Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-03-13

gree honorable TO the government. III
imposed upon us Obligations from which
we cannot escape, and from which 1t
would be dishonorahle to seek 20 escape.
We are now at peace with the world, and
it is my feryent prayer that il differences
arise between Ms ard other powers they
may be settled by peaceful arbitration.
Entrusted by the people for second
time with the Office of President. | enter
upon its administration approaching the
great responsibilities which attach 10 this
renewed honor and commission, promis-
ing unreserved devotion on my part TO
their faithful discharre and reyerently
invoking for .Iy guidance the direction
and favor of Almighty God. l should
shrink from the duties this day assumed
il / did not feel that in their perform
ance | should have the cooperation Of the
wise and patriotic men of all parties. The
national purpose is indicated through
national met!lv2 OF aseertaining the pub
lie will. When oace it is registered il is
a law to MS all. and faithful observance
should follow its DEGREES.
Country L. Reunited.
Strong hearts and helpful hands are
needed, and, fortunately, we have them
in every part OF our beloved country We
are reunited. Sectioualism has disap-
peared. Division ON public questions can
no longer be traced by the war maps OF
1861. Existing problems demand the
thought and quicken the conscience of
the country, and the responsibility for
their presence as well as for their right
eous settlement rests upon Us all. There
are some national questions in the solu-
ton of which patriotism should exclude
partisanship. Magnifying their difficult
ties will not take them off our hands nor
facilitate their adjustment. The prophets
Of evil were not the builders of the re-
public, nor in its crises since have they
saved Or served it. The faith OF the
fathers was mighty force in its crea-
| ton, and the faith of their descendants
| has wrought its progress and furnished
| its defenders.
As heretofore, so hereafter win the ma
| ton demonstrate its fitness to administer
any new estate which events devolve up
| on it. The path of progress is seldom
| smooth. New things are often found
| hard to do. Our fathers found them so.
We find them SO. Opposition has CON
fronted every onward movement of the
republic from its opening hour until now,
but without success. The republic has
marched on and on and its every step
has exalted freedom and humanity. We
are undergoing the same ordeai as did
our predecessors nearly century ago.
We are following the course they blazed.
They triumphed.
The public. events of the last four years
are too near ~ Justify recital. Some of
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mentous and far reaching in their conse-
quences to ourselves and our relations
with the rest Of thea world. The part
which tn United States bore so honora-
bly, in the thrilling scenes ia China. while
new to American life, has been in har-
mony with its true spirit and best tradi-
tions, and in dealing with the results its
policy will be that Of moderation and
fairness.
Free Government for Cuba.
We face at this moment n most impor-
tant question-that of the future rea-
tions Of the United States and Cuba.
With our near ncghbnrs we must remain
close friends. The declaration Of the pur-
poses of this government In the resolu-
ton IF April %, 1893. must be made
good Ever since the evacuation of the
island by the army Of Spain the execu-
tive. with all practicable speed has been
assisting It's people in the successive steps
necessary 10 the establishment of a free
and independent government. prepared to
assume and perform the obligations of i'm
terGationaI law which now rest upon the
United States under the treaty Of Paris.
The convention elected by the people TO
Fs- .,lsf 4I.g
completion Of ITS labors. The transfer OF
Americ an control TO the new government
is OF such great importance, involving an
obligation resulting from Our Intervention
and the treaty OF peace, TINT | am glad
TO be advised by the recent act OF Con
gress Of the policy which the legislative
branch OF the government deems essen
tial to the best interests Of Cuba and
the United States.
The peace whica we are pledged to
leave to the Cuban people Eust carry
with It the guarantees 0f permanence.
Our acknowledgements OF the people will
not be completed until free Cuba shall
be reality. not 4 natue. perfect entity,
not a hasty experiment bearing within
itself the elements Of failure.
Congress has Indicated no form OF gov
ornment FOR the Philippine Islands II
has. however. provided an army to en-
able the executive 10 suppress insurrcc-
ton, restore peace, gi7e security 10 the
inhabitants and establish the authority
Of the United States throughout the ar
chipelago The Congress having added
the sanction Of its authority % the pow
ers already possessed aud exercised By
the executive under the constitution,
thereby leaving with the executive the
responsibility for the government Of the
Philippines, | shall continue the efforts
already begun until order shall be resior-
ed throughout tae islands. aud rs fast as
conditions permit viii establish LEGAL gov
eriunen1s. Inc ,,.ttiej purpose long ago
prevailed 70 afford the inhabitants Of the
islands self-goverBmeut as fast as they
were ready for IL will be pursued with
earuestness and fidelity. Our countrynlen
should not be received. We are not W ~
ing war against the inhabitants Of he
Philippine Islands. A portion Of th .ui
are making war against the United
Bates.