The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-03-09

destroy, nor should the people to be
served lose the benefit ofcheapness which
usually results from wholesome COMPETE
ton. These aggregations and combina-
tons frequently constitute cOnspiracles
against the interests of the people, and
in all their phases they are unnatural
and opposed to our American sense OF
fairness.
"To the evtent that they can be reach
ed and restrained by federal power the
general government should relieve our
citizens from their interference and eX-
actions Loyalty to the principles upon
which our government rests positively
demands that the equality before the
law which it guarantees to every citizen
should be Justly and fairly conceded in
all parts of the land. The enjoyment of
this right follows the badge OF citizenship
wherever found, and, unimpaired by race
or color, it appeals for recognition to
American manliness and fairness.
"Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon us re-
sponsbilities We can not escape. HUI
mainly and consistency require us to
treat them with forbaarance, and in our
dealings with them to honestly and con-
siderately regard their rights and inter-
ests. Every effort should be made to
lead them, through the paths OF civiliza-
ton and education, to self-supporting
and independent citizenship. In the
meantime, as the na1ion's wards, they
should be 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
decree that on this day the control of
their government in it's legislative and
executive branches shall be given to a
political party pledged in the most posi-
tive terms to the accomplishment of tariff
reform. They have thus determined in
favor OF a more just and equitable sys-
tenn of federal taxation. The agents they
have chosen to carry out their purposes
than by the commands of their masters,
to devote themselves unremittingly to
this service.
"Whie there should be no surrender OF
principle our task must be undertaken
wisely and without vindictiveness. Our
mission is not punishment, but the recti-
fcation OF wrongs. If, in lifting burdens
from the daily life of our people, we re-
duce inordinate and unequal advantages
too long enjoyed, this is but a necessary
incident OF our return to right and JUS
tice. If we exact from unwilling minds
acquiescenioe in the theory of an honest
distribution OF the fund OF governmental
beneficence treasured up for all, we but
insist upon q principle which underlies
our free institutions. When we tear aside
the decisions and misconceptions which
have blinded our cOuntrymen to their
| condition under vicious tariff laws, we
but show them how far they have been
led away from the paths of cOntentment
| and prosperity.
when we proclaim that the necessity
for revenue to support the government
furnishes the only justification for tax
ing the people, we announce a truth so
| plain that it's denial would seem to in
dictate the extent to which Judgment may
be Influenced by familiarity with the
| perversions of the taxing power, and
| when we seek to reinstate the self-confi-
| dence and business enterprise of our citi-
zens by discrediting an abiect dependence
upon governmental favor we strive to
stimulate those elements of American
character which support the hope of
American achievement.
"My 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 | am to cooperate that we can
succeed in doing the work which has been
| especially set before us only by the most
sincere, harmonious and disinterested
effort. Even if insuperable obstacles
and opposition prevent the consumma-
ton OF our task we shall hardly be ex-
cused, and if failure can be traced to our
fen or no ho
pie will hold us to swift and exacting
| accountability.
1.-The oath now take to preserve, pro-
tect and defend the constitution OF the
United States not only impressively de-
fines the great responsibility assume,
but suggests obedience to constitutional
commands as the rule by which my
official conduct must be guided. l shall,
to the best OF ability, and within my
sphere OF duty, preserve the constitution
by Loyalty protecting every grant of
federal power it contains, by defending
| all it's restraints when attacked by i'm
patience and restlessness, and by enfOrc-
ing it's limitations and reservations in
favor of the States and the 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 respon-
sibilities which await me.
81 am, however, saved from discourage
ment when [ remember that shall have
the support and the counsel and the CO.
operation of wise and patriotic men who
will stand at my side in cabinet places,
or will represent the people in their legis-
lative halls. l find also much comfort
in remembering that my countrymen are
met nd Crov, h.
that they will not condemn those who
by sincere devotion to their service de-
serve their forbearance and approval
Above al [ know there is a Supreme
Being who rules the affairs of men, and
whose goodness and mercy have always
followed the American people, and
know He will not turn from us now, if
we humbly and reverently seek His pow
erful aid
The President began the delivery
of his address about 1880 o'clock and
it occupied twenty-five minutes. At
the conclusion of his remarks, he
turned around to the Chief Justice,
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 the Presi-
dent removed their hats and with barred
heads listened to the taking ofthe oath
of office, which was pronounced by
Chief Justice Fuller in a clear voice,
Mr.. Cleveland asserting to it by bow
ing his head and kissing the Bible.
The Bible used in the ceremony was
given 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.
After the inaugural ceremonies were
over the Senate returned to its cham
Der. A committee was ordered to wait
on the President of the United States
and to inform him that the Senate
was organized. Senators Blackburn
and Allison were amounted &c ouch