New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-12-04
REEDS REMARKS
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Short Speech by the Speaker
Upon Again Taking Up
the Gavel. =
The Pleasure Is MOmentary, But
the Labor Lasts the Session
Through.
Estimate Of the Treasury on the
Amount Required to Run
the Government.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Congress con-
vened at noon. In the lower house the
roll was called by the clerk, who found
541 members present. The election of
speaker was then taken up. There were
no nominating speeches, and the vote
cast was on strict party lines, resulting:
Reed 234, Crisp 95, Bell &, Culber-
son |.
Mr.. Kerr's announcement of Mr.
Reeds election was greeted with a
thunder of applause.
Messrs. Crisp, Grosvenor and Bell
were appointed committee to conduct
the speaker to the chair, and soon ap-
peared at the main entrance. Mr.. Reed
leaning on the arm Of ex.
Speaker Crisp, and Messrs. Grosvenor
Bell, arm in arm. AS they
moved down the center aisle the house
rose en- masse. A roar Of applause fol-
lowed, the galleries joining with great
enthusiasm in the demonstration.
The Applause Was D~afenine.
AS Mr.. Reed assembled the rostrum,
the roar swelled, until it was deafening.
Above this volume Of sound, came like
pistol shots, cries of "Reed, Reed,
Reed" the Republicans cheered, many
Of them wildly, and the ladies in the
galleries waved handkerchiefs. For
over minute the demonstration con-
tinued.
Mr.. Reed, arrayed in a long frock
coat, and wearing dark four-in-hand
tie, stood calmly and serenely with his
hands clasped in characteristic fashion
behind his back, until the house was
quiet, Mr.. Hammer (Rep. Pa. the old
est member in continuous service
present, came forward and administered
the oath Of Office to the speaker. The
latter then turned to the house. Look
ing into the sea Of upturned faces, he
delivered his inaugural. Slowly and
distinctly the words fell from his lips
At many places his brief speech was
punctuated with applause.
The Remarks of MIR. Reed.
1t will not be unbecoming i'll me, I
hope, if I acknowledge to this assembly
that it is very agreeable to me to stand
once more in the place which left four
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shall not speak, for the past speaks for
itself in terms more fitting and appro-
pirate than any words which could
come from my lips. Nor shall I speak
of the future for we are not putting off
the harness, out putting it on. Yet I
think [ may venture to say Of the fu-
ture in the light of the past, that if we
do something which for the moment
seems inadequate, it 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 wis
dom hereafter.
The Pleasure Is Only Momentary.
I am sorry to say that the pleasure
associated with the honor you have be-
slowed on me, an honor which no
American citizen can fail to appreciate,
and for which give thanks, is but for
the moment, while the cares and re-
sponsibilities extend over many days.
So far as the performance Of my duties
affects the whole people of the United
States, I invoke their considerate judg-
ment. So far as it affects the members
of this house, ask from both sides of
the chamber that cordial cooperation,
without which I cannot hope to succeed,
assuring them that no effort on my part
will be spared to aid them in the per.
Torrance of their duties by that entire
impartiality which is their just due
At the conclusion of his speech the
members came forward in squads as
their names were called, and with up.
lifted arms, swore to support and defend
| the constitution
All the other caucus nominees of the
Republicans were elected
The drawing Of seats being concluded
the house adjourned for the day.