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and i'm the mine and factory has lessened
the ability or the people TO meet the de-
mands upon them and they rightfully eN-
peot that not only. a system OF revenue
shall be established that VIII secure the
largest income with the least burden but
that every means VIII be taken TO decrease,
rather than Increase. our public expenci-
lures business conditions arc not the
most promising. IL will take time 10 re-
we cannot promptly attain II. we can rcso-
mtely turn our faces In that direction ana
aid its return by friendly legislation. How
ever troublesome the situation may appear.
congress will not. am sure, be found lack
ing in disposition or ability to relieve IL,
as far as lcglslation can do so. The resto-
ration OF confidence and tho revival or busi-
ness which men OF all parties so much de-
sire DEPEND more largely upon the prompt,
energetic and intelligent action or con-
grcss, than upon any other single agency
affecting the situation.
Equality OF Rights Must Prevail.
1T Is inspiring. too, 10 remember that
no great emergency In the i0S years OF our
eventful rational life has ever arisen that
has not been met with wisdom and courage
by tho American people with fidelity TO
their best interests and highest destiny
and TO the honor OF tho American name.
These years OF glorious history have ox-
allied mankind and advanced the cause
OF freedom throughout the world ana I'M
measurabiy strengthened the precious free
institutions which we enjoy. The people love
and will sustain these institutlona, The
great essential 20 our happiness ana pros
pcrity IL that we adhere TO the principles
on which the government was established
and insist upon their faithful observance.
Equality or rights must prevail ana our
laws be always and everywhere respected
and obeycd. We may have failed In the
discharge OF our full duty as citizens OF the
great republic, but Il IS consolinR and en-
cOuraging 10 realize that free speech, n
free press. free thought, free schools, the
free ard unmolcstcd right OF religious lib
erty and worBhip. and free and fair eiec-
lions are dcarer and more universally en-
ioyed to-day than ever before. THESE guar
anteca must DO eacrcdly preserved ana
wisely strengthened. The constituted au-
thoritics must be cheerfuly ana vigorously
In great and civilized country like the
United States, courts-nOt mob1--muHt cN-
ocute the penalties OF the law. The pres
cryntion OF public order. the right OF dls-
cussion. the integrity OF courts, and the
orderly administration OF Justice must con-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

rode by. At least 100000 threats voiced a
continuous welcome from the time the pro-
cession started until the capitol was
reached, and these vocferations were still
more enthusiastically echoed on the return
trip.
Mckinley Goes to the White House.
During the forenoon. escorted by the
senate committee. President-elect McSin-
ley drove from his temporary quarters at
the Ebbitt house TO the executive mansion
TO pay his respects 20 the retiring presi-
dent. lie was received and welcomed by
President Cleveland and his cabinet IN one
OF the handsome state apartments. Ihen
the two distinguished men descended the
white house steps and together entered
four-horse carriage, Mr.. Cleveland sitting
10 the right, and. amid the booming OF can
non, the clatter OF cavalry. the deep, hoarse
rumble OF artillery. the measured tread OF
many columns OF infantry and the Dlare
~ innumerablo bands. the march 10 the
capitol began. In another four-horse car
riage following the president rode vice
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

for public purposes, will still be slgnally
beneficial and helpful 20 every section, and
every enterprise OF the peoPie or yn
bound by the voice or the people, power
vastly more potential than the expression
OF any political platform. The paramount
duty OF congress is to stop deficiencies by
tho restoration OF that protective legisla-
ton which has always been the frmest
prop OF the treasury. The passage or such
a law or Laws would strengthen the credit
OF the government both at home and abroad,
and go far towards stopping the Dram
upon the gold reserve held for the redemp-
ton of our currency, which has been
heavy and well-nigh constant Tor seVera
years.
RESTORATION OF Reciprocity Laws.
'In the revision of the tariff, especial at
tention should be given 10 the reenactment
and extension or the reciprocity principle
OF the law Of 1880, under which so great a
stimulus was given TO our foreign trade
In new and advantageous markets, for our
surplus agricultural and manufactured
products. The brief trial given this lesis-
lation amply justihes a further experiment
and additional discretionary power In the
making OF commercial treaties, the end I'm
view always 10 be the opening up OF new
markets for the products OF our country, by
granting concessions to the products OF
other lands that we need and cannot pro-
duce ourselves, and which do not involve
and loss OF labor 20 our own people OUT
tend to increase their employment
Must Legislnte for Business Revival.
''The depression OF the past four years
has fallen with especial severity upon the
great body OF tollers Of the country and
upon none more than the holders OF small
farms. Agriculture has languished ana
labor suffered. The revival OF manufactur-
ing will be n relief TO both. No portion OF
our population Is more devoted TO the In
situations OF free government, nor more
loyal TO their support, while none bears
more cheerfuiiy or fully its proper share
in the maintenance OF the government. or
Is better entitled 10 It's wise and liberal
care and protection Legislation helpful
TO producers Is beneficial TO all. The de-
pressed condition OF industry on the farm
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Industrial disturbances from which speedy
relief must be had our financial system
needs some revision; our money Is all
good now, but its value must not further
enduring basis, not subject TO easy attack,
nor It's stability 10 doubt or dispute. our
currency should continue under the super.
vision OF the government. The scveral
forms OF our paper money oner, IN my Juus-
ment, a constant embarrassment TO the
government and n safe balance In the treas
nry Therefore i believe II necessary 10
devise a system which, without diminish
ing the circulating medium, or onering
premium for it's contraction, VIII present
temporary in their nature, might wei IN
the years OF our prosperity have been dis
placed by wiser provisions. with adequate
revenue secured. but not until then. we
can enter upon such changes In our fiscal
laws as viii, while insuring safety and vol
ume 10 our money, no longer impose upon
the government the necessity OF maintain
ing so large a gold reserve, with its attend
ant and inevitable temptations TO specula-
ton.
Most OF our financial laws are the out
growth OF experience and trial. and should
not be amended without investigation and
demonstration OF the wisdom OF the pro-
posed changes. We must be both sure we
are right and make haste slowly. II,
therefore, congress In its wisdom shall
deem Il cxpedient TO create commission
20 take under early consideration the re-
vision OF our coinage, banking and cur
rcncy laws, and give them that exhaustive,
careful and dispassionate examination
that their importance demands, shall cor
daily concur IN such action. III such power
vs. vested In the president, IL Is my purpose
10 appoint n commission CT prominent
well-lnformed citizens of different parties.
who viii command public confidence both
on account OF their ability and special Mt
ness for the work. Business experience
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

and public training may thus be combined,
and the patriotic zeal of the friends OF the
country be so directed that such report
viii be made as 10 receive the support or
the subject OF mere partisan contention.
The experiment IL, at all events, worth a
trial, and I'm my opinion IL can but prove
beneficial TO the entire country.
Fnvors international Bimctaliism.
THE question OF international bimetal-
lism VIII have carly ana earnest attention.
IL Will be my constant cndeaNor 10 secure
IL by cooperation with the othsr SIeat,
commercial powers OF the world. Untn
that condition Is realized, when the parity
between our gold and silver money springs
from and IS supported by the relative value
OF the two metals, the value OF the silver
already coined and Of that which may
hereafter be coined, must be Kept con-
stantly at par with gold By every resource
at our command. The credit OF the GOV,
eminent tho integrity OF its currency ana
the inviolahility OF its obligations must be
preserved. This was the commanding YER
dict OF the people, and II WIZ not De I'M
Must he Economical.
ECONOMY is demanded In every branch
OF the governmcnt at all times, but cspe-
caliy IN periods like the present OF de-
preston ia business and distress among me
ncopIe The apvercst economy must be ob-
served In All public expenditures, ana ek-
travaganCe stopped wherever " is ROUND,
and prevented wherever In the futurc IL
may be developed. II the revenues 81. are TO
como must be from decreased expenditures.
But the present must not become the per.
manent condition OF the government. III
has been our uniform practice TO retire,
not increase our outstanding obligations,
and this policy must again be vigorously
enforced. Our revenues should always DC
large enough 90 meet with ease ana
nromptness not only our current needs and
the principal and interest or the pubic
debt, but TO make proper and liberal pro-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

more loans and more revenue. there ought
10 be but one opinion We should nave
more revenue. and that w;'aeut asiaE,
the treasury created by loans, IL not per-
manent or safe reliance. IL VIII sutiice
while 4 lasts. but u cannot lns' long % wnlse
than its receipts. as has been the case DUR
ING the past two years. Nor must II be for-
porarily relieve the situation the govern
ment ~ stu indebted for the amount or the
surplus thus accrued, which IL must ulti-
matcly pay. while Its ability 10 nay Is not
strengthened but weakened by continued
deficit. Loans are imperative In great
emergencies 20 preserve the government or
ita credit, but failure TO supply needed
revenue in time OF peace for the main
tenance OF either has no justification
Protective Tariff Needed.
''The best way for the government TO
maintain it's credit, Is 10 pay as Y goes
not by resorfing 10 loans, but by keeping
out OF debt-through an adequate income
secured by system OF taxation, external
or internal, or both. IL Is the settled policy
OF the government, pursued from the be-
ginning and practlced by all parties and
administrations, TO raise the bulk or our
revenue from taxes upon foreign produc-
lions entering the United States for sale
and consumption, and avoiding, Tor the
most part. every form or direct taNation,
except In time of war. The country -
clearly opposed 20 any needless additions
10 the subjects OF internal taxation and
IS committed by It's latest popular utter
ance to the system OF tarlIt taNatlon ~ eTc
can be no Misunderstanding, either, about
the principle upon which this tartn taxa
ton shall be levied. Nothing has ever
been made palmer at general election
than that the controlling principle In the
raising OF revenue from duties on IMPORTS
is jealous care for American interests and
American labor. The people have ue-
clared that such legislation should be had
as will give ample protection and encour-
agement 10 the industries and the develop
ment OF our country. IL is, therefore. earn
estly hoped and expected that congress
will, at the earliest practical moment. en-
act revenue legislation that shall be fair,
reasonable. conservative and Just. ana
which, while supplying suihcient revenue
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been shown 10 the seats set apart for them.
After a few words OF farewell TO his assoc
ciatcs by Vice President Stevenson he pro-
nounccd the senate OF the Fifty-fourth
congress adjourned sine die. Then the eN-
ira session or the Fifty-fifth session. called
by President Cleveland TO meet at noon on
March 4, commenced. The late vice presi-
dent made way for his successor, Mr.. llo-
bart, TO whom the oath OF Office was admin
istered, after which he made brief adj
dress. lie then proceeded In his turn TO
swear I'm such as were present OF the 30
senators whose terms either OF election or
reelection began contemporaneously with
that OF the president.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

A. Hobart. OF New Jersey, In the presence
OF the senate and house. took the oath or
Office az vice president OF the United States,
becoming by virtue thereof cN-otlicio pre-
siding officer OF the senate. This function
took place quietly In the senate chamber
Grnnd Spectacle.
The spectacular features attending the
inaueuration were. n anything, more inn
posing than any which have been wilt
messed az former like ceremonies. Tho In
augural parade was composed or between
90 600 and 10000 men taken from the ranks
of the military. naval and civic organlza-
tons Fully 10000 people were massod in
front OF the senate wing OF the capitol and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

Detachment OF Veterans OF the Twenty
third Ohio Volunteers.
Vice President elect Hobart and the Sem
ate Committee OF Arrangement.
Members OF the Cabinet.
The Major General commanding the Army.
The senior Admiral OF the Navy.
Col. Cecil Clay. Marshal OF the Second
brigade.
District OF Columbia National Guard.
Escort 90 the White House.
AZ the conclusion Of the inaugural adj
dress by President Mckinley the first al
vision. which formed the escort 20 the
capitol. marched north along the cast front
10 tho capitol. thence west TO First street
and out IN Pennsylvania avenue past the
white house, countermarching on X street
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06

10 the place OF dismissal at Fourteenth and
X streets.
Immediately after the grand marshal and
his staff came Troop A, then the president.
the detachment OF veterans OF the Twenty
third Ohio volunteers. and the presidential
party In carriages. The military grand
division was composed first OF the regu-
lars under Col John 3. Poland, and there
was a full representation OF the artillery,
marines. seamen. infantry. light artillery
and regular artillery. The second brigade
was made up OF the District OF Columbia
national guard and the whole OF the mill
tarv division was under the command OF
Gen Wesley Merritt,
THE second grand division OF the parade
embraced militia from other states. IL
was under the command OF Gov. Bushnell.
of Ohio, and was subdivided into several
brigades. The first In the order OF their
marching included Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sew. Connecticut. Massachusetts. Mary
land In the second brigade New York.
Virginia, North Carolina, Rhode Island.
Vermont and Kentucky. The third brigade
Included Ohio. Illinois. Texas, Iowa. Wis
consin. Minnesota and the colored troops
OF washington city. The third division OF
the brigade was made up OF veteran organ
izations, commanded by Maj. Gen. o. o.
Howard, United States army, retired. This
first brigade included the department OF
the Potomac OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic. In the second brigade were the
Union Veteran legion. the Union Veteran
club and other organizations OF old sol
diers The civic grand division OF the pa
rade which was one OF the most striking
features OF the afternoon. was under COM
mand Of II. N. Warner, OF Washington
city, with aids from each state OF the
union. IL was divided into divisions, the
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first OF which was commanded by ID. ID
Woodmansee, president OF the National
League OF Republican clubs. This embraced
political ORGANIZATIONS from Delaware.
Pennsylvania. New Jersey. Georgia and
Maryland.
Commanded by Governors.
In the second division, commanded by J.
Franklin Fort, OF New Jersey, were more
political clubs from Maryland and others
from the District OF Columbia, Virginia.
New York, North Carolina and Kentucky.
The third division Of the civic parade had
as It's marshal Congressman j. A. 4. HUI
OF Iowa, and embraced the political clubs
from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan
Florida and West Virginia The military
representatives OF the different states were
commanded by the governors. accompanied
by their full STAFF. Gov. Tanner and his
staff, with the Illinois military, was as
signed 70 the third brigade OF the second
division. The Illinois political CLUBS
marched In the first brigade. commanded
by Warren Il. Sutton, OF Michigan, OF the
third division OF the civic section or the
parade.
A national salute OF 2l guns was fired
when President Cleveland left the white
house in company with Maj. Mckinley for
the capitol and another salute OF n guns
announced that they had entered the capt.
toll One gun was fired when Maj. McKin-
ley took the oath OF office and national
salute OF q guns ut the conclusion or the
inaugural, when President Mckinley and
Mr.. Cleveland began their return march
10 the white house. and the same number
OF guns when the tour was made.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06
m'ISINLEy MADE PRESIDENT.
The Famous ohioan Takes the Oath
of once.

Al the completion OF this ceremony both
houses OF congress proceeded TO the east
crn portlco OF the capitol. and In the pres
enco OF tremendous throng OF citizens
the oath OF office was administered TO Pres
ldcnt Mckinley by Chief Justice Fuller.
President Mckinley then delivered his In
augural address. which was n mastery
effort. and in which he outlined the policy
OF his administration.
At It's close. together with cx-President
Cleveland. he entered the carriage and was
driven 10 the white house, tumultuous
cheers greeting him all along the route
After reviewing tho gorgeous procession
from the stand In front OF the historical
mansion, he formally entered upon his
duties as the chief executive OF nation
OF 10.000.O00 people. Grover Cleveland re-
entered the ranks OF private citizens. and
VIII retire TO his new home at Princeton,
N. j.. 10 resume the practice Of law.
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witnessed the administration OF the oath
10 President Mckinley and listened TO his
mastery inaugural address.
At night tho gorgeous inaugural ball was
given In the pension building. the immense
promenade and dancing floor being packed
with participants AZ night also occurred
the grand pyrotcchnical display and IL
Elimination OF the city
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Mckinley rode side
by side TO and from the capitol They had
dined together at the white house on Tues
day evening and had lunched In each 9TH
er's company on Wednesday
The Decorations.
Most effective were the decorations In
which the city had clothed Itself In honor or
the occasion. Public buildings. business
blocks and private residences were gayly
and attractively attired with the national
colors entwined In almost every concciva-
bic shape. while thousands OF flngs noated
from every desirable point: The review
ing stand In front OF the white house. from
which President Mckinley and his wife,
Mr.. and Mira Cleveland and a host OF
distinguished personagcs witnessed tho
procession, was a handsome pavllion-an
architectural creation In white and gold.
Down Pennay lvnnia Avenue.
No other boulevard In the world could
have afforded so grand a thoroughfare for
the passage OF the parade than did Penn
syiVania avenue. For fully a mile II pre-
scented an uninterrupted view from the white
house 20 the capitol. AZ every available
point along the avenue great stands had
been erected. and these were occupied by
tho enthusiastic populace, whose cheers
and other manifestations OF applause wcro
continuous A force Of mounted policemen
kept clear the space allotted 20 the march,
Ing thousands and prevented injury TO tho
more vcnturesome OF tho spectators. Every
building on the line OF march was drapcd
IN bunting Of the national colors and every
window and point OF vantage was occupied.
The beautiful stars and stripes were every
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Full Text OF President McKinley's
Address-His Policy Is
Clearly Outlined.
Must Stick to Gold Standard Until
international Bimetallism
Is Obtained.
Calls n Special Session OF Congress 10
Meet March 15-vicc President
Hobnrt's Address.

Washington. March 4.-The nation greets
It's new ruler. President William Mckinley.
The nation bids godspeed 10 It's past ruler.
Private Citizen Grover Cleveland. who for
the second time has retired from It's service
as Its chief executive and has again entered
upon a private career. AT noon to-day
William Mckinley, OF Ohio. took the oath
OF ofliceas president OF tho United States for
the term OF four years which Is TO come to
an end March 4. 1901.
few minutes before Mr.. Mckinley as
sumed the duties of his high office Carrot
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public servants I'm office. but shielding none.
under the authority OF any rule or custom,
who are inefficient, incompetent or un-
worthy. The best interests OF the country
prove the law wherever and whenever It
has been thus administered.
Our Merchant Marine.
Congress should give prompt attention
TO the restoration or our American mer-
chant marine, once the pride OF the seas
merce To my mind, few more important
subjects so impcratively demand It's In
telligent consideration. The United States
has progressed with marvellous rapidity IN
IN we have become foremost In nearly all
the great lines OF inland trade. commerce
and industry. Yet, while this Is true, our
American merchant marine has been stead
ily declining until Il Is now lower. both In
percentage OF tonnage and the number or
vessels employed. than IL was prior to the
civil war. Commcndablc progress has been
made OF late years IA the upbuilding OF the
American navy, but we must supplement-
these efforts by providing as proper con-
Client for our own carrying trade TO for
cign countries. The question ~ one that
appeals both to our business necessities
and the patriotic aspirations OF great
The Arbitration Treaty.
"It has been the policy OF the United
Stntcs since the foundation OF the gov
eminent 20 cultivate relations OF peace and
amity with all the nations Of the world.
and this accords with my conception Of our
duty now. We have cherished the policy
OF nonintcrfcrcnce with the Affairs OF for
oign governments, wisely inaugurated by
Washington. keeping ourselves free from
entanglements either as allies or foes, con-
tent 10 leave unoisturbcd with them the
settlement OF their own domestic conceriss.
II Will be our aim TO pursue firm and