The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-03

At the conclusion of the roll call MT, Kerr announced that Sil of the S56 members wer epresent He also an nounced that no credentials had been received from the Tenth New York and the First Nevada districts. In accord ance with the custom he then stated that the first thing in order was the se- lection of presiding officer, and called for nominations for speaker. No nominating speeches were made, MT. GrosVenor, rep, of Ohto chairman of the republican caucus. placed in nomination Thomas B. Reed of Maine; MT. Sayres, dem., of Texas, presented the name of Charles F. Crisp of Geor- gia, and MT, Rem, pop, of Nebraska, placed in nomination John c. Bell, pop, of California. During the roll call Rep resentative Grain, dem., of Texas, ere ated momentary furry by coming in- to the hall long eonugh to answer to his name and voting for Culberson, dem, of Texas, instead of for Crisp, the dem ocratic caucus candidate.
 The result of the vote was:
 Reed...... ......".............. 234
 
 | Bell... ..........,............. 6 Culberson, dem1., of xas,....."... 1 | Iotal'''' '' .' '''' .'......,..'......S35 S35
 The announcement of MT Reeds election was greeted with great ap- plause.
 In accepting the speakership MT Reed said:
 It will not be unbecoming in me, I hope, if acknowledge to this assembly that it is very agreeable to me to stand once more in the place which I left four years ago. Of the past however, shall not speak, for the past speaks for itself in terms more fitting and appro- priate than any words which could come from my lips. Nor shall speak of the future for we are not putting off the harness but putting it on. Yet think I may venture to say of the fu- ture, in the light of the past, that if we do some things which for the moment seem inadequate, 1t may be that time, which has justified itself for us on many occasions, may do so again. Those who have acted with wisdom heretofore may be fairly expected to act with wisdom | hereafter
 | I am sorry to say that the pleasure | associated with the honor you have be- | slowed on me, an honor which no Amer | ican citizen can fail to appreciate, and for which I give thanks, is but for the moment, while the cares and responsi- Utilities extend over many days. So fa1 as the performance of my duties affects the whole people of the United States, invoke their considerate judgment Sc | far as it affects the members of this house, ask from both sides of the chamber that cordial co-operat ton with out which I cannot hope to succeed assuring them that no effort on my part will be spared to aid them in the 1 performance of their duties by that en- tire impartiality which is their just due.
 After MT. Reeds election the other republican caucus nominees for house offices were elected.
 1 The swearing in of the members then began. MT. Newlands, pop, of Nevada | whose credentials had not yet arrived was allowed to take the oath. MT. Cum iillllSo, uSiii-, VI 4NCW LOl ht Niio "eto | V gently elected from the Tenth New York district to succeed the late Alexander Campbell, was also sworn in.
 On account of the long time required | for the organization of the house the transmission of the presidents mes sage to congress was delayed and will be sent in tomorrow, probably during | the noon hour.