The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-03-06
VICE PRESIDENT nopARr.
Text OF Ills Address Upon Taking
His High ONCE.

Following Is the fun text OF Vice Presi-
dent Hobarts address;
Senators: To have been elected 10 pre-
side over tho senate OF the United states
IS a distinction which any citizen would
prize, and the manifestation OF confidence
which Il implies Is an honor which | sin
cerely appreciate. My gratitude and 10y
atty to the people OF the country whom
owe this honor. and my duty 10 you as WELL
demand such a conservative, equitable and
conscientious construction and enforce
ment OF your rules as shall promote the
weli-being and prosperity OF the people.
ana NJ the same time conserve the time
honored presidents and established tradi-
lions which have contributed TO make this
tribunal, the most DISTINGUISHED OF the leg
islative bodies OF the world.
I'm entering upon the duties OF the office
20 which ] have been chosen ] feel a pc
6no odv aetthseSg Tor am , AWARE that your
ISOLATED. has had but a small voice I'm the
selection OF It's presiding officer. and that I
am called upon TO conduct your delibera-
lions, while not perhaps your choice In
point either OF merit or fltness
IT VIII be my constant EFFORT 70 aid you.
80 Tar as / may. I'm all reasonable cN Dcdi-
tion OF the business OF Tie senate. and I
may be permitted 20 express the belief
that such expedition Is the hope OF the
country. All the interests OF good govern
mont and the advancement toward a high
er and better condition OF things, call for
prompt and positive legislation az your
hands. To Obstruct the regular course OF
wise and prudent legislative action after
the fullest and freest discussion, is neither
consistent with true senatorial courtesy.
conducive TO the welfare OF the pcoplc
nor I'm compliance with their Just cspectn-
tons. While assisting in the settlement
OF the grave questions which devolVe upon
the senate or the United States II will
be my endeavor 10 so guide It's deliberations
that It's wisdom may be fruitful In works
whilst 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 ef-
fort Unfamiliar with your rules and man
ner or procedure, i cas- only promise that
j Will bring all the ability possess TO the
faithful discharge OF every duty as II may
dcvOlve upon me, relying always upon your
suggestions. your advice and your coopcrn-
ton, and | should feel unequal 90 the task
did / not trustfully anticipate that indul-
gent aid and consideration that you have
at oil times given TO my predecessors and
without which / could not hope TO ncquit
myself TO your satisfaction or with any
highest aim 10 Justify tho confidence the
people have rcposcd IN me by discharglng
my duties In such n manner "a 10 Tighten
my honest effort 60 administer your rules
with an eve single to the public good and
promote the pleasant and efficient transact
tlon OF the public luslncSH trust that
our official and personal relations may be
alike agreeable. that the fricndshipa we
ay form here may be genuine and last
Ing. and that the work OF the senate NAV
rebound 90 tho peace and honor OF the
country and the prosperity and happiness
OF all the people,"