The National tribune., 1895-12-05

THE CHAPLAINCN.
Next TO the Clerkship the sharpsst fight was
on the ChsPlainey. The following nomina-
tions made:
Rev. Oliver 4. Brown, pastor OF Foundry
Methodist Church. Washington, ID. c., by Repre-
sentative Willis of Delaware.
Rev. W. e. Parsons of the Church of the
Reformation, Washington, by Representative
Hermann. Of Oregon.
Rev. William II. Gottwald, Of st. Marks Lu-
theran Church, by Representative Babcock, Of
Wisconsin.
Rev. II. d. Fisher, of Kansas, by Representa-
tive Curtis.
Rev. II. n. Couden, of Michigan, by Repre-
sentative Avery.
Rev c. b. Ramsdel of the North Presby-
terian Church Washington, 3y Representative
Sherman, OF New York.
Rev. Walter III. Brooks. Ct the First Colored
Baptist Church, Washington, Wy Representative
Wagner, OF Pennsylvania.
Rev. J. ID. Smith. Washington, by Represent
Rtive Hartman, of Montana.
Amid great deal OF confusion, the first bal
lot was announced as follows Fisher l02:
Couden 90; Gottwad "a; Brown, 2I; Rams
dell. 19: Smith, 2; Parsop. 2; Brooks. g. The
contest finally resulted in the election of MIR.
Couden by vote Of l02 10 SO for Fisher all
the other candidates having been dropped
after the first ballot. By this time it was well
on into Sunday morning. but this fact was said
IL T.
Couden is blind preacher Of Port Huron.
Mich. de lost his eyesi2bt during the siege of
Nicksburg. lie is now Chsp plain OF the Depart
ment OF Michigan, GAR
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
OF the Jos Democratic members, 6S responded
TO a call for caucus The Oldest member
David r. Culberson, OF Texas-was elected
Chairman and all the officers Of the last House
were renominated.
oRGANIzATIoH OF THE HOUSE.
AZ it drew towards noon on Monday the Capt.
tol was thronFed by an immense crowd and the
galleries OF both House, were packed to the limit
of endurance. Tie floor of the House was
cleared al the usual time-1l:s5-and the Clerk
OF the last House, Mr.. Kerr called tile roll aud
announced that the first business in order was
THE election OF Speaker
No nominating speeches were made Mr.
Grosyenor sOhio), Chairman OF tie Republican
Caucus, placed in nomination Thomas Bracket
Reed, OF Maine; ME Sayers Texas presented
the name Of Charles j. Crisp. Of Georgia and
Rir. KEN (Acb.) placed in nomination John c.
Bell Of Colorado.
The names OF both Mr. Reed and Mr.. Crisp
were vigorously applaudcd by their respective
party associates.
Messrs. Hopkins Ill.l Loud fCalD Erdman
pa, and CatchinEs Miss were appointed
teilers, aud the roll WAS called the Constitution
requiring the election Of Speaker by viva vOce
vote. All the Republicans voted for Mr.. Reed
with one exception all the Democrats for Mr.
Crisp. and all the Populists FOR Mr. Bell. The
exception was Dir. Grain, a Democrat from
Texas, WHO, when his name was called. voted
for bis colleague Nr. Culberson, OF the Lone
Star State
The result Of the vote was: Reed 234;
Crisp -; Bell, 9; Culbersou, ] total, $50.
hr. kerr's announcement Of Mr. Reeds cleo
ton was greeted with thunder Of applause
Mcs6r5. Crisp, Gr0svenor, aud Bell were an
pointed to conduct the Speaker 10 The chair.
The Committee appeared at he main entrance.
Mr. Reed leaning on the arm Of ex Speaker
CRISP and Messrs. Grosvenor and Bell arm III.
arm AS they moved down the center aisle
the House arose fnasse. roar Of applause
followed, the galleries joining with great en-
fbusiasm in the demonstration As Mr. Reed
assembled tile r0struIn the roar sweled until
IL 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
their bgudkercLieis. For over a minute the
demonstration continued
Mr. keed, arrayed in long frock coat, and
wearing a dark fourth hand tie stood calmly
and screnely, with his hands clasped in charac-
teristic fashion behind his back, until the
House was quiet
on his strong. mobile face. Mr.. Harmer pa.
r. the oldest member in continuous service
present came forward and administered the
oath OF office 10 the Speaker. The latter then
turned 10 tho House. Looking into that sea OF
upturDed faces he delivered his inaugural
THE sPEARER's SPEECH
Slowly and distinctly the words fell from his
lips. AT many places his brief speech was
punetured with applause.
Ii viii not be unbocoming in me, / hope,
III ! acknowledge 10 this assembly that il is very
agreeable 10 me TO stand once more in the place
which i left four years ago. or the past, how
ever, shall not speak, for the past speaks for
itself ~ terms more fitting aud appropriate than
amy words which could come from my lips. Nor
shall speak OF the future, for we are not now
putting of the harness. but put ting it on. Yet
think j may venture 10 say of the future ia
the light Of the past, that if we DO some things
which for the moment seem inadequate ii may
be that time. which has justified lIscli for us
Oh many occasions may do so again. Those