Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08


of Mr.. Claggett, claiming the seat of Mr.. Du-
bois.
The Senate then, at 1890, took recess till
2pm.
HOUSE.
Alth ough there was an absence Of the rush
which characterized the entrance of the public
to the House galleries yesterday, there was this
morning no appreciable diminution in the
number of spectators Every available crook
and Granny had its occupant, and the bright
dresses Of the ladies formed pleasing frame to
the busting picture below. At the hour of
noon Clerk Mcpherson called the House to
order and the journal of yesterdays proceed
ings was read.
The clerk then announced that he was ready
TO receive any motion.
ELECTION OF SPEAKER.
Mr.. Holman of Indiana moved that the House
proceed to the election of Speaker Agreed to.
Mr.. Holman placed in nomination Charles F.
Crisp of Georgia
MIR. Henderson of Illinois placed in nomina-
ton Thomas B. Reed. IApplause on republican
side.
Mr.. Simpson of Kansas placed in nomination
Thomas {. Watson of Georgia
Messrs. Outhwaite of Ohio, Henderson Of
Illinois. Oates of Alabama and Simpson Of Kan
sas were appointed as tellers.
result: For Crisp, 22S; for Reed SO: for Wat
son, 8 (Messrs. Baker, Clover. Davis, Halver-
son, Kerr, Mckeighan. Otis and Simpson,
Messrs Mills and Springer were heartily APP
plauded when. in response to the call of their
Names they recorded their votes for Crisp.
Besides the three candidates those not voting
were Messrs. Bartine, Buchanan Va.), Fyan,
Harmer. Hoar, Sanford. Williams Mass. and
Wilson (Ky.)
The clerk, having announced the result. de-
ciared Mr. Crisp duly elected Speaker amid a
storm of applause.
The clerk then appointed Messrs. Mills and
Reed as committee to escort the newly elected
Speaker to the chair-an app ointment that was
received with applause not unmixed with
laughter.
ESCORTED BIZ MILLS AND REED.
In few moments Mr.. Crisp entered with
Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Reed supporting him on
either arm, and his march down the aisle was
perfect ovation. the democrats en- masse rising
and giving him cheer after cheer and the re-
publican members rising also.
sPEAKER cRIsPs SPEECH.
When quiet had been secured Mr.. Crisp said
''Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives:
For the grea. honor you have conferred upon
mo return heartfelt thanks. 1 shall en-
deavor to discharge the duties of the ,ffice
OF Speaker with courtesy, with firmness
and with absolute impartiality. Applause.
Let NJ unite in the hope that our labors here
may result in The advancement of the pros
perity, the honor and the gle ~ of our beloved
country. IApplause ] am now ready to take
the oath of Office
CHAPLAIN MnBURN's PRAYER.
The oath of office having been administered
by Mr.. Holman Of Indiana, Rev. DIR. Milburn,
the blind chaplain of the preceding House,
upon request of Speaker Crisp. offered prayer
as follows: Almighty and Eternal God. in whose
hand our breath is and whose are all our ways,
we render Thee devout and hearty
thanks that Thou hast brought SO
many Of the representatives of the people to
the halls OF this time-honored Capitol conse-
Grated by the memory of SO many patriots
sages, heroes and statesmen. Breathe into the
soul OF every man on this floor a solemn sense
OF the lofty trust confded to him to main
tain the Constitution, the dignity of
the republic, the honor, safety and
welfare of every citizen, the humblest toiler of
the soil. the worker in the mines, at the forge
and in the mills, as well as the rich and pros
porous. Imbue these, Thy servants with large
ness Of mind. kindliness of temper, hospitality
Of spirit, with courage and devotion to the
interests OF their constituents and of the
whole country. Grant Thy blessing
has Just taken the oath of office. Uphold him
and every member of the House, keeping them
in health and peace, and help them SO to dis
charge the duties Of their trust as
that the country shall say, "WeIl done,
thou good and faithful servant and
that the welfare of the country shall be
prospered and carried forward by their labors; |
and to Thy name, oh, Father, shall be all the
honor and glory, rough Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen
SWEARING m THE MEMBERs.
The work Of swearing the members Of the
Fifty-second Congress then began, the oath Of
Office being administered by Speaker Crisp. |
The roll Of states was called in alphabetical |
order and a. many members sworn in at . time |
as could form in q half circle in front of the |
clerks desk. The oath of Office was read by the |
Speaker to the members, who stood with appraised |
right hands and signified their acceptance Of it
by an Affirmative inclination Of the head The
last member to be sworn in was Mr.. O'NeiQ of
Missouri, who stood alone in the area
TIE HOUSE oYTIcKRA
Mr.. Holman then offered . resolution for the |
appointment Of Mr. Kerr for clerk, Mr.. Yoder |
for sergeant-st-srms, Mr.. Turner for door
keeper and Mr.. Dalton for postmaster.
Nh. Henderson en- } offered - . substitute
. resolution for the appointment Of the present |
officers with the exception Of chaplain, for |
which of1ce Charles b Ramsdeu was nanod
Oi.agxood 10 without division.