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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
A NEN ADMINISTRATION.
President Mckinley Ia kes
Up the Reins of Our
Government.
THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY

Countless Thousands Viewed The Great
Civic and Military Parade-Bea utiful
Decorations and Magnificent Inumi-
nations - Inaugural Ball Success.
Thursday March 4, for the ourth
time, natiye-born citizen of Ohio, in
the presence of untold thousands of his
countrymen, took the oath which bound
| him for four years to guard the welfare
of the American people. 1t was an inn
pressive yet beautifully simple cere-
mony that marked the ascension Of
William Mckinley, soldier, lawyer,
representative, governor, to the high
office OF president
The popular demonstration of the day
was unique and a shining succd SIS in
every particular. In beauty, in taste,
in novelty the decorations were ilcom-
parably superior to anything ever seen
in Washington. The magnificent body
of regular United States troops was
more numerous than any athered
since Grants great display at the close
OF the war. Seventeen sovereign states
had citizens in the parade, and over
sixty civic organizations helped to swell
its magnificent proportions.
Along the broad avenue on every open
space We're erected grandstands that
We're not only comfortably covered and
of pretty architectural design, but APP
propriately decorated. The citizens
had spent money literally to bea htify
their houses, and with the aid Of
thousands of flags of every kind, Id daned
by the national government, Pen hsyl-
vania the great artery avenue of the
city, was turned into rainboW of
bright color, in which "Old Gl Dry"
predominated
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

the senate having been read, Vice
President Hobart requested the new
senators TO advance and take the oath
OF office. AT the presiding officers sug-
gestion, Mr.. Morrill,, the patriarch of
the senate, was complimented with be-
ing the first sworn in. No exact order
was observed, the oath being given to
four senators at one time With the
fifteen new men were twelve OF the old
senators who were sworn in for new
terms
While oaths we're being administered
Cleveland and Mckinley sat talking in
low tone. IL was clearly most
agreeable change, for the old and new
presidents smiled now and then. as they
nodded acquiescence to each other.
1t was l:05 p NJ. when the last oath
had been administered, and the formal
exit began, the supreme justices goinl
first, Mr. Cleveland, President McKin
ley and other officials following. jus
before the official party withdrew, Mrs
Mckinley and the mother of the presi
dent were escorted from the gallery t,
the east front of the capitol, where tn
oath of office was to be taken by tn
new president. The occupants of tn
public gallery were held in their place
for some time in order not to block tn
procession of officials. Gradually tn
chamber was deserted.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

with lights, the streets We're crowded
with people, and the clamoring multi
tudes still battled at the doors Of hotels
and restaurants demanding food and
drink, thousands surged to and fro in
front OF the monument grounds, whence
arose the chromatio fireworks which
illuminated the city in titful CLEANS,
but 1t was at the pension building that
the politicians paid their respects to So
ciety. There distinguished guests of
the occasion paid homage to President
Mckinley and the new mistress of the
White House. and later threaded the
mazes of the dance.
The ball was the climax of the day
The pension building is admirably
suited for this spectacular display. 1t
lends itself to the most artistic decora-
tion, and il was never 20 beautifully
decorated and festooned and lighted as
on this night. The graceful arches
tremhled with flowers and greenery
the colossal columns seemed to grow
out of banks of flowers, and supported
the iron roof, which was a royal CANOPY
Of white and gold. Hundreds of cana
ries in gold cages tucked away in til,
greenery sang merrily. The thousand
Of electric lights flashed amid th
: flowers and drapery. The artistic effec
: Of the lights was probably neve
equalled, certainly not surpassed, il
this country.
1t was like the portals Of fairyland
with its vision of beautiful women, it,
myriads of cleaning ligths, its gorge
Gus massing of colors, its wealth o
blossoms, its pulsations of music an,
the heavy odor of thousands of per
fumes.
The enormous floor space--300 fee
long and half as wide-was SO larg,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
rnrIn Revision Nsoessarx.

1t is the settled policy of the govern
ment, pursued from the beginning and
practiced by all parties and admin!stra-
tions, to raise the bulk of revenue from
taxes upon foreign productions entering
the United States for sale and consump-
ton; and avoiding for the most part
every form of direct taxation, except in
time of war. The country is clearly op-
posed to any needless additions to the
subjects of internal taxation, and is
committed by its latest popular utter
ances to the system of tariff taxation.
There can be no misunderstanding,
either, about the principle upon which
this tariff taxation shall be levied.
Nothing has ever been made palmer
at general election than that the con.
trolling principle in the raising of rev
enue on imports is jealous care for
American interests and American la
Dor is wished The people have de,
clared that such legislation should be
had as will give ample protection and
encouragement to the industries and de
yelopment of our country. 1t is there
fore earnestly hoped and expected that
congress will at the earliest practicable
moment enact revenue legislation that
shall be fair, reasonable, conservative
and Just, and which while supplying
sufficient revenue for public purposes,
will still be signally beneficial and help
fnl for every section and every enter
prise of he people To this policy we
are all, of whatever party, firmly bound
by the voice of the people-a power
vastly more potential than the expires
sion of any political platform. TIL,
paramount duty of congress is to stol
deficiencies by the restoration of tina
protective legislation which has al
ways been the firmest prop of the treas
ury. The passage of such law o
laws would strengthen the credit of th,
government, both at home and abroad
and go far toward stopping the drain
upon the gold reserve, held for the re-
demption of our currency, which has
been heavy and well-nigh constant toi
several years.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Need OF Currency Revision.

Our financial system needs some revi-
sion; our money is all good now, but it's
value must not further be threatened
1t should all be put upon an enduring
basis, not subject to easy attack, nor
its stability to doubt or dispute. Our
currency should continue under the su-
perysion Of the government. The sev.
eral forms of our paper money offer, in
my judgment, constant embarrass-
ment to the government and to a safe
balance in the treasury. Therefore, /
deem it necessary to devise a system,
without diminishing the circulating
medium or offering premium for its
contraction, which will present a rem
edy for those arrangements which, tenn
porary in their nature, might well, in
times of our prosperity, have been dis
placed by wiser provisions. With ade-
uuate revenue insured, but not until
then, can we enter upon such changes
in our fiscal laws as will, while insur-
ing safety and volume to our money, no
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Revival VIII Be slow.

Business conditions are not the most
promising. 1t will take time to restore
the prosperity of former years. II we
cannot promptly attain it, we can reso-
lutely turn our faces in that direction,
and aid its return by friendly legisls-
tion. However troublesome the situa-
tion may appear, congress will not,
am sure, be found lacking in DISPOSE
tion or ability to relieve as far as legis-
lation can do so. The restoration of
confidence and the the revival of busi-
ness which men of all parties so much
desire, depends more largely upon the
prompt, energetic and intelligent action
of congress than upon any other single
agency that affects the situation.
1t is inspiring, too, to remember that
no great emergency in the 1s0 years of
our eventful national life has ever
arisen that has not been met with wis
dom and courage by the American peo-
pie, with fidelity to their best interests
and highest destiny, and to the honor
of the American name. These years of
glorious history have exalted mankind
and advanced the cause of freedom
throughout the world, and immeasura-
bly, strengthened the precious free in
stitutions which we enjoy. The people
love and will sustain these institutions.
The greatest aid TO our happiness and
prosperity is that we adhere to prin-
ciples upon which the government was
established, and insist upon their faith
full observance. The equality of rights
must prevail and our laws be always
and everywhere respected and obeyed.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
beginning of the Ceremonies.

The presidential family party arr lived
at the capitol at ll:40, and entered the
east reserved gallery. Mrs. McKi nley
and her sister, Mrs. Barber, took front
seats. Mrs Mckinley, sr., was two
seats from Mrs. Mckinley, jr., and the
two bent forward frequently for an ex-
change OF happiness.
The diplomatic corps entered the
chamber at Il:45, followed NOR hent
later by the chief justice and assoc tiste
justices of the United States supreme
court Members of the house of rdpre-
sentatiyes then entered. There was a
stir when the senate officials annou need
Vice-President-eleet Mr.. Hobart, who
stepped to seat near the presi ding
officers desk
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Revenues Must BE Increased.

The government should not be per-
mitted to run behind or increase it's
debts in times like the present. Suit
ably to provide is the mandate of duty,
certain and easy remedy for the most
of our financial difficulties A defici-
ency is inevitable so long as the expen-
ditures of the government exceeds its
receipts. 1t can only be met by loans
or an increased revenue. While a large
annual surplus OF revenue may invite
waste and extravaganza, inadequate
revenue creates distrust and under
mines public and private credit. Neither
should be encouraged. Between more
loans and more revenue there ought to
be but one opinion.
The best way for the government tC
maintain its credit is to pay as it goes
not by resorting to loans, but by keep
ing out of debt-through an adequate
income, secured by system of taxa.
ton, external or internal, or both.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
The vioe-President sworn In.

AS the presidential party took seats,
Vice President Stevenson arose and in
yited his successor to step forward and
take the oath of Office. Hobart ad-
yanced to the desk, raised his right
hand, and took the oath in accordance
with the constitution.
Stevenson then delivered his valddic-
tory address. He thanked the mem mbers
with whom he had been associated for
their many kindnesses, and wished
them God speed in their future delib-
erations.
Vice-President Hobart, speaking in
a strong, well-modulated tone, ther de-
livered his Introductory address. He
began by saying;
Senators: To have been elected to
preside over the senate of the UH tied
States is distinction which any cit izen
would prize, and the manifestatidn n OF
confidence which it implies is an h pnor
which | sincerely appreciate. My
gratitude and loyalty to the peop| e OF
the country to whom | owe this he nor,
and my duty to you as we'll, dem hnds
such a conservative, equitable and con
scientious construction and enforcelh hent
Of your rules as shall promote the veil
being and prosperity of the people, and
at the same time conserve the t Eme.
honored precedents and established ira,
ditions which have contributed to make
this tribunal the most distinguished Of
the legislative bodies of the world. Z
His address was brief, and at its con
clusion he was loudly applauded.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
International Bimetallism.

The question Of international bi-
metallism will have early and earnest
attention. 1t will be my constant en-
deavor to secure it by cooperation with
the other great commercial powers of
the world. Until that condition is
realized the relative value of silver al
ready coined and that which may here
after be coined must be constantly
kept at par with gold by every resource
at our command
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

The declaration of the party now re-
stored to power has been in the past op-
posed TO all combinations of capital,
organized in trusts or otherwise, to con-
troll arbitrarily the conditions of trade
among our citizens, and it has support
ed such legislation, as well, as to pre-
vent the execution of all schemes to
oppress the people by undue charges on
their supplies or by unjust rates for
the transportation of their products to
market. This purpose will steadily be
pursued, both by the enforcement of
the law now in existence, and the rec
ommendation and and support of such
new statutes as may be necessary to
carry il into effect.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.

Fellow Citizens: In obedience to the
will of the people, and in their pres
ence, by the authority vested in me by
this oath, | assume the arduous and re-
sponsible duties of the president of the
United States, relying on the support
of my countrymen and invoking the
guidance Of Almighty God. Our faith
teaches that there is no safer reliance
than upon the God of our fathers, who
has so singularly favored the American
people in every national trial, and who
will not forsake us, SO long as we obey
His commandments and walk humbly
in His footsteps.
The responsibilities Of the trust to
which | have been called, always OF
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

Our naturalization and immigration
laws should be further improved to the
constant promotion of safer, better
and higher citizenship. A grave peril
to the republic would be a citizenship
too ignorant to understand or too
vicious to appreciate the great value
and benefit of our legislation and laws,
and against all who come here to make
war upon them, our gates must be
promptly and tightly closed. Nor must
we be unmindful Of the need of inn
provement among our own citizens,
but with the zeal of our forefathers en-
courage the spread of knowledge and
free education. Illiteracy must be
banished from the land if we shall at
tain that high destiny as the foremost
of the enlightened nations of the world,
which, under providence, we ought to
achieve,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Extra Session of Congress.

1t has been the uniform practice OF
each president to avoid as far as possi-
BILE the convening of congress in extra
session. 1t is an example which under
ordinary circumstances and in the abb
senee of public necessity, is not to be
commended, but a failure to convene
the representatives of the people in ex-
ira session when it involves a neglect
of public duty places the responsibility
of such neglect upon the executive.
The condition of the public treasury,
as has been indicated, demands the
immediate consideration of congress.
1t alone has the power to provide reve-
nue. for the government.
1t is evident therefore, that to post
pone action in the presence of so great
a necessity would be unwise ON the
part of the present executive, because
unjust to the interests Of the people.
Our action now will be freer from
mere partisan consideration than if the
question of tariff revision was post
poned until thu regular session OF con-
gress. We are nearly two years from a
congressional election, and politics
cannot so greatly distract us as il such
contest was Immediately pending.
Again, whatever action congress may
take will be given fair opportunity
for trial before the people are called to
pass judgment upon it, and this con-
slider great essential to rightful and
lasting settlement of the question. In
view of these considerations, l shall
deem it my duty as president to convene
congress in extraordinary session Mon
day, the 10th day of March, 1897.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Concluding w ords.

IN conclusion, l congratulate the
country upon the fraternal spirit of the
people, and the manifestation of good
will everywhere so apparent. The re-
cent election not only most fortunately
demonstrated the obliteration of Sec
tional or geographic lines, but to some
extent also the prejudices which for
years have distracted our councils and
marred our true greatness as nation.
II 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 affiliation
which will affect so many thousands
in the old antagonistic sections, but
shall do everything possible to pro-
mote and increase it. Let me again
repeat the words of the oath adminis-
tered by the chief justice, which, in
their respective spheres, so far as ap-
plicable, would have all my country
men observe:
Il will faithfully execute the office
of president of the United States, and
will. to the best of my ability, pre-
serve, protect and defend the constitu-
tion of the United States"
This is the obligation have rever-
emily taken before the Lord, Most
High. To keep it will be my single
purpose, my constant prayer; and
shall confidently rely upon the for
bearance and assistance of all the peo-
pie in the discharge OF my solemn re-
sponsibilities.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Diplomatic Relations Restored.

The state department has been in
formed that diplomatic relations be-
tween Venezuela and Great Britain,
which were interrupted some years ago,
have been restored, and that Juan
Pietrie, the present Venezuelan min,
lister to Germany, has been transferred
to Gerat Britain This will leave but
one step to wind up the whole embar-
RAISING and critical Venezuelan con-
troyersy, the assured ratification by
the Venezuelan congress of the arbitra.
tion movement.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Bill Amending the shipping Laws.

The bill amending the shipping laws
was passed after adding proyiso that
it shall not change the law iorbidding
hogging in the merchant marine. A
senator said the bill as drawn was in
the sailors interests and did not re-
store flogging, but to please certain
wise men" the provision had been or
dered.
Gordon of Georgia, had inserted in
the record an account of the extreme
simplicity OF the Washington and
Adams inaugurations.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
The Procession Appears.

The crowd had waited patiently in
front of the stand erected at the east
wing for the procession from the senate
chamber to appear.
When the retiring and incoming
presidents stepped on the platform arm
in arm their appearance was greeted
with a thunderous roar. Cleveland now
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

Mckinley arose and uncovered while
Chief Justice Fuller, in flowing robes,
administered the oath. The new presi-
dent kissed the large, gilt-edged Bible
presented by the bishops of the African
Methodist church to seal his oath The
people continued to roar. Holding a
manuscript in his hand he turned to
the multitude, and, lifting up his
hand as in admonition for order, began
his inaugural address.
A short delay occurred after McKin-
ley delivered his inaugural, as it was
deemed advisable for the president TO
partake of lunch at the capitol instead
OF following the former custom and
halting the parade while he took lunch
at the White House.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

faced an Inauguration audience for the
fourth time, once more than any other
president. As Mckinley walked down
the platform the yells and shouts be-
came deafening, and as he stepped upon
the raised platform he felt compelled to
acknowledge them by bowling right and
left. He then took seat. The press
against the stand was SO terrific that
women screamed with pain and several
tainted.
Meantime the procession from the
senate continued All the time 40, 000
people were straining to keep up the
tremendous applause.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Presidential Party Arrives.

At 1920 President Cleveland and
President-elect Mckinley entered the
main doors Attention was riveted at
once on these two central figures. Nc
Kinley and Cleveland were seated i'm
mediately in front Of the presi ling
officer, facing the senate and crowd.
Members of the house of represe nta-
tives filled the entire body OF the hall
on the right side, and on the opposite
area sat senators and senators-elect.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

According to call, congress will be
convened in special session March 10.
The new president will send mesasage
to congress calling attention to the
state of the government revenues, and
urging the speedy enactment of Il gem
eral revision Of the tariff.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
Judge Turner's Policy.

Judge Turner, Washington newly
elected United States senator, announces
that his policy in the senate will be to
favor a protective tariff, the protection
OF Americans in foreign lands, and the
early annexation of the Hawaiian
islands.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

1t is whispered among the Ohio con
gressional delegation in Washington
that James ?. Boyle, private secretary
of President of Mckinley, will be ap.
pointed consul to Liverpool succeeding
James G. Neal of Ohio The Liverpool
post is worth about $50, 900 year.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

grave Importance, are augmented by
the prevailing business conditions, en-
failing idJeness upon willing labor and
loss to useful enterprise. The country
is suffering from industrial disturbances
from which speedy relief must be had.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

that it was divided into squares, each
under corps OF assistants to the gem
eral floor managers. Here the dancers
enjoyed themselves to their hearts con
tent
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
UItimatum Delivered.

The note of the powers notifying
Greece that her forces must be with
drawn from Crete within six days has
been delivered Greece was warned
that this decision is irrevoeable, and
that failure to comply with the powers
demands would result in serious conse.
auences
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
The Presidents approval.

The international monetary confer.
ence bill is now a law, President Cleye.
land having signed it this afternoon.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
signed by Cleveland.

The president has signed the bill to
allow the bottling of spirits in bond in
which distillers are greatly interested.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

A fifteen pound Goldfish, recently ex-
amined by the fish warden of London,
was found to have Z roe containing A..
S12 600 eggs.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10

The house passed the immigration
bill over the presidents veto by a vote
of 1913 to37.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-03-10
The inaugural Bali.

With the night came the crowning
glory Of the Inauguration. The resi-
dences and public buildings were aflame