The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1883-12-13
CONGRESSIONAL.
Monday, December 3.

SENArE.-The senate was called to order at
IL m. by President Pro Tenn Edmunds, and
prayer offered. The president laid before the
senate the credentials of re-election of Beck
to succeed himself, of Palmer to succeed
Ferry, and Pike to succeed Rollins. The
oath was administered to Beck, Bowen, Cui.
lum, Dolph and Ferry, whose credentials
were submitted at the last session. Tha
customary resolution notifying the house
and president that the senate was ready for
business were agreed to and recess
of one hour taken. On reas-
sembling the recess was extended
called to order, but there being no pros
poets of the speedy completion ofhouse
organization, adjeurne d. In administering
the oath to senators the iron-cad cath was
taken by Beck, Bowen, Gallon, Dolph,
Frye, Hoar. Mcpherson, Henderson, Palm
er. Pike, Plumb, Sabin, Salisbury and
Wilson. The rem ainder took the modified
cath. The new senators are Pike, Kenna,
Gibson. Colquitt Wilson, Riddleberger,
Sabin. Palmer, Cullom, Manderso on, 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 SIG me mbers.
Nominations for speaker being in order Mr..
Geddes said: II nominate for speaker of this
house of the Forty eighth congress Mr. Carlisle Of
Kentucky, man acknowledged to be pre-eminendy
qualified for the place"
Mr. Cameron presented the name OF Keller of
Ohio, and Mr. Lyman the name Of Robinson OF
Massachusetts. Messrs. Harrison, Tucker. Reed
and Calkins were appointed tellers. aud the clerk
proceeded TO call the roll.
CARLISLE ELECTEp SPEAKER.
The result was as follows:
Carlisle ...... ....... 1911. S. Wise va. :....
Keifer. ....1l2 Wadsworth IN, ". 1
Robinson ............ 2iLacey (Mch.) ..........l
The clerk declared Mr.. Carlisle elected, and
Messrs. Randall and keifer escorted the gentleman
TO the chair. His entrance into the chamber was
the signal for loud applause.
Upon taking the chair Mr.. Carlisle said: Gentle
men of the House of Representatives: thank You
sincerely for the honor conferred upon me by the
vote just taken. To be chosen from the membership
OF body like this, 10 preside over its deliberations
is distinction upon which any citizen may prop
erly congratulate himself and l assure you Ut
Kindness Is fully appreciated. At the same time l
realize the fact that the position TO which You have
assigned me is one of very great labor and respou-
siblty, and while profoundly grateful for this man
Hesitation Of your confidence, shall endeavor to
discharge its duties with serious dstrust of my
capacity to meet in an acceptable manner the re-
quirements Of the office. promise, however, to de-
vote to your service all the zeal and ability which
/ am possessed Of Gentlemen, the manen-
auce of order on the floor is essential, absolutely
essential. the intelligent and systematic rausac
ton of public business. and earnestly invite your
assistance in enforcing the rules adopted govern
ing our proceedings. The large addition to the
membership of the house resulting from the late
apportioument OF representatives makes this duty
even more difficult than before. and without your
cordial cooperation and support / cannot reason
ably nope 20 discharge the ordinary daily duties Of
this office. That you will cheertuly cooperate
with me in every proper effort to preserve order
and facilitate the business OF legislation have no
doubt. But, gentlemen, I shall ask something
more than mere corporation Assuring you CT
earnest desire at all times ia be just and impair
tal, still cannot expect to avoid mistakes, and
shall be compelled, therefore, to frequently. no
doubt, rely on the friendly forbearauce of the gen.
tlemeu of both sides of the house.
l am sure, gentlemen, all matters of legislation
presented to this congress will receive from you
such careful consideration the magnitude aud
character Of the interests involved require, aud
your action upon them be wise, patriotic aud con-
sentative. Sudden and radical changes of laws
and regulations effecting the commercial and in
dustrial interests of the people ought never to be
made, unless imperatively demanded by some pub
lie emergency. and. IN my opinion under the exist
ing circumstances such changes would not be IA
vorably received by aGy considerable number of
those who have given serious attention to tine sub
ject. GApplause.l Many reforms are undoubtedly
necessary. ana il will be your duty, after q careful
examination of the whole subject in all its bearings,
TO decide how far they should extend, and when
and in what manner they should be made. Zap
plauseJ II there be any who fear that your action
this any other subject will actually be injuri
Gus TO any interest even afford reasonable cause
for alarm, L am quite sure they will
right TO expect or you is strict economy of admin
istration in every department. of the government,
just and equal taxation for public purposes. faith
full observance OF the limitations OF the constitu-
ton, scrupulous regard for the rights and interests
Of the great body of the people in order that they
be protected. for congress has power to protect
Them against encroaChmellS from every direction.
Whatever can be done under the circumstances
surrounding US to meet this expectation ought to
be done in more judgment. But. gentlemen,
without OBTAINING you further am ready to take
the oath OF Office prescribed in the constitution and
laws and proceed to complete the organization of
the house. (Applause)
The ironclad oath was administered by Mr. Kelly,
the Oldest member in continuous service, and
Speaker Carlisle called the house TO order.
The roll OF states called and memters came
forward and took the oath and the house adj
journei.