The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-03-12

bany bowed gracefully in recognition of this
generous reception, q broad imilo being visi-
BILE upon his face as he turned about: He sat
down beside the president, and while wait
ing for the arrangements to be perfected,
chatted pleasantly with Mr.. Arthur and
Chief Justice Waite. All things being ready,
he arose and delivered his inaugural ad-
dress The volume of his voice is not pro-
though his utterance was distinct as far as it
Reached Not q tenth part OF tho vast as
semblage heard word, and during tho de-
livery of the address tho thousands whose
curiosity to see the man had been grati6ed,
streamed down tho hill into Pennsylvania
avenue to look for eligible positions from
which to Wow the parade. The ,ad-
dress was not long. In fact, its brevity
was the feature that especially commended
it 10 tho crowd, for such q gathering has little
political economy. The impatient people
were more than willing to take it for granted
that he intended to do just what was right
Mr.: Cleveland was neatly dressed in black,
with his Prince Albert coat closely butJoned
about him he wore standing collar which
OF his neck. The effect of this collar was to
excite sympathy for it's wearer, for it seemed
as it it must hurt him. In speaking be held
his left hand close behind him, and empha-
sized his speech by gestures with his right
hand. He spoke without manuscript but
occasionally consulted small piece of paper
bearing notes of the heads Of his discourse.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Mr.. Cleveland's address was as follows:
Fellow Citizens: In the presence OF this vast
assemblage OF my countrymen ! am about to
support and seal, by the oath which shall take,
the manifestation Of the will Of great and free
people. In the exercise of their power and right
OF sef-government. they have committed to one
or their fellow citizens q supreme and sacred
trust, and he here cOnsecrates himself to their
service This Impressive ceremony adds little
to the solemn sense of responsibility with which
contemplate the duty due all the people OF this
land. Nothing can relieve me from anxiety lest
by any act of mine their interests may suffer,
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 a1t.,u circumstances demonstrated
ment BY the people In each succeed
ing year it more clearly appears that
our democratic principle needs no apology. and
: be found the surest guaranty ct good govern
mcnt. But the hest results in the operation OF
has snas
purely partisan zeal and effort and correct ap-
probation Of the time when the heat Of the par
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 ts still government Of all the people. and
affectionate soicitude. At this hour the ami
mosities OF political strife, the bitterness of
partisan defeat and the exultatiOn of party tri-
umph should be supplanted by ungrudging
acQuiescence in the popular will, and sober. con-
| scientiOus
! CONCERN FOR THE GENERAL VEAL.
Moreover, it from this hour we cheerfully and
honestly abandon all sectional prejudices and
dtstrusts, and determine with manly confidence
III one another to work out harmoniously the
achievements of our national destiny we shall
deserve to realize all benefits which our happy
form of government can bestow. On this au-
spicious occasion we may well renew the pledge
launched by the founders OF the republic, and
consecrated by their prayers and patriotic de-
! votion, has for almost century borne the
hopes and aspirations. of this great people
through prosperity and peace, and through the
shock OF foreign conflicts and the perils Of do
nestle strife and vcissitudes. By the Father
of his Country our constitution was commended
for adoption as "the result Of q spirit OF amity
and mutual concession" In that same
spirit it should be administered in order
to promote the lasting welfare of the country
and to secure tho full measure Of Its priceless
benefits to us and to those who will succeed to
the blessings of our national life. The large
riety Of diverse and competing interests subject
to federal control, persistently seeking the rec
ognition OF their claims, need give no fear that
fail to be accomplished, if in the halls Of ma
tional legislation that spirit of amity and mutual
concession shall prevail in which the constitu
ton had its birth. If this involves the surren-
der or postponement Of private interests and the
abandonment OF local advantages. compensation
will be in the assurance that thus the common
advanced In the discharge Of nv official duty
shall endeavor to be guided by just and I'M
strained
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION,
careful observance of the distinction between
the powers granted to the federal government
and those reserved to the states or to the peo-
pie, and by cautious appreciation of those
functions which by the constitution and laws,
branch of the government. But he who takes
the oath to-day to preserve, protect and defend
the constitution Of the United States only as
i sumes solemn obligation which every patriotic
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 a time is yours; the
suffrage which executes the will Of freemen is
yours: the laws and the entire scheme Of our
civil rule, from the town meeting to the state
capitol and the national capitol, are yours Your
every voter, as surely as your chief MAGISTRATE.
under the same high sanction. though In q
different sphere, exercises public trust. Nor
Is this ALL Every citizen owes to the country q
watch ana close Snty Of Its
their fidelity and usefulness. Thus is the peo-
pies will impressed upon the whole framework
of our civil policy-municipal. state and federal
and this Is the price Of our liberty, and the
Inspiration of our faith in the republic 1t is
the duty of those serving the people in
public place, to closely limit public expendi-
lures to the actual 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
citizens and because public extravagance be-
gets extravaganza among the people We should
never be ashamed of the simplicity and pru-
operation Of republican form Of government
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
to encourage consistently with the dignity of
their official functions. that plain way Of life
which, among their fellow citizens. adds integ-
rity and promotes prosperity. The genius of
institutions, the needs of our people In their
home life and the attention which Is demanded
for the development OF the resources OF
our vast territory dictate the scrupulous avoid
ance OF any departure from that
FOREIGN POLICY
commended bv the history. the traditions and
the prosperity Of our republic 1t is the policy
. defended by our knowledge of justice and our
power. 1t is the policy of peace. suitable to our
interests, 1t Is the policy Of neutrality, reject
ing any share in foreign powers ambitions upon
other continents, and repelling their intrusion
here It is the policy of Monroe and Washing
ton and Jefferson-"Peace, commerce and honest
with none." A due regard for the interests and
prosperity. Of our people demands that our
finances shall be established upon such sound
and sensible basis as shall secure the safety and
confidence of business interests and make the
wage of labor sure and steady, and that our sys-
tenn of revenue shall be so adjusted as to relieve
due regard to the interest of capital invested and
workingmen employed in American industries
and preventing the accumulation of a 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 corrupt
schemes and unlawful occupation. The con-
science of the people demands that the Indians
within boundaries shall be fairly and
honestly treated as wards Of the government
and their education and civilization promoted
with a view to their ultimate citizenship and
that polygamy in the territories, destructive OF
the family relation, offensive to the moral sense
Of the civilized world, shall be repressed The
law should be riRidly enforced which prohibits
the Immigration of servilc class to compete with
American labor with no intention of acquiring
citizenship and bringing with them the revolt.
ing habits and customs repugnant to our civil.
cation. The people demand reform in the
administration of the government and the appli.
cation Of business principles to public affairs
as means to this end, civil service refQu
should be in good faith enforced Our citizens
have the right to protection from the incomne.