Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-13
Mr. MOKINLEY's INAUGURAL


The inaugural address of Mr.. McKIE- |
LEY although a splendid production
does not surpass the ringing utteran-
ces with which he has electrified the
country from time to time.
Upon all of the great questions at
fecting the country to day he uDequiv-
ocalIy expresses himself. The ma ion
knows = hat to expect and his policy is
as clearly outlined as his most ardent
admirers could wish. His remarks
upon the financial question are IN
keeping with the party's platform 1t
is substantially that advocated blythe
CLEVELAND administration.
HIS declaration that between more
loans and more revenue, there ought
to be but one opinion" appeals to the
sound-sense OF the people, and answers
question even before it is aske d.
His position on the tariff is impreg-
nable in view OF the steady increase OF
the deficiencies. His advocacy OF rec
iprocity is also to be commended. 1t
was the favorite policy of the late SC
rotary JAMES G. BLAINE
The follow ing appeal to the people
to have hope is in keeping with the
other sound doctrine enunciated in
this magnificent paper:
Business conditions are not the
most promising 1t viii take time to
restore the prosperity OF former years.
II we cannot promptly attain it, we
can resolute)y turn our faces IN that
direction and aid its return by friend
ly legislation"
BE was no less emphatic and positive
in his utterances concerning the
GROWING i, fanny of the age. when he
said: "Lynching must not be tolerat-
ed in a great and civilized country OF
must execute the penalty Of the law
The preservation Of public order, the
right of discussion, the integrity o.
courts. and the orderly admin traitor
of justice must continue forever the
rock of safety upon which our govern.
ment securely rests"
It is indeed gratifying to us to learr
that Ohio's distinguish,d son realized
that in the spread of this evil is tbs
practical dissemination of anarchy.
His reference to trusts will be read
with satisfaction by the laboring class
es everywhere as will also his pointed
assertions concerning the checking o
immigration. Tbs United States j.
the dumping-ground for Europe an'
asia
The following extract viii carry dis
may to the nodes of office-seekers VIII,
are thronging Washington:
Reforms in the civil service mus
20 on But the changes should be ga
and genuine, not perfunctory. or pro
NOTED by zeal IN behalf of any part.
simply because it happens to be il
power"
2 We note with pleasure his determi
{ nation to advance the interests of on
: merchant marine, to the end that GU
flag shall float as proudly upon tn
merchantmen of the seas as does Ihos
OF the proudest nations of the oil
! world.
His evident intention to steer entire
: ~ clear of conflict with any foreig
5 power, by not seeking the acquisition
: of any territory and as he states
avoiding wars of conquest" sound tn
] death-knell of the hopes of the boGu
: Hawaiian government, and blights tn
! prospect of the acquisition of Cuba
1t is presumed that he will take u
the arbitration treaty where his prede
: cessor left of and press it's ratification
by the SenaIe to successful termins
tion.
Congress is called to meet on Mon
q day next in extraordinary session
Is The members of the new body wi
t therefore be made to earn their sali
a ries before the usual time.
e Mr.. Kinley emphasized the oath
= Office by repeating it. 1t is a GOO
i omen and we prophesy for him su,
J. cessful career and a brilliant close.