Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

In favor OF a more just and equitable system of
TO carry out their purposes are bound by their
not less than y the mma Of their
masters, to devote themselves unremfttingly to
this service.
Whie there should be no surrender of princi-
pie. OR task must be undertaken wisely and
punishment, but the rectifcation OF wrongs.
II, in Lifting burdens from the daily life OF our
people, we reduce inordinate and unequal ad
yantages too long EMO, ed, this is but q neees
sary Incident to our return to right and JUS
tice. II we exact from unwilling minds acqui-
eseenee in the theory of honest distribu-
up for all, we but insist upon a prin-
ciple which underlies our free institutions.
When We tear aside the decisions and miscon-
their condition under vicious tariff laws, We but
show them how far they have been led away
from FROM the W paths Of rs eon nzne5asm ana ,Sat pr ,5s
necessity for revenue to support the
furnishes the only Justification
for taxing the people, we announce a truth
so plain that its denial would seem to indicate
the extent to which Judgment may be Influenced
by familiarity with perversions of the taxation
power; and when We seek to reinstate the self
confidence and business enterprise of our citt-
Zens, by dtscrediting an AFFECT independence
upon governmental favor, We strive to stimulate
support the hope of American achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption of the pledges
which my party has made. and solieitude for
the complete justification of the trust the peo-
pie have reposed In us, ,onstrain me to remind
those with whom l am to cooperate that We
can succeed in doing the work which has been
cere, harmonious and dfsinterested effect.
Even II lnSuperable obstacles and opposition
prevent the consummation of our task, We shall
hardly be excused; and If failure can be traced
to our fault and neglect We may be sure the
people will hold US to Q swift and e~xacting ac-
countability.
defend the constitution OF the United States,
not only impressiyely defines the great re-
sponsibility I assume, but suggests obedience
to constitutional commands as the rule
BY which my official conduct must
be guided. I shall, to the best Of my ability
and within my my sphere OF duty. preserve the
of federal power it contains, by defending all
its restraints when attacked by tmpatience and
and reservations in favor of the states and the
people.
Fully impressed with the gravity of the duties
that confront me, mindful of my weakness, /
should be appalled, if it were my lot to bear un-
aided the responsibilities which await me. 1
am however, saved from encouragement when
I remember that I shall have the support and
the counsel and cooperation of wise and patri-
otie men who Will stand at my side In cabinet
places or will represent the people in their leg
islative halls.
1 find also much comfort in remembering
that my countrymena are just and generous, and
in the assurance that they will not condemn
those who by sincere devotion to their service
deserve their forbearance and approval Above
all, I know there is a Supreme Being who rules
JuC dIflES il ultb anu NHDSc kUtNutSS anu
mercy lave always followed the American peo-
pie: and I know He will not turn from US now
II we hrmbly seek His powerful aid.
Tit Characteristic feature about the inau-
gural address was the clear study and excellent
enunciation with which 1t was delivered and
the absolute absence of any gestures. Mr.. Cleve-
land gave no other emphasis to his remarks
than derived from the emphatic tone and de-
ternined nod of the head with which he at
times stated the more forefble passages of his
orafiop He annza without p0tas and tJ,rnai
from one part of the crowd to the
other, sometimes addressing the multitude in
front Of the stand and then again turning to
the side and addressing himself more partfcu
larly to the people on the stand.
In the confusion caused by the crowding, lack
the wind, 1t was impossible for persons within
forty feet of Mr.. Cleveland to hear his remarks
from beginning to end.
Taking the Oath.
At the conclusion of his remarks Mt. Cieve-
land turned around to the chief Justice, who
was attiTed in the robes of his ONCE, to take the
oath prescribed by this constitution. Chief
Justice Fuller and the other persons near to the
president removed their hats, and with barred
heads listened to the taking Of the oath of
ONCE, which was pronounced by Chief-Justics
Fuller In a clear voice, Mr.. Cleveland asserting
to 1t by bowling his head and kissing the Bible.
The oath of office taken by the president is
the constitutional oath and reads as follows:
II do solemniy swear that I will faithfully
execute the ONCE OF preSid ent Of the United
States. and will. to the best of my ability, pro-
tect and defend the constitution of the United
States"
The Bible used in the ceremony was given
Cleveland by his mother forty-nine
years ago. 1t was brought to the capitol by
Edwin F. Beeth. of Michigan, and delivered to
Mr.. James McKinny, clerk Of the supreme
court, with a message from Don NJ Dickinson,
stating 1t was Mr.. Clevelaud's wish that the
chief justice use the book in the ceremonies.
After the delivery Of the inaugural address
Cleveland and ex-President Harrison
retired to the hamber repairing at once to
MIR. Morton's private room. Here a lunch was
ready. After the lunch and a few minutes
spent in chatting with those present, Mr..
Cleveland and Mr.. Harrison emerged from the
room. As they buttoned up their coats and
started toward the basement stairs, Mr.. Har-
rison said to Mr.. Cleveland, laughing: I'VE
will go to the White House and turn things
over to you" and the two central figures of
yesterdays American quadrennial exhibition
tripped as lightly as boys down the marble
stairway and gained their carriage.
The troops, who had been stamping their
feet endeayoring to Keep warm, formed in line,
and 1t 2:lo o'clock, and after the usual riding
about of the orderlies, the line Of process
sion was started, Gen. Martin, grand marshal,
leading the way, followed by his stan. At the
senate wing Of the capitol the marshal and his
aides halted until President Cleveland and Mr..
Harrison could enter carriages and take their
places in the line OF procession.
Inc guns at Fort Myer, at Washington bar
racks and at the navy yard Numbered out a
peal OF salute when Mr.. Harrison left the
White House, and again when President Cleve-
land took the oath of ONCE.
The 15,0GG souls, more or less. patiently waited
the approach Of ths presidential party to the
stand In the grounds Of the White
house, who probably will never forget the
of the day. A hearty cheer greeted
Mr. Cieveland's appearance on the reviewing
and the shouts redoubled as he took his
place In The conspicuous projection Of the
where he stood during the parade.
He was soon followed by Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs.
Mrs. Lamont and the other ladies'
who had been with the presidential party all
day. They came at a moment when the crowd
Interested in the passing troops. and their
presence was unnoticed. The president ap-
before the multitude, and while the
cheers were yet sounding in his honor an aide
Of the grand marshal, stationed opposite the re-
viewing stand. galloped at full speed down
pennsylvania avenue and gave the signal for
the march to be resumed.
The Procession.
The bugles sounded Forward, march. :" the
officers repeated their commands and the line
Of march was again taken up from the point
" q 6llCo Op-
posite the treasury department.
Mr.. Cleveland saluted the national flag when
1t passed him. He also bowed to personal
friends in the parade. He stood on the stand
In the face of the bowling wind, not seeming
to mind the cold and the waves of drifted snow
that were whirled In his face. His evereoat
huttontsd tightly about his throat. During
the whole time the parade was passing MIR.
stood in one position and carefully
scanned ths lines of marching meE.
a huge white blanket was sent out shortly
after the procession began passing. under the
folds Of which Vice-President Stevenson and
Harrity made themselves COMPARE
lively comfortable. Towards evening the La.
dies of the party retired from the stand and
did not return.
But the enthusiasm Of the multitude in the
vicinity OF the reviewing stand was not half
vented until Gen. Fftzhugh Lee made his an
peaFanee at the head of the third division. The
that had been given all along the route
Of the paraee, apparently reached its highest
point as he saluted the new president. Cheer
slowed cheer, and the throng on the stand
Joined In tho demonstration The shouts were
taken up With renewed yigor when the presi-
dent returned Gen. Lees salutatfon. and long
AFTER the ex-governor had passed the scho of
cheers In his honor came to those of the presi.
party.
When Cos. Peck Of wisconsin dotted his hat
70 the president renewed cheering greeted him. |
The first grand division passed the reviewing
1t s:fIo'ciock exactly. Just at this time
, large number OF Pennsylvania militiamen
VINO had withdrawn from the parade and been