The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-03-11

:. - - 10 Va lily Aai4O. II SIJdSL ACLl U my
right follows the badge of citizenship wherever
found, and unimpaired by race or color. it APP
peals Tor recognition to American manlines5
and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located with
IN our border impose upon US responsibilities
we can not escape. Humanity and consistency
require us to treat them with forbearanee. and
IN our dealings with them TO honestly
and considerably regard their rights
ana interests. Every effort should be made to
lead them through the paths of civilization and
eGQcatlon to self-supportiug and independent
citizenship, In the meantime. as the nations
wards. they should be promptly defended agains,
me cupidlty OF designing men and shielded
from every influence or temptation that retards
their advancement.
The people OF the United States have derreed
that OF this day the control OF their govern
ment IN Its legislative and executive branches
shall pc given to a political party pledged in
the most positive terms TO the ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Of tariff reform. They have thus determined
IN favor OF a more Just and equitable system Of
federal taxation. The agents they have chosen
TO carry out their purposes are bound uy their
promises. not less than by the command of their
masters. 70 devote themselves unremittingly 10
this service.
While there should re no surrender Of princi-
pie. our task must be undertaken wisely and
without yindictiveness. Our mission is not
punishment. but the rectitication Of wrongs.
II, IN lifting burdens from the daily life Of our
people, We reduce inordinate and unequal adj
Flntages too long enjoyed: this is but a neces-
sary incident to our return to right and JUS
tlce. II we exact from unwilling minds arGIri-
eSceAce III the theory of honest distribu-
ton OF the fund of governmental benehcence
treasured up for all. we but insist uron a prin-
clpte which underlies our free institutions.
Nhen we tear aside the decisions and miscon-
ceptlons which have blinded our countrvnen to
their condition under vicious tariff laws. we but
snow them how far they have been led away
from the paths OF c-ontentment and pros
perlty. When we proclaim that the
necessity for revenue to support the
government furnishes the only Justification
LOT taxing the people, we announce a truth
50 plain that its denial would seem to indicate
the extent to which judgment NAV be Influenced
~ familiarity with perversions Of the taxation
power: and when we seek 10 reinstate the self
confidence and business enterprise OF our citf-
zehs. py dlSeredltlng an abject independence
upon governmental favor. we strive to stimulate
these elements OF American character which
support the hope Of American achievement.
Anxiety Tor the redemption of the pledges
Whlch my party has made. and solicitude for
the complete lustlncatlon of the trust the peo-
Pc nave repoSed IN us. conStrain me to remind
those with whom / am to cooperate that we
can succeed in doing the work which has been
especially set before US only by the most sin
Gefe' harmonious and diSinterested effect.
Even II lnSuperable obstacles and OupoSition
prevent the consummation Of our task, we shall
hardly be excused: and if failure can be traced
TO our fault and neglect We NAV be sure the
people VIII hold US to a swift and exacting ac-
countability.
Inc oath / now take to preserve, protect and
defend the constitution OF the United States,
not only impressiveIy defines the great re-
spohslbllity assume. but suggests obedience
TO constitutional as the rule
by which my official conduct must
be guided. I shall. to the best OF nv ability
ana WITHIN my sphere OF duty, preserve the
constitution by Loyalty protecting every grant |
OF FEDERAL power 1t contains. by defending all
It's restraints when attacked by imBatience and
restlessness and by enforcing its Limitations
anu reservations IN favor OF the states and the
people.
Fully impressed with the gravity Of the duties |
mat CONFRONT me, mindful OF my weakness. / |
should be appalled, if it were my lot to bear IN |
aided the responsibilities which await me. I
am, however. saved from disbursement when |
| remember that l shall have the support and
the counsel and cooperation of wise and patri- |
otlc men who will stand at my side in cabinet |
places or Will represent the people in their leg |
1Slative halls. |
I find also much comfort in remembering |
that my countrymen are just and generous. and |
IN the assurance that they will not condemn |
Ihose VINO by sincere devotion to their service
deserve their forbearance and approval. Above |
all | know there is a Supreme Being who rules /
the affairs of men and whose goodness and
pie: and | know He will not turn from US now
II we humbly seek His powerful aid.
On the conclusion of the ceremonies the mem
bers OF the senate. preceded by the sergeantat-
arms v1ce-pres1dent and the secretary. returned
to the senate chamber and the president. ac-
companied by the committee of arrangements,
to the executive mansion.
The Inaugural Ball.
by long custom the inaugural ball has grown
TO be almost as much a part Of the regular GER
emon1es OF inauguration day as the inaugural
It is the quadriennial tribute paid by
to society. There have been but two
in the series OF inaugural balls to
commemorate the accession OF a newly-elected
since the days OF Madison, and that
covers a period of eighty-four years.
Mr.. E. B. Hay, chairman Of the committee on
ball and promenade, was floor man
ager. and each of the twelve sections into
which he divided the ballroom was in charge
of an assistant. Chairman Hay had his station
near the orchestra-and he communicated with
his aids by means OF electric signals. When a
square dance was ready to begin, in each sec
t1on an electric annunciator made known that
fact to Mr.. Hay. and when the last set in the
section had been formed. he gave the or
der for the music to begin. The programme for
the concert, promenade and dancing, was az
follows:
CONCERT.
/. Grand inaugural march. The Great
Band and orchestra. written for the o anesidn
and dedicated to Mr.. Cleveland.)
,. Symphonic poem, Les Preludest Liszt
B. Grand selection, The Merchant Of
1. Fantasia comique, Trip 10 Mars Fan lHsdii
DANCING AND PROMENADE.
Waltz. Christmas Eve. Jones
2 haneiers; Fencing Master DeKoven
: P Pponsn May BELLS santelmann
5. Lanciers. Isle of Champagne" VT. .Furst
8. Waltz. Polar Star .......... Waldteufel
q Schottlsche, Country Band "..--..- Smith
8. Promenade. advertisement Espagnol."
9. Lanciers, International .......... Moses
y. Promenade. Road to Moscow. II De Loetz
II. Waltz, La CiQale, .Audran
Z. Promenade, bal Costume. ....Rubinstein
3. Polka. Jolly Students March. ). .Fahrbach
a. Waltz, bachelors Fayorite'.... Williams
Is. Promenade. New York. ....... .FancfuIi
~ Yorke, One Heart, One Soul" ...... Strauss
u. Lanciers. Robin Hood. ....... e koven
X waltz "Espana .......-..+.-. Waldteu7el
II Polka, High School Cadet March. Sousa
The ball had been in progress for some time
1efore the presidential party arrived. lsany
persons OF distinction from all parts OF the
country, senators, representatives. prominent
uANarnara of tnNas- nA1nnrr - -.