Milford chronicle., 1905-03-10

OATH.
| perform the duties of the office and to
support and defend the constitution of
the United States. This was the oath
of office and it was administered by
Senator Frye as president pro tempore
of the senate.
Taking as a signal the arrival Of
Mrs. Roosevelt and a party of friends,
and a moment later of Vice President
Fairbanks and his escort, the applause
subsided to await the coming of the
man of the hour Suddenly the crowd
on the stand began to cheer. This was
taken up by those Immediately in front
of the platform. The military present
ed arms the committees uncovered and
soon the great sea of people was wav-
ing hats and flags and shouting itself
hUarse.
President Roosevelt came forth from
between the massive pillars quietly and
composedly. He was escorted by Chief
Justice Fuller. With measured tread
in harmony with the dignifed step of
the chief justice, the president advanc-
ed in state down the long ale of dis
tinguished guests. By this time all
were standing and nothing could be
heard above the roar CT thunderous
welcome. Immediately following came,
arm in arm, the members COf the COM
mittee on arrangements. AS the presi-
dent passed down the aisle he barred
his head and with characteristic sweep
of his hat bowed in Acknowledgement
Of the salutations from the stand and
the ovation from the people,
At a sign from Chief Justice Fuller
the clerk of the supreme court stepped
forward holding a Bible "A hush fell
over the crowd. The president raised
his right hand and the oath to support
the laws and constitution of the Unit !
ed States was taken amid deep |
silence. When this had been conclud- |
ed there was practically no demonstra- |
tiO1 and the president began his in |
augural address. As soon as he finish |
ed speaking he re-entered the capitol |
and as he disappeared within the build |
ing a signal was flashed to the navy
yard and the roar Of 21 guns was be-
gun in official salute to the president.
Presidents Inaugural Address.
The presidents inaugural address
was as follows:
MY Fellow Citizens-No people on earth
have more cause to be thankful than
ours, and this is said reverentiy. in no
spirit OF .bOastfulness in our own strength.
but with gratitude to the Giver on Good,
who has blessed us with the conditions
IaI
measure of well-being and of happiness.
TO US as a people it has been granted to
ay the foundations of our national life
n a new continent. We are the heirs OF
he ages. and yet we have had to pay few
# the penalties which in old countries are
xacted by the dead hand OF a bygone
utilization. We have not been Obliged to
light for our existence against any alien
ace and yet our life has called for the
igor and effort without which the man
er and harder virtues wither away. |
Inder such conditions it would be our
wn fault If ". failed; and the success
'hich we have ha1 in the past. the sue
ess which we confo 'ntly believe the fu-
1re will bring. should cause in us no
ceiling OF vainglory, but rather a deep
nd abiding realization Of an which life
as offered us; full acknowle edgment OF !
le responsibility which Is ours. and ,
xed determination to show that under ,
zee government a mighty people can
rive best, alike as regards the things
the body and the things Of the soul. /
Much has been given to US and much 4 r
i'll rightfully be expected from us. We
ave duties to others and duties to our
Ives; and we can shirk neither. We o
I'VE become a great nation, forced by
e fact Of its greatness into relations A
ith the other nations Of the earth. and :
. must behave as beseems a people with >
oh responsibilities. Toward all other '
ltions, large and small. our attitude
ust be one Of cordial and sincere friend
ip. We must show not only in our
,rds but in our deeds that we are earn
tly desirous Of securing their good will a.
acting toward them in a spirit of just al
d generous recognition of all their a,
,hts. But justice and generosity in a
tion. as in an individual count most "
len shown not by the weak but by the IL
Ong. While ever careful to refrain &C
IN wronging others, we must be no less n.
istent that we are not wronged our -
yes. We wish peace; but we wish the se
ice Of Justice, the peace of righteous te
Vs. We wish II because we think 1t is ne
hit and not becauseBwe are afraid No -,
ak nation that acts manfully and just -
should ever have cause to fear us, and CO