The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-11

us by the Brush house of, commons IN
asys; ana upon our invitation q treaty of
Great Britain was signedat washington and
transmitted to the senate for its ratification
IN January last: Since this treaty Is clear
b me b Sesnit OF our own initiative: SINCE
entire national history-the adjustment Of
dimculties by judicial methods rather than
1orce OF arms-and since it presents to the
world the glorious example OF reason and
peace. not passion and war. controlling the
relations between two of the greatest ma
lions OF the world, All example certain
70 be followed by others, / respectfully
urge the early action Of the senate thereon.
not 1s,tI merely az matter Of policy. but as
moral influence of the ratification Of such
z treaty can hardly be overestimated in
the e, casse OF advancing civilization: 1t
statesmen and people of every country,
and cannot but consider it fortunate that
It was reserved to the United States to
have the leadership In so grand q work.;
Extra Session of Congress Called.
IT has been the uniform practice to avoid
as lar as possible the converting Of congress
In extraordinary session. 1t Is an example
WHICH. under ordinary circumstances and
bs condemned. But failure to convene
the representatives of the people in con-
Tress in extra session when It involves neg
ity Of such neglect upon the executive him
self. The condition Of the public treasury,
IS has been Indicated: demands the imme-
has the power to provide revenue for the
congress-. Not to convene 1t under such
ctrcumstances can view in no other sense
than the neglect of q plain duty. I do
not sympathlze with the sentiment that
congress In session Is dangerous to our gen.
and thsp
Of The SOVEREIGN Win should not operate
no better time to put the government upon
sound financial and economic basis than
now. The people have only recently voted
that this should be done, and nothing IS
more binding upon the agents Of their will
than the obligation of immediate action.
1t mas always seemed to me that the post
tSan Of the meeting Of
deprives congress too often Of the 1nspira-
ton of the popular will and the country 81
the corresponding benefits.
To. Meet March is.
1T is evident. therefore. that to postpone
action in the presence of so great neces-
sity would be unwise on the part of the
executive because unjust to the interests
from mere partisan consideration than if
the question of tariff revision was post
poned until the regular session Of CON
Congressional election: and nd politics cannot t
so greatly distract US as IL such contest
was Immediately pending. We can ap-
RroaGh the problem calmly and patrotical-
election. Our fellow citizens who may dis
agree with US upon the character Of this
legislation prefer to have the question set
tied now, even against the preconceived
views-and perhaps settled SO reasonably
as trust and believe 1t will be, as to insure
great permanence-than to have further
business interests Of the United States.
Again whatever action congress may take
VII be given q fair opportunity for trial
essential to the rfghtful and lasting set
Element Of the question. In view of these
as president to convene congress in ex-
traordinary session on Monday, the 18th
day Of March, 1897.
conclusion.
In conclusion, congratulate the coun-
and the manifestations OF good will every
where SO apparent. The recent election not
only most fortunately demonstrated the
lines. but to some extent also the preju-
dices which for years have distracted our
councils and marred our true greatness as
verdict Is carried into effect to-day is not
one party, but of all sections and all the
longer divide on the old lines. but upon
principles and policies: and in this fact
surely every lover of the country can find
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
be done. that viii arrest or disturb this
growing sentiment of unity and coopera-
ton, this revival OF esteem and utilization
in both the old antagonistic sections, but I
shall cheerfully do everything possible to
promote and increase it.
Let me again repeat the words of the
oath administered by the chief justice.
which, in their respective spheres, so far
as applicable, I would have all my coun-
the Office of 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 I
have reverently taken before the Lord
Most High. To keep it will be my single
purpose my constant Prayer,-and shall
assistance Of all the people In the discharge
of my solemn responsibilities"