The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-06
HARRISON'S INAUGURAL.
What Is Said of the Address by Leading Pa.
pers of Different Political Parties.
Republican Opinions.

Illinois State Journal: Not since the
memorable Inauguration of Abraham
Lincoln has an incoming President spoken
with greater lmpressiveness, ~eloquence and
power"
San Francisco Chronicles: president Har-
rIson's inaugural address is noticeable for
its tone of dignified conservatism, but IN
DERIVING it is a broad and deep foundation
of genuine A~mericanism, which. indicates
Enthusiastically that the national honor will
be safe in the hands of the new administra-
tiOn.O
Ohio State Journal: 1T is strong, posi-
tive, conservative and sensible in senti-
ment and polished in construction. There
is no uncertain sound on the question OF
the protection of home industries and yet
the surplus is considered as conscientiously
as ever it was by his predecessor. Presi-
dent Harrison would extend pensions TO all
who are deserving among. those TO whom
the country owes everything"
Chicago Inter Ocean: Nothing could
have been more appropriate than the clos
ing passage, in which an appeal is made to
the higher pride and the better instincts of
all the people and States 10 strive for pre-
eminenee in education, virtue Justice and
much to expect that an address so able and
persuasive goes far toward correcting the
evils and errors which four years of Democ-
racy tended to a~ggravate."
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette: "Well,
it is very much like Harrison. To obtain
its meaning no one need read between the
lines. If there is anything more than an
other that people despise, it is insincerity,
while there is nothing more admired than
sincerity. The latter is the browning feat
ure of theinaugural. The President studied
his language and used words 10 express his
meaning. He succeeded. This we can all
see. 1t is not a mere rhetorical flourish.
1t is a business communication TO the Amer
lean people"
Cleveland Leader: The address de-
livered by President Harrison Monday
must elicit hearty commendation from all
fair-minded people. whatever their politics.
LII Is written in a clear, terse style, every
sentence being imbued with intellectual
vitality. Nowhere does the adj
dress partake of a partisan character or
exhibit n disposition 10 reconcile faction or
curry favor with any class. 1t is a national
document. and speaks 10 the whole people.
1t is a declaration of sound -Ameri-
can principles. reverent, hopeful. kindly,
magDanimous and firm. The reading OF it
makes one think life worth living. IL is in
marked contrast 10 President Cleyeland's
pessimistic proclamations." D..
Philadelphia Ledger: commend
strongly To public attention the passages
| referring TO obedience 10 the laws on the
part of both the people and their govern
ment-the rulers and the ruled-also, what
is said about the appointing power and
civil-seryice reform: likewise, to-what is
set forth concerning the surplus and the
right method of treating that alleged troub-
lesome factor IN our financial politics.
There, in brief space. ic the right policy
about the surplus about undue tinkering
at the tariff duties and about refusing any
longer to postpone present necessities for
the navy, for our defenseless coasts for
improvements in the great water channels
of commerce., and in the yme of our
! honorable debts. That then, as TO appoint