Connecticut western news., 1901-03-07

augural address, after which he adj
ministered the oath of office to the
senators elect This concluded the
formal ceremonies in the senate cham
Der.
Those assembled proceeded through
the rotunda to the great platform on
the center portico on the east front of
the capitol, marching In this order:
The marshal of the District of Column
bia and the marshal of the supreme
court, followed by the chief justice,
associate justices, clerk and reporter
of the supreme court, the sergeant-at-
arms of the senate and the committee
of arrangements. President Mokin-
ley was next in line and directly be-
hind him the ambassadors to the Unit
ed States, followed by the ministers
plenipotentiary. Vice President Roose-
Welt and the secretary of the senate
marched next, at the head of the mem
bers of the senate and members and
officers of the house of representatives.
On reaching the platform President
Mckinley took the seat reserved for
him, Chief Justice Fuller of the SUI
preme court sitting on his right and
the sergeant-at-arms of the senate on
his left.
President Mckinley Oath.
All other distinguished guests hav-
ing occupied the special positions as
signed them, Chief Justice Fuller ad-
ministered the oath of office to Presi-
dent Mckinley, who then delivered his
inaugural address.
The presidents address was as fol-
lows:
Ny Fellow Citizens-When we assembled here
on the 4th of March, 1897, there great anxiety
with regard to currency and credit. None
exists now. Then treasury receipts in
adequate to meet the current obligations OF the
government. now they sufficient for all pub
lie needs and We have surplus instead of
deficit Then / felt constrained to convene the
congress in extraordinary session to devise rev.
enues to pay the ordinary expenses of the govern
ment; now | have the satisfaction to announce
that the congress Just closed has reduced taxation
in the sum OF 81, oo00oo. Then there deep
solicitude because of the long depression in
manufacturing, mining, agricultural and mercan
tile industries and the consequent distress OF
laboring population; every avenue of pro-
duction is crowded with activity, labor is well
employed, and American products find good mar
kets at home and abroad.
Our diversified productions however are in
creasing in such unprecedented volume to ad
monish OF the necessity Of still further en-.
larging foreign markets by broader CONNER
cial relations For this purpose reciprocal trade
arrangements with other nations should in liberal
spirit he carefully cultivated and promoted.
The national verdict OF 1896 has for the most
part been executed. Whatever remains unfulflled
is continuing obligation resting with undinn
ished force upon the executive and the 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 pros
perity to lead us to reckless ventures in business
or profigacy in public expenditures. While the
congress determines the objects and the sum Of
appropriations the officials OF the executive de-
partments are responsible for honest and faithful
disbursement, and il should be their constant
care to avoid waste and extravaganza
Honesty capacity and industry nowhere
more indispensable than in public employment.
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 II and without any
preparation effort at preparation for the i'm
pending peril. ! did all that in honor could be
done to avert the war; but without avail. Ii be-
came Inevitable, and the congress at its first reg
ular session, without party division, provided
money in anticipation Of the crisis and in prepa
ration to meet it. 1t came. The result sig
nally favorable to American arms and in the high
est degree honorable to the government. II inn
posed upon obligations from which we cannot
and from which 1t would be dishonorable to seek
to escape We at peace with the world.
and IL is my fervent prayer that IL differences
arise between and other powers they may be
settled by peaceful arbitration and that hereafter
may be spared the horrors of war.
Entrusted Ivy the people for a second time with
the Office Of president ] enter upon its admins
tration approaching the great responsibilities
which attach TO this renewed honor and commits
sion, promising unreseryed devotion on my part
TO their faithful discharge and reyerently invoking
for my guidance the direction and favor Of Al
mighty God should shrink from the duties this
day assumed IL l did not feel that in their per
Torrance l should have the cooperation Of the
wise and patriotic men of all parties. 1t encour
ages me for the great task which now undertake
to believe that those who voluntarily committed
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 constitution OF the United States and TO
care that the laws be faithfully executed" The
national purpose is indicated through national
election. 1t is the constitutional method Of as
certaining the public will. When once ii is regis
tered, il is law to all, and faithful obsery
should follow its DEGREES.
Strong hearts and helpful hands needed,
and, fortunately, we have them in every part Of
our beloved country. We are reunited. Section
alism has disappeared Division on public ques-
tions no longer be traced by the maps Of
1861. These old differences less and less disturb
the judgment. Existing problems demand the
thought and quicken the conscience of the coun-
Try, and the responsibility for their presence as
well for their righteous settlement rests upon
ALL no more upon me than upon you. There's
are some national questions in the solution Of
which. patriotism should exclude partisanship.
Magnifying their difficulties will not take them of
| our hands facilitate their adjustment. Dis
trust of the capacity, integrity and high purpose
of the American people will not be an inspiring
theme for future political contests. Dark pic
lures and gloomy forebodings worse than use
less. These only becloud; they do not help to
point the way Of safety and honor. Hope max
eth not ashamed" The prophets of evil were not
the builders Of the republic, in its crises have
they saved or served it, The faith of the fathers
was mighty force In its creation, and the faith
q their descendants has wrought its progress and
furnished its defenders. They obstructionists
who despair and who would destroy confidence Ia
the ability of people to solve wisely and for
civilization the mighty problems resting upon
them. The American people. intrenched in free
dom at home, take their love for II with them
wherever they 60, and they reject as mistaken
and unworthy the doctrine that we lose our own
liberties by securing the enduring foundations OF
liberty to others. Our institutions will not de-
teriorste by extension, and sense OF justice
will not abate under tropic in distant seas.
As heretofore hereafter will the nation demon
strate Its fitness to administer any estate
which events deyolve upon il and in the fear OF
God will take occasion by the hand and make
the bounds of freedom wider yet" II there are
those among US who would make way more
difficult, We must not be disheartened, but the
earnestly dedicate ourselves to the task upon
which We have rightly entered. The path Of