Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-03-07
PRESIDENT DELIVERS HIS ADDRESS
Outlines The Administration Policy
Regarding Cuba and The Philippine
Islands.

Washington, Special.-The Second
Inauguration of William Mckinley to
be chief magistrate of the United
State. occpred Monday among unusu-
ally brilliant surroundings. The COM
mitteeS in charge CT the various fea-
lures cs tho ceremony were determin-
ed to mae THIS, the first inaugural
Of the century, eclipse all former per-
formation and they have succeeded be-
yond their most sanguine expecta-
tons The Inauguration ceremony
proper took place from the east pOrti-
TO OF the CAPITOL. where such Ceremo-
Qies5 have been held since the days OF
Jefferson.
The weather was warm and cloudy
ind the crowd was immense.
Promptly at 1890 President McKin-
ey, in a carriage drawn by four beauti-
,Il bay horse, starated from the White
idouse to the capitol. On his left sat
Uenator Hanna. In the front seat fac
.hg Mckinley and Hanna sat Repre-
sentatives Cannon and McRae.
The Presidents escort consisted OF
Grand Army veterans. Troop "A' of
Cleveland, his personal escort, all on
magnificent coal black horses and reg
ular troops of the various branches of
the service. The escort to the capitol
was purely military except the veter-
ans
The President, after being admins
tered the oath by Chief Justice Fuller,
delivered his Inaugural address in a
clear, distinct tone but his words could
be heard by only handful Of the vast
kSsemblage spread out before him.
The President said:
My Fellow Citizens When we as
.Hmbled here en- 4th of March, 1897,
II re was great anxiety with regard to
Gu 'ency and credit.
None exists now Then the Treasury
receipts were inadequate to meet the
current obligations of the government.
Now they are sufficient for all pu die
needs, and We have a surplus instead
OF deficit Then l felt constrained
to convene Congress in eXtraOrGina y
session to devise revenue to pay the
ordinary expenses of the government.
Now | have the a2tiSfaiCtiOn to an
nCuIce that the Congress, just clio Led
has reduced taxation in the sum Of
forty-one millions Of dollars.
Then there was deep soliCitude be
cause of the long depression in manu-
featuring mining, agricultural and
mercantile industries and consequent
distress of our laboring population.
Now every avenue of production i,
crowded with activity, labor is We'll
employed and American products find
good markets at home and abroad.
Our diversified productions, however
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volume as to admonish us Of the ne
cessity Of still further eniarging for
eign markets by broader CONNIE cial
reD3tiOnS. For this purpose reciprocal
trade arrang ements with ether ma
tions should in liberal spirit be care
fully cultivated and promoted.
The national verdict of 1886 has
for the most been executed. Whatever
remains untitled is a continuing obi
cation resting with undimin,shed force
upon the executive and Congress. But
unfortunate as our condition is, it's per-
manenCe can only be assured by sound
business methods and strict economy
in national administrator and legis-
lation.
We should not permit our great
prosperity to lead us to reckless ven
lures in business or profligacy IN PUB
lie expenditures. While Congress de-
termines objections and the sum of
appropriations, officials OF the eXecu-
tive departments are responsible fer
honest and faithful disbursement. and
it should be the constant care to avoid
waste and extravaganza. Honesty, ca
pacity, and industry are no where more
indispensable than in public employ
ment.
These should be the fundamental re-
quislts to original appointment and the
surest guarantees against removal.
OUR WAR WITH SPAIN.
Four years ago We stood on the
brink of war without the people know
ing it and without any preparation or
effort at PREPARATION for impending per-
IL. did all that in honor could be done
to avert war but without avail. It be-
came inevitable; and Congress, at its
first regular session, without party de-
walton provided money in anticipation
of the crisis and in preparation to
meet it.
1t came. The result was signally IA
yorable to American arms, and in the
highest degree honorable to the gov
eminent 1t imposed upon us abliga-
lions from which we can not escape
and from which it would be dishonor-
able to seek to escape.
We are now at peace with the world
and it is my fervent prayer that if diff
ferences arise between us and other
powers they may be settled by peace
full arbitration and that hereafter we
may be spared the horrors OF war.
Entrusted by llha neNnle for a second