The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-09


Kules-Tho New Members Sworn in.
Call, of Florida, Seated In the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-[Special AL
though there was an absence of the
rush which characterized the en-
trance of the public to the house
galleries yesterday, there was
this morning no appreciablo dimi-
mutton in the number of spectators
Every available crook and Granny had
its occupant, and bright dresses of la
dies formed pleasing franc to the
busting picture below.
At tho hour of noon Clerk McPher-
son called the house to order and tho
journal Of yesterdays proceeding, was
read. The clerk then announced that
he was ready TO receive any motion.
MIR. Holman, Of Indiana, moved that the
house proceed to the election of
speaker. This was agreed to. Mr.
Holman placed in nomination Charles
+. Crisp, of Georgia. Mr.. Henderson, of
Illinois, placed in nomination Thomas
b. Reed. applause on the Republican
side.) Mr.. Simpson, of Kansas, placed
in nomination Thomas c. Watson, of
Georgia. Messrs. Cultivate, of Ohio
and Henderson, of Illinois oates, of
Alabama, and Simpson, of Kansas, were
appointed as tellers.
Tho roll then called with the follow
ing result: Crisp 22S: Reed SO. Watson
8. Baker. Glover, Davis Halverson,
Kerr, McKeighan, Otis and Simpson
voted for Watson.
Messrs. Mills and Springer wore
heartily applauded when, in response
to the call of their names they recorded
their votes for Crisp. Besides the three
car diGates those not voting wero Bar
tine. Buchanan, OF Virginia; Evan, Har-
mer. Hoar, Sanford, Williams. Massa-
chusetts; and Wilson, kentucky. The
clerk having announced the result, he
declared Crisp duly elected speaker amid
storm Of applause.
Tho clerk thon appointed Messrs.
Mills and Reed as q committee to es-
cort the newly elected speaker to the
chair. The appointment was received
with applause not unmixed with laugh
ter.
In few moments Speaker Crisp en-
tered with Mills and Reed supporting
him on either arm, and his march down
the aisle was perfect ovation, the Dom
ocrats in mass rising and giving him
cheer after cheer; and the Republican
members rising also.
When quiet had been secured, Mr..
Crisp said: "Gentlemen of tho House
of Representatives, for the great honor
you have conferred upon me / return
heartfelt thanks. l shall endeavor to
discharge the duties of tho Office of
speaker with courtesy, with firmness
and with absolute impartiality ZAP
plause). Let us unite in the hope that
our labors hero may result in tho ad-
vancement of prosperity, honor and
glory OF our beloved country. ZAP
plause). | am now ready to Jake the
oath of Office
The oath of Office having been admin
istered by Mr. Holman, of Indiana, Rev.
DIR. Milburn, the blind chaplain of the
preceding House, upon request of
Speaker Crisp. offered prayer. q The
members were then sworn in by
Speaker Crisp in squads of as many as
could form in half circle in front of
the clerks desk
Mr.. Holmes then offered resolution
for the appointment of Mr.. Kerr for
clerk, Yoder for sergeant alarms.
Turner for doorkeeper and Dalton for
postmaster. Agreed to. These officers
were then sworn in.
Messrs. Blount, Mills and Reed were
appointed members of joint commit
tee to wait upon the President, but
Mr.. Mills was unable to serve and Mr.
Breckinridge, OF kentucky. was sub
stituted.
On motion of Mr.. Springer q resolu-
ton directing the Speaker to appoint
committees on rules accounts, enrolled
bills and mileage, each to consist of
the same number of members as in the
Ffftieth Congress and referring the rules
of the Fiftieth Congress to tho commit
tee on rules. The daily hour of the
meeting of the House was fixed at noon.
The House then proceeded to draw
for seats, after first adopting resolu-
ton the effect of which was to permit
Messrs. Reed, Holman and O'Neil of
Pennsylvania to select their seats in adj
vance. The call having been com
pleted Mr.. Dingley stated that his name
had not been called. Speaker replied
that he was informed that his name had
been called, and Dingley had to be
satisfied with this statement. He ex-
pressed himself as unable to secure q
seat anywhere, and was naturally in
dignant at the mistake that had been
made.
The Houso then at 9.oo adiour,od