The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05

courtesy. conducive Of the welfare Of the
country. nor in compliance with their Just
expectations.
While assisting in the settlement of the
grave questions which devolve upon the SEN
ate 1t Will be my endeavor so to guide its
deliberations 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 shall de-
serve at least your good opinion for the sin
certify Of my effort.
Unfamiliar with your rules and manner of
procedure, l can only promise that 1 will
bring all the ability possess to the faithful
discharge of every duty as It may devolve
upon me, relying always upon your sugges-
tionsr your advice and your cooperation, and
should feel unequal to the task did L not
trustfully anticipate that indulgent aid and
consideration which you have at all times
given to my predecessors, and without which
l could not hope TO acquit myself to your sat
fsfactfon or with any degree of personal cred
1t. 1t shall be my highest aim to justify the
confidence the people have reposed in me, by
olscharging my duties In such a manner as to
Hghten your labors, secure your appreciation
OF my honest efforts 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 rela-
tions may be alike agreeable; that the friend
ships 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 coun-
Try and prosperity and happiness of all the
people.
! SENATE SUMMONED.
The proclamation of the outgoing
president calling an extra session or
the senate having been read. Vice Pres
ldentHobart requested the new senators
10 adVanc and take the oath of office.
AT the presiding officers suggestion,
Mr.. Morrill,, the patriarch of the SEN
ate, was complimented with being the
FIRST to be sworn in.
there was hum of interest through
out the gallery. Men conspicuous in
public political life were recognized,
when, with uplifted hand they sWore
allegiance to the constitution.
No exact order was observed, the
oath being given to four senators at
one time. The names of Thomas Plat.
of New York, and Joseph Benson For
aker of Ohio, were called together. M
Platt came forward on the arm of
Senator Murphy, of New York. both
smiling and exchanging pleasantries as
they went to the desk. Mr.. Foraker
was on the arm of that notable vet
eran, John Sherman, about to leave
for another sphere of of action. With
these fifteen new men were twelve of
the old senators sworn in for new
terms.
Meantime, while the oaths were be-
ing administered, Mr.. Cleveland and
Mr.. Mckinley sat talking in a low
tone. 1t was clearly most agreeable
exchange, for the old president and the
new smiled every now and then. as
they nodded to each other. 1t was
noted that Secretary of State Olney.
and Secretary Lamont were not among
the cabinet officers present.
1t was LOS p. m. when the last oath
had been administered, and then the
formal exit began, the supreme judges
first. then Mr.. Cleveland and President
Mckinley and the other officers fol-
lowing.
Just before the official party with
drew, Mrs. Mckinley and the mother
of the president were escorted from
the gallery to the east front of the
capitol, where the oath of office was
about to be taken by the new presf-
dent.
The occupants of the public gallery
were held in their places for some time
in order not to block the procession Of
officials. Gradually the chamber was
deserted and the scene OF action re-
moved to the east front Of the capitol.