The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05


.Gvancing ci,i.i2a l. II may ell en-
gage the best thought of the statesmen
and people OF every country, and 7 can
not but consider II fortunate trat it was
reserved to the United states TO have
the leadership In so grand work.
II has been the uniform practice of
each president to avoid. as far as pos
sible. the convening of congress in ev-
traordinary session. II is an example
which. under ordinary circumstances
and In the absence OF a public necessity.
Is to be commended, but q failure to
convene the representatives OF the peo-
ple In congress In extra session when Il
Involves neglect of a public duty places
the responsibility of such neglect upon
the executive himself. The condition of
the public treasury. as has been indi-
Gated. demands the immediate cons!d-
Grafton Of congress. 1t alone has the
power 10 provide revenues for the gov
ernment. Not to convene IL under such
circumstances / can view In no other
sense than the neglect OF plain duty.
I do not sympathize with the sentiment
that congress in session 10 dangerous
In our business interests. It's members
are the agents Of the people, and their
presence at the seat Of government, in
the execution OF sovereign will. should
not operate as an injury. but benefit.
There could be no better time to put
the government upon a sound financial
ard economic basis than now The peo-
pie 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 nc
ton. 1t has always seemed to me that
the postponement Of the meetings Of
congress until more than a yea~ .f'er
Laos been chosen deprived congress too
often of the inspiration OF the popular
will, and the country OF the correspond
Ing benefits. II is evident, therefore,
that TO postpone action in the presence
OF 80 great necessity would be unwise
OH the part OF the executive, because un-
just to the interests of the people. Our
actions now will be freer from mere
partisan consideration than If the ques-
ton OF tariff revision was postponed un-
I'll the regular session of congress. We
are nearly two years from a congress
slonal election, and politics cannot so
greatly distract us as IL such contest
was Immediately pending. We can ap-
proach the problem calmly and patrioti-
cally, without fearing it's effect upon an
early election. Our fellow-citizens who
may disagree with us upon the charac-
ter OF this legislation, prefer to have the
question settled now, even against their
preconceived views-and perhaps set
tied SO reasonably, as, trust and believe
ii VIII be, as 10 insure great permanence
than TO have further uncertainty men
acing the 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 Judgment on II and
this / consider a great essential to the
rishtful and lasting settlement of the
question. In view of these considera-
tons. I shall deem It my duty. as pres-
dent. to convene congFss in extraordi-
nary session on Monday, the 18th day Of
March, 1897.
In conclusion, congratulate the
country upon the fraternal spirit of the
pcople and the manifestation of good
Will everywhere SO apparent. The recent
election not only most fortunately dem
onstrated the obliteration of sectional
or geographical lines, but to some ex-
tent also the prejudices which for years
have distracted our councils and marred
triumph OF the people, whose verdict is
carried into effect today is not the tri-
umph of one section. or wholly one party,
but Of all sections and all the people.
The North and South no longer divide
OH the old lines, but upon principles and
policies; and in fact surely every lover
OF the country can find cause for true
felicitation. Let us rejoice in, and cul-
tivate this spirit, 1t is enobling and will
be both a gain and blessing to our be-
loved country. 1t 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 CO.
operation, this revival OF esteem and
afiiliation which now animates so many
thousands in both the old antagonistic
sections, but l shall cheerfulIy do every
thing possible to promote and increase
ii.
Let me again repeat the words of the
cath administered by the chief Justice
which, in their respective spheres, SO
far as applicable j would have all of
my countrymen observe: IL will faith
fully execute the office of president of
the United States, and will, to the bes.
OF my ability preserve, protect and de-
fend the constitution of the United
States
This Is the obligation have reverently
taken before the Lord most high. To
rely on the forbearance and assistance
keep 1t will be my single purpose; my
constant prayer, and l shall confidently
of all the people In the discharge of my
solemn responsibilities.
Vice President Hobarts Address.
The following is the address of Vice
President Hobart, delivered upon his in
duction into Office:
Senators: To have been elected to
preside over the senate Of the Unlsed
States is distinction which any citizen
would prize. and the manifestation of
cofidence which 1t implies is an honor
which l sincerely appreciate.