The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-11
TO TIE SENATE.
Vice President Hobart Makes His
Address.

Vice President Hobart Makes Hi.
Address.
Senators: To have been elected TO pre-
side over the Senate Of the United State:
is a distinction which any citizen would
prize. and the manifestation of confidence
which it implies is an honor which / sin
cerely appreciate. My gratitude and 10y
atty TO the people Of the country JC
whom / owe this honor and nv duty
tive, equitable and conscientious con
struction of your rules as shall promote
the well being and prosperity of the pso-
pie, ana at the same time conserve the
ti.Ee-l cnOred preCedt',ts and established
traditions which have contributed to
make this tribunal the most distingui shed
Of the legislative bodies Of the world II
entering upon the duties OF the office "a
which / have been chosen, L feel Il pc
culiar delicacy, for | am aware your
body with whom for q time / VIII be as
ISOLATED has had but a small voice in the
selection Of its presiding officer, and that
! am called upon to conduct your deiib-
erations, while not perhaps your choice
in point Of either merit OF fitness.
II will ne my constant effort 20 aid
YOU, 50 FAR as ! may, in all reasonable
expedition of the business Of the Senate.
and / may be permitted to express the
belief that such expedition is the hope OF
the country. All the interests of good
government and the advancement toward
higher and better condition of things,
call for prompt and positive legislation
1T your hands. To obstruct the regular
course of wise and prudent legislative aC-
ton after the fullest and freeSt discus
sion is neither consistent with true Sena-
tOrial courtesy, conducive 10 the welfare
OF the people, nor in compliance with
their just expectations. While assisting
in the settlement of the grave questions
which devolve upon the Senate, it viii be
my cndeaVOr 10 so guide its deliberations
that it's wisdom may be made fruitful in
works. whilst at the same time eXercis-
ing such fairness and impartiality within
the rules of the Senate as shall deserve
at least your good opinion for the sin
cerity of my effort.
Unfamiliar with your rules and manner
OF procedure, / can only promise that |
will bring all the ability l possess TO the
faithful discharge of every duty as il
may deVelOVe upon me. relying always
upon your suggestions, your advice and
your cooperation. and l should feel UNI
equal TO the task did / not trustfulIy an
ticipate that indulgent aid and consid-
Grafton which YOU have at all times given
to my predecessors. and without which
could not hope to acdut myself TO
your satisfaction or with any degree of
personal credit. It shall be my highest
aim to Justify the confidence the people
duties in such q manner as TO Tighten
your labors. secure your appreciation of
my honest effort TO administer your rules
with an eve single to the public good
md promote the pleasant and efficient
of the public business.
] trust our official and personal rela-
ions may be alike agreeable; that the
genuine and lasting, and that the work
IF the Senate may rebound to the peace
md honor of the country and the pros
peritY and happiness of all the people.