Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-02
The Two Presiding Officers.

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One Of the first duties of the House
and Senate as they assemble, this
morning, for organization in their re-
spcctivc chambers. will be to endorse
by formal election the nominations
made, last evening. 1t the Republican
caucpscs. The duty will be pleasant
one fo:. the caucuses performed their
work faithfully and the nominations
were those of which the two bodies and
the people of Maine are proud. The
harmony which prevailed at the
caucuses, in which nearly all the men,
bers were entitled to participate,
augurs we'll for the coming session.
For the most important positions in
the two bodies there were nominated
two gentlemen we'll known to all in
Maine as eminently qualified for the
/ faithful and efficient performance of
the duties which will devolve upon
. them. Hon. Hannibal f. Hamlin. of
Ellsworth, who, at the bar and i'll pub
lie life honors an honored name, Will
preside over the Senate. He is well
skilled in Legislative procedure, we'll
understands the needs of the Senate,
and, as far as the presiding officer
may. will influence legislation for the
highest good of the State. Maine has
, no lieutenant governor but the presi-
! dent of the Senate practically fills that
position and his qualifications for the
,, office are not questioned. Mr.. Hamlin
, is Al years of age and is graduate of
Colby College. He served two terms
! in the House before entering the
Senate in 1899.
In Hon. J. II. Manley of Augusta, the
House is assured of a speaker of sound
| Judgment, fairness and exceptional
executive ability. 1t is not too much
| to say that no man was ever elected to
| this office with a better understanding
| of it's duties than Mr.. Manley
| possesses, for as a leader upon the
| floor in three previous Legislatures he
| has acquired a thorough grasp Of ieSis-
| lative work and parliamentary pro
cedure which makes it certain that he
will be an ideal presiding officer. He
is, indeed, no stranger to the chair of
the House. His unanimous choice was
Manley's We'll known career in politics
and business there is no need to speak
at this time. He has had long and
successful career as party leader and
organizer. Our city knows him as
prominently identified with its bust
ness, banking and philanthropic inter-
ests, and as the good citizen and kind
neighbor. He has filed, with ability,
many important public positions. Mr..
Manley is a native of the State which
gladly gives him this new honor and is
IS years of age.
In both bodies the presiding officers
Will have valuable assistance from the
other officers. For both Kendall N.
Dunbar as secretary of the Senate. and
William 5. Cotton as clerk OF the
House, this will be the sixth term of
office, and both bodies are to be con-
graduated that such popular and
faithful officers are again to serve
them. Most of the other officers are
also familiar with their duties through
conscientious service in previous SEES
sions. The numerous unanimous re-
nominations show the appreciation in
which these officials are held. In the
few cases where there was contest it
was because there were two good men
to choose from. Both bodies are to be
congratulated upon their lists of Off
GERS named at last evenings caucuseS.