The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1883-12-07
DOINGS OF CONGRESS
MondnM. Decen.ber 3,

SENATE.-Ine senate was called TO order at
u M. by President Pro Tenn Eamunds, and
prayer offered. The president laid before the
senate the credentials ofre-e(ection Of Beck
to succeed himself, of Palmer TO succeed
| Ferry, and Pike to succeed Rollins. The
oath was administered to Beck, Bowen, CrIi.
lun', Dolph aud Ferry, whose credentials
were submitted at the last session. The
customary resolution notifying the house
and PRECEDENT that the senate was ready for
business were agreed to and a recess
sembling the recess was extended
to 8 p. m. At 3 the sens'e was again
called TO order. huk there being 10 ufos-
poets Of the speedy completion ofhouse
organization, adjourne d. In administering
the oath to senator's. the iron-clad cath was
taken by Beck, Bowen, CHllom, Jtolph,
Frye, Ho8r, MCPhe rson, Mandersaa, Palm
Wilson. The rem ainder o o the modified
cath. The new senators are Pike, Kenna,
Gibson, Colquitt, Wilson, Riddieberger.
Sabin, Palmer, Cullom, Henderson. Dolpb
and Bowen.
House AT II o'clock Clerk Mcpherson
raped the house to order aud proceeded TO
call the roll of representatives. The roll
call disclosed 316 me mberS.
Nominations for speaker being in order, Mr..
Geddes said: Il nominate for speaker Of this
house Of the Forty eighth congress Mr.. Carlisle OF
Kentucky, a man acknowledged to be pre-eminently
qualified for the place.
Mr.. Cameron presented the name Of Keller Of
Ohio, and Nj. Lyman the name Of Robinson Of
Massachusetts. Messrs. Harrison, Tucker, Reed
and Calkins were appointed tellers, and the clerk
proceeded TO call the roll.
CARLISLE ELECTED SPEAKER
The result was as follows:
Carlisle ...... ...,...l91J. S. Wise NsD......l
Keifer. ......... LIP Wadsworth IN. Y)...I
Robinson ............ 2ELacey Mich.) -. ~
The clerk declared Mr.. Carlisle elected, and
Messrs. Randall and Bciter escorted the gentleman
70 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 py the
vote just taken. To be chosen from the memberships
OF q body like this, TO preside over its deliberations,
erly congratulate himself, ana ! 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 aud respon-
sibility, and while profoundly grateful for this man
Hesitation Of your confidence, l shall eudeavor &c
discharge its duties with serious distrnst of my
capacity to meet 10 an acceptable manner the re-
quirements Of the office. l promise, however, to de-
vote to your service all the zeal and ability which
! am possessed Of. Gentlemen, tho maiuten-
ance of order on the floor is essential, absolutely
essential, 10 the intelligent aud systematic transac-
ton OF public business, and l 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
apportionment Of representatives makes this duty
even more difficult than before, and without y0pr
cordial cooperation and support | cannot reasons
this office. That you will cheerfully corporate
with Inc IN every proper effort TO preserve order
and facilitate the business Of legislation / have no
DOUBT But, gentlemen. shall ask something
nv earnest desire at all times Ia be Just aud Impair
tiaI, still / cannot expect to avoid mistakes, and
shall be compelled, therefore, to frequently, no
doubt, rely on the friendly iQrbearauce OF the geD-
/ am sure, gentlemen, all matters OF legislation
presented to this congress will receiye from yoH
such careful consideration. as the magnitude S.au
character Of tue interests involved reQul1, and
your action upon them be wise, PATRIOTIC aud con-
s~ervative. Sudden and radical chaLges OF laws
aud regulations ~ehecting the c0p"mercial and .n-
a @sSe. sn hsssi i@o 81 wv lyG 3emS Spsei 5 nss some . OuS Ss
lie emergency, and, in my opinion, under the exist
ing circumstances, such changes would not be ia
vorably received by any considerable number Of
those who have given serious attention to the sub
ject. IApplause.l Many reforms are undoubtedly
necessary, and il will bs your duty, after a careful
examination OF the whole subjsctin all its bearings.
to decide how far they should extend, and when
and in what manner they should be made, ZAP
plause.l III there be any who fear that your action
O O5. tf y 81. Or aR na GtafF 8 subject 6lsa wv a9l9sily BE- injuri.
be a~srseably disappointed. What the country mas
2 Fight TO expect Of you is strict economy Of admin
~isttation in every department of the government
Just aud 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 ia order that they
be protected, for congress has power TO protect
them against encroachments 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 was called and memLers came
forward and took the oath and the house adj
| joIrned.
J Witty Waits.