The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-03-12
TO THE SENATE.
Vice President Hobart Makes His
Address.

Vice President Hobart Makes His
Address.
Senators: To have been elected to pre-
side over the Senate of the United States
is distinction which any citizen would
prize, and the manifestation of confidence
which il implies is an honor which | sin
cerely appreciate. Ny gratitude and 10y
atty to the people OF the country to
Whom / owe this honor, and my duty
10 you, as well, demand such a conserva-
tive, equitable and conscientious con-
stfuction OF your rules as shall promote
lle Well being and prosperity of the pso-
pie, and at the same time conserve the
t",e.i cnored precede',Ls and established
traditions which have contributed TO
make this tribunal the most distinguished
OF the legislative bodies of the world In
entering upon the duties of the office TO
which have been chosen l feel a ne
cullar delicacy, for / am aware vOlIr
body with whom for time / will be as
sociated has had but a small voice in the
selection OF its presiding officer. and that
am called upon to conduct your delib-
erations, while not perhaps your choice
In point of either merit or fitness.
IL VIII be my constant effort to aid
you, so far as / may, in all reasonable
expedition of the business of the Senate
and may be permitted to express the
Denef that such expedition is the hope of
the country. All the interests of good
government and the advancement toward
higher and better condition of things
call for prompt and positive legislation
Al your hands. To obstruct the regular
course OF wise and prudent legislative ac-
tion after the fullest and freest discus
sion is neither consistent with true sena-
forial courtesy, conducive to the welfare
of the people, nor in compliance with
their just expectations. While assisting
IN the settlement of the grave questions
which devolve upon the Senate. it will be
my endeaVor to so guide its deliberations
that its wisdom may be made fruitful in
works, whilst at the same time exercis-
ing such fairness and impartiality within
the rules of the Senate as shall deserve
at least your good opinion for the sin
cerity of my effort.
Unfamiliar with your rules and manner
OF procedure, ] can only promise that
viii bring all the ability I possess to the
faithful discharge of every duty as it
may deveiove upon me, relying always
upon your suggestions, your advice and
your cooperation. and l should feel nm
equal 10 the task did I not trustfuliy an
ucipate that indulgent aid and consid-
GRAFTON which you have at all times given
to my predecessors, and without which
/ could not hope to acquit myself to
your satisfaction or with any degree of
personal credit. 1t shall be my highest
aim to justify the confidence the people
have repoSed in me by dscharging my
duties in such 2 manner as TO tighten
your labors, secure your appreciation of
my honest effort to administer your rules
with an eye single TO the public good
and promote the pleasant and efficient
transaction of the public business.
l trust our official and personal rela-
tions may be alike agreeable; that the
friendships We may form here may be
genuine and lasting, and that the work
of the Senate may rebound to the peace
and honor of the country and the pros
perity and happiness of all the people.