The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-11

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anu Juulyluuai dluCrcnCCs. It was rccOg-
nized as the best means Of adjustment OF
differences between employers and en-
ployes by the Forty ninth congress in
1885, and its application was extended TO
our diplomatic relations by the unani-
nous concurrence of senate and house OF
the Fifty first congress i'm 1890. The latter
resolution was accepted as the basis OF
negotiations by us by the house OF com
mons in 1898, and upon our invitation
treaty of arbitration between the United
States and Great Britain was signed at
Washington and transmitted to the senate
for its ratification In July last.
Since this treaty Is clearly the result OF |
our own initiative; since 1t has been recog-
niZcd as the leading feature of our foreign |
policy throughout our national History
the adjustment Of difficulties by judicial |
methods rather than the force of arms
and since 1t presents to the world the
greater example of peace, not passion ana |
war controlling the relations between |
two of the greatest nations OF the word, !
an example certainly to be followed by
others, respectfully urge the early action
! of the senate thereon not merely as
/ matter of policy, but as duty TO man
kind. The Importance and moral lnuu
cnCe of the ratification of such treaty
b can hardly be ovcrCstimatcd-in the cause
of advancing civilization. 1t may wcil
engage the thoughts OF the best statesmen
/ and people of every country, and | cannot
( but consider it fortunate that 1t was re-
| served TO the United States to have the
leadership in so grand work
Extra Session of Congress.
! 1t has been the uniform practice Of each
president to avoid as far as possible the
convening of congress in extraordinary
session 1t is an example which, under
| ordinary circumstances and in the absence
of a public necessity, is to be commended.
, But IA failure to convene the representa-
tives of the people in congress in extra
session when it involves neglect Of
public duty places the responsibility OF
such neglect upon the executive himself.
The condition of the public treasury, as
has been indicated, demands the imme-
diate consideration of congress 1t alone
has the power to provide revenues for the
government Not to convene it under
such circumstances / can view in no other
sense than the neglect of a plain duty. l
do not sympathize with the sentiment
that congress in session is dangerous to
our general business interests. Its mem
bers 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 to put the
government on sound financial ana
economical 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 OBJ
LEGATION Of immediate action. 1t has
ALWAYS seemed to me that the postpone
ment of the meeting of congress until
more than year after 1t has been chosen
deprived congress too often of the inspira-
ton of the popular will, and the country
of the CORRESPONDING benefits. 1t Is eSi-
dent therefore, that to postpone action in
the presence OF SO great necessity would
be unwise on the part of the executive, be-
cause unjus to the interests of the people.
| Our actions now Will be free from mere
partisan consideration than If the ques-
ton of tariff revision was postponed until
the regular session of congress We are
nearly two years from congressional
election, and politics cannot SO greatly
distract us rs If such contest was immedi-
ately pending. We can approach the
, problem calmly and patr otically without
Rearing its effect upon any early election.
Our fellow citizens who may disagree
with us upon the character of this legisla-
ton prefer to have the question settled
now even against their preconcelved
yieWS-and perhaps settled so reasonably,
as | trust and believe it will be, as to in
: sure great permanency-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 10
, pass Judgment upon 1t, and this | con
, , slider a great essential to the rlghtful and
l lasting sentiment Of the question. In
! view of these considerations | shall deem
it my duty as president convene con
gress in extraordinary session on Monday
, | March To-
, sectionaIism Being Wiped Out.
D.. In conclusion, congratulate the coun
1 | IA, r,nt nj Gpipit pf tho nnnn1f
and the manifestations of good will every
= where so apparent. The recent election
: not only most fortunately demonstrated
: the obiteration of sectional or geo
I graphical lines, but to some extent alsC
the preiudices which for years have dis
: traCted our country and marred our true
$ greatness as 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 al
sections and all the people. The NORTH
7 and the south no longer divide on the ole
: lines, but upon principles and policies
, and in this fact surely every lover of thu
country can find cause for true solicita
. ton. Let us rejoice in and cultivate this
: spirit-it is ennobling and will be both {
gain and blessing to our beloved country
= 1t will be my constant aim TO do nothing
. and permit nothing to be done that viii
? arrest or disturb this growing sentiment
Ol uIllg anu CODpNIdblOu anu IGNlNdl u
esteem and afiiliation which now ami
4 mates so many thousands on both the ole
= antagonistic sections, but L shall cheer
: fully do anything possible to promote anC
o increase 1t.
o Let me again repeat the words of thC
= oath administered by the chief justice
4 which in their respective spheres, so far a
@ applicable, would have all my country
men observe; / will faithfully execute tn,
Office of president of the United State
: and will to- the best of my ability pre-
$ serve, potect and defend the constitution
d of the United States. This Is the obliga
n tion | have reverently taken before tn
o Lord Most High. TO keep 1t will be m,
Y single purpose, my constant prayer, and
l. shall confidently rely upon the forbeaT
y ance and assistance of all the people il
Il the discharge of my solemn responsi
,. bilitas.
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