United States Presidency.
Wasiiinolon, March 5
Amidst intermittent rain, Mr MuKinley was sworn in for a second term as President of the United States.
The p atforns was erected _at the east end of the capitol at Washington for the occasion.
The President received an ovation, and addressed a gathering numbering 40,000. The key-note of his speech was that their duties unil privileges weie greater in America, and there was a necessity for liberal reciprocal trade relations with other countries. He justified America's po:icy of moderation and fairness in regard to China, Jfnd he expressed the desire for a close friendship with Cuba, assisting her into a position of a separate nation. He emphasised the determination to give selfgovernment to the Philippines as soon va the inhabitants were ready for the change.
Colonel Theodore Koosevelt was sworn in as Vice-President.
Thirty thousand troops marched to White House, and were reviewed by President McKinley. A feature of the military display was a native Porto Bican regiment. ■
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 120, 7 March 1901, Page 3
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