The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-03-08

KinIey a second time is president OF
the United States. He was ushered
into that Office yesterday In city
ablaze with more and finer decora-
fions than ever have graced the hoh-
day-loving national capital, whose
streets yesterday resounded to the
s tread of more marching soldiers and
sailors than ever have participated in
a like function, and had as witnesses
to the ceremonies a vast multitude
who cheered frequently whenever he
or his vice presidential colleague was
visible. The weather was in capri
cious mood and by noon a slow driz-
zIe had begun that lasted with some
intermissions and an occasional lively
downpour until late in the afternoon.
The worst of the weather, unfOrtu-
nately, came just at the time Presi-
dent Mckinley was being indicted
into Office on the east front OF the
capitol, in the presence of a crowd
estimated to number 10000 persons.
Yesterdays downpour at the most in
teresting point of the proceedings.
while the oath was being admins
tered on the east front of the capitol,
again brought forward the agitation
in favor of April 80 as the date for
future inauguratiOns.
Only a comparatively insignificant
portion of the vast multitude saw
anything of the actual inauguration
ceremonies at the capitol. The great
unnumbered thousands were content
to wait in the avenue below to see the
two men on whom the mental atten-
ton of the world was fixed yesterday
and the great procession which fol-
lowed them.
The eliminating event of the in
augural festivities was the inaugural
ball, held last night in the vast audi
tOriUm of the pension Office. The
president and Mrs. Mckinley were
present, but did not lead the grand
march, owing to a slight indisposi-
ton of Mrs. Mckinley. As a sPectac-
ular event it was unparalleled in the
history of inaugural balls in the
sUmptuousness of arrangement, in
the bewildering splendor of decOra-
tions and OF marvellous electrical eff
fects, and in the countless throng
taking part in the spectacle.
The Inaugural Address.
Ny Fellow Citizens: When we assem-
bled here on the 4th Of March, 1897, there
was great anxiety with regard TO our
currency and credit. None exists now.
Then our treasury receipts were made
quate to meet the current obligations OF
the government. Now they are sufficient
for all public needs, and we have a sur
plus instead of a deficit Then felt con-
strained to convene the congress in ex-
traOrdinary session to devise revenues to
pay the ordinary expenses Of the gov
eminent Now have the satisfaction to
announce that the congress Just closed
IA ion in he of
100000. Then there was deep sOIicitude
because Of the long depression in our
manufa curing, mining, agricultural and
mercantile industries and the consequent
distress of our labOring population. Now
every avenue of production is crowded
with activity. labor is well employed and
American products find good markets at
home and abroad. Our diversified pro-
auctions, however, are increasing in such
unprecedented volume as to admOnish US
OF the necessity of still further enlarg-
Ing our foreign markets by broader COM
mercial relations. For this purpose recip-
rOcal trade arrangements with other ma
dOns should in liberal spirit be carefully
cultivated and promoted.
The national verdict Of 1896 has for the
most part been executed Whatever re-
mains unfulhlled is a continuing obIiga-
ton resting with undiminiShed force up
on the executive and the congress. But
fortunate as our condition is, its perma-
nence can only be assured by sound bust
ness methods and strict economy in ma
uonal administration and legislation We
should not permit our great prosperity
TO lead us to reckless ventures in bust
ness or prOf1lgacy in public expenditures.
Honesty, capacity and industry are now
here more indispensable In public en-
ployment. These should be fundamental
requisites to original appointment and
the SureSt guarantees against removal
Four years ago we stood on the brink
Of war without the people knowing it and
without any preparation or effort at
preparation for the impending peril I
dld all that in honor could be done to
avert the war but without avail 1t be-
came inevitable, and the congress at its
hTst regular session, without party diyi-
sion' provided money in anticipation OF
the crisis and in preparation to meet it.
1t came The result was signalIy favor
able to American arms and in the highest
degree honorable to the government.
1t imposed upon US obligations from
which We cannot escape and from which
1t would be dishonorable to seek
TO escape. We are now at peace with
the world and it is my fervent prayer
other powers they may be settled by
peaceful arbitration and that heresft er
We may be spared the horrors Of war
Entrusted by the people for a second
time with the office Of president I enter
upon its administration approaching the
great responsibilities which attach to this
renewed honor and commission, promis-
ing unreserved devotion on nv mart to
their faithful discharge and reverentIv
invoking for my guidance the direction
and favor OF Almighty God I should
shrink from the duties this day assumed
II ! d1d not feel that in their performance
should have the cooperation of the wise
and patriotic men Of all parties.
Strong hearts and helpful hands are
needed and, fortunately, We have them in
every part or our beloved country. We
are reunited SectiOnaIism has disap-
peared- Division on public questions can
no longer be traced BY the war maps Of
ISL These old differences less and less
disturb the judgment Existing prob
lens demand the thought and quicken
the conscience OF the country and the re-
sponEibSlfty for their presence as well as
Tor Their righteous settlement rests upon
rs all-10 more upon me than upon you
Magnifying their difficulties win not
take them on our hands nor facilitate
ttelr adjustment. Distrust OF the capac-