Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

! this ONCE more deeply Impressed with sense
higher appreciation Of the character and dig
nifty Of the great legislative assembly,
the Inst nassiss On ,s
country have here found earnest and at times
passionate discussion. This chamber has, In
record OF four years Of parliamentary. strus-
Eles. Of masterful debates of Important leEis-
Of history think / can truly say, in the
words Of a DISTINGUISHED predecessor: I'm the
discharge OF my official duties l have known
It has been my earnest endeavor Justly to
interpret and faithfully to execute the rules
be strong to compass partisan ends BY q disre-
gard or a perrersion Of the rule. Yet ! think
would he ,ne Sy
from the method prescribed by the senate for
it's own guidance. single instance as indl-
Gated ,n,sn, prove the sorerunner Of untold
governing this body are founded deep in hui
man experience: that they are the result OF
centuries of tireless effort In legislative hall.
TO conserve to render stable and secure the
rights and liberties which have been achieved
who clamor against the senate and it's meth
od h OF procedure S !, may be truly said: They
alone are preserved. without restraint. two
essentials Of wise legislation and of good gov
bate. Great evils often result from hasty legis-
latton-rarely from the delay which follows
Iull dlSCuSst0n ana deliberations. In my num-
BILE Judgment. the historic senate. in preserving
the unrestricted right of amendment and OF
debate. maintaining intact the time honored
parliamentary methods and amenities which
unfailingly secure action after elaboration.
possesses. In our scheme of government a
value which cannot be measured by words.
which was organized in ITO at the Inaugural
ton Of government abides and will continue
to abide one and the same body until the re-
public itself shall be overthrown or time shall
be no more:
Twenty-four senators who have occupied
are longer members of this body. Five of
their n,lm6er.Stanford. colauitt. Vance. Stock
ors. have passed from earthly scenes. The Fail fail
Of the gavel will conclude the long and hon.
orable terms of service of other senators who
associates who remain.
l would do violence to my feelings II
this body for the fidelity with which they
have discharged their important duties and
sy Of which have been at the racinien to"T For
the able and distinguished gentleman who sue
ceeds me as your presiding office earnestly
you have 80 generously accorded me- My part
ing words have been spoken, and now dis
ing the senate adjourned without day.
Mr.. 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:
Senators: TO have been elected % preside
over the senate of the United States is dis
iincton which any citizen would prl. and
the manifestation Of confidence which, it inn
plies is IN honor which sincerely appre ,iate.
My era htude and loyalty to the people of the
duty to you as we'll, demands. such a conser-
vative. euuitabl. ana conscientious construc-
Promote the we'll being AMI prosperity of the
people ana at the same time conser.e the
t time precedents and established tradi-
ttons which have contributed to make this
tribunal the most distinguished Of the iegisla-
tive bodies OF the world.
In entering upon the duties of the office of
which have been chosen. feel a peculiar
delicacy. for am aware that your body. with
its presiding officer. and that am called upon
to conduct your deliberations while not perhaps
It will be my constant effort to aid you. . So
far as I may, in all reasonable expedition OF
t the business s Of the senate and may be
petition Is the hope of the country All the
interests of good government and the advance
Of things call for prompt and positive iegsla.
ton at your hands. To obstruct the regular
course of wise and prudent legislation after
the fullest and freest discussion is neither con-
sistent with true senatorial courtesy, conducive
Of the welfare of the country, nor in COM
While assisting in the settlement of the grave
questions which devolve upon the senate, it
will be my endesvor to so guide its delibera-
lions that its wisdom may be made fruitful
in works. while at the same time exercising
such fairness and impartiality 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. I can only promise that will bring
all the ability I possess to the faithful dis
charge Of every duty it may devolve upon
me, relying always upon your suggestions, your
advice and your cooperation, and should
feel unequal to the task did not trustfully
which you have at all times given to my pre-
decessor, and without which could not hope
to acqut myself to your satisfaction or with
highest aim to justify the confidence the people
have reposed In me by dscharging my duties
In such manner as to tighten your labors
to administer your rules with an eye single
to the public good, and promote the pleasant
and efficient transaction OF the public business
trust that our official and personal relations
may be 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
of Office. 1t was los p. m. when the
last oath had been administered, and
then the formal exit began, the SUI
preme judges going first, then Mr.
Cleveland and President Mckinley and
the other officials following. Gradual
ly the chamber was deserted and the
scene Of action removed to the east end
of the capitol.