Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-07
THE CONGRESS.
MontL0D, December g.

SENATE.--T he senate was called to order at
IL III. by President Pro Tenn Elmunds, aud
prayer offered. The president laid before the
senate the credentials ofre-e,ec,ion OF Beck
to succeed himself, of Palmer to succeed
Ferry, and Pike to succeed Rollins. The
oath was administers to Beck, Bowen, Cul.
lum, Doiph and Ferry whose credentials
were submitted at the last session. The
customary resolution notifying the house
and president that the senate was ready for
business were agreed to and recess
of one hour t~ken. On reas-
sembling the recess was extended
to 3p. m. At 3 the sena was again
called to order, but there Being ne pros
poets of the speedy completion of house
organization, adjeurne d. In administering
the oath to senators the iron-clad cath was
taken by Beck, Bowen, Gallon, Dolph
Frye, Hoar, McPhe rson, Henderson, Palm
er, Pike, Plumb, Sabin, Salisbury ana
Wilson. The rem ainder took the modified
oath. The new senators are Pike, Kenna,
Gibson, Co1quitt, Wilson, Rlddleberger,
Sabin, Palmer, Cullom, Manoerson, Dolph
and Bowen.
House AT II o'clock Clerk Mcpherson
raped the house to order and proceeded to
call the roll of representatives. The roll
call disclosed 3l6 members
Geddes said; Il nominate for speaker OF This
house of the Forty eighth congress Mr. Carlisle Of
Kentucky. man acknowledged obs pre-emnen;ly
Mr.. Cameron presented the name Of Keifer of
Ohio, and Mr.. Lyman the of Robinson Of
Massachusetts. Messrs, Harrison, Tucker, Reed
and CalkHs were appointed teliers, and the clerk
proceeded to call the roll
CARLISLE ELECTED SPEAKER.
The result was follows:
Carlisle ...... ......1el|J: s: Wise va: ....
Keifer- IL q Wadswor,h IN. Y)l
Robinson ............ 2iLacey <NIcl.}. ......l
The clerk declared AR. Carlisle elected. and
Messrs. Randall aud keifer escorted the gentleman
to the chair His entrance into the chamber
the signal for loud applause.
Upon taking the char Mr.. Carlisle said: Gentle
men of the House Of Representatives: thank yos
vote just taken. To be chosen from the membership
Of body like this, to preside its deliberations
isa distinction upon which any citizen may PROV
erly congratulate himself, and assure you y ur
kindness is fully appreciated. At the same time
realize the fact that the position to which you have
assigned me is one of very great labor and respou-
slbllity, and while profoundly grateful for this man
Hesitation OF your confidence. l shah eodeavor to
discharge its duties with serious distrust of my
capacity to meet in an acceptable manner the re-
auirements of the Office. promise, however, TO de-
vote to your service all the zeal and ability which
am possessed of. Gentlemen, the mainten-
ance of order on the floor is essential, absolutely
essential 10 the intelligent and systematic transac-
ton Of public business. and earnestly invite your
assistance in enforcing tho rules adopted govern
ing our proceedings. The large addition to the
membership Of the house resulting from the late
appor'lonmeut OF representatives makes this duty
even more difficult than before, aud without your
cordial corporation and support ] cappot reason
ably nope to discharge the ordinary daily duties of
this office. That you vii! cfeertuIly co-ope-ale
WI b me in every proper effort to preserve ordsr
and facilitate the business of legislf ion have no
doubt. But gentlemen, L slail ask SOM hing
more than mere operation. Assuring va OF
my earnest desire at all times ia be just and Impair
tai, still l. cannot EXPECT to avoid nisakes. and
| "a ha lad
doubt, rely on the friendly forbeaSancs of the gen
temen of both sides Of the house.
am sure, gentlemen, all matters of legislation
presented to this congress will receive from you
such careful consideration as the magnitude aud
Character OF the interests involved require, and
your actlon upon them be wise, patriotic and con-
serVa'aYe. sudden and radical changes Of laws
ana regulations effscting the COMMERCIAL ana in
austrlat interests OF the penp!e ought never to be
made. unless 1mperatively demanded b. some pub
nc emergency. and, in my opinion. uDa"r the exist
ing circumstances, such changes would not be IA
Voraoiy received by any considerable number of
tnose VINO have given serious attention to the sub
5ee.. lApplausel Many reforms are undoubtedly
necessary. anu II will be duty, after careful
examnation Of the whole subject in al, its beariug s
! TO decide how + r. they should extend, aud when
| ana IN what manner they shouiu+bs made. Zap
piauseI 1t there By any who fear that your action
on THIS or any othersubject will ually be injur-
Gus 20 any interest, even afford reasonable cause
Tor Tor, alarm, am quite sure they will
De agfeeably disapponted.a What the country has
reht TO expect OF you is strict economy of admin
istratlon N every department OF the government,
gust and equal taxation for public purposes faith
uon, scrupnlous regard for the rights and Interests
OF the great body of the people in order that they
&c proeected.sfor congress has power to protec.
them against encroachmenls from every direction.
Whatever can be done under the circumstances
surrounding US 10 meet this expectation ought to
!, .e., Gone. ~ more Judgment But. gentlemen
the oath Of office prescribed Ia the CONSTITUTION and
AVS AM proceed TO complete the organization Of