Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11

by Sen. Voorhees,.
Resolved, That the senate has received with
profound sorrow the intelligence of the death of
Thomas A. Hendricks the late vice president of
the United States, and for number of years a
distinguished member of this body.
Resolved, That the business of the senate be
suspended in order that tbs eminent public ser
vices and the representative virtues of the de-
ceased ma, ba appropriately commended.
Resolved, That the secretary of the senate be
directed to communicate these resolutions to the
house of representatives.
Sen. Voorhees, as ed that the resolu-
tions be laid on the table, subject, to be
called up at some future day, of which
the senate should have due notice. TIE
resolution was accordinly laid on the
table,
Sen. Harrison then moved an immed
late adjournment of the senate, out of
resp:cG to the memory of tho late vice
president. The motion was then agreed
to, and the senate adjourned TIL to.mor
row noon.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. : = The house
chamber prese nted pleasant Gene,
bright red carpet lending an air of
cheerfulness and warmth TO the hall,
which had been thoroughly renovated
since last spring, while nuaber of
desks, including the speakers, were
decorated with flowers. Here and there
were groups of members chatting and
laughing, political animosities being set
aside for the time being, while the
members took advantage of the Occas-
ion to extend their acquaintance among
their Older and more experienced col
leagues. The chief part of the converse
ton was the proposed change of rules
The galleries were crowed with the ex-
ception of the executive gallery, which
was only partially filed. The majority
of TIE spectators were ladies.
At noon the house was called to ord
er by j. B. Clark, chief clerk, and the
first session of the 10Th congress began.
When order was secured the clsrk pro.
ceeded to call the roll Of the members
elect.
While the roll was being called
page walked down the aisle bearing in
his arms huge floral design represent
ing section of canal navigated by a
canal boat laden with dimlnutive bags
of grain, the whole being inscribed,
"Henr epin." He placed is on the desk
of Murphy, Of iowa, the special champ
ion of the Hennepin canal project. The
house broke out into applause and
laughter
The call disclosed the presence of $50
members, the only absentees being MIL
Ter of New York, Henderson of North
Carolina, Aiken of South Carolina,
Craig Cf T>xas, and Croixtor of Vir-
ginia.
Nominations for speaker were then in
order, and TUCKER, of Virginia, present
ed the name of Carlisle, of kentucky.
Cannon, of Illinois, then placed Reed,
of Maine, in no nination, and the result
was announced as follows: Carlisle,
III; Reed, 1873; and amid loud applause
the clerk declared Carlisle elected, and
he apo nted Tucker and Reed as
committee to conduct the speaker to
the chair.
On taking the chair Afr. Carlisle said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
In assuming the duties and responsibilities of
this place for the second time | beg leave TO ex-
press my most profound thanks for this mani
tests ton of your continued confidence. 1t is
compliment which shall always look upon with
pride and gratitude No where else in the world
can there be found a legislative assembly with SO
great constituency as that represented by this
house. Certainly no sin liar body consisting of
equal number of members IS its superior in
point OF ability and devotion to the interests en-
trusted to it.
The privilege of presiding over the delibera-
tioos OF such body is very high and honorable
distinction. the highest and most honorable it
can confer upon its members, and appreciate il
as such. But gentlerSen my full appreciation of
your action to day can best be shown by con-
scientious and impartial discharge of my office
duty. Although it may not be wise to make
pledges in advance venture to promise that to
the fullest extent of my ability the law governing
the proceedings of the house shall be evenly ad-
mnistered.
We are about to enter upon the work of an i'm
portant session, more important perhaps, than
any that has preceded i5 for many years The
political relations heretofore existing between the
two sides of the house and the executive depart
mont of the government have been reversed, and
this of itself imposes new duties and obligations
on both. Under a popular form of government
like ours a political change in the execu-
tive branch necessarily, to a greater or less ex-
tent, involves altered methods of administration,
inaugural of the new legislature policy and con-
Sequently the presentation of new questions for
the consideration of the people and their rep
resentatives. 1t is probable, therefore, that
many subjects not heretofore prominent in our
will enjoy a large share of your
attention during the present congress. 1t may
reasonably be antcip4 ted also that differ
ences. of opinion VIII exist on many of the
questions resulting in long, earnest and
perhaps exciting contests on the floor. 1t may be
that these differences will not always be defined
by recognized party lines. Under these circum-
stances proper appreciation Of the integrity and
patriotism of each other, a sincere respect for
honest opinions of opponents in deba and the
OF a SplTlI OF MUTUAL IOTOcdFduco,
will be necessary to enable the house to conduct
its proceedings with order and deliberation and
avoid the unpleasant incidents which are always,
in my experience at least. most seriously regret
ed by those who participate in them. And now,
gentlemen before taking oath of office allow
me to renew the expression of my sincere &C
acknowledgement of the great honor you have
conferred, and the great trust you have conferred
to my hands l accept both with the proper sense
OF obligation they impose, and certainly with
an earnest desire to discharge these obligations
n III
and long continued appGause.)
The election of house officers resulted
in the election of those chosen by the
democratic caucus. The usual COM
mittee was then appointed to join one
from the senate 70 announce TO the
president the organic alton of the two
branches of congress.
DRAWING FOR SEATS
The house proceeded, on motion of
Mr.. Springer, of Illinois, to draw for
seats.
Mr.. Mills, of Texas, asked the unani-
NOUS consent that Mr.. Kelley, of Penn
sylvauis, the ''father of the house" be
permitted to choose his seat in advance
but Mr.. Bennett, o. North Carolina o.
iectej.
Mr.. Reed then suggested that Mr.
Kelley leave his hat upon his desk aud
assured him his wish would be respect
ed.
The members then retired behind the
circle of desks and awaited eagerly
while bliSd-foIded page drew from
box numbered marbles which CORES
pended to numbers attached to their
names. The fret marble drawn was
237 and Mr.. Stahlhecker, Of New York,
proved TO be the lucky man. He select |
ed seat on the democratic side, little
to the left of speaker Carlisle and three |
rows from the front. Mr.. Breckenridge, |
Of Arkansas, was next, and he took |
possession of his old desk. The pext |
dozen names drawn were those of new
and the faces of the elder |
members heightened a. they saw their |
chances Of securing prominent seats |
On the democratic side, however, |
Warner, OF Ohio. NcAdoo, of New Jer. |
sey, Springer and Eden of Illinois, and |
Bland, of Missouri, were all able TO Sc
cCre good positions. the name OF Mr.. |
sIahoney. of New York, was called In
lime to allow that gentleman to obtain
} front seat, but he coRtented himself
with a seat far In the rear. Mr.. Adams
IF New York Is located In the main /
y sic directly In the rear OF Mr. weaver
the greezback member from Iowa
Randall was fortunate enough 70 Sc