The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-29
WHEN THE DAY DAWNED
Dubious Weather Prevailed But Who
Thought Of the Weather.
Special 10 The Nsps.

| - Special 10 The NsiDs
| NEWPORT, May 29. Lection Day dawned
with promise of dubious weather for the
grand inaugural demonstration, but
nevertheless there was the hustle and stir
OF preparation for the events OF the
day. The national colors are
floating from the public buildings and
private residenees and the business estab-
lishments along the main thoroughfares
are gaily decorated with patriotic emblems
and insignia. The city is being
rapidly populated by the arrival OF
| trains, steamers and conveyances from
the suburban districts, and nothing is
lacking but the suns benign presence to
make the success of the celebration COM
plete. 9ttEs
A Muddy March.
A Geld and disagreeable southeast storm
put damper on the parade TO the State
House this morning, but the troors
reported with full numbers and
marched through the muddy streets with
steadiness and apparent uncon-
cern. The members elect of the
General Assembly wisely sought the side
walk and thereby abbreviated the pro-
cession quite materially. The disappoint-
mcnt at the inclemency OF the weather
was mitigated somewhat by the prophe-
sizes OF the old Newporters that the storm
would abate in time for the grand parade
in the afternoon.
on hand and engaged in the preparation
OF the routine business SO as to facilitate
the proceedings. The chamber
was cold as barn, the
windows having been thrown open
for several hours and the fog settling
down on the uncovered heads of the legis-
lators. The House was called to order at
1885 O'Clock and Clerk Conley called
the roll. 1t was announced that
In the absence OF the members
elect the name of the member of
the last house should be inserted in the
list until the absent member had qualified.
The Secretary of State then administered
the oath to the members elect. Two men,
bers took the oath Of affirmation. In his
speech nominating Hon. s. w. X. Allen,
Representative Wilson took occasion to
say that the gentleman from East Green
wicb had been signally successful in pre-
venting the Democracy from stealing
the State during the past year. Some
amusement was created by Representative
Cushing who said that theDemocracy were
so few that little would result from
complimentary vote to their candidate.
They had decided in caucus not to make
nominations for officers until another
year, when they hoped to be successful.
He added that the Republican nominees
were entirely satisfactory to the mi-
nority, and they believed that they would
receive impartial treatment from them.
Speaker Aliens Address.
Speaker Allen in accepting the Office
addressed his colleagues as follows:
"Gentlemen of the House of Represen-
tatives = In assuming the duties of
this Office j beg to assure you that
am deeply sensible of the honor which
you have conferred upon me and / thank
you Tor the expression OF trust and
confidence which your action conveys.
L also fully appreciate the duties
and responsibilities which devolve upon
me in taking the chair which has been
filled by Bosworth, AIMEE, Thurston,
Durtee, Aldrich, and other distin-
guished iurists, lawyers and statesmen.
While i cannot bring to the position the
signal ability of those able gentlemen, il
will be my pride and my earnest purpose
to emulate their example and tn conduct
the deliberations OF this house in fair
and impartial manner; in accordance
with law and the established practice of
legislative assemblies.
'Thanking you again for your kindness,
and bespeakiDg for myself your generous
consideration and assistance, await your
further pleasures"
Judge Lee and Colonel Mowry we're
elected without opposition and Rev.
Isaac Newton Phelps, chaplain of the day,
offered prayer.
The announcement was received from
the Senate that it had organized which
involved the election of Eugene +. War
ner as clerk.
Grand Committee Assemblies.
The Grand Committee assembled at II 40
o'clock, and Governor Brown appointed a
joint committee consisting of three from
Providence county and two from each of
the other counties as follows: Providence
county, Messrs. Woods, Edwd. Thayer and
Holden; Kent county, Messrs. Turner
and slocum; Bristol county, Messrs.
Messrs. Burdick and Dodge. On motion
OF Representatives Wilson the Grand
Committee took a recess at 2 o'clock.
Fair Weather This Afternoon.
The wind iscshifting round to the west
ward, and the indications point to favor
able weather by the middle of the after.
noon.
The Ballots Counted.
The ballot counting committee have
expeditiously completed their task and
the Grand Committee reassembled. |
Their tabulated report has been
State, and ii is read in the presence of an
audience which nils the chamber to over |
flowing. Governor Brown then rises.
raises his right hand, and receives the |
oath OF Office from the Secretary OF State.
The veteran Sergeant at Arms Ward has |
taken his station near the balcony. and |
clamation that ID. Russell Brown has
been elected Governor, Captain General
and commander in Chief of the \
state of Rhode Island and Providence |
for the ensuing year. The an
nouncement is made to the assembled |
with the impressive in
"God Save the State OF /
Rhode Island" and ii is inn
nediately followed by the discharge of
'rtillery and the blare OF trumpets. Gov
,rnor Brown then delivers the following
address in a dignified and impressive
manner which is received with an outburst
If applause:
Governor Browns Address.
Gentlemen OF the General Assembiy-In assum- |
NJ Tor n krd year the dsifes Of Chief Executive |
4 this Stale my pleasure Is increased by the |
hought that shall be In association with |
General Assembly that will be found |
y general accord with me upon questions
4 public policy. After the extraordinary and |
omcwhh trying experience Of the past year ID viii
isp be agrc. abs 60 know that the relation be |
the II di1erenf lranr hes OF wf hs |