The state herald., 1901-03-08

kinley at 1:17 p. m. was sworn IN to
succeed himself a. chief magistrates,
on handsomely decorated stand at
tile east front Of the capitol in the
presence OF surging multitude. 1t
was sudden Transformation from the
impressive solemnity Of the Senate
proceedings to the hrilliancy and ciam-
or of an outdoor spectacle of mammoth
proportions. From early In the day,
the whole city had emptled Its throngs
into this vast central plaza until by
noon 1t was bllowing expanse of hui
manity, cut here and there by narrow
defiles for the uniformed marchers.
Massed half way back were the mount
ed officers of the military escort and
the staff, in their brilliant uniforms, Of
the cavalry, artillery and infantry.
on to the left, fronting the Senate,
Troop A, the Presidents crack organ
lzation. sat motionless on their black
chargers. Fronting the House wing
was the silk-hatted and besashed citi.
zens' committee, their horses champing
and restless amid the pushing thou
sands. Each of the glittering front Of
marshals, generals, aides, with their
waving plumes and banners surged
the countless multitude. Quite as
many women were In the throng as
men. Far over to the left stretched
the military escort-horse, foot and ar.
tillery-and off to the right the state
troops, awaiting the signal to move.
Above all arose the confused sound OF
mighty multitude with the tramping
Of many feet, the galloping Of horses,
the orders Of chiefs and marshals, the
clank of sabers and spurs, the sound
Of an occasional bugle and the hum Of
many voices. 1t Is estimated that 49,
900 people were packed in this assem-
blage.
The Presidents Address.
Mr.. Mckinley's address was as fol-
lows:
My Fellow Citizens: When we as
SMILED here on the 4th Of March. 1897,
there was great anxiety with regard to
our currency and our credit. None ex-
lists now. Then our treasury receipts
were inadequate to meet the current
obligations of the government. Now
they are sufficient for all public needs,
and we Lave n surplus instead of a de-
ficit. Then l felt constrained to con-
vene the Congress in extraordinary
session to devise revenues to pay the
ordinary expenses OF the government.
Now 1 have the satisfaction to an
nounce that the Congress just closed
has reduced taxation In the sum of
forty-one millions of dollars. Then
there was deep solicitude because OF
the long depression in our manufac-
turing, mining, agricultural and mer-
camille industries and the consequent
distress Of our laboring population.
Now every avenue Of production is
crowded with activity, labor is we'll
employed and American products find
good markets at home and abroad.
Our diversified productions, however.
are, increasing In such unprecedented
volume as to admonish us Of the ne.
cessity OF still further charging our
foreign markets by broader commercial
relations. For this purpose reciprocal
trade arrangements with other nations
should In liberal spirit be carefully cul-
tivated and promoted.
The national verdict OF 1896 has for
the most part been executed. Whatever
remains unfulllled is continuing OBJ
legation resting with undlminished
force upon the executive and the Con.
gress. But fortunate as our condition
Is, Its pcrrnanence can only be assured
economy in national administration
and legislation. We should not permit
our great prosperity TO lead us to reck-
less ventures in business or profiigacy
Ia public expenditures. While the Con.
gress determines the objects and the
sum Of appropriations, the officials of
the executive departments are responsl.
BILE for honest and faithful disburse.
10 s5h hn hAI
care 10 avoid waste and eNtravagnncc.
Fundamental Requisites.
Honesty. capacity and Industry are
nowhere more Indispensable than In
public employment. These should be
fundamental requisites to original ap.
pointmcnt and the surcst guarintee
against removal
-Four years ago we stood on the brink
OF war without the people knowing Il
and without any preparation or effort
M preparation for the impending peril
did all that could In honor be done
TO avert the war. but without avail. II
became Inevitable. aud the Congress At
Its first regular session. without party
division. provided money In nntlclpn.
tion OF the crisis aud In preparation to
meet II. IL came. The result was sig.
/
Ia the highest degree honorable to the
government. II imposed upon us obll.
cations from which We cannot escape
and from which II would pc dlshonor-
able TO seek 10 escape. We are now at
peace with the world and II Is my fer
vent prayer that II differences arise be-.
tween Us and other powers they may
be settled by peaceful arbitration and
that hereafter we may be spared the
horrors Of war.
second ADMINISTRATION.
Entrusted by the people Tor second
time with the office of president, On.
ter upon its administration npprcclut,
Ing the great responsibilities which at.
attach to this renewed honor and com.
mission. promising unrcscrvcd devotion
ON my part TO their faithful discharge
and revcrontly Invoking for my guid.
anec the direction and favor OF Al.
mighty God. I should shrink from the
duties this day assumed II did not
feel that In their performance should
have the cooperation Of the wise mud
patriotic men OF NIL parties. II cncour.
ngep me for the grcnt task which l now
undertake 10 believe that all those who
voluntarily committed TO me the trust
imposed upon III. chlcf executive OF the
republic viii give me generous support
In my duties 10 preserve peace and de.
fcnd the constitution OF the United
Stntrs" nnd 't0 cnrr thnt the laws be-
faithfully executed" The national pur.
pose il Indicated through national
election. II II the constitutional meth.
od Of nscrr,nining the public viii
When once Il il registered II IL n law