The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-03-12
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with the zeal OF our forefathers encourage
the spread of knowledge and free educn-
land, il we shall attain that high destiny the
/ foremost of the enlightened nations OF the
world. which, under Providence, we ought to
Reforms in the civil service must go on. But
| the changes should be real and genuine, not per-
functory, or prompted by zeal in behalf or any
party, simply because it happens to be In power
As a member of congress voted and spoke In
favor of the present law. and shall attempt its
enforcement in the spirit In which il was en-
acted. The purpose In view was TO secure
the most efficient service Of the best
/ the governments retaining faithful and devoted
public servants In Office but shielding none, un-
are inefacient incompetent. or unworthy: The
best interests OF the country demand this. and
| the people heartily approve the law wherever
| and whenever 1t has been thus administered
Congress should give prompt attention to the
restoration of our American merchant marine,
once the pride Of the seas in all the great ocean
important subjects so imperatively demand
| its Intelligent consideration The United
rapidfty in every field of enterprise and
endeavor until we have become foremost
In nearly all the great lines of inland trade COM
merce and industry. Yet, while this is true, our
American merchant marine has been steadily
declining until it is now lower, both In percent
age OF tonnage and the number OF vessels en-
ployed than 1t was prior to the civil war. Com
mendable progress has been made OF late years
in the upbuilding OF the American navy but we
proper consort for it merchant marine amply
sufficient for our own carrying trade to foreign
countries. The question is one that appeals
both to our business necessities and the patriotic
aspirations of great people.
It has been the policy OF T. the United states
cultivate relations of peace and unity with all
the nations of the world, and this accords with
my conception OF our duty now. We have cher
ished the policy of non-interference with the
affairs of foreign governments, wisely inaugu-
rated by Washington, keeping ourselves free
nrlov ant off nj nT
tent to leave undisturbed with them the settle
ment of their own domestic concerns It will be
policy, which shall be just, impartial.
ever watchfu1 of national honor
and always insisting upon the en-
enforcement of the lawful rights Of American
citizens everywhere We want no wars Of con-
quest we must avoid the temptation OF terri
torial aggression. A war should never be en-
failed; peace is preferable to war in almost
every contingency. Arbitration is the true
as local or individual differences. 1t was rec
ognized as the best means of adjustment of Diff
Se s ssS AND It's ap
plication was extended to or diplomatic rela-
lions by tsle concurrence Of the senate and the
house OF the Fifty-f1rst congress In 1870 The
latter resolution was accepted as the
basis Of negotiations with US by the British
house Of commons in 1898, and upon our invita-
States and Great Britain was signed at Wash
ington and transmitted to the senate for its rat
y
clearly the result of our own initiative; since II
has been recognized as the leading feature Of
our foreign policy tnrougnout 9Hr entire ma Ia
judicial methods rather than by force OF
arms and since it presents to the
and peace, not passion and war, controlling the
relations between two Of the greatest nations OF
the world an example certain to be followed Dy
others, respectfully urge the early action OF
the senate thereon, not merely as matter OF
policy, but duty to mankind. The Importance
treaty can hardly be overestimated in the cause
of advancing civilization. 1t may well engage
thought Of the nan and people r Of egsFs
that is was reserved to the United States to
have the leadership in so grand work.
1t has been the uniform practice TO avoid as
far as possible the convenins Of congress in ex-
traordinary session. It IS an example which,
under ordinary circumstances and In the ao-
But failure to convene The representatives OF
the people in extra session. when it involves
neglect of public duty, places the RESPONSE
bility of such neglect upon the executive him
self. The condition of the public treasury, as
has been indicated, demands the i'm.
mediate consideration of congress. II
naS the nation undes
such circumstances can view In no other sense
pathize with the sentiment that congress In ses-
sion is dangerous to our general business inter
eStS. 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, OUT Den0uG. In6re cOu1Q
be no better time to put the govern
ment upon sound financial and eco
nomic basis than now The people have We
and nothing is more binding upon the agents
of their will than the obligation of immediate
action 1t has always seemed to me that the
postponement Of the meeting of congress until
more than year after it has been chosen, de-
prived congress too often OF the inspiration OF
the popular WILL and the country OF the corre-
spending benefits. 1t is evident, therefore, that
to postpone action in the presence OF 50 great
necessity would be unw1se on the paft asts 2. .as
be freer from the partisan consideras
tion than If the question Of tarif revision was
postponed until ther egular session of congress.
We are nearly two years from a congressional
election and politics can not 50 greatly distract
We can approach the problem calmly ana pa
triotically without fearing its effect upon an
disagree with US upon the character OF this
legislation prefer to have the question settled
now even against their preconceived views-5
trust and believe 1t will, as to insure
great permanence- to have further uncer-
tainty menacing the vast and varied business
interests of the United States. Again what
ever action congress may take viii be given
fair opportunity for trial before the Peep people are
slider great essential to the rightful and last
ing settlement of the question. In view Of these
considerations shall deem 1t my duty as presl-
dent to convene congress In extraordinary ses-
sion on Monday. the 18th day Of March, 1887
In conclusion, I congratulate the country up
of goodwin everywhere SO ap-
parent The recent election not only most fortu-
nately demonstrated the obliteration of sectional
or geographical lines, but to some extent also the
prejudices which for years have distracted our
councils and marred our true greatness as ma
is carried to o. ec y not the
triumph OF one section. nor wholly
of one party, but Of all sections and all
no longer divide on the old lines but upon prin-
ciples and policies and in this fact surely every
lover OF the country can find cause for true fe-
Let rejoice in and cultivate this
spirit; it is ennobling, and win be both a gain
and blessing to our beloved country. 1t viii be
nothing to be done. that win arrest or disturb
this growing sentiment of unity and co-opera-
tion, this revival of esteem and an1liation which
now animates SO many thousands in both the
old Sntagonistic sections, but shall cheerfully
do everything possible to promote and In
crease it.
ninistered by the chief justice, which In their
respective spheres. so far as applicable would
fully execute the office of president of the
United States, and will TO the best OF
my ability, preserve protect and. and = defend 4Es,a
Is the obligation l have reverently taken be-
fore the Lord Most High. To keep it viii be
Soes rR MY gpco sSe and
assistance of all the people In the discharge Of
my solemn responsibilities
To the White House.
Immediately after the close Of his address
President Mckinley and ex-President Cleve-
and, after partaking of luncheon in the capitol.
their carriage and were driven to the
White House amid tumultous cheers all along
he line President Mckinley this time occupy
ng the seat of honor to the right The
procession. reinforced by the numerous
sfvie organizations which had been as
,enbled on the capitol hill since
sarly this morning. reformed and marched
iown the avenue and past the White House,
where they were reviewed by the president and
ais friends from special stand erected for that
5urpose In front of the edfdce.
William Mckinley then formally entered upon
lis duties as the chief executive OF nation of
seventy millions Of people. and Grover CleVe-
and retired to his new home at Princeton n. j.