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industrial disturbances from which speedy
relief must be had. Our financial system
needs some revision; our money is all
good now, but its value must not further
be threatened. It should all be put on an
enduring basis, not subject to easy attack.
currency should continue under the SUPER
vision of the government. The several
forms OF our paper money offer, in my judg-
ment. constant embarrassment to the
ury: Therefore I believe it necessary to
devise a system which, without diminish
Ing the circulating medium, or offering
premium for its contraction, will present
a remedy for those arrangements which,
the years of our prosperity have been dis
placed by wiser provisions. With adequate
revenue secured, but not until then, we
can enter upon such changes in our fiscal
laws as will, while insuring safety and vol
the government the necessity of maintain
ing so Large gold reserve, with its attend
ant and inevitable temptations to specula-
ton.
Most of our financial laws are the out
growth Of experience and trial, and should
not be amended without investigation and
demonstration Of the wisdom Of the pro-
posed changes. We must be both sure we
therefore, congress in it's wisdom shall
deem it expedient to create a commission
to take under early consideration the re-
vision of our coinage, banking and cur
careful and dispassionate examination
that their Importance demands, shall cor
daily concur in such action. If such power
is vested in the president, it Is MY purpose
to appoint g commission Of prominent.
who will command public confidence both
on account of their ability and special Mt
ness for the work. Business experience
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been shown to the seats set apart for them
After q few words of farewell to his asso-
ciates by Vice President Stevenson he pro-
nounced the senate of the Fifty-fourth
congress adjourned sine die. Then the ex-
ira session of the Fifty-f1fth session, called
by President Cleveland to meet at noon On
March 4, commenced. The late vice presi-
dent made way for his successor Mr.. Ho-
bart, to whom the oath of Office was admin
istered, after which he made q brief ad-
dress. He then proceeded in his turn to
swear In such as were present of the 30
senators whose terms either of election or
reelection began contemporaneously with
that of the president.
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a. Hobart. Of New Jersey, in the presence
81 the senate and house.. took the oath of
Effice as vice president of the United States,
becoming by virtue thereof ex-omcio pre-
siding officer of the senate. This function
cook place quietly in the senate chamber.
49, - "A Llirand Spectacle. -.
The spectacular features attending the
Inaugural ton were. If anything, more i'm
posing than any which have been wit
messed at former like ceremonies. The in
.augural parade was composed of between
10000 and $1,000 men taken from the ranks
OF the military, naval and civic organiza-
lions. Fully 10000 people were massed in
front Of the senate wing Of the capitol and
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declaration of the party now restored to
power, has been in the past that Of 'oppo-
sition to all combinations Of capital organ
bitrar1ly the condition of trade among our
citizens and it has supported such leg
tslation as will prevent the execution Of
all schemes to Cypress the people by undue
rates for the tran Of their R p2od
ucts to market This purpose will be
steadily pursued. both by the enforcement
of the laws now in existence and the rec
ommendation and support OF such new
statutes as may be necessary to carry It
into effect.
Illiteracy Must BE Banished.
"Our naturalization and immigration
laws should be further improved to the
constant promotion of q safer, better and
higher citizenship; A grave peril to the
republic would be citizenship too ignorant
to understand or too vicious to appreciate
the great value and benef1cence OF our insti-
buttons and laws-and against all who come
here to make war upon them our gates
must be promptly and tightly closed. Nor
must we be unmindful of the need of i'm
provement among our own citizens, but
With the zeal Of our forefathers encourage
ton. Illiteracy must be banished from the
land If we shall attain that high destiny as
the foremost of the enlightened nations of
the world, which, under Providence, we
ought to achieve.
Civil Service Reform.
reforms in the civil service must go on.
But the changes should be real and genuine,
not perfunctory, or prompted by zeal in
behalf of any party, simply because it hap
gress I voted and spoke in favor of the
present law, and I shall attempt its en-
forcement in the spirit in which it was en-
most sece OF the 10
who would accept appointment under the
government, retaining faithful and devoted
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Al'K1NLEY MADE PRESIDENT.
The Famous Ohioan Takes the Oath
of Onlce.

At the completion Of this ceremony both
houses of congress proceeded to the east
ern portico of the capitol, and in the pres
ence Of a tremendous throng of citizens
the oath of Office was administered to Pres
ident Mckinley by Chief Justice Fuller.
President Mckinley then, delivered his in
augural address, which was mastery
effort, and in which he outlined the policy
Of his administration. %.s4 ,zt zsl., ~ -
= At its close, together with ex-President
Cleveland, he entered the carriage and was
driven to the white house. tumultuous
cheers greeting him AL along the route.
After reviewing tho gorgeous procession
from the stand In front OF the historical
mansion, he formally entered upon his
duties as the chief executive OF nation
Of ZOO, 900 people Grover Cleveland re-
entered the ranks OF private citizens, and
will retire to his new home at Princeton,
N. j., to resume the practice Of law. Ea@t*
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JOHN D.. LONG,
Secretary of the Navy.

and in the mine and factory has lessened
the ability Of the people to meet the de-
mands upon them and they rightfully ex-
pect that not only system Of revenue
largest income with the least burden but
that every means will be taken to decrease,
rather than increase, our public expendi-
most promising. It viii take time to re-
store the PROSPERITY Of former years. If
we cannot promptly attain It. we can reso--
aid its return by friendly legislation How
ever troublesome the situation may appear,
congress will not, am sure, be found lack
as far as 1 legislation can do 50. The resto
ration Of confidence and the revival of bust
ness, which men of all parties SO much de-
ana nteeHt seon
affecting the situation.
Equality of Rights Must Prevail.
1T is inspiring. too. to remember that
no great IN the LOB years o. our
has not been met with wisdom and courage
by the American people, with fidelity to
the best t. ana
These years Of glorious history have ex-
allied mankind and advanced the cause
Of freedom throughout the world ana I'M
institutions which we enjoy The people love
and will sustain these institutions. The
great essential to our happiness and pros
on which the government was established
and insist upon their faithful observance.
Equality of rights must prevail and our
and obeyed. We may have failed in the
discharge Of our full duty as citizens Of the
great republic, but it is consoling and en-
free press. free thought. free schools. the
free and unmolested right Of religious lib
erty and worship. and free and fair cleo
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President-elect Hobart and the senators
deputed to escort him to the scene of his
future duties. Then, in q long stream of
carriages, came the distinguished guests.
The presidents personal escort was Troop
A, of Cleveland, O.. 80 cavalrymen mount
ed on coal black chargers and. still more
interesting. detachment of grizzled vet
Grams from the Twenty-third Ohio vol
unteers. Maj. McKinley's old regiment.
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public creditors, the soldiers and sailors
and the widows and orphans who are the
pensioners of the United States.
:4sS $$>a& More Revenue Needed. gt Z
''The government should not be per-
mitted to run behind, or increase its debt,
in times like the present. Suitably to pro-
vide against this is the mandate of duty:
the certain and easy remedy for most Of
our financial difficulties. a deficiency Is
inevitable so long as the expenditures Of
the government exceed its receipts. Itcan
enue While a large annual surplus Of
revenue may invite waste and extrAva-
gance, inadequate revenue creates distrust
and undermines public and private credit.
Neither should be encouraged. Between
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Fun Text Of President McKinley's
Address-His Policy IL
& Clearly Outlined.
Must Stick to Gold Standard Until
international Bimetal,ismEs u q j.
NJ Is Obtained.
Calls q Special Session Of Congress to
- Meet March 15-Vice President
s.. Hobart's Address.

Washington, March 4.-The nation greets
its new ruler, President William Mckinley.
The nation bids godspeed to its past ruler.
Private Citizen Grover Cleveland, who for
the second time has retired from it's service
as its chief executive and has again entered
upon q private career. At noon to-day
of office as president of the United States for
the term of four years which Is to come to
an end March 4. 1901.
A few minutes before Mr.. Mckinley as
-sumed the duties of his high office Carrot
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tinue forever the rock Of safety upon which
our government securely rests.
Opposition to Trusts. -
Zone Of the lessons taught by the late
election. which all can rejoice in. is that
law-respecting and law-abiding people, not
easily swcrved from the path Of patriotism
and honor. This is in entire accord with
the genius Of our institutions, and but en-
phasizes the advantages Of intoxicating
even greater love for law and order in
the future. Immunity should be granted
to none who violate the laws, whether in
dividuals, corporations, or communities;
and as the constitution imposes upon the
president the duty Of both its own execu-
ton and of the statutes enacted in pur-
suance of its provisions. shall endeavor
carefully to carry them into effect. The
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JOSEPH M'KENNA,
Attorney General.

Attorney General.
public servants in Office, but shielding none,
under the authority of any rule or custom,
who are inefficient, incompetent or un-
demand this, and the people heartily APP
prove the law wherever and whenever it
has been thus administered.
Our Merchant Marine.
Congress should give prompt attention
in all the great ocean highways of COM
MERGE. To my mind, few more important
subjects SO tmperatively demand its in
telligent consideration. The United States
every field Of enterprise and endeavor un-
til we have become foremost in nearly all
the great lines Of inland trade, commerce
American merchant marine has Been stead.
lily declining until 1t Is now lower, both in
percentage of tonnage and the number OF
vessels employed, than 1t was prior to the
civil war: Commemorate progress has been
made Of late years in the upbuilding of the
American navy, but we must supplement
these efforts by providing as proper con-
sort for it merchant marine amply sufh-
Gent for our own carrying trade to for
eign countries. The question is one that
appeals both to our business necessities
and the patriotic aspirations of a great
The Arbitration Treaty.
'It has been the policy of the United
States since the foundation Of the gov
eminent to cultivate relations OF peace anc
amity with all the nations of the world,
and this accords with my conception Of our
of noninterference with the affairs of for
cign governments, wisely fnaugurated by
Washington, keeping ourselves free from
tent to leave undisturbed with them the
settlement Of their own domestic concerns.
It will be our aim to pursue a firm and
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VICE PRESIDENT HOBART.

Detachment Of Veterans Of the Twenty
&l's third Ohio Volunteers. A &s5 X
Vice President-elect Hobart and the Sem
ate Committee Of Arrangement.
.& Members Of the Cabinet.
The Major General commanding the Army.
The senior Admiral of the Navy. 5s
Col. Cecil Clay. Marshal Of the Second
4 Brigade. a5. \.
+ District Of Columbia National Guard.
Escort to the White House.
At the conclusion Of the inaugural adj
dress by President Mckinley the first ti-
vision. which formed tho escort to the
capitol, marched north along the cast front
to the capitol. thence west to First street
and out IN Pennsylvania avenue past tho
white house, COMMUNICATING on Is street
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THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

Full Text Of the Remarks OF Presi-
.f dent Mckinley. , <ss ..
After having taken the obligation which
made him the ruler over the destinies Of
the nation, President NICK inley stepped to
.the front of the platform and In d clear,
'FeiIow Citizens: Ia t Obedience ~ the
Will Of the people, and in their presence, by
the authority vested In me by this oath,
Us assume the arduotlS and responsible du-
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HOBART INAUGURATED.

Vice President Takes the Oath In the
Senate Chamber.
While the procession was vending its way
to the capitol both houses Of congress as
sembled in the senate chamber. The joint
assembly was presided over by the retiring
vice president, Adlai E. Stevenson, Of Illi-
nois. There were also present the eight
justices Of the United States supreme court
Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador.
Promptly at noon President Cleveland and
President-elect Mckinley entered tho
chamber, the entire body rising and re-
naming in this position until they had
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beneficial and helpful to every section. and
every enterprise Of the people: To TIL this
bound by the voice Of the people, power
vastly more potential than the expression
Of any political platform. The paramount
duty of congress is to stop deficiencies by
the restoration of that protective legisla-
ton which has always been the firmest
prop Of the treasury The passage Of such such
ofthe government both at home and abroad,
and go far towards stopping the drain
upon the gold reserve held for the redemp-
heavy and well-nigh constant for several
years.
Restoration of Reciprocity Laws.
I'm the revision of the tariff, especial at
tnfe be to
of the law of 1890, under which SO great a
stimulus was given to our foreign trade
surplus al AGRICULTURAL and manufactures red
products. The brief trial given this legis-
lation amply justifies a further experiment
making Of commercial treaties, the end in
view always to be the opening up of new
markets for the products of our country, by
granting concessions to the products Of
other lands that we need and cannot pro-
duce ourselves, and which do not involve
and loss of labor to our own people, but
tend to increase their employment.
Must Legislate for Business Revival.
1.-THE depression of the past four years
has fallen with especial severity upon the
great body of toilers of the country and
upon none more than the holders Of small
farms. Agriculture has languished and
labor suffered. The revival of manufacture
ing will be a relief to both. No portion Of
our population is more devoted to the in
situations Of free government, nor more
more cheerfully or fully its proper share
in the maintenance Of the government, or
is better entitled to its wise and liberal
Qra
to producers is beneficial to all. The de-
pressed condition of industry: on the farm
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Witnessed the administration of the oath
to President Mckinley and listened to his
rmasterly inaugural address.
At night the gorgeous inaugural ball was
given in the pension building, the immense
promenade and dancing floor being packed
with participants. At night also occurred
the grand pyrotechnical display and IL
summation of the city.
+ Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Mckinley rode side
by side to and from the capitol. They had
*dined together at the white house on Tues
day evening and had lunched in each 9TH
-er's company on Wednesday.
The Decorations.
Most effective were the decorations in
(which the city had clothed itself in honor of
the occasion. Public buildings, business
blocks and private residences were gayly
sand attractively attired with the national
3colors entwined in almost every conceiva-
sble shape, while thousands of flags hoated
from every desirable point. The review
ling stand in front of the white house, from
which President Mckinley and his wife,
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland and host of
distinguished personages witnessed the
architectural creation in white and gold.
DOvn Pennsylvania Avenue.
"a No other boulevard in the world could
3 have afforded SO grand a thoroughfare for
4 the passage of the parade than did Penn
sylvania avenue. For fully mile it pre-
& yy0nseu ~ ~. V!eW AIOm Tie Wnlt0
\ house to the capitol. At every available
q point along the avenue great stands had
B been erected. and these were occupied by
ahe enthusiastic populace. whose cheers
End other manifestations OF applause were
4 continuous. A force Of mounted policemen
b kept clear the space allotted to the march
Ing thousands and prevented injury to the
B more venturesome of the spectators. Every
q building on the line Of march was drapcd
1 "a bunting Of the national colors and every
Y window and point Of vantage was occupied
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dignified foreign policy. which shall be just
impartial. ever watchful Of our national
honor and always insisting upon the en-
$forcement Of the lawful rights Of Ameri-
can citizens everywhere. We want no wars
Of conquest; we must avoid the temptation
Of territorial aggression. A war should
never be entered upon until every agency
Of peace has failed; peace is preferable
to war in almost every contingency. Ar
Of International as well as local or indi-s
yidual differences. It was recognized as:
the best means Of adjustment Of differ
ences between employers and employees by
the Forty-ninth congress, In 1886. and It's
application was extended to our diplomatic
relations by the unanimous concurrence of
the senate and house OF the Fffty-first
congress In 1890. The latter resolution was.
csepted as tho basis Of negotiation with
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ties Of president OF the United States. rely
ing on the support Of my countrymen and
slnvoking the gutdance OF Almighty God.
lance than upon the God of our fathers,
who has SO singularly favored the Ameri-
can people in every national trial, and who
commandments and walk humbly in His
footsteps. = 80 ~ $500 :: :. :
Need Of Currency Reform. -
1.-THE responsibilities of the high trust to
which have ceen called-always of grave
importance-are augmented by the prevail
ing business conditions, entailing 1a1eness
upon willing labor and loss to useful en-
terprises. The country Is suffering from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-28
WEsTCHEsTER COUNTY.
WHITE PLAINS.

The Supervisors devoted yesterday to making
tour OF inspection Of the various locations In this
town ard the neghborhood that have been sug'
yested as possible sites for the proposed new county
iail and pcnitentiary. The first place visited was
the old Henry C. Field farm. now the property OF
ex-Sheriff John Duffy south or the village IN
Mamaroneck-ave From there they went to what
is called the Holden farm in the Negro HIs.
From this spot the party proceeded 10 the faimer
Fisher farm In North Castle. where luncheon was
served after which the proposed site on that prop;
ery was visited 1t is on the top OF steep na,.
which was occupied by Washingtons army aite,
tho battle Of White Plains. Traces OF the oia
breastworks still remain. and after "a
Witnessed the Supervisors proceeded TO inspect an
other site Calvary Cemetery rom W WIZ
place they went the Almshouse AZ rcast ,er5
where their of inspection ended Inc bo % "a
sum up the result o: their labors 1t Is pro o..
the whole AFFAIR will end IN an APPROPRIATENESS oso for
model the present jail and build worKhouse io'
;ramps at East View. ., $3.50 ,-,,,r, n
In May 1896 Howard Weeks was as oI rnisai T.
Hudson Railroad in Tarrytown, AT tne MAJ 40
crossing the rig run into by a ram .Iu , a
nnolished Through his guardian. weeks, WIZ - d
minor brought suit 10 recoVe: uamas.s frn ms
rairoad company The came up before Jus
tce j. O. Dykman in the supreme court ~. $50
and was thrown out upon the ground 'h'' '"''o
was no cause OF action. ,.s chor,c AL
The Supervisors having authorized She..H ~ 20
olson johnson through the proper comnntIee ~
employ enough men, in his judgment TO prevs,II any
POSSIBLE escape from the county JAIL lie 81
nov kent ~ security in the Queens y oultH jar
win all be returned to this place; lhere VIZ ne
twenty-one Westchester prisoners IN tmv Ia nk
to This village yesterday. and the remainder VIII De
brought back to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-28
MOUNT VERNON

Colonel Henry Huss John H. Clawsoh oa!nue'
Fiske Thomas A. Fletcher end Charles NJ NOSE
man. members Of the committee recently appoih'eu
by the Mount Vernon Board OF lraoe 10 ar
range for the celebration OF Memorial Day com
pcted the arrangements yesterday. The committee
was assisted by Captain d. W. Lapham' MeiVn'e
" Kelsey William \. Armstrong ana lheu'e"i
Henry +, Rhoades. representing the u a. ~
narode will bc the larges, ever held IN Inc Guy
The committee has selected ex-Mayor EDWARD +
Brush as grand marshal and Franklin l., LAYS u, 10
chief Of staff The parade viii start prompt! al "
O'Clock. a.. 49, ,>orade and
will consist OF Invocation by the Key; r; " W y
1ayior presentation of ordnance by Coroner -, w
faDharn commander of Farnsworth P0|I: 49, 49,
amre in behalf OF the city by Edwin w. risk ~
Mayor singing by the school Gmidren uGgp OF u,
direction OF Professor Alfred liaIam; oiatiou ~,
The day by the Rev George {, Peek SllEhis Wy
Tho children: benediction by the Rev r. D. - nm
After the exercises the Grand ARMY, SoiS ".
Veterans and their guests and All oreaniiA't'io II,
taking part in the parade will be cntertalne,9 az
The armorv of the l1h Separate company; anu we
Visiting frernen al Fairfax Hall Inc onnaN
Relief Corps Of the q. A r. and the w oman Az 30
Sn1iety OF the Sons of Veterans Will nave chte VI
Inc entertainment at the armory Inc eite' oaIr,
ment at Fairfax Hall will be in charse vi CUM
mittoe OF the Mount Vernon fire companies;