Arizona republican., 1909-03-05

resolutions expressive of its apprecia-
 tion of the able and impartial man.
 ner in which the vice president had
 presided over that body during four years, as follows:
 Resolved, That the thanks of the senate are hereby rendered to Hon. Charles w. Fairbanks for the digni- fled, impartial and courteous manner in which he has presided over it's de- Alterations during the present ses- sion"
 MT Fairbanks delivered his fare well address, referring with evident emotion to the uniform support that had been given him, and to the plea sant associations throughout his ad- ministration. Following is the text of his speech:
 The Address of Mir. Fairbanks.
 Senators: Again a new adminis- tration 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 accordance with their will deliberately recorded. with increased respect for our in stitutions. We indulge the fervent hope that the administration which assumes authority under such agree able auspices will meet in full measure our national needs: that we may continue in happy accord with the powers of the world; that peace. contentment, and progress may pre- vail throughout our borders, and that our country may grow in ma terial strength; and more than that and better than that, that educa- tion, morality, justice, and patriot ism, which are our chief sources of pride, may continue to increase among our people.
 It now becomes my duty to take final leave of you; and in doing so l beg to return to you my pro- foundest thanks for the resolution which you have just adopted, per sonal to myself. To receive a vote of your approval without division is an honor which I shall carry with me to the end of my days and transmit ot my children as a price, less legacy.
 In these latter days much severe criticism is heard of the senate of the United States, but it has always been so since the time of our fath- CTS, and that it 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. l know of none better made by any legislative assembly any where. In my judgment it will stand comparison with the record of the senate in it's elder days. It has been written by men learned in the science of government, inspired by as patriotic purposes as actuated their illustrious predecessors.
 The senate of the United States must remain an important part of thoroughly independent, coordinate branch of the government, neither arrogating to itself functions not devolved upon it under the constitu- tion, nor, upon the other hand, sub tracing from its legitimate powers.
 Its legislative duties are vast, while it's duties with respect to treaties and appointments to the public service are of very great mo- ment. A servile senate was not contemplated by its founders. The senate is today as jealous as ever of it's proper dignities and its just powers and as worthy as ever of the popular respect and confidence
 It requires no gift of prophecy to 1 foretell that many varied and com | pleX questions will come here for | solution in the not very distant fu- | ture-questions which will have a | potential bearing upon the very l structure of republican government | and an important influence upon our | social and industrial systems To | you who shall remain, and to your successors, the country will look, and | l believe it will look with confidence | for a solution which will be in har- mony v,th the genius of American institutions and which will com port with our best national interest
 The senate, it is sometimes said, is not always responsive to the popu- lar will. Such assumption is er- roneous, judging by the record of legislation accomplished. The will of the people finds utterance in the pub lie law in due course; not that will which is the unreasoning passion ate expression of the moment, but that will which is the fruit of de- liberate, intelligent reflection.
 The senate of the United States was designed by our fathers to be a deliberative chamber in the fullest and best sense-a chamber where the passions of the hour might be