The record-union., 1895-01-24

would be less than q man if he did not
feel touched by this exhibition of regard
for him and charity for his faults. He
looked upon it as an Endorsement of his
actions in the halls of Congress. APP
pointed to I'LL the vacancy caused by the
death OF one of California's most honored
citizens, he had entered upon the per-
tormance of the duties OF his position. If
ne had failed, the fault was OF his head
and not OF his heart, and so it would be
now. II he made mistakes in future
they would be OF the head and not OF the
heart
He saw before him men representing
every geographical division of the State
a majestic State, with great mining,
agricultural and commercial interests,
ana with seacoast 500 miles long, which
he must represent IN the Senate. de must
work hard III order to do his full duty to
those interests.
Their action to-day in selecting him for
this responsible position it would be ego
tlstlcal for him to assume to be taken on
his own merit. There were many others
in the State who could have done as well,
If not better, but the selection had not
fallen on them. He thought from the
expressions he heard during the last cam
palgn that public opinion would ratify
their action. Ii he had not the support of
pubic opinion, and the confidence of tho
people whom he represented. he must fail.
lie had nothing TO hamper him and no
mora prejudice against corporations than
He should treat all alike, fairly and
justly. .4ou have" said he, been so
good to me in the past that l feel sure
you Will not desert me in the future, but
have charity for any failings l may
have"
The people of the State reof all parties.
ana he was representative of the whole
people and should act for them all. 1t
had been charged that he had deserted
MS post at Washington, and he would
explain why he was here. Senator Ed
munds, good authority, says that the
Governor can appoint Senator to fill a
vacancy while the Legislature is not in
| session. He did not wish to raise the
issue In Congress, however, and went to
his friend, Senator Roush of North Da-
kota, and said TO him that his people were
interested IN many questions pend
ing III Congress, like the Reilly funding
| bill, the silver question and the Mica
ragua Canal bill. He paired with Senator
Roush until he or his successor should re-
turn, for he did not know whether he
would return or mott look ed quite
dubious for a time. Therefore California
loses nothing by his presence here at this
time.
lie considered himself their agent, as
they were tho agents OF the people and
should do what they instructed him to in
any resolutions instructing him. He
should consider himself bound by such
instructions, and either obey them or re-
sign his office.
In regard TO those who had raised them
selves above party considerations in the
vote the day before. he wished to say that
| he believed that he who best serves his
state and country best serves his party.
The sentiments and wishes Of all parties
are tor the best prosperity and happiness
OF the country. This is patriotism, and
patriotism leads us to give up our ener-
gIes and our lives, if need. be, for our
country, and urges US to work for its ad-
vancement.
he knew he fell far short of the ideal
Senator, but if devotion to the interests
of his State aud country amounted to
anything, he would try to be in that re-
specG the peer of any Senator in Congress.
The Senator's remarks were greeted
with prolonged applause, and Dodge Of
Alameda called for three cheers, which
were given with will.
The Secretary then read the journal of
the joint convention, which was ap-
proved, and the President declared the
joint convention dissolved.
The Speaker, at l P. NJ, declared the
Assembly adjourned.