Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-03-12

Guence Of the ratification Of such q treaty
can hardly be oyerestimated in the cause
of advancing civilization. 1t may well
engage the best thought Of the statesmen
and people and every country, and can
not but consider it fortunate that it was
reserved to the United States to have the
leadership in 40 grand u work.
III MIR. Mckinley then touched upon his
reasons for calling an extra session, say.
Ing that the win Of the people would be
more fully realized at this time than IL
could be if the business were to await tho
.con> ening Of n regular session nearly a
year hence Then, too, there was no cleo
ton in the immediate future, and any
measure enacted would have time to be
tried before one should he held
In conclusion he said:
q Let me again repeat the words of the
oath administered by the chief justice,
which in their respective spheres, so far as
applicable would have all my country
mon observes: vs.
II will faithfully execute the Office of
president of the United States and will. to
the best Of my ability preserve, protect
and defend the constitution of the United
States"
RI This is the obligation have reverently
taken before the Lord Most High. To
Keep it will be my single purpose, my
constant prayer--and shall confidently
RELY upon the forbearance and assistance
OF all the people in the discharge Of my
solemn responsibilities
t48 Tha Extr., Session.
III 1t has been the uniform practice Of each
president to avoid, SO far as. possible, the
con >rning of, congress in extraordinary
.c>~;on. 1t 10 an example which, under
ordinary circumstances and in the abb
sence of Il public necessity, is to be COM
meu'rd But Il failure to convene the
Representatives. of the people in congress
in c, ira session when it involves neglect
of a public duty, places the responsibility
OF such neglect upon the executive him.
self. The condition of the public tre's.
ury, as has been indicated, demands the
immediate consideration Of congress. 1t
alone has the power to provide reve-
MUGS for the government. Not to
convene it under such circumstances
can view in no other sense than the
neglect of IL plain duty. do not sympa-
thizc with the sentiment that congress in
session is dangerous to our general bust.
ness interests. Its members 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 upon a
sound financial and economic basis than
now. Tho people have only recently voted
that this should be done, and nothing is
more binding upon the agents of their
will than the
Oblig ton Of Immed ate Action.
|. 1t has always seemed to mo that the
postponement of the meeting of congress
until more than year after 1t has been
chosen, deprives congress too often OF the
inspiration of the popular will, and the
country Of the corresponding benefits. 1t
Is evident, therefore, that to postpone
action in the presence of 40 great u neccs-
sity would be unwise on the part of the
executive because unjust to the interests
of the people. Our actions now will be
freer from mere partisan consideration
than If the question of tariff revision waf
post poned until the regular session of con-
gress. We are nearly two years from
CebAkICo6IOuUA OAOCUOAs 1uu I'ul'
itics cannot 80 greatly distract
us as If such contest was Immediately
pending. We can approach the problem
calmly and patriotically, without fearing
it's effect upon an early election. Our fel.
low citizens who disagree with us upon
the character of this legislation prefer ia
have the question settled now, and per.
haps settled so reasonably as to insure
great permanence Again, whatever &C.
ton congress may take will be given q
fair opportunity for trial before the peo.
pie are called to pass Judgment upon 1t
and this consider a great essential 60 the
rightful and lasting settlement of the
question. In view of these considerations
shall deem it my duty az presid ut to
convene congress in extraordinary session
on Monday. March 1h 1897.
Obl,teration of Sectional Limos.
In conclusion, congratulate the coun
try upon the frnternal spirit of the people
and the manifestation Of good will every.
where 80 apparent. The recent election
not only most fortunately demonstrated
the obliteration of sectional lines, but to
some extent also the prejudices which fol-
years have distracted our councils and
married our true greatness as u nation
The triumph of the people, whose verdict
is carried into effect today, is not the tri
umph of one section, not wholly Of one
party, but Of all sections and all the
people. The North and South nc
longer divide on the old lines, but
upon principles and policies; and in thit
fact surely every lover Of the nm
try can find cause for true felicitation
Let US rejoice in and cultivate this spirit
It will be my constant aim to do nothing
F.; and permit nothing to be done that will
I, arrest or disturb this growing sentiment
Of unity and cooperation, this revival Of
esteem and utilization which now ami
! mates 80 many thousands in both tho old
and the antagonistic sections, but I shall
cheerfully do everything possible to pro
mote or increase It,
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