Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05

troops arrived OF the noon hour and filed
np Vac place reserved for them, while
several photographers planted themselves
" the box:house enclosing the Washington
.statne end prepared TO take picture Of
The wiatre scene.
The patience of the crowd was at last re.
werded, and about I30 O'clock the arrival
OF Mira. Cleveland, Mrs. perrien, and other
members of the presidential party be-
tokened the early appearance OF the Presi-
There were about fifty ladies'
aad gentlemen Ia the Cleveland party.
and taey were shown TO two rows Of chairs
reserved for them upon the covered stand
Immediately behind tho presidential en-
closure,
TIE INAUGURAL PRocrssroS.
AZ about i:35 o'clock the doors leading
iato The rotunda from the central portion
81 tho inaugural stand swung open, and
Marshal pan Ransdell, OF tho District of
tOlum Oia, and Marshal Wright. OF the
! miod states Supreme Court, appeared.
heading the procession. Tx Yice-Pre
dent Morton aud Chief-Jus.ice Fuller and
The Justices Of the Supreme Court, except
Judges Bla;chford, Field, and Harlan.
came next. Then came Serrcant.nt-Arms
Valentino ard Senator'S Teller, Mcpherson.
and Ransom. Of the Committee Of Ar
preceding President Harrison
and Presldent-eiect Cleveland, who walkod
side by side.
Behind the incoming and outgoing Pre-.
s.dents followed the members of the SEN
ate and an unusually large contingent
from the diplomatic CORDS mem hers OF the
House of Representatives. Governors Of
states, and other official pcrsonages.
The President and the Vice President
elect, Nice-Presidont Morton. Chief-Jus-
tce Fuller, and the Committee Of Arrange
ments were shown 10 the front of tie plat
fern, whore within a rallied enclosure had
been laid ~ bright green carpet. upon
which bad been placed large leatEer-cov-
cred chairs, several tables, a reading desk,
and othor furnishings which gave a bright
touch TO the scene.
CLEVELAND HEARTILY GREETED.
Mr.. Cleveland, who was warmly greeted
by tho patient throng gathered about tho
stand. after few minutes delay stepped
20 the front and began the delivery Of his
inaugural address.
lie followed the same course pursued by
himself eight years ago Of delivering his
address first and taking tho oath OF ONCE
afterwards.
Notwithstanding the exceedingly in
clement wca her. Mr.. Cleveland removed
rs silk hat. and with barred head addressed
tho multitude. He kept his oyercoat on
Rnd secured what warmth he could for
the fingers Of bis right hand 10y keeping
10 III his OyercOat pocket, holding his hat
at Dis side III his left bond. winch was IN
protected from the weather bv gloves. The
wind had been rising and turning colder
ever since noon, and Mr.. Cleyeland's task
must have been attended with considera-
bio personal discomfort. but he gave no
ign Of H. aud steadily continued his ad-
dress until tho close.
The President's Address.
my Fellow-Citi2ens: In obedience TO
the mandate of my cCuntrymen am ABOUT
10 Dc licate myself 10 their service under
the sanction of solemn oaih. Deeply
moved 10y the expression OF confidence and
personal attachment which has called ne
e. this service. ON sure my gratitude can
make no better return than the pledge |
now give before God and these witnesses
of unreserved and complete devotion to
the interests and welfare Of those who
have honOred me.
II deem 1t fitting on this occasion.
while indicating the opinions ! hold con-
corning public questions OF present I'M
pOrtance, 10 also briefly refer TO the eX-
istence of certain conditions and tenden-
cies among orr people. which seem to
menace the integrity and usefulness OF
their government. While every American
citizen must contemplate with the utmost
pride and eu!husies m the growth and eX.
pansiOn of our country, the suiliclency OF
our institutions 10 stand against tnerudest
shocks OF violence, the wonderful THRIFT
and enterprise Of our free government,
II beAooyes US to constantly watch
for every symptom OF insidlous IN
trinity that threatens our national
vigor. The strong, man. Who III the
confidence Of sturdy health courts the
earnest activities Of life and rejOlces IN the
hardihOOd of constant labor, may stu
have lurking near his Vitals an unheeded
Il s6Gee that dOOms him To sudden collapse.
II cannot 6e doubted that our stupeadOus
achievements rs people and our coun-
tvs robust strength have gwen rise 10
heedlossn g Of those laws governing our
national health which we can no more
evade than human life can escape the laws
OF God and nature.
THE CURRENCY QUESTION.
Manifestly, nothing is more vital to our
supremacy "a a nation and 10 the bene-
f,ent purposes Of our government than a
sound and stable currency. Its exposure
10 DEGRADATION should at once arouse to
activity she mOss enlightened statesman
ship, and the danger OF depreciation IL the
purchasing power of the wages pad 10
toll should furnish the strongest incen-
tive 10 prompt and conservative lealsla-
ton.
In dealing with our present embar-
rassug situation o. related 10 this subject,
We viii DO wise if we temper our conf
dence and faith N our national strength
and resources with the frank concession
TINT even these Will not permit as to DEFY
with .impunltv the lneXorable laws OK
finance and trade. ~ the same. time. In
our efforts 20 adjust difference Of OPINION.
We should be free from INTOLERANCE or pas
SION. and orr judgment should be IN,
moved BY alluring phrases and unyeXed
by selfish interest.
II am confident that such approach to
the subject VIII result IN prudent and
effective remedial legislation. lntne mean
time. SO far as the executive branch OF the
government can intervene, none OF the
powers with which 1t IS invested VIII De
withheld when their exercise is deemed
necessary To MAINTAIN our n0tlonGi credlt
or avert financial disaster.
EVILS OF rArKRNALIsM.
"Closely related 10 the exaggerated con-
fdence III our country's greatness which
tend TO disregard Of the rules OF national
safety, another danger cOnirOntS US not
less serious. | refer TO the prevalence oil
the popular disposition TO expect from the
operation Of the government especial ana
direct individual advantage.
The verdict OF our voters, WHICH Con-
demned the injustice of maintaining pro-
lection for projections sake, enJolns upon
the peoples servants the duty OF exposing
ana destroying the brood OF kindred evils
which are the unwholesome progeny OF
paterualism. This is the bane OF republi-
can institutions and the constant peril
of our government by the people.
II degrndes 10 purposes OF willy craft
the plan Of rUlo our fathers es-
tablished and beQueathed TO us as on
object OF love and veneraticn. IL perverts
the patriotic sentiment OF our countrymen
and tempts them 10 pitfui calculations OF
sordid gain to be derived from their gov
ornments maintenance. 1t undermines
he sclt-relauce Of onr people and subsu-
tutes in lis place dependence on govern,
ment favoritisn. II stihes the spirit Of
true Amerleanism and Sup hes every en-
nobhng trait of American citizenship.
The Lessons Of paternalism ought to be
unlearncd. and tao better lesson taught
that, while tho people should patriouc-
allv and Cheerfully support their govern
msnt. ITS functions do not include support
of tho people. Tho acceptance OF TINS
principle leads TO the refusal OF bounties
aud subsid!es.-w hich burden the labor and
Thrift OF a portion Of our citizens to AID
ill-advised or languishing enterprises IN
which they have no concern. itleads also
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