The record-union., 1895-01-15

1 do solemnly swear that I will sup
port the Constitution of the United States
ana the Constitution of the State of Cali
1ornla, and that will faithfully discharge
the duties of the Office according TO the
best OF my ability
This is the test oath, declaration or test
required as qualification for any office or
public trust.
There is no constitutional provision as
TO where or how such oath shall be taken.
Section 9O5 of the Political Code pro-
Vldes that the Lieutenant-Gov overnOr shall
take the official oath in the presence Of
both houses OF the Legislature in conven-
ton assem- bled.
After careful investigation of the law
and the authorities, your committee is
clearly OF the opinion that the provisions
Of Section 9O5 of the Political Code are
directory merely and not mandatory; and
that 1t is sufficient II the oath referred to
be taken before any officer authorized to
administer oatbS within the state OF Cal
ifOrnia
This oath was thus taken by Hon.
Spencer q. Giillard, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, on the tenth Gay Of January. 1895,
at p. NJ, and subsequent to the time
when the vote for Lieutenant-Governor
was opened and published as required by
Section OF Article V. of the Constitution
OF this State, and said oath, duly certified
by w. II. Clark, Judge of the Superior
Court OF the State of California, for the
County of Los Angeles, was on the 18th
day OF January, 1898, filed in the Office
OF the Secretary Of State as required by
the provisions Of the Political Code of
this State.
Your committee therefore conclude that
hon. Spencer q. Aiillard has duly quail
lied as Lieutenant Governor of the State
of California.
We herewith submit duly certified
copy of said oath, and recommend that
the same be entered in full upon the
journal of both Senate and AssembIy
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY A GEsFoRD,
IIREY l.. FORD,
GUY G. EARL,
Committee
LIEUTENANT T-GoVERNOR REDDICK RE-
TIRES.
By a unanimous vote the report was
adopted, and upon the announcement of
the vote Lieutenant-GOvGrnor Reddick
arose and delivered his farewell address
to the Senate in the following words:
Senators: The official lies which for
four years past have united US in our con-
nection with the legislative department
of our State Government are now to be
sundered. But | trust it is only officially
that such ties arc severed. During these
years, on the part OF all OF US, an aware
have arisen, so that, meeting as strangers,
we part as sworn friends. 1t is such
knowledge that makes me 10th to leave
these halls, and depart from daily aSsoci-
atiOns with you, though having no re-
grets that my public duties are ended. l
shall bear with me into private life the
most pleaSurable memories OF our assO-
citation together in our official days The
most gratifying recollection that will
hereafter come 20 me shall be, "I ou We're
andare my friends" What more endear-
ing thoughts! what more precious mem
ory!
AS your presiding officer it was ever
my purpose to be just TO all and partial
TO none. L believe l succeeded in so con-
Vincing you all. Your political faith
never swayed me in according to you the
right to be heard IL speech as 2 Senator
and servant of the people. In this |
found the merit OF my conscience and the
reward ofyour appreciation.
As your presiding officer in ruling
upon the varied and not infrequent intri-
cate questions involving close distinc-
tienS IN parliamentary law and practice,
l remember but twice was an appeal
taken from my decision, and it is with
personal pride l note that in these two
cases the decision of the Chair was sus-
tanned. Pardon me ii [ am egotistic in
pointing to the record.
Senators, | recall no session of the
Legislature TO which the people have
looked forward to with greater hopes Of
good legislation than the present. The
public pulse is feversh and a spirit Of un-
rest and expectancy Is abroad. Reforms
are demanded and economy exacted.
our constituents hope for legislation
at your hands in behalf OF the whole peo-
pie, rather than in the interest OF individ-
uals or corporate powers. The immedi-
ate future of the commonwealth is in
your keeping. Wise and just laws will
Insure it advancement and prosperity.
while class or personal legislation may
endanger public quietude.
Such being the case, your duties and
responsibilities are of the most grave and
serious nature. l shall watch, therefore.
through the public press, your delibera-
tions and proceedings with an equal de-
gree OF interest as if personally present in
this chamber
feel assured the public will not be
disappointed; that its trust could be
be placed in no worthier hands than the
honorable gentlemen who compose this,
The thirty-hrst Senate of our beautiful
State.
l bespeak for my successor the same
courteous treatment you have ever ac-
corded me. he has my sympaJhies in his
present state of health; and [ can but
wish him speedy recovery from that
illness which now possesses him, and
such a complete restoration from his en-
teebled physical condition as viii soon
bring hun amongst you, TO discharge the
duties imposed upon him by the verdict
of last November.
The full iruition of the hopes and am
DItIons that inspire you and each of you
is the wish Of your retiring President
Atth0 conclusion OF the address Senator
Gesford offered the following concurrent
resolution:
ReSotCcd by the Senate, the Assembly
concurring, That the certified copy OF the
official oath of Hon. Spencer q. Millard.
Lieutenant-G Governor OF the State OF Cali
fornia, as certified by the Secretary of
State January ii, 1895, be entered in full
upon the journals of each house
The resolution was adopted by 4 unani-
nous vote, and the President called
President pro tels. Flint TO the chair,
when he retired rom the Presidents
desk and from office.
PRESIDENT PRO TEN. FLINT.
Upon assuming the duties of President
pro teu., Senator Flint, in a few we'll
chosen words, deplOred the illness Of
Lieutenant Governor Millard and ex-
pressed the wish that he would soon be
enabled to appear in person and assume
his official duties. He stated that until
such time lie would discharge his duties
to the best OF his abilities, without fear or
favor.
Upon a resolution by Senator Orr a
number of Senate attaches vino last week
had failed to sign the payroll were author
lied TO present their vouchers to the Con-
trOller and receive their pay.
Upon motion of Senator VOORHEES, the
farewell address OF the retiring Lieu
tenaut-Governor was ordered printed in
full in to-day's journal.
At O'Clock P. NJ. the Senate adjourned
to meet at 10 clock to-day.