The Red Cloud chief., 1897-03-12

monte basis than now. the people nave
only r~ecentiy voted that this should be
done. 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 uutil more than a year after IL has
been chosen deprivcs Congress too often Of
the inspir alton OF the popular will and the
country of the corresponding benefits
Congress TO Meet March 10.
ut Is evident, therefore, that to postpone
action in the presence of so great a neces-
sity would be unwise on the part of the cx-
ecutive because unjust to the interests OF
the people. Our actions now Will be freer
from mere partisan consideration than IL
the question of tariff revision was post
poned until the regular session of Congress-
We are nearly two years from a Congress-
ional election. and politics cannot so great
ly distract us as II such contest was imme-
diately pending We can approach the
problem calmly and periodically without
fearing its effect upon an early ele:tion-
Our fellow citizens who may disagree with
us upon the character Of this Leg Station
prefer TO have the question settled now,
even against their preconceived views-and
perhaps settled so reasonably, as I trust
and believe II will he. as to insure great per-
mancnce-than to have further uncertainty
menacing the vast and varied business in
tcrests of the United States. Again, what
ever action Congress may take will be given
a fair opportunity for trial before the peo-
pie are called to pass judgment upon IL. and
this I consider a great essential to the right
full and lasting settlement Of the question.
In view IF these considerations I shall deem
IL my duty as President To convene Congress
In extraordinary session on Monday. the
18th day of March, 1897,
A New Spirit In the Nation.
IN conclusion. ! congratulate the country
npon the fraternal spirit of the people and
the manifestation Of good will everywhere
SO apparent. The recent election not only
most fortunately demonstrated the obliter-
alton of geographical or sectional lines, Tut
to some extent also the prcjudices which
for years have distracted our councils
and marred our true greatness as a ma
tion. 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 all sections and all the
people. The North and South are no longer
divided on the old lines, but upon principles
and policies; and In this fact surely every
lover of the country can md cause for true
felicitation Let us rejoice In and cultivate
this spirit. II Is cnnoblinR and will be both
a gain and blessing to our beloved country.
IL will be ms constant aim to do nothing
and permit nothing to be done that will ar
rest or disturb this growing sentiment of
unity and cooperation. this revival of es-
TEEN and afnliatlon which now animates SO
many thousands ir both the old and antag-
onistic sections. but shall cheerfully do
everything possible to promote and in
crease II.
Let us again repeat the words of the
oath administered by the chief Justice,
which In their respective spheres. so far as
applicable, l would have all my countrymen
observe: II will faithfully execute the once
of President OF the United States, and
will. to the best of my ability. preserve,
protect and defend the constitution Of the
United States. This Is the obi alton l have
rcverently taken before the Lord Mes. High.
To kcep!t will be my single plrpose; my
constant praycr-and Isha! confidently rely
1pon the forbearance and assistance of all
he people Ia the discharge of my solemn
responsibilities"