The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-03-13
PRESS OPINIONS.
comment of Republican Newspapers
ON the inaugural.

less presidential duck hunting during the
next four years-Chicago Tribune.
1t makes changed national atmosphere.
| IN which the dropping spirit of national en-
terprise may lift its head.-N. Y. Press.
| President Mckinley gives every guar
| antee OF a business administration that
an inaugural message can express.-N. Y.
| Advertiser.
1t is an oItgiving of that conservative
| craftsmanship which was to have been
expected from such man on such an oc-
casion.-San Francisco Chronicle
1t fulflls the high expectations which had
been formed of the principles and pur-
| poses which would control his administra-
tion.-St: Paul Pioneer Press.
In no portion of his inaugural address
| does President Mckinley respond in such
ample measure to popular expectation as
| In the paragraphs relating to the questions
OF revenue and reciprocity. = Chicago
| Times Herald
The entire address is one which is certain
| to inspire the country with high hopes and
| expectations of an administration eminent
| for public spirit, for usefulness, and for
eihcient service in the restoration of finan-
ciai stability and prosperity philadelphia
Public Ledger.
1t is In every way highly creditable
state paper 1t is entirely free from am
oiguity on any of the public questions.
1t is plain. straightforward and manly in
trate, and they will be generally accepted
as In accord with the judgment of the ma
ton as ordered at the November election.
Philadelphia Times.
Every word Will be read with the deepest
interest. The nation turns from Cleye-
land to Mckinley for relief from business
depression. He was elected over Bryan,
because in him the people put their trust,
and in him found the hope of prosperity.
his policies are now before the public.
They are patriotic. wise, husness-like and
sensible.-P Philadelphia Inquirer.
The new era speaks in President McKin-
leys inaugural address words OF bright
hope for American industry and strong en-
enlargement for American honor The adj
dress, so charged with kind and patriotic
feeling, will surely go far to win for the
rev president the profound respect anil
sincere regard Of multitudes who were not
prepared TO support him as a candidate,
but can now with warm appreciation up
hold him as a genuine and worthy Ameri-
can presdent-N. Y. Tribune
II is plain, practical, able. suggestive
and eloquent statement from man who
knows the country and who knows the peo-
pie. Its simplicity is delightful. 1t re-
minus one more OF the sturdy and straight
forward common sense of Abraham Lin
coin than any paper OF It's kind that has
been delivered since his administration.
Maj. Mckinley is sound on finances, sound
on tariff. sound on all the interests and
problems OF government. To he sound Is
10 be safe.--IialtimOre American.
His inaugural is seoate, conservative,
earnest ana patriotic 1t breathes the lofty
spirit and stamps the elevation Of purpose
which have marked all his deliveranres
since he became associated with the pres
.dency, Ii Is a clear, cogent and impressive
discussion OF the conditions surrounding
the country and the Obligations growing
out of them. There Is nothing Of narrow
hin in = its aims II is
broadly patriotic in its conception and
treatment.-Ph,ladelph Press.
IL was a speech of good cheer. 1t car
ries confidence TO the people. There is
nothing in IL 10 arouse antagonism or dis
trust among any class OF citizens. on the
contrary, every sentiment and every SEN
tcnce appeals to the patriotism of the peo-
pie, inclines 10 harmonizc discordant opin
ions. and gives promise Of a return to pros
perty and the establishment of an era Of
good feeling which will put an end to eco
monte disturbances and political agitationS
on industrial topics.-San Francisco Call
1t is a comparatively short but earnest
and dignitied as We'll as business-like docu-
ment The president recognizes the pre-
vailing business depression and seeks for
the remedies, which he partly finds in
revision OF our financial system, in the
protection of the value of money. in the
continuance of governmental supervision
OF the currency, and in remedies Tor our
various forms OF paper money without
diminishing the circulating medium-all
this to be accomplished after adequate
revenue has been secured, so that II may no
longer be necessary to maintain so large a
gold reserve.-Chicago Tribune.
President Mckinley's inaugural address
will impress the country favorably not
less by the clearness and simplicity of It's
expression than by the moderation, fair
ness and conservatism OF its tone. 1t Is
remarkably free from the flavor OF extreme
partisanship, as befitting a president who
owes his election to the support of men OF
both parties and who recognizes that fact.
The whole tone of the inaugural Ia
thoughtful and statesmanlike, and is cal
culated to produce a favorable impression
not only at home but Observation-Disclosures
Sun.
President McKinley's first official utter
ances will command the attention and re-
ceive the approval OF the country. The
new president proves equal to the situation
in laying down some sound principles of
government and foreshadowing some gem
eral lines OF policy which are generally sat
isfactory. His utterances concerning the
money question and government credit
will confirm public opinion In his sound
ness on these issues, and his forecasting
OF policy will undoubtedly contribute TO
the growth of confidence. His other declar-
atoms are equally frank. and the entire ad-
dress Is in excellent spirit and form.-In- |
dianapolis Journal
President McKinley's inaugural address |
is a happy statement of honest convictions |
and purposes. His language is simple, d. |
rect and forceful, and he avoids those |!
pompous rhetorical flourishes which char
acterized the messages of his predecessor. |
Much has been said in regard to the pres !
ident's views on the financial question. but |
he has remained silent until he assumed |
the reins OF government. Then with wise !
he chooses for his first topic |
the money question. In stating his person
al convictions he shows that his opinion is
practically unchanged. He expressed him.
self long before the money question be-
came a national issue as in favor of a ra-
tional bimetalism and he does not recede
from that position.-Detroit Tribune.
Tho most notable feature of this address
Is its fidelity to the high ideals of VIII
liam Mckinley. II is a conspicuous observ-
ance Of the counsel: ITO thine own self be
true" The people of this country have
come to know our new president, and to
have clear idea of him. The inaugural
Is In conspicuous harmony with the popular
conception of the man as a statesman
There is not the remotest suggestion of the
nor the least weakening in