The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-03-05
shown to TIVE rows Of chsiry reserved for
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them Immediately behind the presidential
enclosure.
Cisvsiand's Inaugural
About rs the tloors leadins into the TO-
tunda swung open and Narshal Randall
Wright Of tho United States supreme
cessiou. Ex.vice President Morton and
Chief Justice Fuller and justices
of tho supreme court came next.
Then came the committee Of arrange.
ments, preceding President Harrison aud
Prcsident.Elec, Cleveland, who walked
side by sido. Bohind thcsm came members
Of tho senate aud house OF representa-
tives, members OF the diplomatic corps.
governors Of states etc. Cleveland was
warmly greeted by the patient thronR and
after few minutes delay. stepped TO the
front aud began the delivery of his inaug.
ural address. Notwithstanding the ex-
ceedingly inclenient weather. Cleveland
removed his silk hat, and with bare head
addressed tho multitude. He kept his
oycrcoat and secured what warmth he
could for the fingers OF his right hand by
keeping Il In his ovcrcoat pocket. holding
his hat at his side in his left hand, which
was protected from tho weather by u
glove.
NJ Fciio,r Ciiiseas. In obedience 70 the mln-
date oi my countrymcn, ] am about 10 dedicate
myself TO their service under the sanction of n
solemn oath. Deeply moved by the expression
OF confidence and personal attachment which
has called me to this service, I am sure my
gratitude can make NO better return than the
nesses Of unsxerving. complete devotion 10 the
Interests aud welfare Of those who have hon
ored ne. ! deem II Gtting on this occasion.
while indicating the opinions ] hold concerning
public questions Of present importance. to also
briefly refer to the existence Of certain condi-
tions and tendenci s among or people which
seem to menac the sntegrity and s,falncss of
their government.
While every American citizen must contein.
plate this with the utmost pride and enthusiasm.
the growth and expansion OF our country. tie
sui.ciency of our institutions to stand against
the rutlest shocks of violence. the wonderful
thrift and enterprise OF our people and the
demonstrated super ority of cur free govern
ment, Il behooves US constantly to watch for
every symptom OF insldlous in.lrmlty that
thr eatens our national yigor. The strong man
who. Ia the confidence Of sturdy health, courts
the sternest activities OF life and rejoiccs In the
hardihood of constant labor, may Stiil have
lurking near his vitals an unheeded disease that
dooms him TO sudden collapse.
IL cannot bs doubted that our stupendous
., hi veinenis as n people, and our countrys TO
bust strength have given rise To heedlessness of
those laws COVER ming Our national health. which
We can no more eyade than human life can es-
cape the laws Of God aud nature. Maniiestiy
nothing Is more vital 90 our supremacy ~ a ma
ton and TO the benehcient purposes of our GOV.
ernment than n sound and stable currency. Its
exposure 10 degradation should at once arc, So
10 activity the most enlightened statesmai,ship;
and the danger OF depreciation In the purchas-
ss
the strongest incentive To prom,a conservative
lireeaution In dealing with one Of the rr-sess
embarrassing situations rs related 10 The subject.
We will be wise N we temper our confidence
IN our National strength and resources with
frank concessions. E,eR these will not permit
us To defy with impunty the lnexorablc laws of
finance and trade. Al the same time. Ia our cf-
forts 10 adjust The differences Of opinion We
should bc Tree from Intolerance or passion. aud
our Judgments should he uninoyo1 10y aliuring
phases and unsexcd by selfish Interest. . am con
ndent such approa d 10 the subject will result
In prudent and effective legislation. In the
meant iine. as far as the executive branch of the
government can intervene. none Of the powers
with which II Is invested will be withheld Wien
their exercise II deemed necessary 20 maintain
our national credit or avert financial disaster.
Closely related TO the exaggerated confidence
In our eountry's greatness which tends to dis
regard of the rules OF national safety. another
the prevalence of popular disposition to expect
from the operation of the government especial
and direct Individual advantages
The verdict ~ our voters. which condemned
the Injury of maintaining protection for protec-
tion's sake, enloins upon the peoples servants
the duty Of exposing and destroying the brood
OF kindred evils which are an unwholcsome pro-
gcny of protection. THIS Is the bane Of repub-
lican institutions and constant peril OF our gov.
ernment by the people. II deHrades to the pur-
poses of willy craft the plan of rule our fathers
established and belueathed TO Ms a>an object of
our love aud veneration. it prevents patriotic
sentiment Of our conntrymen and tempts them
10 pitlfu calculation Of sordid gain to be derived
from their governments maintenance. II un-
dermines the srlf-Ielance of our people, suhsti-
tuting la It's place dependence upon government
tai favoritism. II stiles the spirit II true Amer.
icanism. stupenes every ennobling trait of
American citizenship.
Lessons OF psternalism ought TO be unlearned
and better lessons taush and while the people
should patr,otcally and cheerfuy support their
government, i;s functions do not include The
support Of the people. The acceptance Of this
principle leads tn tie refusal OF bOunties and
Subsidies which burden labor and thrift of a
pogtiOn OF our citizens to aid III advised or Ian
gushing enterprises In which they have no con
eern. Il leads also TO the challenge of Wild anj
reckless pension expenditures which oyrrlrap,
tho bonds OF gratefli recognition Of patriotic
deeds aud prostitutes TO ylclons uses the
peoples prompt aDd generous Impulse Ia
aid those disabled In their country's defense
Every thoughtful American must realize the I'm
portapce of checking AT It's beginning any tend
ency 10 public ar private regard OF frugaIiiy and
economy rs virtues which We may, safely out
run. federation ~ this !dea results Ia "A waste
NJ the people money by th"ir chosen servants
encourages prodigalliy and ex,rayaga ance iI
the home III. of aur countr,meD Under ouI
- ha III s.tfl A.