The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-08
York; Henderson, of North Carolina Aiken, of
South Carolina; Craig, of Texas. and Croxton, of

| VINO presented the name OF John Griffin Carlisle,
| of Kentucky.
Messrs. Hiscock of New York, and Cannon,
of Illinois. then rose, but the latter was recog-
nized, and he placed the name of Thomas B.
Reed, of Maine in nomination.
| Messrs. Morrison, of Illinois, Tucker, of Vir-
ginia, Hiscock, of New York, and Browne. of In
diana, were appointed tellers to count the vote,
| which was Immediately proceeded with. The
result was announced as follows: For Carlisle,
III; for Reed, l39 and amid loud applause the
Cierk declared Mr. Carlisle elected, and appoint
cd Messrs Tucker and Reed as committee to
conduct the Speaker to the chair. On taking
the chair, Mr.. Carlisle said:
.Gentlemen of the House of Representatives
In assuming the duties and responsibilities
OF this place for second time, I beg to return
| my most profound thanks for the manifestation
| OF your continued confidence. 1t is a compli-
ment which l shall always remember with pride
| and gratitude. Nowhere else in the world can
there be found legislative assembly represent
ing so great constituency as that represented
| by this House, and certainly no similar body,
consisting OF an equal number of members, is
its superior in point of ability and devotion to
| the interests intrusted to it. The privilege Of
presiding over the deliberations OF such body
is very high and honorable distincton-the
| highest and most honorable it can confer on any
OF its members, and I appreciate it as such.
But, gentlemen, my full appreciation of
your action to day can best be shown
| by conscientious ard impartial discharge of
my official duty, and, although it may not be
wise to make pledges in advance, | venture to
promise that, to the fullest extent of my ability,
the laws governing the proceedings of the House
| shall be evenly administered, with view to the
| preservation of order and decorum, the protec-
ton OF the personal and representative rights of
bers, and the prompt transaction of public
business. None of these results, however, can
be obtained without your active cooperation and
| support In body so large as this, represent
| ing such vast and sometimes conflicting inter
| ests, constant observance of established rules
10 Srn6 VAk An1r
by. considerations affecting the public
welfare, but in order to maintain the
honor and dignity of the House itself. In the
| sharp contests for priority which unavoidably
| occur In such body, the restraints imposed by
fixed rules are sometimes quite severely tested,
especially if there has been large accumula-
tion of business. But experience has shown
that the necessity for order and regularity in the
consideration of legislative measures is so fully
appreciated by gentlemen on the floor that they
can always be relied upon to sustain the presid-
ing officer in every proper effort to obtain that
result. In view of this fact. feel much more
confident of reasonable degree of success in
this trying position than would otherwise be
justifable. Questions of order must be decided
promptly as they are reached, generally without
much opportunity for deliberation, and conse-
quentiy whoever may occupy the chair, and
however careful he may be, mistakes must fire.
quently be committed. But, fortunately, the
House has at all times in its own hands the
power to correct them and preserve the integrity
and consistency of it's practice and am sure,
gentlemen. you will not fail to exercise that
power whenever the occasion may demand
"Gentlemen-We are about to enter upon the
work of an important session-more important,
perhaps, than any that has preceded it for many
years. The political relations heretofore existing
between the two sides of the House and the execu-
tive department of the government have been
reversed, and this of itself imposes new duties
and obligations on them. 1t is probable, there
fore, that many subjects not heretofore promi-
no in, dni;b ;bAro
share of your attention during the present Con-
gress. 1t may reasonably be anticipated, Also
that wide differences of opinion will exist on
nest and perhaps exciting contests on the floor,
and 1t may be that these differences will
not always be defined by recognized party
lines. Under these circumstances, proper
appreciation of the integrity and patriotism of
each other, sincere respect for the honest opin-
ions of opponents in debate, and the cultivation
of spirit of mutual forbearanea, will be neces.
sary to enable tie House to conduct its proceed
ings with order and deliberation and avoid un-
pleasant incidents, which are always, in my ex-
perience, at least, most seriously regretted by
those who participate in them. The House is the
only custodian of its peace, and without its cor
dial support no presiding officer preserve
either. And now, gentlemen, before taking the
oath of Office, allow me to renew the expressions
of my sincere acknowledgement of the great
honor you have conferred, and the great trust
you have confded to my hands l accept both
d
pose. and certainly with the earnest desire to
discharge these obligations without prejudice to
any public interest"
Mr.. Carisle's remarks were received with loud
applause and the oath of Office was administered
to him by Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsylvania.
The Clerk then proceeded to call the roll of
members, who, as their names were called, ap-
peared at the bar of the House and were sworn
in by the Speaker. No objection raised to
any member, and the ceremony was performed
promptly and quietly.
The election of officers of the House being then
in order. the names of those selected by the
Democratic caucus were presented by Mr.. Tuck
er while Mr.. Cannon moved to amend by sub
stituting the names of those chosen by the Re-
| publican caucus.
| The amendment was rejected, and the gentle
men named in Mr. fuckers resolution were
| elected. Thereupon they appeared at the bar of
| the House and qualified
| On motion of Mr.. Morrison of Illinois, the
Clerk was directed to inform the Senate that the
House had organized and was ready to proceed
| to business
On motion of Mr. Blount of Georgia, the
| Speaker was authorized to appoint committee
| of three members, to join similar committee
| appointed by the Senate, to wait upon the Presi
| dent and inform him that the House had organ
| ized and was ready to receive any communica
tion he might be pleased to transmit
| Messrs Blount Randall and Reed were ap-
| pointed as such committee.
| While waiting for the committee to report, the
House proceeded, on motion of Mr.. Springer, of
Illinois. in order to save time, to draw for seats.
Mr. Mills of Texas, asked unanimous consent
that Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsylvania the "father
of the House," be permitted to choose his seat
in advance but Mr.. Bennett, of North Carolina,
| objected. 1t was suggested that Mr.. Kelley
| leave his hat upon the seat he wished to occupy
The first marble drawn was 237, and Mr..
| Stahlnecker, of New York, proved to be the
lucky man. He selected seat on the Demo
cratic side. little to the left of the Speakers
chair. and three rows from the front Mr.
| Breckinridge of Arkansas was the next forum
ate one, and he took possession of his old desk
| The next dozen names drawn were those of new
members. and the faces of the older ones length
ened as they saw their chance of securing promi
nent seats lessening On the Democratic side
however. Mr.. Warner of Ohio. Mr. McAdoo of
New Jersey Mr.. Springer and Mr. Eden of Ili-
nois. and Mr. Bland of Missouri were able to