St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-05

bound by their promises, not less than
by the command of their masters, to
devote themselves unremittingly to this
service. While there should be no sur
render of principle. our task must be
undertaken wisely and without vindlc-
tiveneSS. Our mission is not punish
ment, but the rectification OF wrongs.
III. in lifting burdens from the daily life
of our people, we reduce inordinate and
unequal advantages long enjoyed this
is but necessary incident OF our re-
turn to
Right and Justice.
If we exact from unwilling minds
acquiescence in the theory of an honest
distribution OF the fund of govern
mental benefcence treasured up for all,
but insist upon a principle which I'M
derlieS our free institutions. When we
tear aside the delusi0ns and miscon-
ceptions which have blinded our
countrymen to the condition under
vicious tariff laws, we but show them
how far they have been led away from
the paths OF contentment and prosper
3ity. When we proclaim that the neces-
Sty for revenue to support the govern
ment furnishes the only Justification
for taxing the people we announce
truth so plain that its denial would
seem TO Indicate the extent to which
judgment may be Influenced by famil
iarity with perverSionS OF the taxing
power; and when we seek to reinState
the self-contident and business enter
prise of our citizens by discrediting an
abject dependence upon governmental
favor, we strive to stimulate these ele-
mentS of American character which
support the hope of American achiev-
ment.
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 cdnstrain 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 ana diSin.
terested effort. Even If Insuperable OBJ
stacles and opposition prevent the coll
summation of our task, we shall hardly
be excused; and if failure eau be traced
to our fault or neglect, we may be sure
the people will hold us to swift and
Exacting Accountability.
The oath now take to preserve, pro-
tect and defend the constitution of the
United States, not only impressively
defines the great responsibility [ as
constitutional commands as the rule by
which my official conduct must be
guided. shall, to the best of my abil-
ity, and within my sphere OF duty, pre-
serve the constitution by Loyalty pro-
tecting every grant OF federal power it
contains, by defending all its restraints
when attacked by Impotence and rest
leSSness, and by enforcing its limita-
tons and reservations in favor OF the
state and people. Fully impressed with
the gravity Of the duties that confront
me and mindful of my weakness,
l should be appalled, if it were
my lot to bear unalded the responsible
ItieS which await me. | am, however,
saved from disbursement when | re-
member that | shall have the support
aud the cousel and cooperation of wise
and patriotic men who will stand at my
side in cabinet places or will represent
the people in their legislative halls. l
find also much comfort in remembering
that my cOuntrymen are just and gen
erOuS, and in the assurance that they
will not condemn those who, by sincere
devotion to their service, deserve their
fOrebearance and approval. Above all,
know there is Supreme Being who
rules the affairs OF men, and whose
goodness and mercy have always fol-
lowed the American people; and lkn0W
He will no. turn from US now, if we
humbly and reverently seek His power
tul aid.
Ehe characteristic Feature
about the inaugural was the clear,
steady and excellent enuncation with
which it was delivered and the absolute
absence of any gesture. Mr.. Cleveland
gave no other emphasis TO his remarks
than derived from the emphatic tone
and determined nod of the head while
he at times stated some OF the more
f0rcible passages OF his Grafton. He
spoke without notes, and turned from
one part of the assembled crowd to the
other, some times addressing the multi
tude in front, of the stand and again
turning to the side and addressing him
self more particularly to the peO-
pie on the stand. In the confusion
caused by the crowding, lack of ObServ-
ance of the arrangements made, and
the wind. ii was impossible for the per-
SONS within forty feet OF Mr.. Cleveland
to follow his remarks from beginning 10
end. The people on the plaza immedi-
ately in front could hear part of the
salient features, and whenever they sig
nihed by cheers approval of special
parts of it, the demonstrations were
taken up by persons further removed,
who were unaware of exactly what had
been said.
The reference to the currency ques-
ton provoked considerable cheers, but
the lOudeSt approval was given the
tariff section Of his remarks.
The president began the delivery of
his address about 1:30 o'clock, and it