He Who Takes The Oath Today To

The Friendliness And Charity Of Our Countrymen Can Always Be Relied Upon To Relieve Their Fellow Citizens In Misfortune. This Has Been Repeatedly And Quite Lately Demonstrated. Federal Aid In Such Cases Encourages The Expectation Of Paternal Care On The Part Of The Government And Weakens The Sturdiness Of Our National Character, While It Prevents The Indulgence Among Our People Of That Kindly Sentiment And Conduct Which Strengthens The Bonds Of A Common Brotherhood.

It Is Better To Be Defeated Standing For A High Principle Than To Run By Committing Subterfuge.

Our Citizens Have The Right To Protection From The Incompetency Of Public Employees Who Hold Their Places Solely As The Reward Of Partisan Service.

William Mckinley Has Left Us A Priceless Gift In The Example Of A Useful And Pure Life, In His Fidelity To Public Trusts And In His Demonstration Of The Value Of Kindly Virtues That Not Only Ennoble But Lead To Success.

Sometimes I Wake At Night In The White House And Rub My Eyes And Wonder If It Is Not All A Dream.