The Washington times., 1901-12-03

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him strength and courage to administer
/ the duties of his high office in justice and
| honesty and patriotism. The chaplain
! prayed for the members of the President s
| Cabinet, that they may continue 10 ad-
wise the Executive throughout all the try
ing times Of his Administration.
A Tribute to Mckinney.
He spoke touchiagly Of the decease OF
several of the members since the last ses-
| sion and then of the unSindly death OF
the lamented President, whose noble life
| and splendid character were stamped
upon the spirits of all who came in con-
tact with him. The faith and confidence
that sustained him to the end was heaven
sent said the chaplain. and he prayed
| that it would sustain the bereaved widow
and bring her to him in triumph in the
| end.
At the conclusion of the prayer the
| Clerk announced the call of the roll OF
members by States.
| The election of a Speaker was then in
order. Mr. Lacey Iowa, arose and offered
resolution, which was adopted, pro-
posing that the House proceed to that
| business.
Nominations TOR Speaker.
Mr.. Cannon, Illinois. nominated David
/ r. Henderson. and there was slight ap-
| plause Mr. Hay named James d. Rich
I ardson as the candidate Of the Democratic
members Mr. Neville nominated William
/ l.. Stark. Fusionist, of Nebraska. There
were no speeches.
| The nominations concluded, the Clerk
appointed Messrs. Rumple. Iowa; McClel-
/ Ian. New York: Bates. Pennsylvania, and
Maddox, Georgia as teiiers. The roll was
called alphabetically.
This permitted Mr. Acheson. Pennsyl-
vania, to have the honor of casting the
first vote for General Henderson Mr..
Adams. Pennsylvania, voted for the same
candidate. Mr- -Adamson. Georgia, whose
name was called third, was the first to
vote for Mr.. Richardson.
Mr. Henderson Does Not Vote.
When the name of Mr.. Richardson was
| reached. he shouted Amos J. Cummings.
of New York" General Henderson was not
in the hall and did not participate in the
voting. Mr.. Neville alone voted for Mr..
Stark. the latter declaring for Mr.. Rich
ardscn.
Not all of the members responded en-
the first call. and the names OF those who
failed to do so were called a second time.
Clerk Mcdowell created a laugh by say
ing. Now let us all behave ourselves
while this second call is going on, so that
we NAV hear the names
The result was announced, Henderson,
1gO; Richardson. 1l9; Stark, 1; Cummings.
L Applause followed.
The Speaker Escorted In.
General Henderson was in waiting in
the Speakers room, and the Clerk desig-
mated the three defeated candidates
Messrs. Richardson, Stark and Cum
mings-as a committee to escort him to
the hall The selection provoked laugh.
The hum of conversation was resumed.
It was stilIed a few minutes later as
the Speaker elect staff in hand, and lean
ing on the arm of Mr.. Richardson, ap-
peared at the main entrance and walked
slowly down the centre aisle. followed by
Messrs. Cummings and Stark. AS he
mounted the rostrum applause broke
forth on the Republican side. and was
quickly taken up by the members on the
opposite side OF the chamber. Then all
arose to their feet and General Hender-
son was given a flattering welcome.
Gentlemen, the Speaker" said Mr..
Richardson. This was the signal for an
other momentary outburst Of applause.
General Henderson's Address.
In assuming the chair, the Speaker
| said:
This high honor conferred upon me
profoundly appreciate. And l appreciate
! it all the more coming, as it does. with
this generous expression from both sides.
| There is left yet another method for a
presiding officer to show his appreciation
| of the honor conferred by his selection.
I That is by a kindly firm and faithful ad-
ministrstion of the rules governing the
| body. 1t is my aim to inn Tartally dis
charge the duties Of this high office.
"As l said at the opening OF the House
last Congress. no presiding officer can be
successful without the support and sym
pathy of the members. | asked for your
support and you gave it throughout the
entire Congress. Once more / invoke the
pa atience kind consideration and splendid
| support that were mine in the last Con-
gress.
Lawmakers should not be lawbreallers,
and We proceed under laws ard rules. in
the discharge Of the duties deyolying uron
members of The House it VIII be better
for all coneerned if this principle be .Lept
in view and acted upon.
Again thanking you all, l am now
ready TO take the prescribed oath of Of
fee"
The Oath Of oHice.
Amid deem silence the oath was read by