The Worthington advance., 1901-03-08

"a oAoA AOA al tue Su" OF @41,VOOsOOO.. Then
there was deep tsOlicitude' because OF the
long depression In our manufacturing.
mining. agricultural and mercantile In
0ustrtes and the consequent distress Of our
laborings population. Now every avenue Of
production is crowded with activity, labor
Is well employed, and American products
md good markets at home and abroad.
Should Promote Reciprocity.
"Our diversified productions, however,
are increasing In such unprecedented vol
ume as to admonish us Of the necessity OF
still further enlarging our foreign mar
kets by broader commercial relations. For
this purpose reciprocal trade arrange
ments with other nations should in liberal
spirit be carefully cultivated and pro-
Verdict OF go Executed.
1.-THE national verdict of 1896 has for the
most part been executed. Whatever re-
mains unfulflled is continuing obliga ton
resting. with und4minished force upon the
executive and congress. But fortunate as
our condition Is. its permanence can only
be assured by sound business methods and
strict economy in national administration
and legislation. We should not permit
our great prosperity to lead us to reck-
less ventures in business or prof1igacy in
public expenditures. While the congress
determines the objects and the sum of an
preparations, the officials of the executive
departments are responsible for honest
and faithful disbursement, and it should
be their constant care to avoid waste and
extravaganza. Honesty, capacity and in
dustry are nowhere more indispensable
than in public employment. These should
be fundamental requisites to original an
pointment and the surest guarantees
against removal.
At Peace with the World.
"Four years ago we stood on the brink
Of war without the people knowing 1t and
without any preparation or effort at prepa.
ration for the impending peril did all
that in honor could be done to avert war.
but without avail. It became inevitable !:
and the congress at its first regular session,
without party division, provided money in
anticipation Of the crisis and in prepara-
tion to meet it. 1t came. The result was
signally favorable TO- American arms ana
in the highest degree honorable to the gov
eminent. It imposed upon us obligations
from which we cannot escape, and from
which it would be dishonorable to seek to
escape. We are now at peace with the
world, and it is my fervent prayer that If
differences arise between us and other
powers they may be settled by peaceful ar
spared the horrors of war.
Will BE True to His Trust.
Entrusted by the people for a second
time with the Office of president. I enter
upon its administration appreciating the
great Responsibilities which attach to this
renewed honor and commission, promising
unreserved devotion on my part to their
faithful discharge, and reverently involk-
ing for my guidance the direction and the
favor Of Almighty God. I should shrink
from the duties this day assumed ii die
not feel that in their performance should
have the cooperation Of the wise and5pa tri-
ot1c men Of all parties. It encourages me
for the great task which now undertake
to believe that thoseiwho volunta arily com-
mitted to me the trust imposed upon the
chief executive Of the republic will give
to me generous support in my duties to
preserve, protect and defend the consti-
tuition. of the United States and to care
that the laws be faithfully executed The
national purpose is indicated through o
national election. tits the constitutional
method Of ascertaining the public will.
US all, and faithful observance should fol-
low Its decrees. III ::
Strong hearts and helpful hands are
needed, and, fortunately, we have them In
every part of our beloved country. We
are reunited. Sectionalism has disap-
peared. Division on public questions can
no longer be traced by the war maps Of
1861. These old differences less and less
disturb the judgment. Existing problems
demand the thought and quicken the con-
science of the country, and the RESPONSE
niiity Tor their presence as well as for their
righteous settlement rests. upon us all-no
more upon me than upon you.
Patriotisn Excludes Partisaaship.
There are some national questions in
the solution, @ +, Of which patriotism oh ould
exclude partisanship. Magnifying their
dimculties will,not take them>o1E our heads
nor facilitate their adjustment. Distrust
OF the capacity integrity andmhieha puf.