San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-04

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than the obligation of immediate ac-
ton. 1t has always seemed to me
that the postpOnement of the meeting
of Congress until more than year
after it has been chosen, deprived
Congress too often of the inspiration
of the popular will and the country
of the corresponding benefits. 1t is
best therefore, for to postpone action
in the presence of so great a necessity
would be unwiSe on the part of the
executive. Our action now will be
freer from mere partisan cOnsidera-
ton than if the question of tariff reyis-
ion was postponed until the regular
session of Congress. We are nearly
two years from a congressional cleo
ton and politics cannot so greatly dis
tract us as if such contest was imme-
diately upon us. We can approach
the problem calmly and periodically.
without fearing it's effect on an early
election. Our fellow citizens who may
disagree with us upon the character of
this legislation prefer to have the
question settled now, even if against
their views and perhaps settled so
reasonably, as l trust and believe it
will be- as to insure great permanencc
| than to have further uncertainty men
| acing the vast and varied business of
| the United States. Again whatever
action Congress may take, will be Civ
en- a fair opportunity for trial before
the people are called to pass judg-
ment upon it and this is considered
| great essential to the rightful and last
| ing settlement of the question. In
view of these considerations | shall
deem it my duty to convene Congress
| in extraordinary session on Monday,
| March 10, 1897. In conclusion l con-
graduate the country upon the fra
ternal spirit of the people and mani
festation of good will everywhere so
apparent The recent election not only
most fortunately demonstrated the OBJ
liberation of sectional or geographical
lines but to some extent also, the pre-
JUDGES which for years have distract
ed our councils and married our true
greatness as nation. The triumphS
of the people, whose verdict is carried
into effect today, is not the triumph
of one section nor wholly of one party
but of all sections and all the people.
The North and South are no longer
divided on the old lines but upon prin-
cipleS and policies and in this fact
find cause for true felicitation. Let
us rejoice in and cultivate this spirit:
it is ennobling and will be both a gain
and blessing to our beloved country.
1t will be my constant aim to do moth
ing or permit nothing to be done that
will arrest or disturb this growing SEN
timent of unity and cooperation, the
revival of esteem and utilization which
fhn,, L.,
both the old antagoniStic sections. but
| shall cheerfully do everything posi-
bic to promote and increase it. Let
me again repeat the words of the oath
administered by the chief justice,
which in their respective sphere are
applicable. | would have my cOun-
trymen observe that Il will faithfully
execute the Office of the president of
the United States and will, to the best
of my ability. preserve, protect and
defend the constitution of the United
States" This is the obligation | have
reverentially taken before the Lord
most High. To keep it will be my pur-
pose. my constant prayer and shall
confidently rely upon the fOrbearance
and assistance of all the people in the
discharge of my solemn responsible
tiles"
The line of march was then retaken
along Pennsylvania avenue, the num-
bPrs being augmented by many organ
izatiOnS who wished specially to do
honor TO the new administration.
As soon as the presidential party
reached the White House, position
was taken on the reviewing stand, and
several hours from then till we'll into
. L., s1.l,N A.
marching by of the many thousands
of participants.
In the evening the beautiful Pension
building. which has been under prep
aratiOn for many weeks. will he open
ed for the grand Inaugural ball. which
is fitting climax to the events of the
day. and is conducted on such popular
principles that the only requisite for
admission is the required price (S5 Il
ticket and the behavior essential to
every good citizen.
Here too will be found the preSiden-
tial party. and an opportunity to Sc
cure a nearer mountaineering is af-
| fordcd.
Washington. March All night the
two houses worked necessarily on ap-
preparation bills. while the corridors
aud galleries Seetbed with sightseers.
| At dawn the last appropriation bills
save the general deficiency, passed the
Senate and had gone to the president.
At six o'clock the House took recess
until $40 to give the statesmen an Op-
pOrtunity to improve their appear
ance.
Senate was cOnstructiyely in session
until six o'clock this morning when
it took recess until eight. Actually,
however. it was in session only till
about half past three, when it went in
to secret Legislative session. 1t re-