Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-01-10
LEGISLATIVE MILL
FORMALLY STARTED
Both Houses Organize Today--Re-
pub|iCans Control Senate and Dem
ocrats Have the House.
DIFFERENT POSITIONS FILLED

ooHtdtlVeS5 uldu oi many dcIifltloo
and abilities, and yet one who is will
ing to give great portion Of his time
to serve the state In this unselfish man
ner.
! 1T is such men who, according to
the traditions of this Senate, have
been honored by being placed In this
position, which is next to that of the
Chief Executive, and I, therefore, feel
IL special privilege, Mr.. President, to
nominate today for President of the
Senate the Honorable Ernest r. Ack-
erman, the Senator from Union
County,
The Democrats nominated Sena-
tor Cornish, of Warren county, for
presiding officer, and Ackerman was
chosen by party vote. AS he took
the gavel in hand for the session, he
said:
.Fellow Senator's
II sincerely thank you for your CON
fidence in electing me to this distin-
guished post of duty. Your action is
highly appreciated. / am not unmind-
full, however, of the responsibilities of
the Office nor of the long line of dis
tinguished statesmen who have preced-
ed me, filing the position with credit
to themselves and honor to the State
of New Jersey. 1t is my hope and it
will be my endeavor to prove worthy
Of the trust confided to me-
"The responsibility for the enact.
divided between the two great parties,
both having the highest regard for the
welfare of the people and both sim
cerely, vieing with others in a desire
aceeptably to serve those millions who,
while invisible to us here, are watch
ing intently our every action. Let is
remember, however, that any proposed
Legislation viii be searehingly investi-
gated by an awakened, alert and watch
full people and they will be satisfied
with nothing short Of the highest stan
dards and accomplishments. and any
political party or individual failing to
measure up to this mark need not ex-
|peet their farther confidence.
1t Is recorded that Of the making
of books there Is no end and 1t 10
likewise seensinxly so eoncsrning TIE
statutes which are nr- on this law
hao's ef Che state, for they number
over fifteen thousand and consequently,
to avoid perplexity, additions thereto
should only come after the most ma
ture deliberation.
While de1iberation is valuable. let
US strive on behalf Of the Senate for
business-like session, and while we
are not unaware of the wide political
unrest that seems to pervade the at
mosphere of the entire world, I am con-
ident we will do nothing without care
ful thought for we will ever keep in
remembrance what Is the present law
and the mischief to be corrected before
suggesting remedy. Sound, Just and
carefully considered enactments and not
laws, resulting from temporary hyster-
Ia, must be our aim and achievement.
1t Is never inopportune strongly to
assert our belief In the strength and
justice Of constitutional government as
proclaimed by our forefathers In found.
ing our great and matchless form of
government, and the sagacity and pat
riotism of American statesmen In pre-
serving 1t for the use and enjoyments
OF future generations.
We are here not only representing
our individual counties with their par.
tlcular local needs, but our vision and
mentalit1es must extend to the boundar-
les OF our rapidly growing and unique
ly located state. Situated as it is be-
tween the populous Empire and Kew
stone communities, It's attractive Ioca-
tion commands the attention Of the peo.
pie OF two of the mightiest cities Of the
Western hemisphere.
Considering the States welfare as
whole our desire viii be to do moth
ing, In any manner, that will dim the
brilliancy, hamper the growth or lessen
the worldwide renown Of our splendid
state, whose motto is fttingly express
ed in the words Liberty and Pros
perity.' To continue to have It shine
as one of the brightest advancing stars
IN the galaxy of states which comprises
this glorious nation is an ideal for
which we can all heartily strive.
Further steps in the upward course
of progress will undoubtedly come be-
fore US for consideration. and while
each one reserves to himself the prfyi-
iege of suggesting counter propositions
or amendments, each Senator. am
sure, will help in the sane advance of
progress, for he serves his party best
who serves his GoEntry best, and with
an eye single for the states good, will
welcome the opportunity sof extending
aid In the passage of such laws, no
matter from what quarter the sugges-
tion arises. Should difference appear
concerning the details of proposed
amendments, as history shows they al
ways will, I doubt not but that 1t viii
be to the purpose of every one to show
by the elearest reasoning that his con-
troyersial attitude is inspired only by
the purpose of obtaining what he deems
Is best for the whole community.
As history shows that as much good
comes from constructive legislation as
has been accomplished following even
the glories of unavoidable wars. NAV we
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