The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-05

| we'll --auureSS, re1errlnR with eVldent
 emotion to the uniform support that
 had been given him, and to the pleas | ant associations throughout his ad- | ministration. Following is the text | of his speech:
 "Senators:-Again a new administra- tion succeeds to the control of national affairs in conformity with the will of
 the people, expressed in their sovereign capacity, under the orderly processes of the law. We witness the impressive | transference of national power in &C., | cordance with their will deliberately recorded, with increased respect for our institutions. We indulge the fervent hope that
 the administration which assumes au-
 thority under such agreeable auspices will meet in full measure our national needs; that we may continue in happy accord with the powers of the world;
 may prevail throughout our borders and that our country may grow in ma-
 terial strength; and more than that and better than that. that education. morality justice, and patriotism, which are our chief sources of pride, may continue to increase among our peo- pie.
 Tt now becomes my duty to take final leave of you; and in doing so J
 beg to return to you my profoundest
 thanks for the resolution which you have just adopted. personal to myself
 To receive vote of your approval without division is an honor which shall carry with me to the end of my days and transmit to my children as priceless legacy.
 Tn these latter days much severe criticism is heard of the Senate of the United States. but 1t has always been so since the time of our fathers, and that 1t will continue I have no doubt. The record of the Senate, to which it's present membership has contributed, is made and is beyond recall. I know of none better made by any Legislative as- sembly anywhere. In my jud !. ent 1t will stand comparison with ths record of the Senate in its elder days It has heen written bv men learned in the science of government, inspired by as patriotic purposes as actuated their ii. lustrious predecessors.
 "The Senate of the United States must remain an important part Of thoronghly independent, co-ordins.e arrogating to itself functions not de- voived upon it under the Constitution nor, upon the other hand, subtracting from its legitimate powers. Its legis- with respect to treaties and appoint. ments to the public service are of very great moment. A servile Senate was not contemplated by its founders Ths its proper dignities and its just pow CTS ana as worthy as ever of the pop- ular respect and confidence.
 Looks Into Future.
 "It requires no gift of prophecy to fnretell that many varied and coIp plex questions will come here for solu- ton in the not very distant future questions which will have a potential republican government and an import ant influence upon our social and In dnstrial systems. To you who shall re main, and to your successors, the couu- try will look, and I believe It will look with confidence, for a solution which will be in harmony with the genius of American institutions and which will comport with ouP best national in terest.
 The Senate. 1t Is sometimes said, is not always responsive to the popular will Such assufnption is erroneous, Judging by the record of legislation accomplished. The will of the people finds utterance In the public law in | due course; not that will which Is the | unreasoning passionate expression of | the moment, but that will which is the fruit of deliberate, intelligent reflect ion.
 The Senate of the United States was designed by our fathers to be a delih. eratiye chamber in the fullest and best sense-a chamber where the pas sions of the hour might be arrested and where the better judgment of the people would find ultimate expression. Those who in their unre1ecting mo ments would sweep it away would owe, turn one of the strongest safeguards Of our political fabric.
 
 which have been formed here without deep emotion. I a.m your grateful debt pr for countless courtesies and Kind nesses, and to your generous assist ance and thoughtful forbearance l am Indebted for whatever success ma1 nave attended my efforts as President 1f the Senate
 Tt gives me pleasure to acknowi- edge the very great assistance which he Chair has always received from the officers of the Senate and from these efficient, faithful gentlemen at the iesk.
 For the able and distinguished citi- zen who has been chosen by the peo ole to succeed me Il bespeak that con siderate and effective support which you have given to me.
 T wish for you each many years Of strength and devotion to the interests If our common country whose welfare md whose honor you have sought |" safeguard and advance with cease ess vigilance and unvarying fidelity
 Under the operation of law we have cached the close of the Sixtieth Cea> Chair to declareA the Senate adjourned without day"
 As soon as MT Fairbanks had com ,leted his remarks a motion to adjourn he Senate sine die was adopted.
 sherman Takes GayeL
 The gavel was then presented to the lew Vice President and MT Sherman tt once called to order the Senate of he Sixty first Congress, which had net in obedience to the Presidential converting an eXtraor- linary session. Rev. Edward Ever ,tte Hale, the distinguished chaplain, lad in a heavy silken robe, resem- ,ling the gowns worn by the Justices if the Supreme Court of the United states, invoked the divine blessing, md in conclusion requested the entire ssemblage to join in pronouneing the lords Prayer. The response was not cry general, but to the extent that it vas the occasion resembled, for rief time. a religious rather than an fficial ceremony.
 DE- Hales prayer was as follows: {
 T will multiply my people, they shall lot be few. ,
 "I will glorify them, and they shall Iot be small. Their congregation shall be estab ished before me; And I will punish all that oppress hem.
 Their nobles shall be from them elves and their governor from the ! midst of them. {
 'I will cause him to draw near,
 And he shall approach unto me. l
 And ye shall be my people and I , will be your God.
 The law shall not depart from them. (
 Be thou strong and of good cour- ( ge;
 For the Lord thy God is with thee thou goest. (
 Father Almighty, this nation is in ,rayer before Thee today. We thank { Thee for Thine untold mercies in the { ,ast, for Thy guidance to our Fathers I