St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-12-03

publicans cheered, many OF them
wildly, and the ladies in the galleries
waved handkerchiefs. For over
minute the demonstration continued.
THE CZAR SPEAKS.
Mr.. Reed, arrayed in a long frock
coat and wearing a dark four-1n-
hand tie, stood calmly and sereneiy,
with his hands clasped in character
istic fashion behind his back, until
the house was quiet. Mr.. Harmer
(Rep., Pa.), the oldest member In
continuous service present, came.
forward and administered the oath
of office to the speaker. The latter
then turned to the house. Looking
into the sea of upturned faces, he
delivered his inaugural.
TT will not be unbecoming In me,
1 hope, If 1 acknowledge to this as
sembly that it is very agreeable to
me to stand once more in the place
which left four years ago. OF the
past, however, 1 shall not speak, for
the past speaks for itself in terms
more fitting and appropriate than
any words which could come from
my lips. Nor shall 1 speak of the
future, for we are not putting off the
harness, but putting it on. Yet l
think l may venture to say of the
future, 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 ex-
pected to act with wisdom hereafter.
"I am sorry to say that the pleas
ure associated with the honor you
have bestowed upon me, an honor
which no American citizen can fail
to appreciate and for which l give
thanks, is but for the moment, while
the cares and responsibilities extend
over many days. So far as the per-
formance of my duties affects the
whole people of the United States,
invoke their considerate judgment.
SO far as it affects the members of
this house, I ask from both sides OF
the chamber that cordial co-opera-
ton, without which I cannot hope
to succeed. assuring them that no
effort on my part will be spared to
aid them in the performance of their
duties by that entire impartiality
which is their just due"
TAKING THE OATH.
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 de-
fend the constitution against all enc
mics, foreign and domestic and faith
fully discharge the duties of their Of
flee. This proceeding occupied over
half an hour. Unanimous consent was
given that Mr.. Nowlands, of Nevada,
and Amos ]. Cummings, of New York.
whose credentials had not arrived,
should be sworn in Accordingly Speak
er Reed administered the oath to those
gentlemen. Without q roll call the Of
ficers of the house nominated by the
Republican caucus Saturday were then
formally elected the Democrats pre-
senting the names Of the officers Of the
last house. The swearing in of the sub
ordinate officials Of the house followed
Alexander B. Mcdowell, of Pennsy1-
vania, as clerk; B. F. Russell, of Mis-
souri,, as sergeant-at-arms; William B..
Glenn, of New York, as doorkeeper;
Joseph B. McElroy of Ohio, as post
master, and Henry B. Coudin, of Mich
igan, as chaplain.
The customary resolutions were then
adopted, notifying the president and
the senate of the election of Mr.. Reed
and Mr.. Mcdowell as speaker and
clerk respectively, and on motion OF
Mr.. Payne (Rep., N. ", a committee,
consisting of Mr.. Payne, Cannon Rep.,
Ill.), and Crisp Oem., Ga.), was ap-
pointed by the speaker to join a SIM
liar committee from the senate to no
tify the president that the house had
organized and was ready to receive any
Communication he had to make. AT
this point the first political clash oc-
Cured. Mr.. Cannon and Mr.. Crisp
crossed swords on the formers motion
that the rules of the Fifty-irst con-
gress be adopted for the guidance of
the house. Mr.. Cannon and Mr.. Ding
| ley explaining that the house was with
out rules and that the adoption of the
|
| temporary rules for the guidance of the
| house until the committee on rules re-
| ported, Mr.. Crisp withdrew his opposi-
tion and the motion was carried.
70 DRAWING FOR SEATS.
An arrangement was entered into by
which the Republicans should have the
| first tier of seats on the Democratic
| side and also the last two tiers. Three
| hundred and fifty-six small balls were
! placed in a box and shaken up, and a
| blindfolded page drew out the balls
! and the members selected their seats
| as their names were drawn. Accord
| ing to the usual custom, the house
! granted the ex-speakers, Mr.. Crisp, OF
| Georgia, and Mr.. Grow, of Pennsyl-
/ yania, the privilege of selecting their
seats without drawing. Mr.. Crisp Sc
| lected a seat in the heart of the Demo
cratic minority and Mr.. Grow took q
seat near the center of the Republican
| side. The name of Mr. Mcclure Rep.
| Ohto) was the first drawn from the
| box; Mr. Owens Oem., Ky.), successor
| of Mr.. Breckenridge, was the second
| Mr.. Perkins Rep., Io.) the third. Pop
| ular members were applauded as they
|
and the page boys Scooted from desl
to desk conveying floral pieces sent by
admiring friends. Before the drawing
was half-completed the array of desk:
was transformed into a bower of roses
Among those who were thus remem
bered were ex-Speaker Crisp; Messrs
Hepburn, of Iowa; Henderson, of Iowa
Linton, of Michigan, and Mercer, Of
Nebraska Some of the Oldest anc
most prominent members on both sides
were very unlucky in the lottery. Mr.
Hit, of Illinois, who will be chairman
of the committee on foreign affairs
Mr.. Henderson, of Iowa, who will
probably be chairman of appropria,
tions, and Mr.. Walker, of Massachus
etts, who will head the banking an6
currency committee, were obliged te
content themselves with seats on the
Democratic side, known as the "Chero-
kee strip" Among the last names
called was that of Mr.. Payne, of New
York, who is much talked of for the
craftsmanship of ways and means. He
found a vacant chair on the remote