New-York tribune., 1900-10-14

ranks of the Opposition. If there is no objection
raised to the candidate thus nominated, the
clerk of the House. after the lapse of two min
utes as indicated by the sand glass the table
before him, arises from his seat at the table
and without uttering word points three fingers
at the nominee. The latter then rises from his
seat and. addressing the clerk of the House by
name, expresses his appreciation of the honor
conferred upon him, requesting that he may
have the support of every member without
which the Speaker can do nothing, but having
which there is little he cannot do"
THE FORMALITIES OF INDUCTION.
AS soon as he has concluded his little address
the leader of the Government smiles across the
body Of the House to the leader of the Opposi-
ton, whereupOn both arise from their places and
conduct the Speaker-eIect to the Speakers chair.
Standing before the latter under it's canopy, and
facing the chair. he beckons to the Sergeant-at-
Arms, who, taking the mace of office from be-
meath the table places it on the latter, the
members both sides of the House having
risen to their feet. AS soon as the mace has
been placed on the table the Speaker no longer
elect" but duly inducted gives signal to the
members to reseat themselves. Then the leader
of the Government party delivers brief speech
of congra tulation, in response to which the
Speaker 'unreservedIy places himself in the
hands of the House." Then, as people just
beginning to wonder what will happen next, the
Speaker rises again and in his official voice a
distinctly different and mere authoritative or
gan than that employed during the earlier
proceedings, eXclaims: The question is that this
House will now adjourn" No objection being
taken, the Speaker leaves the chair, and when
he next resumes it does no longer in plain
street dress. but arrayed in the robes and full
bottomed wig of his office
The office of Speaker carries with it mag
nificent official residence in the northern towers
of the Palace of Westminster, the bright and
lofty rooms being lighted with great windows
commanding views of the Thames. Besides this
residence the Speaker receives salary of $50
600 year and allowances amounting to almost
as much more. On retiring he receives pension
of $4,000 a year for the remainder of his life
Moreover it is the prerogative of each Speaker
Of the House of Commons to receive the Offer
of a peerage and a seat in the House of Lords
his retirement.
When the House is in session the Speaker
gives a series of official banquets and levGes
These are stately affairs. and the gentlemen
who attend them ARE expected to appear either
in uniform in Court dress, the ordinary even
ing dress being strictly tabooed." The Speaker
himself receives mis- guests in black Court suit
wearing steel hilted sword, ard is attended
by his trainbearer, his Iursebearer. his gentle
man in waiting and his chaplain. The Speakers
banquets take place III the state dining room
the panelled walls Of which are adorned with
full length portraits Of recent Speakers in their
robes of office. The long table and Tie mug
sdeboard are loaded down with magnificent Old
plate, some of it constituting part Of the loot
taken from the Spanish Armada in the reign o.
Queen Elizabeth. and belonging ey-Cffcio to the
Speaker of the House of Commons.
MR.. GULLY WEARY OF THE CHAIR.
1t is stated in political circles in England that
the Speaker of the fourteenth Parliament of the
Victorian reign which. elected in 1898, tsrmi-
mates its existence next Saturday week will not
accept reelection: that he has tired of Office
which calls fer the exercise of almost super
human patience. Fer no matter what twaddleI
is on his legs. The Speaker must give his whole
attention. He cannot slip to the smokin,
to the lobby. He must remain in the
chair whether bored or interested.
Like sad PTOmeJheus fastened 20 the rock.
In vain he looks for pity u the clock
grandson Ct John Gully. who was notorious
in the early years Of Queen Victora's reign as
a PrizefgEter, bOokmaker and racehorse owner.
in which latter capacity he the Derby of
1916 with Pyrrhus, the retiring Speaker. Will
lam Court Gully, has proved unqualified sue
cess during his tenure of the office Cf The First
CCmmOner in the Land" The news that ne mas
refused to serve again has been received with