The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-03-11

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aiture, which oyerleaps the bounds OF CRATE
Jul recognition OF patriotic service and prosti,
tutes to vicious uses the peoples prompt and
countrys defense.
:, Every thoughtful man must realise the i'm.
portance OF checking c. It's beginning any ten
f~rugality and economy as virtues which We may
safely outgrow. The federation Of this idea re-
suits in the waste OF the peoples money by
their chosen servants, and encourages prodigal-
fty and extravaganza in the home life Of our
countrymen.
Under our scheme Of government the waists
Of rtabiic ttiohey is d cflme against the citizen;
and f~rugaiity in theif personal AFFAIRS depIors.
biz saps, the strength and stutdiness Of our ma
tional character.
7. is d plain dictate Of honesty and good gov.
limited by public necessity, ard that, this should
he measured by the rules Of strict economy;
and It if equally cleo. that ~ffugality among the
r pie is the best guaranty OF o contented and
strong support of free Institutions.
One mode OF the misrepresentation Of public
funds is avoided when appointments to oficc,
instead OF being the rewards OF partisan activ-
ity. are awarded to those whose f1ciencr prom
ises q fair return y work for the compensation
paid to them. To secure the fitness and com
potency Of appointees to office. and to remove
from political action the demoralizing madness
for Spoils, civil service reform has found a place
in our public policy and laws The benefits al
ready gained through this instrumentali;y and
the Iurtler usefulness II promises entitle IL 10
the hearty support and Encouragement Of all
rhr desire 70 see cut runtic reTvict well per-
!ir;;ed. bt who hope for the elevation 81 pcs
liticaI sentiment and the publication Of poiis-
icdl methods.
The existence III Immense, asgreSat!on5 OF
Kindred, epierHrtises aud caHaDiFations Ct but
pose of limiting :,o PEGd9Gtion an, and fixing
fair field which ought to be open to every
independent activity. Legitimate strife in
business should not be sapetseded by an en-
ssi:5uia 'h tht p SaTf y b Ps sefees s Use aef iFS ssa eSs
Of cheapness which usually results FROM aa;Hs'
and combinations constitute t conspira'
cies against the interests OF the peo-
pie, and in all their phases they
are unnatural and opposed TO oar American
sense Of. fairness. TS the extent that they cna
la -e"c"s" Hrt -cs'r2.ncd b, ftjG-G. Pre-.
The general government should relieve orr citi-
Zens from their interference and exactions.
Loyalty TO the PRINCIPLES upon which our
government rests positively demands that
the equality before the law which it
justly and in good faith conceded
il all parts Of the land. The enjoyment of this
richi fellows the tsdGe ~ citizenship ShcTeseF
fsund, and rninipairei by race or color. II ap-
peals for recognition to American nianiiness
and fairness.
Our relations With the Indians located With
In our border impose upon us teSponsibilitiei
ebN
require lis TO treat them with forbearance. and
in our dealings with them to honestly
and consideraiely regard their rights
lead them through the paths Of civilization and
hducptiGn 10 rclf supporting ala independent
citizenship. In the meantime. as the nations
wards. they should lie promptly defended against
the cupidity of designing men and shielded
from every influence or temptation that retards
their advancement.
The people OF the United States have decreed
that on this day tho control of their govern
mcnt in its legislative and executive hfancpes
snail be given 70 2 political party pledged il,
Of tariF retrrti. Tiiet iatS Illus determined
in favor Of a more just and equitable system or
federal taxation. Tn agents they have chosen
TO carry out their purposes are bound hy their
psnrnifes, nc1 less tHan by the command Il their
r~lsstefs. 70 devote themselves un-s"tittiDgle 10
this service.
While there should be no surrender OF princi-
pie; our task must re undertaken wisely and
Without vindictiycness. Our mission is not
punishment, but the -cctibcstjon OF wrongs.
II, IN lifting burdens from the Gaiiy i.fo u GU
people, We reduce inorGinate and unequal adj
vantages too long enjoyed, this is but q neces-
sary incident to our return to right and JUS
tice. If We exact from unwilling minds acqui-
escence in the theory Of honest distribu-
tion Of the fund OF governmental bcneiicence
treasured up for all. We but insist upon 4 prin-
ciplr which undcrlies oar free Institutions
When we lear aside the delusicns and miscoE-
CeptIdns which havp blinded our countrymen to
Their ctinditirn under vicious tariff laws. we but
show them how far they have bHon led away
from the paths of COntcntment and pros
perity. When We proclaim that the
necessity for revenue TO support the
government. furnishes the only Justification
Tor taxing the people. we announce q truth
40 plain that its denial would seem = irhiCa's
the extent to which Judgment may he Influenced
by familiarity with perversiOns OF the taxation
power: and when We seek TO reinState the self
confidence and business enterprise Of our citi-
zens, by discrediting an abject independence
upon governmental favor, we strive IN stimulate
Fhs-n ON - . ~
support the hope of American achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption OF the pledges
which my party has made, and solieitude for
the complete Qualification OF the trust the PEG.
pie have reposcd in US. constrain me 20 remind
those with whom | am to CO operate that we
can succeed in doing tho work which has been
especially set before us only by the most sim
cere. harmonious and disinterested effect.
Even II insupcrable obstacles and opposition
prevent the ~cpnsImmation of our task. Ne shall
hardly he excused: and IL failure can be traced
TO our fault and neglect we NAV be sure the
people Will hold US TO n swift and ~exactins &C
countability.
The oath l now take 10 preserve. protect and
defend the constitution OF the United States.
not only imprcssively defines the great re-
sponsihillty assume. hut suggests obedience
20 constitutional commands as the rule
by which my Official conduct must
be guided. / shall. to the hest of nv ability
and within my sphere of duty. preserve the
constitution hy loyalty protecting every grant
Of federal power i. contains. by defending all
lis restraints when attacked by Impotence and
restlCssneSS and hr enforcing its limitations |
ard reservations in favor OF the states and the
people.
Fully impressed with the gravity of the duties
that confront me. mindful of my weakness. I
should Re appalled, If it were my lot 10 bear I'M
aided the responsibilities which await me. |
am, however. saved from Encouragement when
! remember that l shall have the support and
the counsel and cooperation Of wise and patri-
otto men who will stand at my side in cabinet
places or Will represent the people in their leg
islatiyc halls.
l find also much comfort in remembering
that my cOuntryrcn are Just and generous. and
in the assurance that they will not condemn
those who hy sincere devotion to their service
deserve their forhcatancc and approval. Above
all. l know there Il a Supreme Being who rules
the affairs of men and whose goodness and
mercy have always followed the American peo-
pie; and l know He will not turn from US now
il VIC hJmbly seek His powerful aid.
On the conclusion OF the ceremonies the mem.
hers of the senate. preceded by the serseant-at-
arms. vice president and the secretary. returned
10 the senate chamber and the president. ac-
companied gy the committee Of arrangements,
proceeded TO the executive mansion.
The Inaugural Ball.
BY long custom the inaugural RAIL has grown
TO lie almost as much a part OF the regular Ger
emorirs Of Inauguration day as the inaugural
1t is the qnadriCnnial tribute paid by
politics to society. There have been but two
internisSions in the series of inaugural balls to
commemorate the accession Of y newlyelected
president since the days of Madison, and that
Y period Of eirhty-four years.
Mr.. Z. b. Hay, chairman of the committee on
bail and promenade, was floor man.
aver. and each Of the twelve sections into
he divided the ballroom was in charge
Of an assistant. Chairman Hay had his station
near the orchcstra-and he communicated with
his aids ' means OF electric signals. When a
square dance was ready 10 legin. in each sec
tion an electric annunciator made known that
TO Mr.. Hay. and when the last set in the
section had lecn formed. he gave the or
der for the music TO bc-in. The programme for
The concert, promenade and dancing, was as
follows:
CONCERT.
Grand inaugural march, "The Great
Republic" .Fanciull.
Band and orchestra. written for the occasion
and dedicated TO Mr.. Cleveland.)
= Symphonic poem, Les Preludes' go. List
Grand selection, The Merchant Of
tulNt lHSutl
Fantasia comiquc, 'Tripto Mars" .Fanciulli
DANCING AND PROMENADE.
|. Waltz. Christmas Eve" Jones
. IancierS- Fencing Master" DeLoyen