The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-04
PRESIDENT MK|NLEY
AT TIE CAPITOL.
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seats OF honor set apart for their recep-
ton. Vice-President Stevenson, to whom
h Senate accorded a unanimous vote OF
thanks for his courtesy and ability in the
chair, returned his thank in graceful
terms He said he ranked as chief among
the favorss political fortune had bestowed
upon him, that of having being the asso-
ciate-and " having known something of
friendshtp-of the men with whom he had
so Ions held official relation in this cham
Der. Then he entered upon a defense of
the rules of the Senate as follows
1T must not be forgotten tha the rules
governing this body are founded deep on
suit of centuries of ~tireless effort In legis-
lative halls, to conserve, to render stable
and secure, the rights and liberties which
rules the Senate wisely fixes the limits
to its own power. Of those who clamor
against the Senate, n its methods of
know not what they do In this chamber
alone are preserved, without restraint.
two essentials of wise legislation and of
good government-the right of amend
ment and of debate. Great evils often re-
suit from hasty legislation-rarely from
the delay which follows full discussion
and elaboration. In my humble judg-
ment, the historic Senate-preserving the
unrestricted right of amendment and of
debate, maintaining intact the time-hon-
ored parliamentary methods and ameni-
ties which u~n6ailingly secure action after
Acknowledgements in our scheme of
government a value which cannot be
measured by, words"
He closed by saying:-"For the able
and distinguished gentleman who sue
ceeds me as YOU presiding Office, I earn
estly invoke the same cooperation and
courtesy you have so generously accord
ed me-"
The Vice President then called pom
the Vice President-elect to take the oath
offofice. Mr.. Carrot A. Hobart stood up,
and. with uplifted hand. took the oath as
administered by Vice President Steven
spn. and subscribed to it.
Mr.. Stevenson took the seat which his
= successor had occupied. while Vice Presi-
dent Hobart took the gavel and an
nounced prayer by the chaplain.
The audience rose and remained in an
attitude of reverence while the blind
chaplain of the Senate, Rev. Mr.. Mil
burn. opened the Fifty-fifth Congress
with prayer.
Then Vice President Hobart made his
opening speech, as follows
S.@4O HAVE pCG 6l6Cl6u L aDIS-
side over the Senate of the United States
is a distinction which any citizen would
prize, and the manifestation of confidence
which 1t implies is an honor which /
sincerely appreciate.
My gratitude and loyalty to the people
OF the. country. to whom I owe this
honor, and my duty to you, as well, de-
mand such a conservative, equitable and
conscientious construction and enforce
ment OF your rules as shall promote the
well being and prosperity of the people,
and at the same time conserve the time
honored presidents and established ira
ditions which have contributed to make
this tribunal the most distinguished of
the legislative bodies of the world.
In entering upon the duties of the oHice
to which l have been chosen, / feel a
peculiar delicacy, for I am aware that
your body with whom, for a time, I will
be associated, has had but a small voice
and that I am called upon to conduct
your deliberations, while not perhaps
fitness.
It win be my constant effort to aid
you, so far as I may, in all reasonable
expedition of the business of the Senate,
n may be permitted to express the
belief that such expedition is the hope
government and the advancement toward
a higher and better condition of things,
call Tor prompt and positive legislation
at your hands. To obstruct the regular
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ton after the fullest and freest discus
sion, is neither consistent with true Sem
atorial courtesy, conducive to the welfare
OF the people, nor in compliance with
While assisting In the settlement of the
grave questions which devolve upon the
Senate of the United States, 1t will be
my ~endeayore to guide its deliberations
that its wisdom may be made fruitful in
works whilst at the same time exercis-
Ing such fairness n impardality within
the rules OF the Senate as shall deserve,
at least, your good opinion for the sin
certify of my effort.
Unfamiliar with your rules and man
5sr Of procedure. I can only promise that
s Will bring all the ability / possess to
the faithful discharge of every duty as
IT may devolve upo me-, relying always
upon your suggestions, your advice and
your cooperation. and I should feel UNI
equal to he task die / not trustfully
anticipate that indulgent aid and consid-
grafton which you have at all times given
% my predecessors, n without which
] could not hope to acquit myself to your
satisfaction or with any degree of per-
SOnal credit. exs
1t shall be my highest aim to justify
the the people have reposed
In me by discharging my duties in such
a manner as to tighten your labors, Sc
cure your appreciation of my honest eff
tort TO administer your rules with an eye
single to the public good, n promote
the public business.
trust that our official and personal
relations may be alike agreeable; that
the we may form mere may
be genuine and lasting, and that the work
OF the Senate may rebound to the peace
and honor of h country and the pros
perity and happiness of all the people.
Then President Cleveland's proclamation
~convening the Senate in session for the
fourth of March was read, and the Vice
President called upon the newly elected
Senator'S to come forward and be sworn,
Mr.. Morrill, Rep., vt.) had the distinction
conferred upon him, on account of his
age and long service, of being sworn first
and alone at the clerks desk-the oath
being administered by Vice President
Hobart. The others Were sworn in ir
patches of six.
The ceremony came to a close at five
/. minutes after one, when the order of exit
and the procession to the inaugural plat.
form was put in execution. The exit wa.
n the following order:-
The Marshal of the District of Column
bia and the Marshal of the Suprem,
Court.
Tie Chief Justice, Associate Justices
Clerk and Reporter of the Supreme Court
The Sergeant-at-Arms of HI Senate.
The Committee of Arrangements.
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