Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-07
The Message,

Taking the address AZ 4 whole, it may be
said that President Harrison proposes moth
ing extraordinary, leaves bis hands free to
meet such e1igencies as may arise Boston
: Heraid
The outline of a foreign policy is perhaps
the most satisfactory passage in the Presi-
dents Address. 1t is bold without bluster
and calm without cringing. The reference
to American rights in Samoa is especially
sdmrable-Nep York World.
The address is State paper, lofty and
statesmanlike in tone, patriotic and national
in expression. and voices devoted purpose
which may fifty represent that of great
people as they enter upon the second century
of their national achievement and develop
ment.-Erentag Transcript.
President Harrison's inaugural address is
not notable for its tone of dignifed conserva-
tism, but underlying it IL a broad and deep
foundation of genuine Americanism, which
indicates unmistakably that the national hon
or will be safe in the hands of tine new Adj
ministrstion.-- San Fl ancisco Chronicle.
President Harrison's Inaugural comes
fully up TO the requirements of a great oc-
casioH. From beginning to end its high
tone is sustsinec-great themes are ably and
eoncisely treated, no living issue is evaded:
every sentence is Characteristic, unmstak-
ably the expression of the Presidents own
views Mall and Express.
1t is difficult to detect any mans hand
other than that of Mr.. Harrison, and posi-
bly, the index finger of Mr. Blaine, in the
inaugural delivered yesterday. 1t is docu-
ment vigorous at times, and much more posi-
tive and candid on certain political points
than was generally expeeted.-Neg York
Star.
President Harrisons inaugural address Is
both patriotic and able. Nothing can be
more satisfactory than his strong and patriotic
uttersnces in relation to the foreign policy
of the new administration. In short from
beginning TO end the message teens with
good ideas of progressive Republcansm.-
Nep York Press.
President Harrison's announcement that
he is to have no distinctive ,ectioual policy
will be received with satisfaction. He was
chosen chief executive, not of any particular
section or party, bnt of the whole country
and the language of his inaugural address
shows that he recognizes the full significance
of this ct.-fortiaRd 4drertissr.
Preside ut Harrison's inaugural address is
evidently his own. There were none Of the
flashing pyrotechuics in it tina, would have
betrayed the hand of Blaine 1t was calm,
thoughtful. little commonplace. perhaps,
but we'll calculated on the rhole. TO give the
country confidence in the intentions of the
new Admnistration-SaH Fraseiseo Demo
srat.
The historical survey and the patriotic
homiies in President Harrisons Inaugural
Address contain nothing that is especially
noteworthy. IL is what the new President
has to say upon the vital questions of the day
which interests the people. These are cleo
ton reform. civil service reform, tariff re-
form, the surplus and our foreign policy
Ner York World.
President Harrison's inaugural address is
an eminently readable one, because il is q
couspicuously honest State paper. 1t is not
necessary to agree with his policies to give
ii this approval. President Harrison yes.
teriay spoke not as politician, but as a
statesman. The Herald wishes the new
President success in his administration. ~
Ner York Herald.
President Harrison's inaugural address is
clear. concise, firm and we'll balanced. III
is the utterance of q man who has positive
vievs Of national questions are the result of
CAREFUL study and varied experience. There |
10 no trace Of indecision anywhere. On the |
other hand, there 10 an equally conspicuous |
absence Of that kind Of independence which |
Is impatient Of counsei--Bosfoa Joxvnai
The new President of the United States
has acquitted himself admirably of this first |
duty of his o0ioe. The address shows that