The age-herald., 1901-03-05
SNauguraA Addresses o3
 McH\NAeY and RooseoeH

Washington. March 1.-The following Is the inaugural address of President Mo KinIeyi
 My Fellow Citizens-When we assem- bled here on the 4th of March, 1897, there was great anxiety with regard to our currency and credit None exists now. Then our treasury receipts were inade- quate to meet the current obligations of the government. Now they are sufficient for all public needs, and we have d sur plus instead of a deficit Then l felt con- strained to convene the Congress in ex- traordinary session to devise revenues to pay the ordinary expenses of the govern ment. Now l have the satisfaction to announced that the Congress just closed has reduced taxation In the sum of sA,- 100 00o. Then there was deep selicitude be- cause of the long depression in our man ufacturing, mining, agricultural and mer- cantile industries and tho consequent dis tress of our laboring population. Now every avenue of production ia crowded with activity, labor ls well employed and American products find good markets Ht homo and abroad Our diversified produc- tons, however, are increasing in such unpredecented volume as to admonish us of the necessity of still further enlargng of our foreign markets. by broader com merclal relations. For this purpose re- clprocal trade arrangements with other nations should in liberal spirit be care fully cultivated and promoted.
 "The national verdict of 1896 has for the most part been executed. Whatever remains thrilled is a continuing obligation resting with undintnshed force upon the executive and the Congress-
 McKlnleys Warning.
 "But fortunate as our condition Is, It's permanency can only be continued py sound business methods and strict econ omy In national administration and leg islation We should not permit our great prosperity to lead us to reckless Ven- lures in business or profigacy In public expenditures. While the Congress deter mines the objects and the sum of appro- priations, the officials of the executive departments are responsible for honest and faithful disbursement and 1t should be their constant care to avoid waste and extravaganza. Honesty, capacity and
 
 than In public employment. These should be fundamental requisites to original ap- pointment and the surest guarantees against removal.
 -Four years ago we stood on the brink of war without people knowing 1t, and without any preparation, for the i'm pending peril I did all that could be done to avert the war, but without avail. It became inevitable, and the Congress. at it's first regular session. without party division provided money In anticipation of the crisis and in preparation to meet 1t. It came. The result was signally fa- vorable to American arms In the hBheqt degree honorable to the government. It imposed upon us obligations from which we cannot escape and from which 1t would be dishonorable to seek to escape We are now at peace with the world and 1t Is my fervent prayer that If differences arise between us and other powers, they may be settled by peaceful arbitration and that hereafter we may be spared the horrors of war.
 Entrusted by the people for a second time with the office of President, l enter upon its administration appreciating the great responsibilities which attach to this renewed honor and commission, promis- ing unreserved devotion on my part to their faithful discharge and reverently in- voking for my guidance the direction of Almighty God. I should shrink from the duties today, If I did not feel that in their performance, I should have the CO., operation of the wise and patriotic men of all parties. It encourages me for the great task which I now undertake to be- lieve that those who voluntarily com mitted to me the trust imposed upon the chief executive of the Republic, will give to me generous support in my duties to preserve and defend the constitution of the United States and to see that the laws be fully executed. The national purpose Is indicated through a national election. It Is the constitutional method of ascertaining the public will. When once 1t is registered 1t IS law to us all and faithful observance should follow its decrees.
 A Reunited Country.
 "Strong hearts and helpful hands are needed, and, fortunately, we have them In every part of our beloved country. We are reunited Sectionalism has disap- peared Division on public questions can no longer be traced by the war maps Of 1881 These old differences less and less disturb the Judgment. Existing problems demand the thought and quicken the con science of the country and the responsi- bility for their presence as well as TOT their righteous settlements rests upon us all-no more upon me than upon you, They are national questions in the solu- ton, in which patriotism should exclude partisanshp. Magnifyng their differ ences will not take them off our hands nor facilitate ther adjustment Distrust of the capacity, integrity and high pur- pose of the American people will not be an inspiring theme for future poltcai contests Dark pictures and gloomy fore holdings are worse than useless These only becloud, they don't help to point the way of safety and honor. Hope maketh not ashamed. The prophets or 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 its creation and the faith of their descendants has wrought its progress and furnished its defenders.
 '"They are obstructionists who despair and who would destroy confidence ln the ability of our people to solve wisely ana for civilization the mighty problems rest ing upon them.
 Rejected Doctrine.
 "The American people. intrenched in freedom at home, take their love for 1t with them wherever they go, and they reject as mistaken and unworthy the doc our liberties