The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-20
Mr.. MkINLEY's PROGRAMME.
Framework of nm Administration for
the People.

Framework of an Administration for
| the People.
An inaugural message 10 an indication
rather than specification of policy,
and in President McKinley's case his
speech to the people will be followed
within fortnight by first message to
the congress.
In the subjoined brief passages from
an address which is moderate in tone,
and neither too long nor overelaborated
in details, will be found some of the
foundations for such an administration
as the people of the United States now
need and desire:
The severest economy must be observed
in all public expenditures, and eXtrava-
gance stopped wherever it is found, and
prevented wherever in the future 1t may
be developed
1t has been our uniform practice to re-
tire, not increase. our outstanding oblga-
lions, and this policy must be resumed
and vigorously enforced.
III.
Between more loans and more revenue
there ought to be only one opinion. We
should have more revenue, and that with
out delay. hindrancc or postponement. A
surplus in the treasury, created by loans,
IL not safe or permanent reliance.
".
The best way for the government to
maintain it's credit is to pay as IT goes. not
by resorting to loans, but by keeping out
of debts.
The country Is clearly opposed to any
needless additions to the subjects of in
"a .I H.. a.
latest popular atterance to the system OF
tariff taxation
VI
In the revision OF the tariff especial at
tention should be given to the reonactment
ard extension of the reciprocity principles
of the law of 1890
VII
Commendable progress has been made Of
late in the upbuilding of the American
navy, but we must supplement these efforts
by providing as a proper consort for IL a
merchant marine amply sufficient for our
own carrying trade TO foreign countries.
VIII.
1t will be our aim to pursue firm and
dignifled foreign policy. which shall be just
honor, and always insisting upon the en-
forcement of the lawful rights Of American
citizens everywhere.
IN.
DO not sympathize with the sentiment
that congress IN session is dangerous to
our general business interests. Its MEM
bers are the agents of the people, and their
presence at the seat of government in the
execution of the sovereign will should not
operate as an injury but as benefit.
y.
The north and south no longer divide
upon the old lines, but upon principles and
policies. 1t will be my constant aim to do
nothing ard permit nothing TO be done
that Will arrest or disturb this growing
sentiment OF unity and cooperation. this
revival of esteem and utilization which now
aniInates so many thousands in both Of the
old antagonistic sections, but ! shall cheer
fully do everything possible to promote
ard increase 1t.
There is the framework of an admin
istration which can satisfy the country
and restore prosperity to its citizens.
There are some important omissions,
some points of vaguencss, and some
signs of what we believe to be mistaken
judgment in the presidents preliminary
announcement, but we shall neither
speculate at the present time about
what is lacking or obscure, nor criticise
here any part of his utterances. Toler-
alton of minor differences and hearty,
harmonious effort for the common
veal is what the situation now pecul-
iarly requires of all good citi<ens.-Chi-
cago Tribune.