The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-20
Mr.. M'klNLEY.s PROGRAMME.


the People.
An inaugural message is an Indication
rather than a specification of policy.
and in President McKinley's case his
speech TO the people will be followed
within a fortnight by first message to
the congress.
In the subjoined brief passages from
on address which is moderate in tone,
and neither too long nor overelaborated
In details, will be found some of the
foundations for such an administration
as the people of the United States now
need and desire;
l.
The severest economy must be observed
In all public expenditures. and extrava-
gance stopped wherever IL is found. and
prevented wherever In the future II may
be developed.
IL has been our uniform practice TO re-
tire. not increase. our outstanding obliga-
lions. and this policy must be resumed
and vigorously enforced.
III.
Between more loans and more revenue
there ought to be only one opinion. We
should have more revenue, and that with
out delay, hindrance or postponement. A
surplus I'm the treasury, created by loans.
Is not safe or permanent reliance.
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The best way for the government 10
maintain its credit is TO pay as II goes, not
by resorting TO loans, but by keeping out
OF debts.
"
The country Is clearly opposed TO any
needless additions TO the subjects OF In
ternal taxation. and is committed by its
latest popular utterance TO the system OF
tariff faNatinn
VI.
In the revision OF the tariff especial at
tention should be given TO the reenactment
and extension OF the reciprocity principles
OF the law or 1890.
Commendable progress has been made OF
late In tho upbuilding OF the American
navy, but we must supplement these efforts
by providing as a proper consort for Il a
merchant marine amply sufficient for our
own carrying trade TO foreign countries
VIII.
IL VIII be our aim 10 pursue a firm and
dignined foreign policy. which shall be Just.
impartial, ever watchful OF our national
honor, and always insisting upon the en-
forcemcnt OF the lawful rights Of American
citizens everywhere.
TX
/ do not sympathlze with the sentiment
that congress in session Is dangerous 20
our general business interests It's 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 as a benefit.
Y.
The north and south no longer divide
upon the old lines. but upon principles and
policies. IL VIII be my constant aim 20 do
nothing and permit nothing 10 be done
that VIII arrest or disturb this growing
sentiment OF unity and cooperation. this
revival OF esteem and afiiliation which now
nnimates so many thousands la both OF the
old antagonistic sections. but shall cheer
fully do everything possible TO promote
and increase H.
There is the framework of an admin
istration which can satisfy the country
and restore prosperity to its citizens.
There are some important omissions,
some points Of vagueness. and some
signs OF what we believe 10 be mistaken
judgmenti the presidents preliminary
announcement, but we shall neither
speculate at the present time about
what is lacking or obscure. nor criticse
mere any part of his utterances. Toler-
alton Of minor differences and a hearty,
harmonious effort for the common
veal is what the situation now pecul-
larly requires of all good citizens.--Chi-
eago Tribune.