Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-09

home and abroad.
Our diversified productions, however,
are increasing III such unprecedented
volume as to admonish US of the neces-
sity OF still further charging our for
eign markets by broader commercial re-
lations. 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 re-
mains unfulhiled Is a continuing oDtiga-
ton resting with uIdiminished lorce
upon the executive and the congress. but
fortunate as our condition Is, It's per-
manence can only be assured by sounu
business methods and strict economy IN
national administration and legislation
We should not perfait our great prosper
ity TO lead US TO reckless ventures in
business or profllgacy IN public expenui-
lures. While the congress determines
the objects and the sum OF appropriations
the officials OF the executive departments
are responsible for honest ana fattutui
disbursement, and it'shouid be their con-
slant care 10 avoid waste and eAtrava-
ganee
Honesty. capacity and industry are mo-
where more Indispensable than in puple
employment. THESE should be iunua-
mental requisites to original appolnltheht
and the surest guarantees against re-
moyal.
Now at Peace with the world.
Four years ago we stood on the brick
of war without the people nowms ~ anu
without any preparation or enorI AZ
preparation for the impending peril.
did all that in hcTzor could be done 10
avert war. but without avail. IL Pc
came inevitable, and the congress az US
first regular session, without party ul.
vision, provided money in anticipation 81
the crisis and in preparation 70 meet II
1t came. The result was signaiiy IaVor-
able to American arms ana IN lhe hlsn-
ast degree honorable to the government.
1t imposed upon us obligations from
hich we cannot escape and from wnicn
IL would be dishonorable 10 seek 70 r.
cape. We are now at peace Win .ne
world. and it is my fervent prayer tnal
If differences arise between US ana olner
powers they may be settled by peaceIul
arbitration and that hereafter we may pe
spared the horrors of war.
Entrusted by the people for a second
time with the office of president, enter
upon it's administration appreeiating tne
great responsibilities which attach 10 TINS
renewed honor and commission, pFoHils-
ing unreserved devotion on my part 70
their faithful discharge ana r~eVerehtls
inyokfng for ny guidance the direction
and favor of Airsishty 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 patriotle men OF an pa
ties, 1t encourages me for the great tasf
which now undertake to believe that
those who voluntarily TO ne
the trust imposed upon the chief eXecu-
tive of the republic will give to me gen
erous support in my duties 70 preserVe,
1lli INV
United States, and to care that the
laws be faithfully executed The ma
tional purpose is indicated through q
national e.ection, 1t is the constitutional
method of asceTtaining the pubic VIII,
When once il is registered IT is a law "
us all, and faithful observance should
strong hearts and helpful lands are
needed. and, fortunately. We have them
In every part Of our beloved country. we
are reunited. Sectionalism has disap-
peared. Divssion on public questions can
| no longer be traced by the war maps OF
1861. These o4G 1iTerences less ana less
disturb the Judgment. Existing prob
lens demand the thought and quicken the
conscience of the country, ana the respon-
sibility for their presence as well as iol
their righteous settlement rests upon US
all-no more upon me than upon you.
There are some national questions IN the
solution of which patriotism should eX-
clude partisanship. Magnifying their Diff
ficulties viii not take them off our hands
nor facilitate their adjustment. Distrust
of the capacity, integrity and htgh pur-
poses of the American people VIII rot be
an inspiring theme for future political
contests. Dark pictures and gloomy fore
bodings are worse than useless. These
only becloud they do not help to point
the way of safety and honor. Hope
maketh not ashamed The prophets of
evil were not the builders of the republic,
nor in its crisis since have they saved
or served it. The faith of the fathers
was a mighty force in it's creation. and
the faith of their descendants has
wrought its progress and furnished it's
defenders. They are obstructionists who
despair and who destroy confidence in the
ability of our people to solve wisely and
for civilization the mighty problems rest
ing upon them.
The Extension of Liberty.
The American people, ~ntrencho IN
freedom at home, take their love for IL
with them wherever they go, and they
reject as mistaken and unworthy the doc
trine that we lose our own liberties by
securing the enduring foundations Of lib
erty to others. Our Institutions will not