The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-29
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Augusta, March 27.-rhe opening ef-
eroises of the final day in this session
were held in the Council chamber where
the members of the staff presented Gov.
Powers with life-sized oil portrait OF
himself. The executive council and STAFF,
together with about 100 members OF the
legislature, met in the Council chamber
at O. 80 O'Clock, Gov. Powers occupying
the chair.
The presentation speech Was made by
Councillor Freeman, who complimented
the Governor and the state and expressed
the usual hope for the long survival of
both.
Col. I. K. Stetson Of Bangor spoke for
the staff. He said be had learned that
the Governor had claimed that he had
the best looking staff in the United
Slater. In reply the staff could apply
the remarks of the Governor to himself.
1t was lifting that a good looking staff
should have a handsome com mande r-in-
Chi eff.
Gov. Powers returned thanks, compH-
menting the council, the staff, the heads
Of departments, the Senate, the House
and everybody. He was pleased to get
the picture. He was more pleased to
learn Of the good will which the picture
conveyed. Applause greeted his re-
marks.
At the opening Of the Senate this
morning Senator Walls introduced an
order. requiring the superintendent of
public buildings to hang the portraits
of all Presidents of the Senate in the
Capitol.
Senator Stearns Of Aroostook opened
the valedictory services at 1880 o'clock.
He presented President Day with q
crsyon portrait of himself, saying that
the picture could not do justice to the
infinite kindness of the presiding officer.
President Day spoke feelingly of the
present.
Senator Savage then introduced the
customary resolve of thanks to Presi-
dent Day. supporting the sentiments
with able talk. He was glad to cay that
the State of Maine Is looking forward
to a new era Of prosperity and wise laws
are doing much to help the cause. l
believe this is more than formal matter.
1t is something In which we aresall in
terested. There was a time when ]
aspired to sit where be sits now, but cir
cunstAnces over which had no control
prevented it. can say fairly and truth
fully that he is one of the best presiding
officers I ever knew.
Senator EnRel was glad to second the
resolution. We came here as strangers;
we part as friends Every act of the
president was prompted by kindness.
Much of our success. most Of it, has been
due to our honored president. He il a
man of marked ability; model presid-
ing officer.
Senator Claron believed 1t was fitting
to mark the closing hours with marks OF
appreciation to the honored president.
To him much is due, more than words
can tell. He has the highest respect of
all his collsas ues.
Senator Walls had known the presi.
dent intimately for 16years. He knew the
manhood that was in him. The president
had never betrayed the promise Of his
boyhood.
Senator Roberts found the seoondina
of this resolution the most pleasant task
of the session. The president was i'm
partial, conscientious and most human.
Thanks were also due to the other en-
ployes. Senator Roberts returned
thanks to the senators and hoped the
friendship formed here might be lasting.
Senator Chamberlain voiced the senti-
ments of the latter. paying cordial tribute
to the presiding officer.
Senator Parsons WINS in hearty accord
with the sentiments of the resolutions.
There is not a senator here who does
not feel deeply In debt to the president
for his outreaohing kindness. It has
produced harmony and harmony has
led to the enactment Of wise laws The
work done this winter will stand the
test of time. 1t will help the up-build-
ing of Maine.
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Senator Drummond said he simply
wished to second tho resolve. He could
not adj more.
Senator Reynolds Of Cum berland said
he came as a new mem Der, who, unfort-
unately, had never sat in. the other
house. He had recognized in President
Day model presiding officer Every
meeting has been right; every act has
been perfect. The kindness Of the preai.
dent had been uniform throughout the
whole Senate.
Senator Witham believed 1t was his
duty to help make the sentiment pnani-
moos. A debt of gratitude was due to
all.
Senator Mccullough said that it was
pleasant duty to support which every
body believed. He hoped for the success
of President Day in all undertakings.
Senator HarRraves said he did no
more than perform his duty to second
the resolve.
Senator Grindle had adhered to Presi.
dent Day more closely every day.
Thanks were due and thanks were given
gladly. Senator Grindle also thanked
the reporters for faithful service. They
helped to preserve the memory Of the SEES
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