The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-03
TIE HouNE.

The very handsome interior Of the hall
Of the house Of representatives, added much
TO tho imprcssiveness Of tho general scene
at the south end Of the capitol. where Alex
al dor Mcdowell pa called the new house
% representatives to order at noon today.
The vast chamber had been reprinted. re
gidcd and completely refurnished during
the recess and many changes made FOR the
comfort and convenience both Of the mem
hers and spectators The floor had been
elevated to a greater angle, the mahogany
desks rising tier on tier, making q sort
Of amphthcater effect
Mr. Wilcox, the swarthy delegate from
Hawaii, aud Mr.. peGatau, the delegate
from Porto Rico attracted attention,
Every chair except those IN the diplo-
matte and executive galleries were oecu-
pied when at j. o'clock Mr.. Mcdowell,
clerk Of the house, brought his gsvel down
and announced that prayer would he Of
lain, offered a prayer in which he referred
Ia the death Of the late president.
The roll OF nlembers-elect was then called
by States. The clerk announced that 3ls
names and Mr.. Cannon ulll placed in
nomination for speaker General Henderson
of Iowa amid a wave OF applause from
the republican membership.
Mr.. Hay tNaD, chairman OF the democrat.
&c caucus. TO loud democratic applause, pre-
scented the name of Mr.. Richardson tTenn).
Mr.. Neville (Ncb) placed In nomination
Mr.. Stark Of his own state, who now Is
the only other populist acting In congress.
The result was Henderson 100, Richard
son $40, Stark 1. Cummings IN. " l.
Messrs. Richardson. stark and Cummings
were appointed a committee 10 escort the
speaker 10 the chair, AS General H6nder'
son appeared two minutes later on the arm
Of Mr.. Robertson. the speaker was greeted
with n great outhurst Of applause from
both sides Of tho house.
"Gentiemen OF the house Of representa-.
lives. mis- high honor which you have con
ferrcd w1on mo. ] profoundly appreciate.
All the more do / appreciate II coming. as
n does with this generous expression from
both sides Of the chamber There is vet
left a method for the selection for pre-
siding officer ia express his appreciation
Of such an honor: that is by kindly. firm
and faithful administration Of the law and
the rules that govern this body, u will
duties Of this Office. As ! stated ut the
opening ~ the last congress no presiding
officer can successfully administer the du
tics Of his office unless ne has the sup
mort Of the body over which he presides
I asked for ~ then; you gave II 10 m
throughout the congress. Permit mo once
more IN invoke that patience kindness and
splendid support which was accorded e
"The maker Of laws should not br
/ breaker Of laws. We proceed under Ian
and rules and the duties deyolying unc.r
bonae win hc far better conserved n hi,
/ urinciDle is kept In mind and acted upoa
! Again sincerely thanking each and all -
| Won. an ready 10 take the prescribed
! oath OF office"
| The honor 81 administering the oath Il
| the speaker fell To Mr., Bingham tPa). th'
! oldest member Of the house In point Of
continuous service.
! The speaker administered the oath Il
! the members elect
Mr.. Cannon mo then presented the ri
\ lowing resolution for the election Of OIL
/ GERS for the house:
! Resolved. That Alexander Mcdowell o.
| penueylvania be ana Is hereby chosen
/ clerk Of the house 81 representatives: tina
! Henry Casson ~ Wisconsin he and Is here
/ bv chosen sergeant at arms: that william
1 Glenn az New York he and * hereby chOs
on postmaster and that II. II conden o
Michigan be and is hereby chosen chap
| Mr.. Hay Cval on behalf Of the minorit,
| presented substitute resolution contain
/ Ing the names OF the candidates seiPcte,
/ Inv thr democratic caucus last Saturday
| The minority resolution was voted dowl
| and Mr. Csnnons resolution was adopted
without division.
The usual formal resolutions 10 Motif
| the president and the senate that tn
| hnnSe had elected Mr. Henderson as spesk
or and Mr. Mcdowell as clerk were adop
| ted
| Mr. bingham Pal then offered resc
| tuition for the appointment hv the speake
II a eomulttsf N three 10 iain simila
committee Of tbs ssnste 20 wait uDon IN