The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-05

duty places the responsibility OF such neglect
upon the Executive himself. The condition of
the public treasury, as has been indicated. de-
nunds the immediate consideration OF Congress.
II alone has tho power to provide revenues for
the Government. Not to convene it under such
circumstances. l can view In no other sense than
the neglect OF a plain duty.
j do not syimpathize with the sentiment that
Congress In session il dangerous 10 our general
business interests. Its members are the agents
OF the people, and their presence ut the scat Of
GOVERNMENT In tho execution OF the sovereign
will should not operate as an injury but "A BEN
eht. There could be no better time 10 put tho
Government upon a sound financial and eco
recently voted that this should he done, and
nothing is more binding upon tho agents OF their
will than tho obligation OF immodiate action.
II has always seemed TO me that the postpone
ment OF the meeting OF Congress until more than
a year after 1t has been chosen deprived Con-
will. and. the country OF the correspondihs 6ene.
Dts; 1t Is evident. therefore. that to postpone
S %oSld t IN th1 Rrss on tho OF ps sq S sf tbe E 9ssessi,y
because unjust to the interests OF the people.
Our actions now will be freer from mere partisan
vision was postponed until the regular session
OF Congress. We are nearly two years from n
greatly distract us as ~ such a contest was i'm
mediately pending. We can approach the prob
lem calmly and periodically without fearing
Its effect upon an early election.
Our fellow citizens who may disagree with us
upon the character Of this legislation prefer to
have the question settled now. even against
their preconceived views. and perhaps settled so
reasonably-and thrust and believe IL will be-as
70 insure great permanence. than TO have fur.
Their uncertainty mcnacing the vast and varied
business interests OF the Cnited States. Again,
whatever action Congress may take viii be
given u fair opportunity for trial before the peo-
pie are called TO pass Judgment upon II, and this
] consider q great essential TO the rightful and
lasting settlement OF the question. In view OF
these considerations ! shall deem it my duty as
President to convene Congress in extraordinary
session on Monday, the 10th day Of March, 1897.
s~EcrloNALIsM \ THING or THE PAST.
In conclusion. | congratulate the country upon
the fraternal spirit OF the people and the mani
isstations of good will everywhere so apparent.
The recent election not only most fortunately
demonstrates the obliteration OF sectional or
geographical lines. but TO some extent also tho
prcjudices which for years have distracted our
ton. The triumph Of the people. whose verdict
Is carried into effect to-day, is not the triumph OF
but Of all sections and all the people; The
North and the South no longer divide on the old
lines, hut upon principles and policies: and in
this fact. surely, every lover OF the country can
and cultivate this spirit; II is ennobling and
will be both u gain and blessing to our beloved
country. 1t will DO my constant aim to do moth;
Ing and permit nothing to be done that will
arrest or disturb this growing. sentiment OF
unity and cooperation, this revival OF esteem
and affliatiop which now animates SO many
thousands in both the old antagonistic sections,
but l shall Cheerfully do everything possible to
promote and increase IL.
ministcred by the Chic. Justice, which. in their
respective spheres, so far as applicable, | would
have all my countrymen observe: Il will faith
fully execute the office OF President OF the United
States, and will. TO the best OF my ability, pre-
serve, protect. and defend the Constitution OF
the United States" This is the obligation /
High. To keep IL will he my single purpo.e-my
constant praycr-and j shall confidently rely
upon the forbearancc and assistance OF all the
people in the discharge OF my solemn response