. A compilation of the messages and papers of the presidents. national administra«tion and legislation. We should not permit our great prosperity tolead us to reckless ventures in business or profiigacy in public ex-penditures. While the Congress determines the objects and the sumof appropriations, the officials of the executive departments are re-sponsible for honest and faithful disbursement, and it should betheir constant care to avoid waste and extravagance. Honesty, capacity, and industry are nowhere more indispensablethan in public employment. These should be fundamental requisitesto ori
. A compilation of the messages and papers of the presidents. national administra«tion and legislation. We should not permit our great prosperity tolead us to reckless ventures in business or profiigacy in public ex-penditures. While the Congress determines the objects and the sumof appropriations, the officials of the executive departments are re-sponsible for honest and faithful disbursement, and it should betheir constant care to avoid waste and extravagance. Honesty, capacity, and industry are nowhere more indispensablethan in public employment. These should be fundamental requisitesto original appointment and the surest guaranties against removal. Four years ago we stood on the brink of war without the peopleknowing it and without any preparation or effort at preparation forthe impending peril. I did all that in honor could be done to avertthe war, but without avail. It became inevitable; and the Congressat its first regular session, without party division, provided moneyin anticipation of the crisis and in preparation to meet it. It came,. SECOND INAUGURATION OF McKINLEY The pathos of McKinleys death is emphasized by this photograph. InMarch he left the White House and journeyed through streets Hned withacclaiming people, to a ceremony of investiture representing the highesthonor achievable by an American citizen. In September, he who was trustedand beloved to a degree never witnessed since the death of Lincoln, died bythe hand of an assassin. As a President, McKinleys record includes the restoration of the pro-tective tariff system; the just and humane, but vigorous, prosecution of awar; a generous participation in the settlement of Chinas difficulties, bywhich the Nation won not only the gratitude of China, but the respect of theworld; and a cautious and conscientious reorganization of the shatteredgovernments of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. The articleMcKinley, William, in the Encyclopedic Index is a brief narrative of hisadministration. His priva
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