The Globe-republican., 1901-03-07
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Reviews The Last Four Years Term
With its Wars and Problems.
INKLlNGs OF FUTURE POLICY.
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.


were Inadequate to meet the current
obligations of the government Now
they are sufficient for all public needs,
and we have a surplus instead of a de-
felt Then L felt constrained to con-
vene the congress in extraordinary se5-
sion to devise revenues to pay the
binary expenses of the government
Now have the satisfaction to
nounce that the congress Just closed
has reduced taxation in the sum IF
fOrty-one millions of dollars Then
there was deep solicitude because of the
long depression in our manufacturing,
mining. agricultural and mercantile in
dustries and the consequent distress of
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 IL
such unprecedented volume as to ad-
nonish US Of the necessity of still fur
Their enlarging our foreign markets by
broader commercial relations. For
this purpose reciprocal trade arrange
rnents with other nations should in lib
eraI spirit be carefully cultivated and
promoted
VERDICT OF go CARRIED OUT
The national verdict of 1896 has for
the most part been executed. What
ever remains unfulhlIed is a continu-
ing obligation resting with undimir-
ished force upon the executive and the
congress But fortunate as our con
dttion is. its permanence can only Dc
strict economy in national administr.l-
ton and legislation We should not
permit our great prosperity 20 lead US
to reckless ventures in business or prof
iigacy in public expenditures. While
the congress determines the objects and
the sum of appropriations, the officials
Of the executive departments are re-
Sponsfble for honest and faithful dis
bursement and it should be their con-
slant care to avoid waste and extravn-
gance.
nowhere more Indispensable in public
employment These should be funda-
mental requisites to original appoint
ment 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 did all that in honor could be done
90 avert the war. but without avail. Tt
became inevitable. and the congress :: t
is first regular session, without party
sIiVision, provided money in anticipation
of the crises and in preparation to meet
it. 1t came. The result was Signa1Iy
favorable to American arms and in the
highest degree honorable to the govern
ment- It imposed upon obligations
from which not escape and
from which it would be dishonorable %
seek to escape We are now at peace
with the world and it is my ferveat
prayer that if differences arise between
US and other powers they may be SET
hereafter we may be spared the horrors
of war,
HIS SECOND TERM
Entrusted by the people for second
term with the office of president, en-
ter upon its administra ton appreciat-
ing the great responsibilities which at
tach to this renewed honor and com
mission, promising unreserved devotion
my part to their faithful discharge
and reverently invoking for my guild
auce the direction and favor of AL
mighty God 1 should shrink from the
duties this day assumed If did not teel
that in their performance should
have the cooperation of the wise and
patriotic men of all parties 1t encour-
ages for the great task which
undertake to believe that those
who volun tarily committed to me the
trust imposed upon the chief executive
of the republic Will give to me generous
support in my duties to preserve, pro-
tect and defend the constitution OF the
United States.'' and to care that the
laws be faithfully executed" The ma
tionaI purpose is Indicated through a
national election 1T is the constitu-
tional method of ascertaining the pub
lie will When once it is registered. II
is a law to US all and faithful OBJ
SerVance should follow its DEGREES
Strong hearts and helpful hands are
needed and fortunately, we have the II
in every part of our beloved country
We are reunited. Sectionalisn has dis
appeared. Division on public questions
can no longer be traced by the wal
maps of 1861 These old differences less
and less disturb the Judgment. Exist
ing problems demand the thought ans
quicken the conscience of the countr,
and the responsibility for their pres
ence as well as for their righteous set
tIenent rests upon us aiI-no more upoT
me than upon you. There are SONS
national question in the solution o
which patriotism should exclude parti
sanshiD.
DISCUSSES EXPANSION
Magnifying their difficulties viii 40
take them off our hands nor faciita<
their adjustment. Distrust of the ca
pacity. integrity and high purposes o
the American people will not be an in
spring theme for future political con
tests. Dark pictures and gloomy fora
bodfngs are worse than useless Thes
only becloud. they do not help to poi :
the way of safety and honor Hop
rlake4h not ashamed" The prophet
of evil were not the builders of the re
public nor in its crisis since have tn :
saved or served it The faith of til
fathers was 4 mighty force in its ere
alton and the faith of their descendant
has brought progress and furn.she
it's defenders. They are distractions
who despair and who would destr5
confidence in the ability of our poop