The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-05
PRESIDENT MKINLEY'S
OFFICIAL FAMILY.

portant duties, and for the timely assist.
ance and unfaiing courtesy, Of which
have been the recipient.
For the abe and distinguished
gentlemen who succeeds me as your pre-
siding officer, 1 earnestly invoke the same
co-operation and courtesy you have so
generously accorded me-
Senators. my parting words have been
spoken. and / now discharge my last OIL
cial duty, that OF declaring the Senate adj.
journed without day.
HOBARTs ADDRESS.
After being sworn IN, Flce-freslueh'
Hobart spoke as follows:
Senators: To have been elected 70 pre-
side over the Senate Of the United States
is "a distinction which any citizen would
prize. and the manifestation or confidence
which il implies is an honor Which
sincerely appreciate.
Ny gratitude and loyalty to the people
OF the country 10 whom l owe tnis
honor. and my duty TO you, as weh' ue
rnand such "A conservative. equitable ana
conscientious construction and enforce
rnent q your rules as shall promote the
wcll-belng and prosperity Of the people.
and at the same time conserve the time
horored urecedents and established ira
ditions which have contributed TO make
this tribunal the NEST distinguished OF
the legislative bodies Of the world.
In entering upon the duties OF the
office 10 which I have been chosen, reel
a peculiar delicacy, for ! am aware
that your body. with whom, fer Tune.
I will be associated. has had but small
voice I'm the selection OF its presiding
officer. aud that ! am called upon 70
conduct your deliberations. whle not
perhaps. your choice IN point OF elmer
merit or fitness
n will be my constant effort TO aid you.
so far as / may, In all reasonable eX-
nodftion Of the business Of tho Senate.
and / may be permitted TO express the
belief that such expedition IS the hope
Of the country. All the interests oil
GOOD government and tho Advancement TO-
ward a higher and better condition oil
things. call for prompt and positive leg
fslation at your hands TO obstruct the
regular course Of wise and prudent legls'
latlve action. after the fullest and freesl
discussion. is neither consistent with true
senatorial courtesy conducive 10 the Wet
faro OF the people. nor I'm compliance
with their Just expectations.
WILL ASK THEIR AID.
While assisting in the settlement Ct th'
grave questions which devolve upon L.
s.nate of The United States. II VIII %
,n, endeavor to so guide its delibera
tions that IFS wisdom may be hAu
fruitful iu works. whilst &c the sam
Tim, exercising such fairness ana I'M
rarfiautv with the rules Of the Senate
as shall deserve az least your scod oplh
ion for the sincerity OF my effort
Unfamiliar with your rules and name
Of procedure, L can only promise Una
Will bring all the ability l possess u
the faithful discharge Ct every duty as
may dcvolve upon me, relying always oil
vJur suggestions. your advice, ana you
? co-ouorauon. / should not feel equal L
the task did / not trust and fully an
tieipate that indulgent aid and considera
ION which you have at all times give
10 my predecessors. and without "hic
clu.l not hope to acquit myself 10 you
..Hsfteton or with any degree OF per
aonal credit. ..
d. shall be my highest aim 10 lusth
the confidence the people have repose
in me by discharging my duties lh sue
"a manner as 20 tighten your lanols' $50
euro your appreciation of my honest ei
deavor TO administer your rules with 3"
eve single 10 the public good, ana pro
mote the pleasant and efficient transd'uo
OF the public business.
trust that our official and persona
relations may be alike agreeable; ina
the friendships we may form here ma
ba genuine and lastning, ana mat IN
work Of the Senate may rebound 10 IN
peqce and honor Of the country ana On
prosperity and happiness Cf all the pee
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