The morning call., 1893-03-05

Ior revenue TO support the Government
furnishes the only justification for taxing
the people we announce the truth so plainly
that IT'S denial would seem 10 indicate the
extent to which judgment may be Influenced
Dy familiarity with perYersions of the tax
ing power; and, when we seek to reinstate
the selt-confident business enterprise Of our
cltiZens by discrediting abject dependence
upon governmental favor westriYe 10 stimu-
late those elements of American character
which support the hope of American
achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption Of the pledges
which my party has made and solicitude for
the complete justification of the trust the
people have reposed in us constrain me to
remind those with whom l am to cooperate
that We can succeed in doing the work
which has been especially set before us only
by most sincere, harmonious and disinter
ested effort. Even If insuperable obstacles
and opposition prevent the cUnsummation
OF our task we shall hardly be excused; and,
IL failure can be traced to our fault or
neglect, we may be sure the people will hold
us to swift and exacting accountability.
The oath have now taken 10 preserve,
protect and defend the constitution of the
United States not only impressively defines
the great responsibility l assume, but sug-
gests obedience TO the constitutional COM
mands as the rule by which my official con-
duct must be guided.
l shall, to the best of my ability and
within my sphere Of duty, preserve the
constitution by Loyalty protecting every
grant OF Federal power it contains; by de-
tending all its restraints when attacked by
impatence and restlessness, and by enforc-
Ing its limitations and reservations in favor
of state and people
Fully impressed with the gravity of the
duties that confront me, and mindful of
my weakness, / should be appalled, if it
were my lot to bear unaided the RESPONSE
Dllity which awaits me. l am. however,
saved from encouragement when l remem-
Der l shall have the support, counsel and
cooperation OF wise and patriotic men who
will stand by my side in their Cabinet
places, or represent the people in their leg
islalive halls.
find, also, much comfort in remember
ing my countrymen are just and generous.
and in the assurance that they will not con-
denim those who, by sincere devotion to
their service, deserve their forbearance and
approval.
Above all, know there is Supreme Be-
ing, who rules the affairs of men, whose
goodness ana mercy have always followed
the American people. and l know he will
not turn from US now If we humbly aud
reverently seek his powerful aid.
In the confusion caused by crowding. the
lack OF observance of the arrangements
made and the wind, it was impossible for
persons within forty feet OF Mr.. Cleveland
to follow his rem arks from the beginning 10
the end. The people on the plaza immedi-
ately in front OF the stand could hear a
part of the salient features of the address,
and whenever they signifed by cheers their
approval of special parts of it the demon
strations were taken up by persons further
removed who were unaware Of exactly what
had been said
The reference to the currency question
provoked considerable applause. but the
loudest cheers were given to the part of his
remarks touching the tariff.
At the conclusion OF his remarks Mr.
Cleveland turned around to the Chief JUS
tice, who was attired in the robes of his
Office. to take the oath prescribed by the
constitution. Chief Justice Fuller and the
other persons near to the President removed
their hats, and, with barred heads. listened
10 the taking Of the oath of Office, which was
plonouuceu ny SHieI JuStice FuiieT III
clear voice. Cleveland asserting to it by
bowing his head and kissing the Bible.
The Bible used in the ceremony was given
TO President Cleveland by his mother forty
nine years ago. BY his special request it
was eight years ago put to the same service
for which it was used to-day.
The ceremony of taking the oath over,
the line of the procession was quickly re-
formed for the return up Pennsylvania
avenue to the White House.,