Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-03-09


1859, and upon our invitation a treaty of
Great Britain was signed at W shingto ion and
in January last Since this treaty is clear
~ the result of our own initiative: since
1t has been recognized rs the leading feat
entire national history-the adjustment Of
difficulties by judicial methods rather than
force Of arms-and since it presents to the
peace. not passion and war, controlling the
relations between two Of the greatest ma
tions Of the world. an example certain
urge the early action Of the senate thereon,
not merely as matter Of policy, but as
duty, DUTY to mankind II. The Importance and
g treaty can hardly be overestimated in
the the :, cause aus OF advancing civilization: It
h oest OF the
and cannot but consider it fortunate that
It was reserved to the United States to
have the leadership In so grand work.:
Extra Session of Congress Called.
as far as possible the converting OF congress
in extraordinary session. 1t is an example
which. under ordinary circumstances and
hs condemned. But failure to convene
the representatives of the people in con-
Eress in extra extra session when i involves neg
lect OF public duty places the responsible
1ty or such neglect upon the executive him.
self. The condition Of the public treasury,
IS aIa mas neen indicated demands the imme-
has the power to provide revenue for the
congress. Not to convene it under such
than the neglect of a plain duty. do
not sympathize with the sentiment that
congress in session is dangerous to our gen.
the agents of the people, and their presence
at the seat OF government In the execution
o the yS b yin ane shouS not
no better time to put the government upon
a 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.
a 1t has always seemed to me that the post;
more than year after It has been chosen
ton Of the popular will and the country OF
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
Of the people. Our action will now be freer
from mere partisan consideration than il
the question Of tariff revision was post
poned until the regular session OF con-
gress. We are nearly two years from a.
congressional election, and politics cannot
so greatly distract us as il such contest
proach the problem calmly and patriotical-
ly without fearing it's effect upon an early
election. Our fellow citizens who may dis
legislation prefer to have the question set
tied now, even against the preconceived
views-and perhaps settled SO reasonably
as trust and believe it will be, as to insure
great permanence-than to have further
uncertainty menacing the vast and varied
business interests Of the United States.
Again whatever action congress may take
Will be given a. fair opportunity for trial
before the people are called to pass judg-
ment upon it and this I consider a great
ia ri nd To- CT np of-
Element of the question. In view Of these
considerations I shall deem it my duty
as president to convene congress in ex-
day OF March. 1887
Conclusion.
In conclusion, congratulate the coun-
try upon the fraternal spirit Of the people
and the manifestations of good will every
only most fortunately demonstrated the
obliteration of sectional or geographical
Ines but to some extent a!So the pEeu
councils and marred our true greatness as
nation: The triumph Of the people, whose
yer XerdGt Is carried into effect today is not
one party, but of all sections and all the
peoples, The north and the south no
dv aa on po fee o and ng s e
surely every lover Of the country can find
cause for true felicitation. Let us rejoice
in and .,S cultivate this spirit it is ennobling
and Will be both gain and blessing to our
beloved country It will be my constant
aim to do nothing, and permit nothing to
be done. that will arrest or disturb this
growing sentiment Of unity and coopera-
ton, this revival OF esteem and aftiliation
which now animates so many thousands
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, would have all my coun-
trymen observe: I will faithfully execute
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
Most High. To keep it will be my single
purpose. my constant prayer-and shall
confidently rely upon the forbearance and
of my solemn responsibilities