The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-03-13

manufacturing Must BE Revived.
The depression of the past four years has
fallen with especial severity upon the great
body OF toilers of the country and upon none
more than the holders Of small farms. Agri-
culture has lanruiShcd and labor suffered The
revival Of manufacturing will be a relief to
both. No portion OF our population is
more devoted to the institutions of
their support while none bears more cheer
fully or fully its proper share in the mainte-
nance of the government or Is better entitled
to its wise and liberal care and protection.
Legislation helpful to producers is beneficial
to al. Business conditions are not tAe most
promising Ii will take time to restore the
prosperity OF former years The restoration OF
confidence and the revival Of business which
laen of all parties much desire depend more
largely upon the prompt energetic and intelh-
gent action Of congress than upon any other
single agency affecting the situation
Against Trusts and Combinations.
The declaration OF the party now restored to
power has been in the past that OF 'oppOsi-
tion to all combinations OF capital organized in
trusts otherwise, to control arbitrarily the
condition of trade among our citizens and 1t
has supported such legislation as will prevent
the execution of all schemes to oppress the peo-
Pile by undue charges on their supplies, or by
just rates for the transportation OF their prod
ucts to market" This purpose will be stead
lily pursued both by the enforcement OF the laws
now in existence and the recommendation and
support of such new statutes as may be neces-
sary to carry it into effect
Our naturalization and immigration laws
should be further improved to the constant pro-
motion of safer n better and higher citizen
ship Reforms in the civil service must go on.
But the changes should be real and genuine not
perfunctory, prompted by q zeal in behalf OF
any party simply because it happens to be in
power
Congress should give prompt attention to the
restoration OF our American merchant marine,
he Of
highways of commerce. To my mind few more
important subjects so imperatively demand its
intelligent consideration. The United States
has progressed with marvellous rapdity In
every field of enterprise and endeavor until we
have become foremost in nearly all the great
lines of inland trade, commerce and industry.
Yet, while this is true. our American
merchant marine has been steadily de-
clining until it is now lower both in
the percentage and tonnage and the number OF
vessels employed than it was prior to the civil
war. Commendable progress has been made OF
late years in the upbuilding OF the Amer ican
navy. but we must supplement these efforts by
providing proper consOrt for IL a merchant
marine amply ssfficient for our own carrying
trade to foreign countries. The question is one
that appeals both to our business necessities
and the patriotic aspirations of q great people.
War Only a Last Resort.
1t has been the policy of the United States
since the foundation OF the government to cul-
{ vate relations OF peace and amity with all the
conception OF our duty now. We have cherished
the policy OF non-interference with the affairs
of foreign governments, wisely tnaugurated by
Washington, keeping ourselves free from en-
tanglements. either allies or foes, content to
leave undisturbed with them the settlement OF
their own domestic concerns. 1t will be our
aim to pursue dignihed foreign policy
which shall be just, impartial, ever watch
full OF our national honor and always
insisting upon the enforcement of the
lawful rights of American citizens every
where. We want no wars OF conquest; we
must avoid the temptation of territorial aggres-
sion. A war should never be entered until
every agency of peace has failed peace is pref
erable to war in almost every contingency,
Arbitration is the true method of settlement OF
international as well as local or individual dtf-
ferenceS. Its application was extended to our
diplomatic relations by the unanimous concur
renee of the senate and house of the Fifty-Ftrst
congress OF 1890 The latter resolution was ac
cepted as the basis OF negotiations with the
United States by the British house of --mmons
in 1893 and upon our invitation treaty OF arbi-
tration between the United States and Great
Britain was signed at Washington and trans
mitted to the senate for its RATIFICATION in jan
uary last respectfully urge the early action
of the senate thereupon not simply as q matter
OF policy but duty to man.
Extra Session of Congress Necessary.
1t has been the practice to avoid, as far as
possible, the calling OF congress in extraordi-
nary session 1t Is example which, under
ordinary circumstances and in the absence OF
public necessity. is to be commended. But
failure to convene the representatives of the
people In congress in extra session when 1t in
wolves neglect OF public duty, places the re-
sponsibility of such neglect upon the executive
himself. The condition OF the public treasury,
as has been indicated, demands the immediate
consideration of congress. Not to convene 1t
under such circumstances can view in no
other sense than the neglect Of plain duty.
1t has always seemed to me that the post
ponement of the meeting OF congress until more
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congress too often of the insniration of the pop
ular viii and the country OF the corresponding
benefits. 1t is evident, therefore, that to post
pone action in the presence OF so great neces-
sity would be unwise on the part OF the execu-
tive because unjust to the interests OF the
people In view OF these considerations shall
deem It my duty as president TO convene pons
gress in extraordinary session, on Monday, the
18th day OF March. 1857.
In conclusion. congratulate the country upon
the fraternal spirit OF the people and the mani
iestatlous of good win everywhere SO apparent
The recent election not only most fortunately
demonstrated the opliteration Of sectional or
geographical lines, but TO some extent also the
prejudces which for years have disturbed our
councils and marred our true greatness as
nation.
Let me again repeat the words Of the oath ad-
ministered by the chief justice which, In their
respective spheres, so far as applicable, would
have al my countrymen observe: Il 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 obligation /
have e-reverently taken before the Lord most
high. To keep it will be my single purpose. my
constant prayer-apd / shall conhdentlv rely
upon the forbearaHcs aHu assistance of all the
people in the discharge of my solemn RESPONSE
One Continuous Ovation.
As President Mckinley and eX-Presi-
dent Cleveland, arm in arm, emerged
from the capitol after the lunch the
buglers solnded salute and cheers
went up, frightening the horses and
making u confusion in bringing for
ward the handsome turnout which was
to bear the presidential party to- the
white house. Mr.. Mckinley took the
rear seat on the left with Mr.. Cleve-
land beside him on the right. On the
front seat were Sherman, muffied in a
fur collar, and Senator Mitchell, of
Wisconsin.
1t was one continuous ovation from
the start. The president raised his hat
time and time again, bowling and smil-
ing his acknowledgements. From win
dows, roofs and trees rang continuous
cheers, while flags and handkerchiefs
were waved in demonstrative greeting.
Mr. Mckinley, seeing that his salutes
were continuous, at last sat bare
headed, hat in hand, waving acknowl-
edgments to the multitude. At the
Peaee monument the brilliant escort
and the presidential party swung into
the broad avenue and took its course
along the crowded thoroughfares to
the executive mansion. Vixen the
head of the parade came in sight
of the thousands lining the way
to the capitol, the magnificent stretch
of broad asphalt of ,Pennsylyania av-
enue was swept as clean OF intruders
rs though the whole town was desert
ed, for behind the wire rope steady
notrol of police had forced 100, 900 per-