The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-05

Characteristic Address That Contained No
Definite Promises-A Slap at Partfsans.
Notwithstanding the exceedingly inclem-
ent weather, Mr.. Cleveland removed his
silk hat. and. with barred head. addressed
the multitude. He kept his overooat on and
secured what warmth be could for the fin
gers of his right hand by keeping il In his
overcoat pocket. holding his hat at bic
side in his left hand. which was unpro-
tectcd from the weather by his glove.
The wind had been rising and turning
colder ever since noon and Mr.. Clevelands
task mnst have been attended with con.
siderable personal discomfort. but be gave
no sIgn of it and steadily continued until
the close. The address was as follows:
My Felow-citizens-! obedience to the man.
date OF my countrymep, 1 am about to dedicate
myself to their service under the sanction OF q
o snnSance aDs ny wsch
has called NE TO this service. am sure my graft
tude can make no better return than the pledge
now give before God and these witnesses of un-
reserved and complete devotion To the interests
and welfare of those who have honored me.
deem is hitting on TINS occasion while indi,
questions of present importance To also briefly
refer TO the existence OF certain conditions and
menace the integrity and usefulness of
their government While every Ameri-
can citizen must contemplate with
the utmost pride and enthusiasm the growth
and expansion OF our country, the sutficieney of
our Institutions TO stand against the rudcst
shocks Of violence. the wonderful thrift and en-
terprise OF our people, and the demonstrated SIT
periority OF our free government. it behooves us
TO watch for every insidious symptom or In
trinity that threatens our national vlg0r. The
strong man who, In the confidence OF sturdy
health, courts the sternest activities OF life and
rejoces in the hardihood OF constant labor. may
still have lurking near his vitals the unheeded
disease that doOms him 10 sudden collapse. IL
cannot be doubted that our stupendous achieve
ments as people and our countrys robust
strength have given rise to a needfessness Of
those laws governing our national health which
we can no more evade than human life can es-
cape the laws or God and nature.
Manifestly nothing Is more vital 10 our SUI
premacy a nation and TO the beneficent pur
poses of our government than a sound and stable
currency. Its exposure TO degradatian should
at once arouse to activity the most enlightened
statcsmanship; the danger OF depreciation in the
purchasing power or the wages paid 10 toll
should furnish the incentive TO prompt and con-
eervatve precaution. IN dealing with our pres
ent embarrassing situation as related TO this sub
ject, we will he wise IL We temper our confidence
and faith in our national strength and resources,
with the frank confession that even these viii
mot permit US 70 defy with @Pany the aen
tine, IN our efforts 10 adjust differences or opin-
ion. we should be free from intolerance or pas
sion. and our judgments should be unmoved by
alluring phrases and unyexed by selfish inter
esfs. am confident that such al approach 10
remedial LEGISLATION. In the meantime so far az
the executive branch of the government can in-
tervene none OF the powers with which 10 Is In
vested will be withheld when their exercise IL
deemed necessary 10 maintain our national
ere dit and To avert financial disaster
EVILS OF so-CALLED PATERNALIsM.
Closely related to the exagger It'd confidence
in our countrys greatness. which tends 10 q
d,l egard OF the rules OF national safety another
danger confronts not less serious. refer %
the prevalence OF popular disposition 70 ex-
pect from the operation OF the government
especial and direct individual advantages TIE
verdict OF our voters. which condemned the In
justice OF maintaining protection for protections
sake, en)oins upon the peopies servants the
duty OF exposing and destroying tho brood or
Kindred evils which the unwhoiesome
pr0senY Of paternalism 1ais " the bane q