The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-02
AT NOON.
Continued from Page I.

During the roll-call many OF the men,
bers moved about among their colleagues
and the buzz OF conversation was re-
sumed
Mr.. Reed, for whom every one was in
quiring, had not made his appearance,
but exspeaker Crisp, who had taken a seat
in about s~N center OF the Democratic
side, was pointed out as he sat chatting
to those around him. At the conclusion
of the roll-call. MIR. Kerr announced that
3i1 of the 356 member Of the House
were present. lie also announced that
no credentials had been received from the
tenth New York and the first Nevada
districts. Mr.. Kerr then in accordance
with the custom stated that the first
thing in order was the separate selection
of the presiding officer and called for
nominations for speaker. No nominating
speeches were made. Mr.. Grosvenor
(Republicsn,) Ohio, chairman of the Re-
publican caucus placed in nomination,
Thomss Brsckett Reed or Maine; Mr..
Sayer, (Oemocrat), Texas. pesented the
name of Charles +. CrisR of Georgia, and
Mr.. Kemp (Popuiist), Nebraska, placed
in nomination John c. Bell, of Colo
RADIO. 1itss
Crisp, 95; Bell, 8; Culberson, i; total,
1885,
Mr.. Kerr's announcement OF Mr.. Reed 8
election was greeted with a thunder OF
applause.
SPEAKER REED NOTIFIED.
Messrs. Crisp, Grosvenor, and Bell were
appointed a committee TO Nonduct the
speaker to the chair and soon appeared at
the main entrance, Mr.. Reed leaning on
the arm of the ex-speaker Crisp, and
Messrs. Grosvenor and Bell arm In arm.
As they moved down the center aisle the
house rose en- masse. roar OF applause
fot ha pallorieq inininp with great
enthusiasm in the demonstration. AS
Mr.. Reed ascended the rostrum the roar
swelled until it was dea fening. Above
the volume of sound came like pistol
shots cries of Greed, Reed, Reed" The
Republicans cheered, many of them Wild
ly. and the ladies in the galleries waved
their handkerchiefs. For over minute
the demonstration continued.
Mr.. Reed. arrayed in long frock coat,
and wearing a 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..
Harmer, Rep, Pennsyivania, the Oldest
member in continuous service, came for
ward and administered the oath of Office
to the speaker. The latter then turned
TO the house. Looking into that sea of
upturned faces he delivered his inaugural
THE ADDRESS.
"It will not be unbecoming in me, j
hone. il acknowledge to this assembly
that il is very agreeable to me to stand
once more in the :place which left four
years ago. or the past, however shall
not speak, for the past speaks for itself
in terms more fitting and apt than any
words which could come from my lips.
Nor shall / speak of the future, for we
are not pntting off the harness butlput-
ting it on. Yet l think i may venture
to saw OF the future in the light of the
past that IL we do some things which for
the moment nseem 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 here
toforc, may be fairly expected TO act with
wisdom hereafter. i am sorry to say that
tho pleasure ASSOCIATED with the honor
you have bestowed on me, an honorr
which no American citizen can fall TO APP
preciate and for which / give thanks, is
but for the moment; while the cares and
RESPONSIBILITIES extend over many days.
$50 far as the performance of my du-
ties Affects the whole people OF the United
States | invoke their cousidcrate judg-
ment. Suo far as IL affects the members
of this House, ask from both sides OF
the chamber that cordial cooperation. -
AT the conclusion OF the speech the
members came forward i'm squads. as
their names were cald, and with uplIft ed
arms swore TO support and defend the
constit ution.