The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-10
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Lar as HpDllt dDle ! would nave all OF
my countrymon observe: 81 will faith
fully execute the Office Of president Of
the United states. and VIII. to- the best
oc my abiiity preserve. protect and dc.
rend the constitution Of the United
States"
This is the obligation have rcverently
taken before the Lord most high. 10
rely on the forbearance ami assistance
keep il win be my single purpose my
constant prayer and I shall confidently
of all the people in the discharge of my
solemn responsibilities.
vice President Hobart'- Address.
The following is the address Of vice
President Hobart, delivered upon his in
duction into Office:
Senators: To have been elected to
preside over the senate of the United
States is distinction which any citizen
would prize, and the manifestation OF
confidence which it implies is an honor
which | sincerely appreciate.
My gratitude and loyalty to the peo-
pie Of the country, to whom | owe this
honor, and my duty to you as well. de-
mand such conservative equitable and
conscientious construction and enforce
mcnt of your rules as shall promote the
well being and prosperity of the people
and at the same time conserve tbe
time honored precedents and established
traditions which have contributed ~
make this tribunal the most distin.
gulshed of the legislative bodies of the
world.
In entering upon the duties of the Of
flee to which | have been chosen. feel
a peculiar delicacy. for am aware that
your body. with whom. for a time 7 will
be associated has had but n small voice
in the selection of its presiding officer
and that / am called upon to conduct
your deliberations. while not. nerhans
your choice in point of either merit NJ
fitness.
1t will be my constant effort to aid Won.
50 far as may, in all reasonable expedi.
ton of the business of the senate. and
may be permitted to express the beliat
that such expedition is the hone of the
country. All the interests of good gov
eminent and the advancement toward n
higher and better condition of things
call for prompt and positive legislation
at your hands. To obstruct the reauIa ,
course of wise and prudent Legislative
action, after the fullest and freest dis.
cussion, is neither consistent with true
senatorial courtesy, conducive to tn.
welfare of the people. nor in compliance
with their just expectations.
While assisting in the settlement of
the grave questions which devolve unor
the senate of the United States. II will
be my endeavor to so guide IT'S delibera
lions that its wisdom may be made fruit
full in works. whilst at the same Tina ex
ercisng such fairness and impartiaIitv
within the rules of the senate as shat
deserve. at least, your good opinion TO,
the sincerity of my effort
Unfamiliar with your rules and man.
ner of procedure. I can onlv promise Tho,
7 will bring all the ab,Iity = ,ons ..'.
49, fa,thf,,i a,aota possess t'
.ne iai'i,iui uischaree OF every duty az
IL may ueNolVe upon me, relying always
upon your suggestions, your advice and
your cooperation, and I should feel un.
equal to the task did I not trustfulIv n.
ticipate that induIrent aid ana $50, a.,
Grafton which ,,o,, -. =. ~ Gu .. o'nsIu
aa.or m,,,,n ~ nav a. en- tunes siver
10 my predecessors ana without which
could not nope to acquft myself to you