The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-11

the Republican candidate for Speaker.
said Th he Republican sSaxs T. members eancs,n sfs tine H9us g..
cided on a candidte for that Office. and ac-
cording to tradition and precedent it de-
wolves on a member of that caucus to in
dictate it's choice to the House. On me the
duty devolves. and I assure you it is not
perfunctory. Ihave the honor of naming
a man who unites in his personality quail
tiles for the faithful performance of the
ad1leS OF so ca h re!aa an IN once mss s nhs contest bst
amicable, and while speaking of it / can say
there was no tinge of bitterness, no trace
cessful will give the Speaker a sympathetic
support, and we bespeak the loyal and cor
in aiding him to properly fulfll the duties
of the Office. He has demonstrated that he
has the confidence of a large majority of
this House. / name Justus c. Adams. OF
Marion county"
THE SPEAKERS ADDRESS.
There was much applause as Mr.. Suites
man concluded. Messrs. Moore of Putnam,
Leedy of Marion, Merritt of LAGRANGE,
Stakebake of Randolph, Willoughby OF Knox,
Gibson and Vanderburg. Holloway of Van
derburg and Newhouse of Decatur. seconded
the nomination. Mr.. Myers announced then
that "the question is on the adoption of the
nomination of Mr.. Adams" He asked if
there was a ratification of the nomination
of Mr.. Adams by the Republican side of
the House: ME-. Harrison, democratic mem.
this procedure, and remarked that he would
like to make another nomination. if he was
in order. He named L.. j. Bobilya of Allen
without making a speech. This nomination
was seconded by Mr.. Duncan of Owens.
Messrs. J. @. White of Hancock, and John
Terhune of Madison were appointed teilers
and the vote showed so for Adams and Is
for Bobilya, most Of the absent members
changed votes. Messrs. Bobilya and Leedy
were asked to escort the Speaker to the
Speaker of the aFifty-Ninth Assembly"
aessis Speaker al atk ba flh ft sdafsfs rsfe ahsd r to ahe
ing the old dispute as to numerical style.
t nm'd ho mseh M han ad ilnpp't took krG the ae chair pir's and
began his address, which was listened to
very closely. 1t was a sound document and
Said he: -
II take up this gavel and approach the
called me with feeling of timidity and mis-
givings as to my ability to acceptably dis
charge the delicate and responsible duties OF
ence as the servant of this House. not as
its master; to do your bidding and execute
of my own mind, or to interpose the judg-
ment of the Chair between you and the
iigentiy transact and expedite the business
that may come before US it is necessary
that | receive your assistance and cordial
should / err in Judgment and fail to
meet your expectations I shall ask, and
patience and forbearance. 1t is not the
purpose OF the Chair to suggest a policy or
lay down a line of action for the House to
follow, yet I am constrained to say, at the
beginning of this session, we cannot shirk
the duty , OF carrying into effect the ex-
sponsibility of managing the business of
the State in the same economical and pru-
dent manner we would conduct our private
interests. We certainly disappoint the peo-
pie II we do not give our personal attention
care, zeal and fidelity in the IA anagemen
Of its affairs that we would bring to the
discharge of the sacred trust of admins
which the interests of a helpless and de-
pendent family are involved. How can we
of action for our private business and an
other line of conduct for our part in pub
1.-THE taxpayers of Indiana expect the
members of the General Assembly to guard
with jealous care and watchful eye the
public funds. While they bear ~uncomplain-
ingly the great burden of taxation neces-
sary to a liberia, and intelligent admins
institutions of our State. they only ask in
return that the great interests and impor-
managed strictly on business pr i ee
and not in the interests of any political
party. Permit me to add. gentlemen, that
the man or party who dtsregards these rea-
sonable requests will feel the weight Of
public condemnation the first opportunity
al. Coming as you do, fresh from the peo-
pie, you are fully advised on those all-im-
sues in which they are SO deeply concerned
and have such, an abiding interest. On
mast OF these there is an understanding
other important and far-reaching questions
in which the people are thoroughly in earn
est will, by reason of the unconstitutional
iy of former legislation, challenge your
early attention and best thought. I feel
confident you will courageous1y address
yourselves to a fair understanding of those
fully discussed and long-delayed questions.
a Suitable pbfes m se sarss f haasa wfll fa Be in }u the a inl
terest of the whole State, remembering al
ways that statutes unsupported by public
opinion are like ropes of sand.
ECONOMY THE MOTTO.
"Our people have just passed through a
season of industrial prostration and COM
mercial and financial depression in point
of severity unknown to this generation,
while the businesSof the country has been
restricted to the bare necessities of life.
That large and important class of our fell
low-citizens who till the soil for a liveli-
hood, and who constitute an important fac
tor in the producing and business world,
have been compelled to dispose of the prod
ucts of their farms at ruinous prices, which
yielded them. scant compensation for their
labor and risks, while thousands of our
fellow-men VINO earn their living by daily
toll have walked the streets of our cities
employment they have been unable to find.
Many who felt comfortable in the belief
day are confronted with the certain knowl-
edge that their values have shrunk and
the earning power or their assets have prac-
tically vanished. In view of the financial
distress and severe Condition prevailing,
we should see to it that every dollar taken
from the hard earnings of the people by
taxation should bring value received. dollar
for dollar, and not be diverted toward I'M
necessary legislation and questionable
measures.
Let us profit by the mistakes of former
| legislatures and discourage too frequent
changes and amendments to our statute
laws. By the continued alteration and re-
| vision of the laws We already have rendered
it difficult for any but those who follow the
| legal profession to keep advised of the vari-
Gus changes and understand their meaning.
We should enact and amend only needed
and useful laws and strange all ill-con-
| sidered and unnecessary measures. Let us
get out of the old rut of legislation and
political usage and eschew politics. Nothing
can be gained, but much valuable time con-
sumed and unfriendly feelings engendered
by the Introduction of political resolutions
and the frequent discussion OF partisan
question: We can best advance the cause
| and promote the principles of our respective
| parties by honest and persistent effort, con-
| Seryative action and temperate legisla tion
I'VE meet from the different sections of
| cur State for the first time, MANY of rs
strangers to each other. Permit me to ex-
press the hope that before the session shall
be far advanced we may become acauaint-
ed with and understand one another and
labor hand in hand for the best interests
of our good State. To that end I promise
to give you my best efforts. AS members
- L. TlEA