the general
welfare advanced.
deavor to be guided by "a Just and unstrained
construction OF the Constitution, careful OBJ
servance OF the distinction between the powers
granted to the Federal GovernDent and those
cautious appreciation of those functions which,
by the Constitution and laws, have been espe-
cially assigned to the executive branch OF tho
Government. But he who takes the oath to- day
to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution
OF the United States only assumes the solemn
obligation which every patriotic citizen on the
Workshop.
trade, and everywhere, should share with
him; The Constitution which pre-
yours; the Government you have chosen
him TO administer for time IL yours: the
suffrage which executes the will OF fFeemen In
yours; the lays and the entire scheme Of our
civil rule, from the town meeting to the State
Capttols and the National Capitol, Is yours.
Your every voter. as surely, ~ your Chief Magis-
trate, under the same high sanction, though IN
different sphere, exercises public trust, Nor
Is this all. Every citizen owes to the country
vigilant watch and close scrutiny of its public
servants and fair and reasonable estimate OF
their fidelity and usefulness Thus is the peo-
pies will impressed upon the whole framework
Of our Giyt 1i, ,S nun state, and
the inspiration of our faith in the republic.
IL Is the duty of those serving the people In
public place to closely limit the public expen-
ditures to the actual needs of the Government,
economically administered, because this bounds
the right Of the Government 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 n republican torn of govern
ment, and most compatible with the mission OF
the American people. Those who are selected
for a limited time to manage public affairs
are still of the people, and may do
much by their example 10 encourage, con-
slstently with the dignity of their official func-
tions. that PLAIN way of life which among their
fellow-citizens adds integrity and promotes
thrift and prosperity The genius of our insti-
tutions, the needs OF our people in their home
life, and the attention which is demanded for
the settlement and development of the 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 IL
the policy OF independence, favored by our 10
sition and defended by our known love of JUS
tioe and by our power. IL H. the policy OF
OF neutrality, rejecting any share In foreign
broils and ambitions nppn other continents,
and repslling their Intrusion hero. IL Is the
policy OF Monroe and Washington and Jefferson
=" P0ace, commerce. and honest friendship
with all nations, entaneiing alliances with
none"
A due regard for the interests and prosperity
OF all the people demands that our finances shall
be established upon such sound and sensible
basis ae shall secure the safety and confidence
of tho business interests and make the wages OF
labor sure aud steady. and that our system OF
revenue shall lie so adjusted rs 70 relieve the
people from unnecessary taxation, having due
regard 10 the interests OF capital invested and
workinRmen employed In American industries,
and preventing the accumulation OF q surplus In
the Treasury to tempt extravaganza 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 pure