The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-12-04
A DULL OPENING.


DULL OPENING.
Representatives and Senators Take Their
Seats Without ANY Disturbance.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-The interest in the
opening of congress to-day was most manifest
in the house. The democratic caucus held the
chamber until IL o'clock. As the heavy gal
lery doors swung outward on their hinges there
was wild rush for seats, and in a few moments
there was standing room only in the wide por-
tails. The executive gallery was alone entirely
empty, and the gallery reserved for the diplC-
matte corps had but few occupants. The pic
ture, for which the galleries formed gigantic
and appropriate frame, was extremely interest
ing. On the floor the members mingled to-
gether, chatting and laughing. As the hour Of
noon approached the noise and confusion in
creased upon the floor, and the executive and
diplomatic galleries were filed. AS the hands
of the clock pointed 10 the hour of u, Clerk
Clark called the house to order, and proceeded
to call the roll of members-elect.
The roll-call showed the presence of s27
members, the three absentees being O'Neal
Und.), Randall tPa.) and WhltthCrne (Tenn.)
More than a quorum having been disclosed,
Mr.. Reed was placed in nomination by Mr.
Henderson Qll.) The mention of Mr. Reeds
name was the signal for applause on the repub-
lican side, which was returned with interest
by the democrats when Mr.. McCreary Ky.
nominated Mr.. Carlisle for the honorable posi-
ton. The vote resulted: For Reed, loo; for
Carlisle, 154; for Cummings of New York, l
(COwles, n C.l and Mr.. Reed having been
aIa IN
chair by Messrs. Mckinley and Carlisle, amid
applause. The oath of Office was administered
by Mr.. Kelley pa On assuming the chair,
Speaker Reed said:
GENTLEM THE HoUsE or EEPRKsENTATIvEs
Il thank you for the high Olhce which your Voices
have bestowed upon me. ltwould be impossible not
10 be moved by its dignity and honor, yet yOudnay
well imagine that / am a this moment more im-
pressed by its responsibilities and duties. Under
system of government. as II has been developed,
the responsibilities and duties are both political and
parliamentary. SO far as the duties are polit cal,
sincerely hope that they may be performed with
proper Of what is due 90 all the people OF the
whole country. SO far as they are parliament tary,
hope with equal sincerity that they may b. per-
formed with proper sense Of what Is due to both
sides of the chamber. To the end that may be sue
eessful in carrying out your wishes, invoke the
consideration Judgment and cordial aid OF all the
members OF this house
The next step in the organization of the house
was the swearing in of the members-eect, and as
they ranged themselves in squads OF twenty at
q time In the space IN front OF the clerk 8 Qe6k,
the oath was administered by the speaker.
This duty having been performed, Mr.. Car
Isle presented a paper, which, he said, was
the certificate of the county court of New GOrk
stating the number of votes east in the Ninth
New York district and for whom they were
cast Although the official certificates had not
been received, Mr.. Carlisle asked that Mr.. Cum
mings, the member-elect from that district be
allowed to qualify Mr.. Sherman made SINH
lar request in behalf of Mr.. Payne, the member
elect from the Twenty-seventh district. Both
requests were scceded to and the gentlemen
took the oath of Office.
Mr. Henderson (Ill.) offered a resolution for
the election of Edward Mcpherson as clerk, a.
j. Holmes as sergeant-at-armS, &. A. Adams as
doorkeeper, James L. Wheatas postmaster, and
the Rev. Charles B. Ramsdel as chaplain of the
house.
Mr. Cheadle Qnd.) offered an amendment
striking out the name of Mr. Charles b. Rams
de- and inserting that OF w. II. Millburn.
Mr.. Carlisle offered an amendment substi-
tuting the names of the present elective Off
GERS of the house with the exception of the
chaplan) for the names contained in Mr.. Hen
derson's resolution. The yeas and nays were
demanded on Mr. Chesdle's amendment, but
were refused On standing vote the amend
ment was rojected-1I9 to 134-but on a vote by
telers this result was reversed and the amend
ment was adOpted-16l to 154. The repub-
lcans then attempted to secure reconsdera-
tion of the vote by which the yeas and nays
were refused, but met with defeat-l5l to los.
So the amendment was adopted.
Mr. Carlisle's amendment having been de-
feated by viva voce vote, Mr. Lodge Mass
demanded division on Mr. Henderson's reso-
luton amended. That portion of the
luton Tor the election OF clerk, sergeant-at-
arms, dOor-keeper and postmaster was adopted
by a viva voce vote. The vote then recurring
that portion of the resolution which
(amendedl provides for the election ofthe Rev.
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were ordered. This portion of the resolution
was likewise adopted-yeas, 100; nays, 155;
Messrs. Cheadle, Lehbach and Moore On. H.
voting in the affirmative with the democrats.
The newly-elected clerk, door-keeper, post
master and chaplain then appeared at the bar
OF the house and qualified.
On motion of Mr. Cannon (Ill.) n resolution
adopted directing the clerk to inform the
senate that the house had organized and was
ready to proceed to business. Messrs. McKin-
ley, Cannon and Carlisle were appointed as
committee TO inform the president to the same
effect.
Mr.. Perkins (Kas.) offered a resolution pro-
viding for the drawing of seats by lot. I'm
mediately there was chorus of suggestions as
TO what members should be exempted from the
their seats in advance. Finally, on motion of
Mr.. McCreary (ky.l u resolution was adopted.
the effect of which was tU permit ex-Speakers
Banks Randall and Carlisle, and Mr..
Kelley tPa.l to select their seats. Mr..
Flower OF New York made an earnest effort
to have the name of Mr.. Turner IN. " placed on
the roll, so that he might have an equal chance
with the others in the selection of seats; but OBJ
lection was made on the republican side, draw
ing forth from Mr. Flower the remark: "The
iceman will give you cold ride when he comes
here" Mr. Perkins amendment was then
adopted and the members retired to the area in
the rear of the semi-circle of seats.
In accordance with Mr.. McCreary's resolu-
ton Mr. Banks walked down and selected
seat to the left of the speakers desk, well in
front: Mr.. RandalPs old seat was secured for
him. and Mr.. Kelley selected that which he had
occupied so many years. Mr. Carlisle selected
a seat across the aisle from that occupied last
session by Mr. Mills (Tex.)
Then the lottery began and "P" proved the
lucky letter, the first three names called being
Perry, Painter and Perkins. Mr.. McMillin
(Tenn.l being fortunate, was soon right
neiehbor Of Mr.. Carlisle, with Mr.. Bland tMo.)
directly In front. Messrs. Grosvenor. Breckin-
ridge (Ky.l Mason GIL and Cannon were
fayorites Of fortune and retained their old