The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-14
A COMPLIMENT FOR THE SPEAKER.

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COMPLIMENT FOR THE SPEAKER.
There were q couple of very pleasant
scenes in the House yesterday. The first
one occurred when Mr.. Allen arose and
stated that the gentleman from Summit
county had a resolution to offer, and he
thought now was the best time in which to
do so. There was full attendance, and it
was probable there would not be so many
present at any one time further on.
Mr.. Ferry then arose and read the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That the thanks of this
House are Justly due and are hereby
rendered to the Hon. James Sharp, for the
able and impartial manner in which he has
discharged the duties of Speaker of the
House, during the session of the Legis-
lature now about to close"
Mr.. Ferry then continued:
Mr.. Speaker-It sometimes happens in
the experience of men that duty is de-
volved upon them which it is both an
honor and a pleasure to perform; that is
my position tonight as speak, to the res
olution have just offered.
''Mr. Spea1er-This house made no mis-
take when they selected you to occupy the
chair which you have so ably filed dur
ing the present session.
'Your promptness in attendance and in
dispatch of business has been an example
by which every member has profited.
"The fidelity and industry with which
you have examined every bill and resolu-
ton, whether offered by members or re-
ported from committees, has been an in
centive to US all to exercise the same char
acteristics in our appropriate place within
the bar of the House.
"Your general impartiality, both to
members and measures, we gladly recog-
nize.
''Your uniform courtesy to every mem
Der of the House are fully acknowledged,
and your helpful aid to those of US, who
like myself, are passing through their first
experience in legislation, has been greatly
appreciated. And now, sir, speaking for
the party, which l have the honor in part to
represent on the floor, small minority it
is true, but which we confidently expect in
the near future to make much larger. we
thank you for the generous treatment that
we have received in placement upon com
mittees and recognition upon the floor.
AT times it may be we have arrived at diff
ferent conclusions from those determined
by you, and at other times may have been
somewhat FESTIVE under rulings that We're
not favorable to that which we wished to
attain. But the irritation, if any existed.
has passed with the occasion that gave
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SIN conclusion 1 repeat we made no
mistake when we elected you speaker of
this House.
MAY you remember this session with
feelings of pleasure, and be assured that
you will carry with you from this chamber
and from each member of this House SEN
iments of great respect and high esteem. u
Mr.. Ferry's remarks were greeted with
heavy round of applause, and the resolu-
lion was adopted by a rising vote.
Replying, Speaker Sharp said:
''rhe resolution that has just been put
and accepted is indeed a most fiattering
one, and, gentlemen, l receive it in the
Same manner in which it was adopted. L
assure you that in presiding over this body
have found it pleasure as well as duty.
and it has been with feelings of pride that
/ have seen the earnestness which YOU
have shown in your efforts to render aid
and support to the chair in disposing of the
business with which we have been en-
trusted. realize to the fullest extent that
your support has done much TO enable the
chair to discharge his duties pleasantly.
and this / treasure as an honor. The
work that has been done is such
that none of you need be afraid
10 show to your constituents. And in
closing, L assure you that there is warm
ppot in the heart of the Speaker for each
md every member upon the floor of this
House"
Rounds of applause greeted the Speaker
1t the conclusion of his remarks, and the
business of the day was again resumed.
ANOTHER TOKEN OF APPRECIATION.
Later in the evening, Mr.. Allen asked
the floor in behalf Of Mr.. Thurman, when
that gentleman arose and spoke as follows:
Mr.. Spealer-The revolving wheels of
time as marked on yonder dial admonish
Us of the solemn fact that this Assembly is
approaching the hour Of dissolution. The
member Of this House who moves the next
adjournment, viii announce an edict as
certain as the fiat of God that we shall
never meet again. When we go forth
from this Assembly, it will be to raingle
again in the ordinary affairs of life, per-
laps forgetful of these our pleasurable
Associations. May we not, for one brief
moment, even in these the closing hours OF
legislation, thrust aside the regular order
Of business and commune as friends with
pne anotherl
Mr.. Speaker-I speak for all-every
member and every officer-when / say
to you that by your conduct as a presiding
officer and gentleman you have estab-
Ished friendships for yourself as durable
as the everlasting hills. Whatever may
have been, and whatever now may be, our
differing views upon matters relating to
the affairs Of state, concerning yourself
and our regard for you, there is but one
mind and one opinion. Under your wise,
just and impartial administration of the
duties of presiding officer, we have been
enabled, Notwithstanding our differing
views. TO work shoulder to shoulder and
to serve our country, as we believe. for
our country's good. If we have made mis-
takes, they have been of the head, not of
the heart If we have accomplished good,
it is all we ask. We ask no prouder
name that of men who honestly sought