The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

us by the British house OF commons in
1917, ana upon our invitation a treaty OF
Great Britain was signed led at washington and and
transmitted 10 the senate for its ratification
IN January last: Since this treaty Is clear
Il has been recognized as tho leading feat
ure or our foreign policy throughout our
entire national history-the adjustment OF
force OF arms-and since Il presents 20 the
world the glorious example or reason and
peace. not passion and war. controlling the
relations between two OF the greatest ma
lions OF the world. an example certain
TO be followed by others. 1 respectfully
urge the early action OF the senate thereon.
not merely as q matter OF policy. but as a
duty TO mankind. The importance and
moral influence of the ratification OF such
,b treaty can hardly be oyeres,timated IA
may we'll engage the best thought OF the
statesmen and people OF every country,
and 4 cannot but consider II fortunate that
Il was reserved 10 the United States TO
nave the leadership In so grand work,
Extra session of Congress Called.
1T has been the uniform practice 10 avoid
as Tar as possible the convening OF congress
IN extraordinary session. IL Is an example
which. under ordinary circumstances and
In the absence OF public necessity, Is TO
the Of ths po % ,n sen
SreSs In extra session when II involves neg
iect OF public duty places the responsible
lily or such neglect upon the executive him
self. The condition or the public treasury,
as has been Indicated, demands the imme-
diate consideration OF congress. IL alone
has the power TO provide revenue for the
congress. Not 10 convene IL under such
circumstances can view In no other sense
than the neglect OF a plain duty. ! do
congress In session Is dangerous TO our gem
eral business interests. It's members 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 benefit There could be
no better time 10 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.
IL has always seemed TO me that the post
more than yeaf .fter Il has s' bsen ch oe
deprives congress too often Of the inspira-
ton OF the popular Will and the country OF
the corresponding benefits.
To Meet March 10.
'It Is evident, therefore, that 10 postpone
action In the presence OF 80 great a neces-
sity would be unwise on the part OF the
OF the people. Our action will now be freer
from mere partisan consideration than II
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 II such contest
was Immediately pending. We can APP
preach the problem calmly and patriotical-
~ without fearing its effect upon an early
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 IL Will be, as 10 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
VIII be given a fair opportunity for trial
before the people are called 10 pass tudg-
ment upon IL and this consider a great
N hA rff 1tl mn lnu
Element OF the question. H. Yew OF these
considerations / shall deem Il my d-ty
traordinary session on Monday. the 18th
day OF March. 1887.
Conclusion.
I'm conclusion, congratulate the coun-
try upon the fraternal spirit OF the people
and the Manifestations OF good Will every
where so apparent. The recent election not
only most fortunately demonstrated the
obliteration OF sectional or geographical
lines, but TO some extent also the pre1u-
dices which for years have distracted our
councils and marred our true greatness as
a nation. The triumph OF the people. whose
verdict is carried into effect to-day Is not
the triumph OF one section. nor wholly OF
one party, but OF all sections and all the
peoples, The north and the south no
longer divide on the old lines, but upon
principles and policies: and In this fact
surely every lover of the country can find
cause for true feii t Let us rejoice
and will be both gain and blessing TO our
beloved country. II 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, I lis revival OF esteem aiiu aflilntion
which now animates so many thousands
in both the old antagonistic sections. but
shall chccrfully do everything possible 10
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
az applicable. / would have all my coun-
trymen observe: will faithfully execute
the office OF president OF the United States
and WILL 10 the best OF my ability, preserve
protect, and defend the constitution OF the
United States This Ia the obligation /
have rcvcrently taken before the Lord
Most High. To keep II Will be my single
confidently rely upon the forbearance and
assistance OF all the people I'm the discharge
OF my solemn responsibilities.