Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-05

and LCrd of Lords, we are come 10 i'm
piore Thy benediction upon the solemn
service which engages the prOfoundest
interest Of the nation and enlists the
synpathieS Of all kindred tribes and
tongues, the induction of Thine hon
/ ored servants according 10 the soyer-
eisn VIII OF the people of the United
I States Oh America INTO the highest o.
ficeS OF the land. thus lifting them from
the plane Of private citizens to the
/ level OF the mightiest rulers OF the
earth, and clothing them with vest
! powers and awful responsibilities. AS
| they bow themselves before the Maj
esty Of Thy presence and throne, while
/ they pledge their faith TO Thee and to
the people, by kissing the holy volume
OF Thy word. grid their lions and
strengthen their hearts for the mani
fold and great tasks and labors which
lie before them. Guard their persons
from disease, violence and every form
Of danger. endOw them with health and
soundness of body and mind, and en-
rich them with eQuanimity.
As the chaplain closed. Vice Pres1-
dent Hobart addressed the Senate for
the first time. speaking in strong, well
modulated tones. as he delivered his
introductory address. lie said:
Senators:-TO have been elected TO
preside over the Senate of the United
States is a distinction which any cit
izen would prize and the manifestation
of confidence which it implies, is an
( honor which I sincerely appreciate.
My gratitude and loyalty TO the peo-
pie of the country TO whom / owe TINS
honor. and my duty to YOU, as We'll
demand such a conservative equitable
and conscientious construction and
enforcement Of your rules as shall pro-
mote the well being and prosperity Of
the people, and at the same time con-
serve the time honOred precedents and
established traditions which have con-
tributed TO make this tribunal the most
distinguished of the legislative bodies
| OF the world
In entering upon the duties Of the
Office 10 which 1 have been chosen, l
feel q peculiar delicacy, for / am aware
, that your body with whom for a time
I viii be associated. has had but small
voice in the selection OF its presiding
officer and that I am called upon TO
conduct Your deliberations, while not
perhaps your choice i'm point of either
merit or fitness.
Tt Will be my constant effort to aid
YOU. SO far as I may, in all reasonable
expedition of the business of the Sen
ate. and Z may be permitted 20 express
the belief that such expedition is the
hone Of the country. All the interests
Of good government and the advance
meut toward q higher and better CON
dition of things. call for prompt and
positive legislation at your hands. 10
obstruct the regular course Of wise and
I prudent legislative action. after the
fullest and freest discussion is neither
consistent with true Senatorial coUrte-
sv conducive to the welfare Of the peo-
ple nor i'm compliance with their just
expectations
While assisting in the settlement Oh
the grave questions which deyolve upon
the Senate of the United States, 1t Will
be my endeavor to so guide its dellhera-
tf0ns that its wisdom may be made
fruitful in works whilst at the same
time exercising such fairness and I'M
r9rtialitv within the rules Of the Sen
ate as shall deserve at least, your GOOD
0rinion Tor the sincerity OF my eHorJ.
Unfamiliar with your rules and man
ner of procedure. / can only promise
that will bring all the ability possess
10 the faithful discharge OF every duty
us in NAV devOlve upon me, relying al
WAYS uDOn your suggestions your ad-
vice and YOUR cooperation, and should
feel UNEQUAL TO the task did not trust
fnUv anticipate that iudulsent aid. ana
consideration which you have at an
times given TO my predecessors, ana
without which. / could not hope 70 &C
ouit myself 10 your satisfaction or with
any degree of personal credit.
Tr shall be NV highest aim to justify
The confidence the people have reposeu
I'M me by discharging my duties IN @dch
81 manner as TO tighten your iaDors' Sc
cure your appreciation or my honest
efforts 10 administer your rules WIN an
eve single TO the public gOod, and pro-
mote the pleasant and efficient trausac-
/ ZION of the public business.
trust that our official and personal re-
7 la-ions may be alike agreeable; that the
f.-a05eh're ,~e may form here may be
genuine and lasting, and that the worE
.np senate may rebound 10 the peace
and honor of the country and the pros
ua~ftv and happiness of all the peo-
The proclamation Of the outgoing
/ President. calling an extra session or
The Senate. having been read, wee
: President Hobart requested the new
/ Senator's to advance and take the oath
/ of office. At the presiding oIlceI $
I suggestion. Elr Morrill,, the patriarch
/ of the Senate. was complimented with
/ being the first TO be sworn IN.
As the new Senator's took the oath
| there was a hum of interest through
the gallery. Men conspicuous IN pub
I lie and political life were recognized
when with uplifted hand they swore al
reri3nce to the constitution. No eX-
/ acr order was observed, the oath being
given TO four Senator'S at one tlule'
| The names. of Thomas c. Plat, OF New
work and Joseph Benson Foraker, OF
ohio were called together. Mr.. Plat
came forward on the arm OF senator
Murphy. OF New York. both smiilns
and exchanging pleasanrles as tney
went 90 the desk.
Mr. Foraker was on the arm OF that
notable veteran. John Sherman. about
I'm 1aave for another sphere OF action.
with the fifteen new men We're
evolve of the old Senators sworn III lot
new terms.
Meantime. while the Oaths were be-
/ ;ro administered. Mir. Cleveland and
| ne Mckinley sat talking in low tone
I n was clearly a most agreeable eX-
/ .b,roa for the old President and the