St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 22, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 March 1897 — Page 2

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FELLOW Citizens: In obedience to the will of the people and in their presence, by authority vested in me by this oath. I assume the arduous and re•ponsibie duties of President of the United States, relying on the support of my countrymen and invoking the guidance of Almighty God. Our faith teaches that there la no safer reliance than upon the God of our fathers, who has so singularly favored the American people in every national trial and who will not forsake us so long as we obey his commandments and walk humbly in his footsteps. The responsibilities of the high trust to which I have been called—always of grave importance—are augmented by the prevailing business conditions, entailing Idleness upon willing labor and loss to useful enterprises. Uhe country is suffering from Industrial disturbances from which ■peedy relief must be had. Our financial system needs some revision; our money Is all good now, but its value must not further be threatened. It should all be put upon an enduring basis, not subject to easy attack.'nor its stability to doubt or dispute. Our currency should continue under the supervision of the Government. The several forms of our paper money offer, in my judgment, a constant embarrassment to the Government and a safe balance in the treasury. Therefore, I believe It necessary to devise a system which, without diminishing the circulating medium or offering a premium for its contraction, will present a remedy for those arrangements, which, temporary in their nature, might well in the years of our prosperity have been displaced by wiser provisions. With adequate revenue secured, but not until then, can we enter upon such changes in our fiscal laws as will, while insuring safety and volume to our money, no longer impose upon the Government the necessity of .maintaining so large a gold reserve, with its attendant and inevitable temptations to speculation. Most of our financial laws are the outgrowth of experience and trial and should not be amended without investigation and demonstration of the wisdom of the proposed changes. We must be both sure we are right end “make haste slowly.” If, therefore. Congress in its wisdom •hall deem it expedient to create a commission to take under early consideration the revision of our coinage, banking and currency laws, and give them that exhaustive. careful and dispassionate examination that their importance demands, I shall cordially concur in such action. If power is vested in the President, it Is my purpose to appoint a commission of prominent, well-informed citizens of ..different parties who will command public confidence, both on account of their ability and special fitness for the work. Business experience and public training may thus be combined, and the patriotic zeal of the

friends of the country be so directed that such a report will bo made as to receive the support of all parties and cur finances cease to be the subject of mere partisan contention. The experiment is, at all events, worth a trial, and, in my opinion. It can but prove beneficial to the entire country. International Bimetallism. The question of international bimetallism will have early and earnest attention. It will be my constant endeavor to secure It by co-operation with the other great commercial powers of the world. Until that condition is realized when the^parity between our gold and silver money springs from and is supported by the relative value of the two metals, the value of the silver already coined and of that which may hereafter be coined must be kept constantly at par with gold by every resource at our command. The credit of the Government, the integrity of its currency and the inviolability of its obligations must be preserved. This was the commanding verdict of the people and it will not be unheeded. Economy is demanded in every branch of the Government at all times, but especially in periods .like the present depression of business'and distress among the people. The severest economy must be observed in all public expenditures, and extravagance stopped wherever it is found and prevented wherever in the future it may be developed. If the revenues are to remain as now, the only relief that can come must be from decreased expenditures. But the present must not become the permanent condition of the Government. It has been our uniform practice to retire, not increase, our outstanding obligations, and this policy must again be rezumed and vigorously enforced. Our revenues should always be large enough to meet with ease and promptness not only our current needs and the principal find interest of the public debt, but to make proper and liberal provision for that most deserving body of public creditors, the soldiers and sailors, and the widows and orphans who are the pensioners of the XJwltsd Btates. The Government should not be perTultted to rum Ijeliincl, or increase its <lei>t, I ia times like the present. Suitably to proivide against this is the mandate of duty; ■She certain and easy remedy for most of •or financial difficulties. A deficiency is toavltable so long as the expenditures of th® Government'exceed its receipts. It can only be met by loans, or an increased weano. While a large annual surplus cf revenue may invite waste and extravagance, inadequate revenue creates distrust, and undermines public and private credit. Neither should be encouraged. Between more loans and more revenue, than® ought to be but one opinion. We •boule. have more revenue, and that without delay, hindrance or postponement. A surplus In the treasury created by loans la net a permanent or safe reliance. It will suffice while it lasts, but it cannot last long while the outlays of the Governare greater than its receipts, as has Waa the case during the last two years. Nor must it be fot^tatten that, however much such loans mayxfemporarily relieve the situation, the Government is still indebted for the amount of the surplus thus accrued, which it must ultimately pay, •while its ability to pay is not strengthened, but weakened, by a continued deficit. Loans are imperative in great emergen<4e® to preserve the Government or its credit, but a failure to supply needed Jevenue in time of peace for the maintenance of either has no justification. Larger Revenues Necessary, The best way for the Government to

> maintain its credit is to pay as it goes—- • not by resorting to loans, but by keeping ■ out of debt —through an adequate income secured by a system of taxation, external or internal, or both. It is the settled policy of the Government, pursued from the beginning and practiced by all parties and administrations, to raise the bulk of our revenue from taxes upon foreign productions entering the United States for sale and consumption—and avoiding for the most part every form of direct taxation, except in time of war. The country is clearly opposed to any needless additions to the subjects of internal taxation, and is committed by its latest popular utterance to the system of tariff taxation. There can be no misunderstanding, । either about the principle upon which this । tariff taxation shall be levied. Nothing < has ever been made plainer at a general election than that the controlling principle in the raising of revenue on imports is zealous care for American interests and American labor. The people have declared that such legislation should be had as will give ample protection and encouragement to the industries and the development of our country. It is therefore, earnestly hoped and expected that Congress will, at the earliest practicable moment, enact revenue legislation that shall be fajr, reasonable, conservative and just, and which, while supplying sufficient • revenue for public purposes, will still be signally beneficial and helpful to every section and every enterprise of the people. To this policy, we are all, of whatever party, firmly bound by the voice of the people—a power vastly more potential than the expression of any’political platform. The paramount duty of Congress is to stop deficiencies by the restoration of that protective legislation which has always been the firmest prop of the treasury. The passage of such a law or laws would strengthen the credit of the Government both at home and abroad, and $o far toward stopping the drain upon the gold reserve held for the redemption of our currency which has been heavy and well-nigh constant for several years. Reciprocity, In the revision of the tariff, especial attention should be given to the re-enact-ment and extension of the reciprocity principle of the law of 1890, under which so great a stimulus was given to our foreign trade in new and advantageous markets, for our surplus agricultural and manufactured products. The brief trial given this legislation amply justifies a further experiment and additional discretionary power in the making of commercial treaties, the end in view always to be the opening up of new markets for the products of our country, by granting concessions to the products of other lands that we need and canrmt produce ourselves, and which do not involve any loss

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of labor to our own people, but tend to increase their employment. The depression of the last four years has fallen with especial severity upon the great body of the country, and upon none more than the holders of small farms. Agriculture has languished and labor suffered. The revival of manufacturing will be a relief to both. No portion of our population is more devoted to the institutions of free government, nor more loyal in their support, while none bears more cheerfully or fully its proper share in the ninintcnanre of the Government, or Is better entitled to Its wise and liberal care and protection. Legislation helpful to the producer is beneficial to all. The depress-, cd condition of industry on the .farm and in the mine and factory has lessened the ability of the people to meet the demands upon them, and they rightfully expect that not only a system of revenue shall be established that will secure the largest income with the least burden, but that every means will be taken,to decrease rather than increase our public expenditures. Business conditions are not the most promising. It will take time to restore the prosperity of former years. If we cannot promptly attain it, we can resolutely turn our faces in that direction and aid Its return by friendly legislation. However troublesome the situation may appear, Congress 1 will not, I am sure, be found lacking in disposition or ability to relieve it, so far as legislation can do so. The restoration ' of confidence and the revival of business, which men of all parties so much desire, 1 depend more largely upon the prompt, en--1 ergodic and intelligent action of Congress, than upon any other single agency affect- ■ ing the situation. Duties of Citizenship. ’ It is inspiring, too, to remember that no great emergency in the 108 years of our eventful national life has ever arisen that has .not been mot with wisdom and courage by the American people, with fidelity ) to their best interests and highest des-

tiny, and to the honor of the American name. These years of glorious history have exalted mankind and advanced the cause of freedom throughout the world and immeasurably strengthened the precious free institutions which we enjoy. The people love and will sustain these institutions. The great essential to our happiness and prosperity is that we adhere to the principles upon which the Government was established and insist upon their faithful observance. Equality of rights must prevail and our laws be always and everywhere respected and obeyed. We may have failed in the discharge of our full duty as citizens of the great republic, but it is consoling and encouraging to realize that free speech, a free press, free thought, free schools, the free and unmolested right of religious liberty and worship and free and fair elections are dearer and more universally enjoyed to-day than ever before. These guarantees must be sacredly preserved and wisely strengthened. The constituted authorities must be eheerfiudy and vigorously upheld. Lynchings mist not be tolerated in a great and civitiy^j country like the United States; courtfjL not mobs—must execute the penalties’lff the law. The preservation of public tE der, the right of discussion, the integi'C of courts, and the orderly administrafaK, of justice must continue forever the rjf t of safety upon which our Governn^^ securely rests. One of the lessons taught by the election, which all can lejoKe in, is E the citizens of the United States a.ie.jP 5.-law-respecting and law-abiding not easily swerved from the path iiotism and honor. This is in enti^t^ccord with the genius of our instltiilti|3B, and but emphasizes the ad vantagdr ’>f inculcating even a greater love forkw and order in the future. Immunity shAld be granted to none who violate th® KW" whether individuals, corporations or c®nmunities; and as the Constitution finposes upon the I’rosident the duty of Wh its own execution and of the statu acted in pursuance of its provirf^ : I shall endeavor carefully to carrLEFrem into effect. Naturalization and Immigration. Oar naturalization and immigration laws should be further improved to the constant promotion of a safer, a better and a higher citizenship. A grave peril to the republic would be a citizenship too Ignorant to understand‘or too 1 vicious to* appreciate the great value and benefit of our constitutions and laws—and against all who come here to make war upon them our gates must be promptly and tightly closed. Nor must we be unmindful of the need of improvement among bur citizens, but u^th the zeal of our forefathers encourage the spread of knowledge and free education. Illiteracy must be banished from the land if we shall attain that high destiny ns the foremost of the enlightened nations of the world, which, under Providence, we ought to achieve. Reforms in the civil service must go on. but the change should be real and genuine, not perfunctory or prompted by zeal in behalf of any party, simply because It happens to be in power. As a member of Congress I voted and spoke in favor of the present law and I shall attempt its enforcement in the spirit in which it was enacted. The purpose In view was to se-

cure the most efficient service of i le best men who would accept appointm n t under the Government, retaining? ajthful and devoted public servants in ofiL ce , but shielding none under the authoritjM o f any rule or custom who are inefficient , incompetent or unworthy. The best i terests of the country demand this am} .^^people heartily approve the I<OP Were ver and whenever it has been thus I administered. _ Congress should give prompt a Mention to the restoration of our America merchant marine, once the pride of * 111 «11 tin- oi l nil highways > gjv* mcrce. To my mind, few more ij. com ' subjects so imperatively demand ligent consideration. The Unitas^„ ntel ‘ has progressed with marvelous St ”t es in every field of enterprise and eat. ’‘“P'ddy until we have become foremost it 'y.’eavorall the great lines of inland tra | nearly mcrce and industry. Yet, whi comtrue, our American merchant, mi iS been steadily declining until it H l6 ^ aß lower, both in the percentage of J 3 n ° W ’ and the number of vessels emplo U orin!l S c it was prior to the civil war. than Commendable progress has bi . of late years in the upbuildin American navy, but we must sv t , ! these efforts by providing as api l? I ^^ sort for it a merchant marine a C ° n f ' ficient for our carrying trade t countries. The question is one peals both to our business neces 1 i the patriotic aspirations of a gr< 11- . f t people. Foreicn Policy. |d It has been the policy of f „ TT u i States since the foundation, of th (’ ernment to cultivate relations Jneo and amity with all the natio L o s ? h e world, and this accords with nr " tion of our duty now. We have, herished the policy ot non-interference' affairs of foreign Governments,, fiselv inaugurated by Washington, kee ^ in g our selves free from entanglement Either as allies or foes, content to leave t Lndisturb-

ed with them the settlement of their own domestic concernu. It will be our aim to pursue a firm and dignified foreign policy, which shall be just,’impartial, ever watchful of our national honor and always insisting upon the enforcement of the lawful rights of American citizens everywhere. Our, diplomacy should seek nothing more and accept nothing less; we must avoid the temptation of territorial aggression. War should never be entered upon until every agency .of peace has failed; peace is preferable to war in almost every contingency. Arbitrat’on is the true method of settlement of international as well as local or individual difference. It was recognized as the best means of adjustment of differences between employers and employes by the Forty-ninth Congress, in 1888, and its application was extended to our diplomatic relations by the unanimous concurrence of the Senate and House of the Fifty-first Congress, in 1890. The latter resolution was accepted as the basis of negotiations with u? by the British House of Commons, in 1893, and upon our invitation a treaty of arbitration between the United States and Great Britain was signed at Washington and transmitted to the Senate for its ratification, in January last. Since this treaty is clearly the result of our own initiative; since it has been recognized as the lending feature of our foreign policy throughout our entire national history—the adjustment of difficulties by indicia methods rnther thnn by n¥m»—trtid since it presents tun,„ world the glorious example of reason and peace, not passion and war, controlling the relations between two of the greatest nations of the world, an example certain to be followed by others, I respectfully urge the early action of the Senate thereon, not merely ns a matter of policy, but as a duty to mankind. The importance and moral influence of the ratification of such a treaty can hardly be overestimated in the cause of advancing civilization. It may well engage the best thought of the statesmen and people of every country, and I cannot but consider it fortunate that it was reserved to the United States to have the leadership in so grand a work. Extra Fesaion of Congress. It has been the uniform practice of each President to avoid, so far as possible, the convening of Congress in extraordinary session. It is an example which, under ordinary circumstances and in the absence of a public necessity, is to be com mended. But a failure to convene the representatives of the people in Congress in extra session when it involves neglect of a public duty places the responsibility of such neglect upon the executive himself. The condition of the public treas-

ury, ns hns been indicated, demands the immediate consideration of Congress. It alone has the power to provitie revenues for the Government. Not to convene it under such circumstances I can view in no other sense thnn the neglect of a plain duty. I do not sympathize with the sentiment that (Mhgress in session is dangerous to our general business interests. Its mem bers nre the agents of the people, and their presence at the * at of Government in the execution of the sovereign will should not operate ns nn injury, but a ben efit. There could be no better time to put the Government upon a sound linan cinl nnd economic basis than now. The people have only recently voted that this should be done, and nothing is more binding upon the agents of their will than the obligation of immediate action. It beta nlvfftjrw m** thn» postponement of the meeting of I’lngn" < 'until more than a year after it has been I chosen deprives Congress too otten of the Inspiration, of the j >pu! t will and the

country of the correspond ng hem Jits. It is evident, therefore, that to postpone ac tiou in the presence of so gr* at a neccs slty would be unit iso on the part of the executive because unjust to the interests of the people. Our actions now will be freer from mere partisan consideration than if the question of tariff revision was postponed until the regular session of Congress. We arc nearly two years from a congressional election, and politics cannot so greatly distract us ns if such contest was immediately pending. e can approach the problem calmly and patriotically. without fearing its effect upon an early election. Our fellow citizens who may disagree with us upon the character of this legislation prefer to Lave the question settled now, even against their preconceived views—and perhaps settled so reasonably, as I trust and believe it vv ill be, us to insure great permanence than to have further uncertainty menacing the vast and varied business interests of th? United States. Again, whatever action Congress may take will bo given a fair opportunity for trial before the people are called to pass judgment upon it, and this I consider a great essential to the right i>i<

and lasting settlement of the question. In view of these considerations, I shall deem it my duty as ITesident to convene Congress in extraordinary eessi >n on .' londay, the 15th day of March, 1897. Triumph of the Whole People. In conclusion. I congratulate the coun try upon the fraternal spirit of the people and the manifestation of good wih everywhere so apparent. Ihe recent election not only most fortunately demonstrated the obliteration of sectional or geographical lines, but to some extent also the prejudices which fur years have distracted ’ our councils and marred our true greatness as a nation. The triumph of the people, whose verdict is earned mto effect to-day, is not the triumph of one section, nor wholly of 009 party, but of all sections and all the people. Ihe North and South no longer divide on the old lines, but upon principles and politics; and in this fact surely every lover of the country can find-cause for true feheitn tion. Let us rejoice in and cultivate this spirit; it is ennobling nnd will be both n gain nnd blessing to our beloved country. It wiTl be my constant aim t > do nothing and permit nothing to be d-me that will

arrest or disturb this growing sentiment of unity and co-operation, this revival of esteem nnd nffilintion which now animates so many thousands in both the old nnd the antagonistic sections, but I shall cheerfully do everything possible to promote and increase it. Let me again repeat the words of the oath administered by the Chief Justice, which in their reductive spheres, so far as applicable, I would have all uiy coun-

trvnw*n olisurx ■‘•l will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect ami defend the Constitution of the ' -'('his is'thc obligation I has? reverently tnk'n before the Lord Most High. To keen it " ill be my single purpose-my conatant praver ami I shall confidently rely the forhpnrmieo anil all the people in the discharge of my solemn responsibilities.

Reins of Government Are Placed in His Hands. SOLEMN OATH TAKEN. Thousands View the Inaugural Ceremonies. Patriotism of Seventy Million People Breathed Into the Inangural Ceremonies—Uncounted Thousands View Proceedings—Resplendent Scene in the Senate Chamber—Gorgeous Military Pageant the Great Spectacular Eeature —Brilliant Decorationa of the Capitol—Grand Bull. William McKinley, of Ohio, is now wit li bowed bend before an immense gat tiering of people, he took the oath to faithfully perform the duties of the office. The ceremony was performed by Chief Justice Fuller. With an expression of humility mingled with realization of the heavy burdens he was about to assume, Mr. McKinley bent his head and repeated in a clear voice the words: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States.” There was a deathlike silence as the preparations for administering the oath were begun. The people could see the pantomime enacted, but only the favored few in the immediate vicinity could hear the words; then n cannon shot was hoard. This markctl the beginning of the term of William McKinley as President, and instantly n tremendous cheer went up. Hats, canes, handkerchiefs, and other articles were waved as President McKinley step-

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p<-d !<> the edg-- < f the (’apJid portico and 1 boued his ni huowhdgim nts to the people. As :ooti as the rresident noticed n lull in the applause he began to ih liver the inaugural address. There have been many inauguraCons in Washington, but in many respects that of Man h 1, ISO7. will go down in history ns excelling all that have gone before. The citizens of the < apital city worked to that end with a degree of imigy unknown, and the great popular m ;n ■list:ation was a unique and shining success in every particular. In beauty, in taste, in novelty ti<e decorations of the city wife mc<-m---parabiy superior to anything < ver seen in Washington; the magnificent body of regular l aitid States: troops was more numerous than any gathered since Giant’s great display at the • lose of the war; seventeen sovereign Statis End their citizens in the line of parade ami over sixty civil organizations helped swell its magnificent proportions. Scene in the Senate. The Senate chamber was the center of attraction. The p \ >idential family sr .1 t, ♦ 11 Aira \!<-R

riv< (l at Mrs. atcoiu panied by her sister, Mrs. Barber, toil, a front seat whicji had been reserved lot her. Following the wife of the- new President came the vein ruble Mr •. NL Kinley, Sr., garbed befitting her years. Tindiplomatic corps entered, followed a moment later by the chief justice and ns-o ciate justices of the Suprerie Court. Th e.v filed slowly down the aisle in gorgeous regalia and silken r< bea. 't he mi nibers of the House of Kepi-1 w nt.-Hive-. hemh d by Speaker Reed, then entered it - elmnibcr. There was a stir of interest v. I.en_ Senate officials announced the \ - I clect. Mr. Hobart entered from the right door, bowed slightly to the standing St n ators androfficials, and stepped io the seat near the presiding officer's desk. All this was but accessory to the ar rival of President Uleveland and Presi dent-elect McKin ey. It was just 1 _i: 1 when they entered Hie main doors, facing the Vice-i’rcsiden . and attention was rtv eted at oqce on t iesc two cenit al hgure.--as they moved down the middle aisle. Mr. McKinley bowed to the presiding othcer. and. with Mr. Cl weland, was scat, d im mediately in front of the platform, fat mg the Senate and ti e crowds.

As the presidential party took their seats Vice-President Stevenson rose and invited his successor to step forward and take the oath of office. Mr. II hart advareec to the desk, raised his right hand and took the oath in accordance with the constitu tioii. Mr. Stevenson then delivered his valedictory address. Telegraphic Brevities. John Jacob Astor's .Y.'JM'OjHX) hotel, which is in course of erection next to the Waldorf iu New York, will be called the Astoria. Crossman Bros., seedsmen at Roches ter. N. Y.. filed a general assignment for tho benefit of creditors. The liabilities are estimated at $30,000.' At a circus near Brownsville. Tex., a section of the elevated scats collapsed precipitating 300 persons to the ground Six may die. Many were more or less 1 bruised.

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Any little old brass band could make a better concert than that of those European powers.—Chicago Record. Possibly it would have had a good effect if those Charleston naval maneuvers had taken place at Key West. —Chicago Post. Beware of widows, as Mr. Weller advised. One of them in Chicago has just bought a $50,000 gown.—Portsmouth Post. A Chicago aiderman has just been acquitted of murder. This makes hi-m eligible for a higher position.—Florida TimesUnion. If King George is compelled to choose between an abdication and a licking, ho will doubtless take the licking.—Washington Post. Can it be jealousy which has prompted the Missouri House to pass a bill which aims a blow at dime museums? —Kansas City Star. War stories in the magazines, are being succeeded by dialect yarns. That’s why the people are crying for a war with Spain.—Tammany Times. r s '‘‘' e K ram °f congratulathird nlnrm, culUnK out the entire'depar^. meat. —"Washington Times. Is it possible that Dr. Ruiz was a victim of the law of compensation? He was a dentist, and used to torture people himself. —Chicago Dispatch. Those who think department stores can be put down by legislation have but a crude idea of what constitutes business evolution. —Boston Herald. The medical advice to Mr. McKinley to avoid excitement is on a par with that given the sick letter carrier to lake more exercise.—St. Louis Post Dispatch. The Oklahoma Legislature has enacted a law to punish a man who marries his mother-in-law. It probably compels him to live with her. —New York Journal. The time may come when it will be necessary to thank Mr. Olney for avoiding war until the justification for going to war was unmistakably apparent. —Chicago Record. Not long ago a lady in Japan during illness had 423 physicians in attendance. It is, perhaps, unnecessary to add that her illness was fatal. —New York Commercial

Advertiser. China executed two citizens lately because thev were political agitators. Just fanev sending 14,IM»O.00O people to the block in this country—St. Louis GlobeDemocrat. Let us have war, if need be —the Congress has power to declare it; but in the name of national decency and American manhood, let us have no more bluster.— New York Press. Women in theater amlienecs. as a show great reluctance about tal^g off their hats. but. on the other hand, women on the stage seem willing to take off about everything. —Boston Globe. The man with a petition is beginning to arrive at Washington. The individual who does not happen to know that petitions do not count in modern polities is or, Innis. r nvpotntorl to oWon—Xow Yorg Journnl. It can be said of rite muzzle-loaders wPh which the civil war was fought that if their contents hit a man he did not fight . -i zvithf.iit knowilllf

on for two <>r tbn e hours wi.mmt mg that he had been shot—St. Louis GlooeI h mocrat. The deepest hole in the world has been bored in Silesia. It Ims reached a deptn of 6. I2<» feet. This woiib. be a good place for Wevler to hide if the Unbans succeed in their struggle— New York Commercial Advertiser. Tin* resignation of Mr. 1 eak. I nited States minister to Switzerland, will not seriously affect that am lent republic. Beaks ar.- > > plentiful in Switzerland that one more or less is of no consequence. New York Advertiser. The monster petition from Colorado to President-elect McKinley praying for the repeal of the civil service law. looks as ts the people out there were likewise in favor of the free and unlimited distribution of pork.—Boston Herald. The five Greek dentists who have gone back to the im -her country from the United States have evidently been impelled to make the trip by the announcement that the Greeks were “arming to the teeth.." —Chi< ago Tribune. When Uncle R issell Sago took a mort-

gage on his brother's bom. stead to secure a loan of $oO he doubtless did so merely to avert the possibility of the deal old place passing out of the possession of the family.—St. Louis Rt public. Tiie I 'hicago lady who wore iho $.>0,000 dress to the opera in that city enables Manager Gran to say that he had more money in the house that night than in any two nights in New k ork. t ute ( hicago. Cleveland Plain Healer. The impressionable small boy. who reads fiery fiction and pines for opportunities to commit deeds of valor, has a new outlet for his enthusiasm and has temporarily dropped the Indian question to and light in Cuba. —Baltimore America tilW Grover Cleveland. We believe that history, as made in the calmness of unbiased and dispassionate retrospect and in the light of accomplished demonstration, will do Mr. Cleveland perfect ami abiding justice.—Washington Bost. Such useful qualities ns Mr. Cleveland has manifested in the public service maywell be imitated by public servants to come, but those qualities need not necessarily be copied from him as a pattern.—

New York Sun. He goes out of office with scarcely one friend where he had a dozen four years ago. but he goes out with his own selfrespect retained ami with a clear conscience so far as he is personally concerned. —Peoria Herald. In the last four years Mr. Cleveland has won no laurels, lie would have stood better in history if he had ended his public life at the close of his first term. —Indianapolis Journal. We believe that lime will prove Lowell's characterization of President Cleveland to be correct as “one of the best representatives of Americanism since Lincoln.”— Indianapolis News. In many ways Mr. Cleveland has been a strong President. He has shown splendid individualism, an individualism which has often bordered on the egotistical.— Des Moines Register.