The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1913-03-06
President Wilson.


On Tuesday Woodrow Wilson was
inaugurated the twenty-eighth pres
ident of the United States amid the
Joyous acclaim of his party follow
ers who for sixteen years have
been waiting for such an opportu-
nifty to give vent to their enthusi-
asm, The occasion was entered In
to with general good cheer and
patriotic activities on the part OF
a vast concourse of American citi-
zens who had gathered at the ma
tons capital to do honor to the
incoming executive.
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Mr.. Wilson has assumed the du-
ties of the highest office within
the gift of the people. and with
the possible exception of small
coterie of ardent political adherents
of an opposing party, has the good
will of the people of the forty
eight states and of the territorial
possessions, with the hope that his
administration may be a successful
one, and that the country may con-
tinue to enjoy prosperity and plen-
ty.
President Wilson upon taking the
oath of office made a fervent ap-
peal to all patriotic citizens for
support and cooperation. His ut
terances on this occasion are wor-
thy of being placed among the
truly great sayings. This is not
a day of triumph" he declared
ut is a day of dedication. Here
muster, not the forces of party,
but the forces of humanity. Mems
hearts wait upon us; mems lives
hang in the balance mems hopes
call upon us to say what we will
do. Who shall live up to the great
trust? Who dares fail to try?
summon all men, all patriotic, all
forward looking men to my side.
God helping me. l will not fail
them if they will but counsel and
sustain me-"
There may be difference of opin-
ion as to what changes for the bet
ter or else will be brought about
under the new administration. Ger
tain it is however, that with the
many thousands, aye millions who
differ in politics some filled with
rejoicing over the new executive
and others disappointed or even
disgruntled, there is the one COM
mon feeling of confidence in the
stability of our institutions, and
as the day of Inauguration has pas
sed they have returned to their
respective walks in life loyal to
their country and yielding grace
fully to the will of the American
people as expressed at the ballot
box last November.
The taking of the oath of office
by a citizen who has been chosen
by vote of the people to direct
the destinies of a country so great
as our own is a solemn occasion,
for in no other country are the
duties of the chief executive so
arduous. There are new problems
to be met continually which require
wise craftsmanship and at times
rapid solution, and no man real
ICES this more fully than President
Wilson.
With the Inauguration of Wilson
with Marshall Of Indiana as vice
PRESIDENT, COulTOl I'll UOln HouSCo VI
Congress has passed into the hands
of the Democrats. They are in full
power. They cannot shift blame
for shortcomings on any other par
ty. They and they alone are now re-
spOnsible and them belongs the
credit or otherwise of whatever leg
islatiOn may be enacted.
Our new president is man de-
voted to the highest ideals of pub
lie life; he is a historian. student.
economist and lawyer; profound
thinker, a man of courage. who has
the elements of a statesman of
high type. He is thoroughly pro-
gressive and the citizens of our
great republic have every reason
to believe that he will act for the
best interests of the masses. Re-
gardless of party affiliation or per-
sonal preference. American citizen
ship welcomes President Wilson.