St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-03-05
4 MEMORABLE DAY.
Yesterday Will Be So Record
ed in Minnesota'S POlit-
zeal History.
She House and Senate Indulge
in a Joint Good Will
Convention.
Democrats, Republicans and
populists Sink All Parti-
san Feeling,
And Rejoice in the Greatness
md Advancement OF the
Republic.

The hall Of representatives presented
an unusual and gratifying spectacle
yesterday morning, and one that Is
without precedent in this state, At least.
For the time being the Ratchet Of pc
litical difference was buried, and those
weli-knOwn and powerful voices which
are usually raised within the capltoPs
four walls only in political dlScOrd,
blended in one grand and harmonious
concert Of cOngratulauOn and glOrifca
tiOn Of him who was n that time assum-
mg the cares and duties Of the highest
Office in the gift of the people of the
United States and commentator and
praise of him who was retiring from
that eminent position.
Senators and representatives, Demo
Gratis, Republicans, POpuiiStS and Mi.
Abbott, all participated with equal zeal
and interest in this great love feast, as
they were pleased to term It.
ANOtable Proposal.
The first business taken up after the
morning prayer and roll call was the
following resolution by Mr.. Winston,
which was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
In view OF the fact that today the inaugural
ceremonies are being held IL the capitol OF
the nation, and
Whereas, President Harrison has performed
the responsible duties Of his high position
with great credit ana upheld most patriot
cally The honor and dignity of the natiOn,au
his wise and patriotic administration Of pub
ale affairs entities nIm ID the respect and es
TEEN OF the American people; and,
Whereas His successor. the distinguished
American citizen. Grover Cleveland, is about
for The second time TO assume the chief
maslStracy of this nation,
Resolved, That as q token of appreciation
fer the outgoing and respect for The incom-
Ing administration, this house do take
recess from Ii o'clock for one hour.
When II O'Clock arrived Speaker Lee
announced the recess, and as the MEN,
berS settled back comfortably in their
chairs and lighted cigars, Mr. Winston
called upon Representative Ives for
few remarks appropriate to the Occa-
sion, and that gentleman responded in
the following words:
Patriotism in Ascension.
My friends, this is a country of which
any citizen ought TO be proud. l am
proud Of if. | am proud of il not only by
reason Of its natural advantages, but
also by reason OF the innate worth of its
early citizens. 1t is with pleasure that
i pay my respects to the outgoing adj
minisJratiOn. which | regard as having
been conducted by a wise gentleman
who acted TO the best of his ability to
suoserye the best interests of this great
and Independent republic. and | be
leve you will all unite with me in eX-
tending congratulations TO Grover
Cleveland. certainly extend to him
my congratulations because he is an
honest man, a splendid leader Of the
Democratic party, and Will be, as he has
been, great and honOred president of
the United States.
F. NJ. Wilson, of Goodhue county, was
requested to review the subject from
Republican standpoint, and did SO in
terms somewhat as follows:
As a Republican l serve my party
we'll when l serve my country best. As
Republican, speaking in behalf Of my
party, l can say we are big enough and
strong enough to extend today to our
foe, the Democratic party, the right
hand OF friendship. We have a record,
we have deeds. we haveA history which
we are willing to bequeath to the
Democracy, and we can rise above strife
and party differences. As friends we
can forget all political quarrelS when it
comes TO the broad question of states
mauShip, fellowship and good feeling
one toward another. These men who
are now going into power are not un.
tried. They are statesmen, most of
whom have long and brilliant records
In the administration of public affairs.
AS people we can rejoice that we how
have at the helm Of our great ship of
national affairs a man whom we can
venerat9 and love; one who will be, as
Is the man now retiring from Office, an
honor TO our nation.
HI Keliy's Address.
As Mr.. Wilson finished, P. II. Kelly
announced the senate was coming, and
after seats had been found for them the
rage of the Ramsey delegation rose to
address the house. He said:
Looking over this body today, the
adopted citizen of this country can well
thank God that he lives under a govern
ment which guarantees to every man
full enjoyment Of civil and religious
liberty. Citizens to the manor born
eannOt appreciate as the adopted citi-
zen does the blessings conferred by
American citizenship. To Grover
cleveland, coming up, we turn today
The smiling face Of loyal greeting and
hearty good will. To Benjamin Harri-
ION, going down, we extend
The right hand of good fellow
hip, and wish him we'll in hon
Table pursuit as a simple American
citizen. We do not change rulers today
in the spirit Of 1.-The king is dead, long
i've the king, but in the pride of peace
md national self-dependence: not sur
rounded by congregated DaYies and
mODiliZed armies, but in the full sun
shine of TIE glory Of a government
pever paralleled in the history of man.
kind. May the blessings of all the peo-
pie follow Benjamin Harrison in his
life hencefOVth.
Nininger's Sage Speaks.
Senator Donnelly was called upon.
and walking slowly to the platform he
brushed his hair back from his forehead
and delivered himself of the following:
A few moments since friends from
the house informed me of the action
taken here, and suggested that the SEN
ate join you in your impromptu love
feast. The idea struck me as happy
thought, and L do not know as ANYTHING
Of the kind has ever been done in the
history of the state. We are not here to
rejoice with you as Democrats, RepuD-
HcanS or POpuliStS; many of us did not
support Mr.. Cleveland. What we do
rejoice over is the grand civilization of
BUR age. That great nation is able
peaceably bloodleSSly TO change its ruler
bvery four years is a grand evidence.
II progression. When we look back
md see the bloodshed through
which our ancestors passed, and
terleW their wars and the
lardships to which they submitted for
he sake of their opinions, and then
0ok upon this august and magnificent
Lston stretching from the land Of per