The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05

fore the people are called to pass Judgment
upon 1t, and this, consider, a great essential
to the rightful and lasting settlement Of the
question.
deem 1t my duty, as president, to convene con-
gress in extraordinary session on Monday,
March 15 1897.
In conclusion, I congratulate the country
upon the fraternal spirit of the people and the
manifestation of good will everywhere so ap
parent. The recent election not only most
fortunately demonstrated the obliteration of
sectional lines, but to some extent also the
preJudices which for years have distracted
our councils and marred our true greatness
as nation. The triumph of the people,
whose verdict is carried into effect today, is
not the triumph Of one section, nor wholly
of one party but of all sections and all the
people. The North and South no longer d.
vide on the old lines, but upon principles and
policies; and in this fact surely every lover
OF the country can find cause for true felic-
itation. Let us rejoice in and cultivate this
spirit. 1t Will be my constant aim to do
nothing, and permit nothing to be done, that
will arrest or disturb this growing sentiment
of unity and cooperation, this revival OF
esteem and utilization which now anmates
so many thousands in both the old and the
antagonistic sections, but l shall cheerfully
do everything possible to promote and in
crease It.
Let me again repeat the words of the cath
administered by the chief justice which, in
their respective spheres far applicable,
l would have all my countrymen observe:
Il will faithfully execute the office of pres
1dent OF the United States and will, to the
best OF my ability, preserve, protect and de-
fend the constitution Of the United States"
This is the obligation l have reverently
taken before the Lord most high. To keep
it will be my single purpose; my constant
prayer-and l shall confidently rely upon the
forbearance and assistance of all the people
in the discharge of my solemn responsibilities.
AFTER THE ADDRESS.
Mr.. Cleveland, with his silk hat on,
his hands resting on his umbrella, lis
tened attentively to every word. Mr.
McKinley's tones were clear and ring
ing, and carried we'll but amid the
confusion and shrieks which prevailed
about the stand they could hardly be
heard fifty feet from the stand
1t was noticeable that his firm pledge
to the civil service did not receive rec
ignition. Throughout the speech the
music of the bands f1oated across the
park.
The Endorsement of the arbitration
treaty seemed to please Mr.. Cleveland,
and received nod Of approval from
Sir Julian Pauncefote, who sat Just
below him.
AS the shifting multitude ceased to
surge toward the close Of the address,
his words carried far into the crowd
and were answered with cheers, espe-
cially enthusiastic were the responses
his power to restore prosperity.
The negroes, whose black faces
checkered the crowd in front, roared
their approval when he declared, with
| uplifted arm, that lynchings must
cease.
He turned to Mr.. Cleveland as he
congratulated the country on the fact
that it was the good fortune of the
United States to take the initiative.
AS he concluded the impressive words
of his address, the multitude again
cheered and the cannon in the distance
roared, while the signal office on the
roof of the capitol flashed the signal
over the city.
AS Mr.. MCKINLEY turned he smiled
at his wife, while Capt. Heistand rush
ed forward and threw his great coat
about him. His wife lifted her hand
kerchief and beamed with joy as she
caught his warm glance Of love-
Ex-Speaker Grow, of Pennsylvania,
was the first of those on the platform
to congratulate him. Others swarmed
up to shake his hand, but as quickly
/ as possible he and the remainder of
/ the presidential party were hurried
! back to the capitol.
After they had quilted the scene, the
escorting legions, marching in the pro-
cessiOn, swept in columns across the
| platform. The thousands who throng-
| ed the terrace still held their positions
until the parade had fairly moved.