St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-14

\ Nz/&G,YlO fNf2{ IOr mayor IlIlS-
~-[A WV yesterday. AS he
~ appeared in the
council chamber arm in arm with his sue
cessor, he wore his happiest smile. Evil
IDENTIFY bright visions of European pleas
ureS now made possible, occupied prom
inent position in his minds eye. Indeed.
it appeared to give him unqualified pleasure
to step to the platform with Mayor-Elect
AmeS.
IT WAS A CRUSH.
At 1870 the throng began to assemble at
the city hall to witness the Inauguration
ceremonies. The sidewalk surrounding the
city hall was literally packed, and the ele-
vator proved entirely of too limited capac-
ity TO provide accommodations, and the
rabble took to the stairs. In the hallway
leading to the council chamber the crowd
increased and grew until it was a perfect
crush. Several of the aldermen got shut
out in the excitement to see the new mayor
take his chair, and it was only through the
combined efforts Of two policeman and the
janitOr that's paSSage-way was secured to
admit the aldermen.
THE CAUCUSES.
At 10 o'clock the Republicans met in eau
Gus and wrote up a slate which it was
agreed every member would stand by.
This was exceedingly distasteful to several
of the Republicans, but a majority ruled
and the slate, which was to be carried
out. was planned. However, it was broken
somewhat i'll two instances by Aid. Sly,
who demonstrated the fact that he is ready
and willing 10 rise above strict party lines,
when justice and the interests of the city
are at stake. One was to allow of an in
formal ballot and the other was to grant a
Of 4l,n oil ,f -,
right to name the street commissioner.
These two breaks were decidedly refresh
ing 20 the Democrats although the first
break proved Of no avail, as the Republi-
cans voted soldly for their man. The
nominations made by the Democrats in
opposition to the ''slate" indicate the re-
suit of the Democratic caucus that was
held at 1 o'clock.
BEGINNING WORK.
A roll call found all the old members in
their seats at a little past 2 o'clock. Aid.
Hashow moved that a committee of three
be appointed to introduce the new alder
men, so tat they could take the oath of
Office. Instead of putting the question the
president ordered a roll call of the eight
elected members and they stepped to the
clerks Office, where the oath of office was
administered.
proceed to the election of president and
vice president, and the same prevailing,
tellers were appointed as follows: Aid.
johnson, AID. Phillips and Aid. Cooley.
Aid. johnson then moved that the first
ballot be formal. This was an innovation,
as according to all precedent the first ballot
has been an informal one, in order to test
the strength Of candidates. Aid. johnson
was acting in accordance with the ''slate"
provisions. The ballot was taken and an
nounced as follows:
DAVID Clough. Observation-Disclosures.
Edmund Elchhorn.. Observation-Disclosures. 8
DR.. b. L. Gibson. Observation-Disclosures.
The president announced the election of
Aid Clough.
The ballot for vice president gave:
Robert Pratt. ........... ..................13
u. l. GIBSON Observation-Disclosures. 3
1iCus MorecK. ...............-..-....
Thomas Downs.
IoCm. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a
AID. Pratt being elected, was so declared.
The president-elect here assumed the dignity
OF his position, and was escorted to his chair.
He made the following inaugural speech:
Gentlemen: l thank you for the honor
conferred upon me by electing me to this
position. / will endeavor to preside fairly
and honestly, in a manner that will satisfy
all reasonable parties. All ask is that you
be patient for awhile. / am more of q bust
ness man than / am public speaker, and
therefore L will now proceed to business
Gentlemen Of the council, what is your pleas
ure?
Aid SLY move you, Mr.. President, that
committee of three be appointed to escort
the mayor-elect and the retiring mayor be-
fore this body for formal introduction.
The motion obtained and the new presi-
dent appointed Aid. Barrows. Aid. Sly and
Aid. Pratt as such committee.
IT WAS REMARKED
that the new president had entered upon
his official career with bluDder, but it was
undoubtedly owing to his newness to the
office, for no one would accuse him of any
wlful discourtesy TO the Democratic mayor
by having him escorted by a committee
composed exclusively of Republicans. AS
soon as the committee had retired on its
mission Aid. Haugan rose to move a vote
of thanks to the retiring president of the
council for his able and impartial rulings,
etc. The motion prevailed unanimously,
and Aid. Clark smiled q recognition.
At this juncture the escort committee ap-
peared with the two mayors. The crowd