Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-04
To.DAY's GREAT PAGEANT.

The inaugural ceremonies for the ces'
ond term OF VIM Mckinley as President
OF the United States. were the grandest
and most elaborate in the history OF
this republic. There will be comparI.
sons between the extravaganza of
this pageant and the simple displays
Of earlier times. because there are al
ways some complalners, no matter what
occurs. But we should all recognize the
difference between the conditions to-
day, in the beginning Of the twentieth
century and those Of the opening Of
the nineteenth century
This nation has advanced with ra-
pidty and grandeur unequalled by any
other and the wealth and means for
exhibition Of its power which II has &C.
quired, warrant the magnlhcence which
small minds deprecate This splendid
country can well afford the spectacle Of
this Inauguration, and anything paltry
would be condemned by the patriotic
and deerled by the kingdoms OF the
world.
The reelected President has filled the
chair Of the chief executive with honor
and ability That he has satisfied the
political party which he has twice led
to Victory, VIII not be contradioted
That he has gained the confidence and
support Of many citizens Of opposing
parties must be admitted, The results
show this beyond successful dispute
Thath has made some mistakes. and
has had to change HIS views and policy
on some questions. will not be denied
by candid people, no matter what may
be their party convictions. But that
be has presided over the affairs OF the
nation with dignity and earnest effort
Tor the stability, expansion, growth and
glory of the republic, few will refuse to
acknowledge
The opponents of the President com.
plain Of his alleged subserylenco to the
VIII OF his party managers. and accuse
him OF lack Of hrmness. II there Is
anything OF truth in these criticisms he
VIII In this second term. have a good
opportunity Of overcoming these faults.
II they are incorrect he may be able to
demonstrate their fallacy He win not
expect a third term. and therefore need
not Yield to the opportunities Of those
who control the political sphere and
dictate It's movements.
Under the law recently passed bv
congress he will be- clothed with extra.
ordinary powers IN the affairs OF the
Fhllpplnes 1t IL probable. too. that
cuba viii to some extent come m5er
h's supervision. Here viii be afforded
openings for the exhibition Of wisdom
moderation and executive discarnment
p advance Of any Of his predecessors
what he viii do win be watched closely
by friend ana foe, and upon It win do.
pend much the welfare OF this nation
IS wei as Of its dependencies. and the
maintenance or decadence Of our cher.
shed institutions.
We hope the second term Of our films.
nous President viii prove advanta.
'eous to the country ana bring added
u'Te to his administration. For he
.eIqesents this great government he.
ore all the world he holds autbor,tv
, ,, lhan That welded by many
'ings His career as the head Of ,ho
,'u'n VIII be but bHat but IN that
'ne he can DO much toward MS ad.
or De ilshonor he sbopld
'c'''e Tho cordial support OF an cli-
gus Whatever may no th.ir PARTY mp
.eIso'al opinions ana we should fer.
envy desire Dts success Tor Che honor
na proFres' of Our beloved country.
Nv H'ia'd OF liberty TO an mankind