The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-03-11
THE SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
What TIE New York Papers say, and Wha
Is Said by the London DaiIfes.
New YORK. March 5.-The Sun SAYS:

New YORK. March 5.-The Sun says:
Mr. Cleveland's inaugural address is very prop
My confined to setting form, in a broad and
hIlosophlc wsv. the general principles oy which
e proposes 10 be guided, and those VINO
,pecifc declarations upon questions OF public
policy will be disappointed. II is very well writ
ten. There is nothing very original or brilliant
about il, but the passage relating TO an econom-
ical government and plain mode OF living VIII
be welcomed with satisfaction by great proper
ton Of the people, aud there is no doubt that the
ire ideas and purposes Oh its author.
The Times says:
Mr.. Clevelsnd's inaugural address is dIgnifed.
cerily and di creteness that has come 10 be re-
gsTded as Characteristic OF the man. II is clear
that he enters on the duties OF his Office with a
the whole country will receive with hearty
and grateful assent his depreciation OF partl-
san spirit We believe also that it will
respond cordially to his appeal to remember that
his is shared by every patriotic citizen and
that every citizen owes TO the country vigllant
watch and close scrutiny of its public servants
and a fair and reasonable estimate OF their fdeIi
~ ana usefulness, There is mistaking the
tration OF the government, ana the ap-
plication of business principles TO public
affairs, and in which he announces that Civil ser
vice reform should be in good faith enforced:
The double obligation 10 the people, aud TO all
who worthily seek public employment, that merit
and competency snail be recognized instead of
party subseryiency or the surrender OF honest po-
llieal belief, shows the Presidents characteristic
spirit OF fairness aud his profound sense OF duty.
was largely Represented in the vast crowds at
WashinEton has been called on 10 listen TO so
much sound doctrine so clearly declared. and
evidently backed by SO resoluie and practical
will. II remains 10 be seen how that party VIII
receive Il application OF the doctrine, whieh Is
sure 10 follow. IL should De ADDED that the fresl-
dents declaration regarding the freeman is ma.
tonal, Just and honorable
The Herald says:
President Cleveland's address is a document
that every citizen should ponder for himself
tical philosophy scattered through it; and, as
the Democrats are now 10 try their hands 81 the
cause the people wanted il, Would it not be well
for tue Republicans 10 heed to Presidents appeal
that whatever party is best for the country is a.
least best for all and that ii is at least for an
experimental change
FOREIGN PAPERS.
LONDON. March 5.-The Daily News says:
President Cleveland will have the hearty SYM
be perpetual peace, growing friendship and IN
creasing commerce. Everything bringing US
nearer together in interest aud feeling is gain 10
bolh and to peace and freedom throughout the
world. President Cleveland's inaugural address
was full OF promises and worthy of has great repu-
tation.
The Times says:
The inaugural address is conceived in a worthy
spirit but throws no light on the main questions
awaiting solution.
The Standard says:
Clevelands address is manly and sensible, but
extremely noDcOmmitial. lie CABINET, we Thick
he composed Of able men. whose names viii c)m-
mGnd respect.
The Telegraph says:
The inauguration procession at Washington to-
day augured well for the success OF the Democ ATTIC
regime America holds such important place
In the union OF nations il is hardly exaggeratlon
10 say that when she is prosperous and happy the
rest OF the world sympathizes and IS benefited
thereby.