The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-03-06


Mckinley. Sr., was two seats from Mrs.
Mckinley. Jr., and the two bent forward
frequently for an exchange OF happiness.
The diplomatic corps entered the cham
Der at 1l:46, followed a moment later by
Chief Justice Fuller and the associate
Justices OF the United States supreme
court. The members OF the house o. rep
resentatives then entered,
There was a stir when the senate on
Gals announced the vice president, Mr.
Hobart. who stepped TO seat near the
presiding officers desk. At 1890 Presl-
dent Cleveland and President-elect Nc
kinley entered the main doors. Atten-
ton was riveted at once on these two
central figures. Mckinley and Cleveland
were seated immediately In 'front.' OF the
presiding officer, facing the senate and
crowd. On the left sat Major General
Miles and Admiral Brown. both In fun
uniform. To the right four ambassadors
Sir Julian Pauncefote. NJ. Paternos, Bar
on Thielman and Baron Fava, directly
beside Mckinley. Members OF the out
going cabinet were In a semi-eircle to the
left. facing the outgoing and incoming
presidents. On the opposite side. In the
center aisle. in a semi-circle, were Chief
Justice Fuller and the associate JUS
! tees. Near them were General Porter
and Marshal Wilson, of the District OF
Columbia Back of the supreme court
judges were the ministers OF foreign
countries, wearing rich uniforms
Members Of the house of representa-
tlves filled the entire body Of the hall on
the right side. and on the opposite area
sat the senators and senators-elect
SteVensOn'n Farewell.
AS the presidential party took seats,
Vice President Stevenson arose and in
vited his successor to step forward and
take the oath of ONCE. Mr.. Hobart adj
Vanced to the desk, raised his right hand
ana TOOK the oath In accordance with the
4
MS yaiedictory address. speaking hoarse-
| ly. He said:
Fellow senators; The time has arrived which
| marks the close Of the 5tth congress and ter
/ fore laying down the gavel for the iast tim,
| l may be pardoned for OBTAINING you for 4
| moment. In the attempt to give expression &C
| my gratitude for the uniform courtesy ex-
| tended. for the many kindnesses shown me-
during the time 1t has been my good fortune
to preside over your deliberations. MY ap-
/ probation OF the resolution Of the senate per.
| sonal to myself can md no adequate expression
/ in words. Intentionally I have at no tirns
given onsnse; and ! carry from this prssenes
| any senator-no memory OF a grievance.
Chief among the tAvOrs political fortune ha,
bestowed upon me. count that OF having beer
/ the associate-and OF having known something
| OF the friendship-of the men with whom
| have so long held official relations IN thl,
| OF this august body Is an honor Of whicl
even the most tllustrious citizen might h,
proud l am persuaded that no occupant OF
this chair during the 40 years OF our constitu,
| tional history ever entered upon the discharx,
OF the duties pertaining to this Office NOR,
deeply impressed with a sense Of the RESPONSE
ollittes imposed. or with a higher appreeta.
| ton OF the character and dignity Of the Erea
legislative assembly.
During the term Just closing questions Of
| great import to political parties and TO tn,
country have here found earnest and at time,
| passionate discussions. This chamber has in
deed been the arena OF great debate. A recort
OF four years OF parliamentary struggles o
| masterful debates, OF important legislation, n
| closed and passes now to the domain of his
| tory. think can truly say In the words o
| a distinguished predecessor. In the discharR,
| OF my official duties I have known no cause.
no party. no friend" 1t has been my earues
resolve to justly interpret and faithfully /,
| execute the rules Of the senate.
In thisc hamber alone are preserved with
out rstFalnt. two essentials Of wise legfsla
ton and OF good government-the right o
| amendment and OF debate Great evils oftei
| result from hasty iegisistion-rarely from tn,
delay which follows fun discussion and deltb
Grafton. Within my humble Judgment the his
torfc senate-preservtng the unrestricted rtnh
Of amendment and debate. maintaining In h
act the time honored parliamentary method
and amenities which unfailngy secure actloi
after deliberation-posscsses tn our scheme o
government value which cannot be measure,
by words.
The senate Is a perpetual body. The senat
which was organized In tTS9 at the Inauguration
abide and the same body until the repub
lie itself shall be overthrow or time shall b.
no more.
Twsnty-four senator's who have occupie,
seats IN this chamber during my term Of oHic
are no longer members Of this body. Five o
that number-stanford, Colquitt. Vance. Stock
bridge and Wilson-"shattered at the conten
tons Of Hail." full Of years and Of hSnors
have passed from earthly scenes. The fal
Of the gavel win conclude the long and hon
| orable terms Of service OF other senators
who will be borne in kind remembrance b,
their associates who remain.
| I would do violence to my feelings n
/ m In fha 4fFNs. faU
| Of this body for the ddelity with whfeh the
have fulfilled their important duties and tn
timely assistance and unfailing courtesy 0
which have been the recipient For the abb
and distinguished gentleman who succeeds m
az your presiding officer. earnestly lnvok
| the same cooperation and courtesy you hav
| so generously accorded me-
Senators. my part in the words have beei
| spoken and now discharge my last Official &C
| that Of declaring the senate adjourned withOu
day
Vice President HObnrt's Address.
Vice President Hobart then stepped Il
| the presiding chair and for the first tim
exercised his official functions by callinI
the senate to order. Hobart moved asid
for Chaplain Nilburn, who In an impress
sive voice delivered the first invocation
for the new senate. As the chaplain
| closed. Vice President Hobart. speaking
| in strong. well modulated tone. Delivers
his Introductory address. He said:
HObaFt's Satisfactory.
Senators: To have been elected to presid
4 over the senate OF the United states Is dis
tnction which any citizen would prize an
the manifestation Of confidence which Il I'm
plies is an honor which I sincerely appreci
ate. In entering the duties Of the Office fee
a peculiar delicacy. for am aware that you
body. with whom for a time I will be associ
ated. has had but small voice In the seisc
ton Of Its presiding officer. and that ar
| called upon to conduct your deliberations. Will
not perhaps your choice In point Of eithe
merit fitness.
1t will be my constant effort to aid you. $
fas as I may. in all reasonable expedition q
the business Of the senate and I may be per
mltted TO cypress the belief that such expedi
| tion Is the hope Of the country. An the inter
| ests Of good government and advancement 10
| ward higher and better condition Of thinRS
call for prompt and positive legislation at you
hands While assisting in the settlement Q
| the grave questions which devoIve upon IN
senate. II will be my endeavoF to guide II
| deliberations that Its wisdom may be mad
| fruitful in works. while at the same time eXsT
cising such fairness and imparttality within tn
rules Of the senate shall deserve. at least
your good opinion, for the sincerity Of m
Unfamiliar with your rules and manner
procedure can only propose that I will brtn
all the ability / possess to the faithful dis
charge Of every duty as It may devoIve upO
me, relying always upon your suggestions
| your advice and your cooperation. and
should feel unequal to the task did not trust
fully anticipate that induIgsnt aid and con
ssderation which you have at all times give
TO my predecessors and without which cOul
not hope to acquit myself to your satisfaction
or with any degree Of personal credit
shall be my highest aim to Justify the conf
dence the people have reposed In me by dis
charging my duties In such manner as
|, | tighten your Iabors. and your appreci
alton Of my honest effort to administer you
rules with an eye single to the public goo
and to promote the pleasant and efficient trans
| action Of the bubble business.
= trust official and personal relation
r may be alike Agreeable: that the friendship
i we may form here may be genuine and lastin
and credit may rebound TO the peace and homo
Of the country. prosperity and happiness Of a