Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-01-23

complshed by the united action OF unseihh,
determined men. During the period now I'M
Ger consideration partisan spirit and local
interests have been sabordinated to the pub,
lie good, and II is due to the distinguished
gentlemen composing the general assembly
that their good work be thus noted. The past
Is history. the present ripe In opportunity.
the future laden with possibilities.
Senators. l cannot sever my relations with
you without attempting to express TO you
my sense OF gratitude for the kindness and
of service as president of the senate. When
recall how patiently each senator has
overlooked my shortcomings and how prompt
ly one and all have approved such rulings
as were helpful in the Dispatched business.
am persuaded that nowhere may be found
ADLER and more courteous gentlemen. ! re-
tire from responsible office OF president of the
senate of Iowa with sentiments Of admira-
ton and friendship toward every senator
who has during, such service been a member
of this body. Not one has been unkind. and
not one has failed in doing his duty to the
state and his constituency. It Is due to you
that i say, We'll done. servants OF the peo-
pie," for IN my position it was given me to
know OF your work,
or future legislation by you I feel no APP
prehension. and trust the future in your pri.
happiness and little O. suffering and sadness
which 80 often fall to ne S e Rsn
DELICATE for expression crowd upon me. and
ask you to read In my eyes as ! look into
your faces and from my handclasps as
bid you goodbye, the benediction OF friend
ship and love known only among manly men
May the blessing Of heaven attend you al
ways.
Lieutenant Governor Herrott's address to
the senate after taking the chair was as fol-
lows:
Senators: In entering upon the duties OF
this high Office With which the suffrages OF
my fellow citizens have honored me. 1t Is
both duty and pleasure TO acknowledge
the uniform courtesy extended my by your re-
firing president. Lieutenant Governor ]. C.
Miuiman, and by the members Of the SEN
ate In the incoming days OF the session. Even
though / have not been able always to indi-
cate a favorable response to your requests OF
desires, your courtesy has notwithstandine
been no less considerable. 1t Is, assure you,
my sincere wish that my conduct as your
presiding officer will not ALLEVIATE your good
will.
fallen S to my lot 70 be eoneerned With bust.
ness affairs and administrative duties and but
little with parliamentary bodies and thei,
occasionally 90 far afeld In my rulings
ask that the presumption OF good Intention be
accorded me. shall do my best to expedite
business and deal fairly with you and among
you.
Shall we proceed with business?
No business of importance was
transacted and the, senate adjourned
till Tuesday.
House.-After a spirited debate and
alter several unsuccessful attempts to
amend, the Kendall resolution intro
duced yesterday, providing that all
bills carrying appropriations should be
introduced before February 20, except
by a three-quarters vote, was passed
by the house this morning. The pas
sage of this resolution was the feature
of the session, and the only important
work done by either house during the
day. The object of this resolution is
to get all bills before the appropria-
ton committee at the earliest possible
date, that they may be reported back
by the committee and time given the
house for full discussion of the meas
ures. Ex-Governor Larrabee was
present during the session this morn
ing and was introduced to the house
He spoke briefly. not desiring to in
terrupt the discussion or the Kendall
resolution then pending.
The house adjourned until lis and
then convened preparatory to the joint
session. 1t met to adjourn after the
inaugural observances. The house,
like the senate, yesterday accepted an
invitation of the trustees of the state
normal school to attend the dedication
of the new building at Cedar Falls
January 80.