The news & observer., 1897-03-05
work of the new Senate was at once taken


up,
The names OF the Senators-eect were
called in alphabetical order and they ad-
vanced to the clerks desk and were sworn
in by Vice-President Hobart. They
were as follows:
Allison, w. b., Iowa; Clay, A S., Gcor-
gia; Earle, j. H., South Carolina:
Fairbanks, q. w, Indiana; Foreaker, j.
b., Ohio; Gallinger, J. H., New Hamp-
shire; Hensbrough, II. c., North Dakota:
Heithfeldt, Henry, Idaho; Harris. w. A.
Kansas; Jones, j. X, Arkansas: Jones.
J. p, Nevada; Kyle, J. H., South Da-
kOta Mason, w. E., Illinois; McEnery.
Samuel D., Louisiana; Morrill, ]. s.
Vermont; Penrose, Boise, Pennsvlvania.
Perkins, Geo. c., California; Pettus, u.
w, Alabama; Platt o. H., Connect
cut; Platt, r. c., New York; Pritchard.
j. c., North Carolina; Rawlins, ]. L.,
Utah; Spooner, J. c., Wisconsin; Teller.
II. NJ, Colorado; Turner, George Wash
ington; Vest, G. g., Missouri; Yelling
ton, Geo. L., Maryland.
The vacancies are in Florida, Ken
tucky and Oregon.
In assuming his duties as Nicc-Presi-
dent Mr.. Hobart said:
Senator's: TO have been elected to pre-
side over the Senate of the United States
is Il distinction which any citizen would
prize, and the manifestation Of confidence
which it implies, is an honor, which
I sincerely appreciate.
My gratitude and loyalty to the people
IF the country to whom | owe this honor
and my duty to you, as well, demand
such u conservative equitable and CON
scigutious construction and enforcement
If your rules as shall promote the well
icing and prosperity Of the people and at
The same time conserve the time bOnored
precedcnts 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 of
fee to which / have been chosen, [ feel
peculiar deicacy, for l am aware that
your body, with whom for a time, | will
be associated has had but a small voice
in the selection Of its presiding officer, and
that | am called upon to conduct your
deliberations while not perhaps your
choice in point Of either merit or fitness,
it will be my constant effort to aid you,
so far as / may, in all reasonable ex-
pedition of the business of the Senate
and l may be permitted to express the
belief that such expedition is the hope
Of the country. All the interest Of good
government and the advancement toward
| higher and better condition of things,
call for prompt and positive legislation
at your bands To obstruct the regular
course Of wise and prudent legislative
action after the fullest and freest discus
sion, is neither consistent with true
Senatorial courtesy, conducive to the wei
fare Of the people, nor in compliance with
their just expectations.
While assisting in the settlement Of the
grave questions, which devolye upon the
Senate of the United States, it will be
my favor 10 so guide its deliberations
| that It's wisdom may be made fruitful in
work, 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 man
ner Of procedure, / can only promise that
| will bring all the ability l possess to
the faithful discharge Of every duty as it
may devolve upon me, relying always
upon your suggestions, your advice and
your cooperation, and | shall feel un-
equal to the task did l not fully
| anticipate that indulgent aid and con-
| sideration which you have at all times
given to my predecessors and without
which l 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 discharging my duties in such a
manner as to tighten your labors, secure
your appreciation of my honest effort
to administer your rules with an eye sim
gle 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 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.
The Senators then withdrew to the east
front of the capitol to participate in the
inaugural ceremony. On returning to the
chamber a resolution was adopted for
daily sessions at II O'Clock, beginning
| tomorrow, and the Senate then ad-
iourned.