The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

TIL. ONO more deeply Impressed WITH q sense
ct The responsibilities imposed, Or vita q
higner apprecia ton q the character and dig
81 During the term just closing questions Of
desp. import % political parties and to the
ssionate discussion. This chamber has, In.
deco, been the arena OF great debate. The
s sse ot four years Of pariianentary strug-
latio On is closed and passes now to the domain
of history. think can truly say. in the
discharge Of my official duties / have known
no cause, no party, no friend s.
~ pr me senate AZ times the temptation may
sFSng e
. lss to say the results, however salutary.
You'd be dearly purchased by a departure
Z its own guidance "a single instance as indi-
Gated might prove the 1oTeTunnsF -of untold
evils. It must not be forgotten that the rules
man experience; that they are the result Of
centuries Of tireless effort In legislative hall.
rights and liberties which have been achieved
sby ficts. By its rules the senate wisely
M 3ss c the limits to- it Of those
not they a 2 his
essentials Of wise legislation and Of good gov-
# sran 1T right of amendment an. Of de-
pate. Great evils often result from hasty s;is-
\ latt;;on1-.rarely from the delay which follows
full discussion and deliberation IN my hum
PIE judgment the historic senate in preserving
debate, mainta aiming intact the, time honored
paffsin,mentary methods and amenities which
possesses in our scheme Of government a
value which cannot be measured by words.
which was organized in 1910 at the Inaugural
3 tion, OF government abides and will continue
1 70. ablde one and the same body until the re-
PUBIC itself shall be overthroWn or time shall
pc no more. ss$$ss
Twenty-four senators who have occupied
seats seat IN this chamber during my term Of Office
4 are no longer members Of this body. Five OF
+ their nunber-stanford, Colquitt. Vance, Stock
ors, have passed from earthly scenes The fail
OF the gayel will conclude the long and hon
orable terms Of service of other senator's who
Will be borne in kind remembrance by their
associa tes who remain. Is
ss would do violence to my feelings If i
fa1led to express my thanks to the officers OF
this body for the fidelity with which they
have discharged their important duties and
the able and distinguished gentleman who sue
invoke the same co-opsration ' and COURTESY
you have SO generously accorded me- My part
Ing Ing r words have been spoken. and now ais
ing the senate adjourned without day
MI. Hobart now advanced to the pre-
siding chair and for the first time exer-
cised his official functions by calling
the senate to order Prayer was Of
fered by the chaplain, after which Mr..
Hobart delivered his Introductory adj
dress as follows: NJ
Senator's To have been elected % preside
tinction which any citizen Youid pr se, and
the mani festatiOn Of confidence which, it i'm
Res rs , an honor md Thish
country to whom owe this hoa,r, and my
duty to you as we'll demands such a conser-
ton and enforcement Of your rules as Shall ali
people ana at the same tts conssrse Re The The
lions which have contributed to make this
tribunal the most distinguished Of the legsla-
In entering dpon u" The e. duties q the of7cA Z,
Wnich have been chosen, feel a peculiar
o eshnaa for am aware that your body. with
Wnom for a time will be associated has
nad but q small voice in the selection soi
It's presiding officer, and that am called upon
TO conduct your deliberations while not perhaps
your choice in point of either merit or fitness
far. as may, in all reasonable expedition Of
the business Of the senate, and NAV be
permitted to express the BELIEF that such ex.
petition is the hope of the country. All tn.
men' towards higher and better conS@ticn
OF Of ts:ass call for prompt and positive ieg4sla.
ton a. your hands TO obstruct the reglla,
the fullest and freest discussion is neither con.
sistent with true senatorial courtesy conducive
| pliance with its Just expectations q
While assisting in the settlement OF the grave
questions which devolve upon the senate II
| will be my endeavor to so guide its delibera.
lions that Its wisdom may be made fruitful
IN works, while At the same time exercising
such fairness and fmpartiaiity within the rules
OF the senate as shall deserve at least your
good opinion for the sincerity Of my effort
Unfamiliar with your rules and manner Of pro.
cedure, can only promise that I will bring
all the ability I possess to the faithful dis
charge Of every duty as 1t may devolve upon
me. relying always upon your suggestions, you,
advice and your cooperation and / should
feel u:.equal to- the task did not trustfully
whica you have at all times given to my, pre-.
decessor, and without which l could not hope
to aeanit myself to your satisfaction or with
highest aim to justify the confidence the people
have repused in ms by discharging my duties
seosrs your appreciation Of my honest efforts
70 administer your rules with an eye single
and efeient TRANSACTION Of the public business BUSINESS
trust that our official and personal relations
may pc alike agreeable. that the friendship
we may form here may be genuine and last.
! ing. and that the work of the senate may
rebound the peace and honor Of the country
and prosperity and happiness of all the people
The proclamation of the outgoing
president, calling an extra session OF
the senate, having been read, Vice
President Hobart requested the new
senators to advance and take the oath
CT Office. It was LOS p. IN. when the
sssaSt Oath nad Deen administered, and
then the formal exit began, the su
prcne judges going first, then Mr.
Cleveland and President Mckinley and
the other. officials following. Gradual
~ the chamber was deserted and the
scene Of action removed to the east enc
OF the capitol.
Blaze at Oshkosh. y5s
Oshkosh, Wis, March 5. Charles
Stretch, Jr.. of A. Stretch & Bros.