The record-union., 1893-03-06

of our people, we reduce the inordinate
and unequal advantages long enjoyed,
this is but a necessary incident of our re-
turn 10 right and justice. If we exact
from unwilling minds acquiescence in
the theory of an honest distribution OF the
funds of the governmental benehcence
treasured up for all, we but insist upon
the principle which underlies our free in
stitutions. When we tear aside the de-
lusions and misconceptions which have
blinded our countrymen to their condi-
ton under vicious tariff laws, we but
show them how far they have been led
away from the paths of content
ment and prosperity. When we pro-
claim that the necessity for reve-
uue to support the Government
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 lntiu-
enced by familiarity with perVerslons OF
the taxing power; and when we seek to
relnstate the set-confdent business en-
terprise of our citizens by discrediting
abject dependence upon governmental
favor we strive to stimulate those elements
of American character which support the
hope of American achievement.
THE REDEMPTION OF PARTY PLEDGES.
Anxiety for the redemption of the
pledges which my party has made, and
sollcitude 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
most sincere, harmonious and disinter-
| ested effort. Even if insuperable OBJ
stacles and opposition prevent the con-
summation OF our task, we shall hardly
! be excused; and if failure can be traced
tn faI1lt ,,arrlant ha
the people will hold us to a swift and ex-
| acting accountability.
a SWORN DUTY.
The oath l have now taken to preserve.
protect and defend the Constitution of
the United States not only impressively
defines the great responsibility l assume,
| but suggests obedience to the constitu-
| tional commands as the rule by which
my official conduct 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
defending all its restraints when attacked
! by impatience and restlesSness, and by
enforcing its limitations and reserva-
! uons in favor OF State and people.
THE PRESIDENTS SUPPORT AND COMFORT.
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 unaided the re-
sponsibility which awaits we. | am,
however, saved from discouragement
when L remember l shall have the sup
port, counsel and cooperation of wise
and patriotic men, who will stand by my
side in their Cabinet places or represent
the people in their legislative halls.
find, also, much comfort in remem-
bering that my countrymen are just and
generous, and in the assurance that they
will not condemn those who, by sincere
devotion to their service, deserve their
torbearance and approval.
Above all, L know there is Supreme
Being who rules the affairs of men,
whose goodness and mercy have always
followed the American people, and l
know He Will not turn from US now if we
humhiy and reverently seek His power
ful aid.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND TAKES THE
OATH.
At the conclusion of his remarks Mr..
4 Cleveland turned around TO the Chief
Justice, who was attired in the robes oi
his office, to take the oath prescribed by
the Constitution. Chief Justice Fuller
and other persons near to the President
removed their hats, and, with barred
heads, listened to the taking of the oath
of Office, which was pronounced by Chief
Justice Fuller in 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.
This ceremony performed, the line O
the procession was quickly reformed
After the delivery Of the inaugural address
President Cleveland and ex-Presiden
Harrison and party returned to the Sen
ate chamber, repairing at once to Nor
toms private room. Here an elaborate
buffet lunch was ready and was speedily
enjoyed.
After lunch and few minutes spent il
chatting with those present CLEVELAND
and Harrison emerged from the room
f AS they buttoned up their coats anC
started toward the basement stairs Har
rison said to Cleveland, laughingly
.. ''We will go to the White House nov
and turn things over TO you,'' and tn
two central figures of to-day's America
f quadrennial exhibition tripped as light
as boys down the marble stairway t