Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-05

pro temporc repeated to him in the
form of an official oath the few impress.
sive words which transformed the In.
diana leader from the position Of
senator to that OF Vice-President Of the
United States. The ceremony did not
consume to exceed two minutes of
time. but it was conducted with such
dignity and sOlemnity as to make a
lasting impression on all present Pro.
found stiffness characterized the dense
assemblage While it was in progress.
none present apparently failing to ap-
preclate that an act of sacred national
import was being performed The oath
concluded. the two leading participants
shook hands cordially, and MIR. FRYE
spoke few hurried words of congrat-
ulation. With last positive thump Of
the 2avel. the Maine senator rclin-
quished his position as president pro
tempore by announcing the final adj
lournment OF the Fifty-eighth Con-
Sress. Without a look backward, he
vacated the seat he had occupied for
almost four years, stepped from the
presiding officers platform to the Sen
ate floor and there took his seat to lis
ten with other senators to the address
Of the new Vice President.
Vice-Presiacnt in Good Voice.
MIR. Fairbanks had no difficulty in
being heard. He spoke deliberately
and distinctly. his voice, SO well tried
during the past campaign, easily reach
ing all parts OF the chamber He said:
Senator'S enter unon the dis
charge Of the duties Of the position TO
which | have been called by my coun-
1rymen with grateful appropriations of
the high honor and With deep sense
OF its responsibilities
Il have enjoyed the privilege Of
serving with YOU here for eight years.
During that period we have been en-
gagged in the consideration Of many
domestic questions OF vast importance
and with foreign problems OF unusual
and far-reachin@ significance. We sub
nit what we have done to the impair
tia judgment Of history.
Il can never forget the pleasant
relations which have been formed dur
ing my service upon the floor OF the
Senate. I shall cherish them always
as among the most delightful! mem
cries Of my life. They warrant the
belief that shall have in the discha rye
OF the functions which levolvc uDon
me under the constitution. the gener-
GUS assistance and kindly forbearance
OF both sides of the chamber
We witness the majestic spectacle
OF peaceful and orderly beginning
OF an administration Of national at.
iairs under the laws Of national aux,
soit-governins people. We pray that
DlVlne favor MAJ attend it and that
peace aud progress, justice and honor
may abide with out country
The address received careful atten
ton. and at its conclusion the Vice
President instructed the secretary OF
the senate to read the Presidents call
Tor an extraordinary session OF the
Senate. The reading accomplished and
the Senate of the Fifty-ninth Congress
thus Installed. Doctor Edward Everett
Halc. the venerable chaplain of the
Senate. came forward to deliver the
opening prayer OF the first session. In
response 10 a quiet signal from the
chair, the Senate and its guests rose
ana stood while Doctor Hale in his
usual impressive manner uttered a
ferEent Invocation
me organization Of the Senate was
then completed By the swearing in Of
senators elected to serve for the next
SIX years. They appeared in platoons
OF four In alphabetical order at The
desk Of the Vice President, each being
accompanied by his colleague The
oath was administered BY Mr.. Fair
banks, and in each case was imncd.
ate'y followed by signing the Senate
rofl Or membership. This ceremony
concluded the days session ana the
senate adjourned to the outside plat
form TO witness with others the inau-
snratlon Of President Roosevelt. The
offlcia' guests left the chamber in or
DER. The reverse Of that in which they
ha' entered. and were closely followed
~ the visitors in the galleries The
arrangement for exit was cxcel,cntlv
contriNed the departure was without
confusion or disorder. and only a few
minutes were required to clear the
half.