Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-17

for "A. B. Wray, 1905; for w. A..
Jacobs, 1891; for Perry Engle, 766;
total, 387O11.
Des Moines, Jan 16--Senate.-The
senate session this morning was de-
voted entirely to a farewell OF Lieu
tenant Governor Milliman, who mas
been presiding officer of that body dur
ing the last two sessions. The follow
ing resolution was adopted by rising
vote:
Resolved, That our sincere thanks
be, and the same are hereby, most
cordially rendered to Lieutenant Gov
ernor j. G. Milliman for the able, ef-
ficient and kindly manner in which no
has presided during the opening days
or the Twenty-N Ninth general assembly.
.sWe recognize that he possesses the
indispensable attributes of valuable
public officer, among which are non
esty. ability and faithfulness.
Realizing that his duties as presi-
dent of this senate will terminate this
day. we extend to him our good wishes
for his future prosperity and happi-
ness
During consideration Of the resolu-
ton Senator Porter occupied the chalf
and addresses We're made by sen
ators Hartman, Lambart, Junkin. Ball.
Blanchard, Crossley, Garst, Hayward,
Molsberry, Bishop, Tallman, Lister,
and Trewin.
After the ceremonies attending the
Inauguration the senate reassembled
Lieutenant Governor Milliman called
the senate to order and, after brief
address, presented his successor, Lieu
tenant Governor Herriott, and con-
Quoted hin; to the presidents cha1r.
The retiring lieutenant governor spoke
as follows:
Senators At the beginning OF the session
of the enty-seventh general assembly the
state treasurer was burde de- Win an inaepI
the work Of the Twcnty-ninth assembly with
surplus of over 100000. The wise and and
last assemblies, together with the faithful
discharge of duty by the executive ofiesrs OF
ehe and these fass are mentioned al
this time that we may remember that ali
things desirable. and necessary may be &c
conplished by the united action Of unseifh,
determined men. During the period now un-
der consideration partisan spirit and local
interests have been subordinated to the pup,
lie gosd and it is due to the distinguished
gentlemen composing the general assembly
That their coed work be thus noted. The past
fs history, the present ripe in opportunity,
the future laden with possibilities.
Senators. cannot sever my relations with
my sense of gratitude for the kindness and
fcrbearance shown me during my four years
OF service as preSlQenL OF the SenaIe. wv men
recall how patiently each senator has
overlooked my shortcomings aud how prnnlpt-ss 4
ly one and all have approved such rnlins1
as were helpful in the dispatch Of hhssffSess.
am persuaded that nowhere s4Re: :y be found
.pe f,a ane ~ Courteous gentlemen. re-
san,ta nfasponsible Office OF president OF the
tion a,s,|Iowa with sentiments OF admlra-
VI, essrhu friendship toward every senator
rs has during such service been a member
f this body. Not one has been 'snkind and
lot one has failed in doing his duty to the
and constituency. 1t is due TO you
bat l say, We'll done. servants of the peo-
lie for in my position it was given me to
OF future legislation BY you ! feel no ap-
and trust the future in your pr,
appness and little of suffering and sadness
which so often fall to the lot Of man.
Emotions too deep for utterance and toa
ask you to read in my eyes as ! lock into
our faces and from nv handclasps as
hip and love known only among manly men.
lay the blessing of heaven attend you al
5ays
be senate after taking the chair.was as fol-
ows:
Senator's: In entering upon the duties OF
~ fellow citizens have honcred me, it is
9th g. duty and a pleasure to acknoWiedga
ne uniform courtesy S pn
and by the members OF the sen
tie in the Incoming days of the session: Even
l
ate favorable response to your REQUESTS or
esires, your courtesy has notwithstanding
ny sincere wish that my conduct as your
residing officer will not ALLEVIATE your GOOD
1t is, however, but prudence for me to ask
or leniency in your Judgments as 1T has
allen to my lot to be concerned with bust
tc ana Sedes ana
Procedure. If, therefore. it happens that !
OCCASIONALLY go far afield in my rulings
ccorded me- ! shall do my best TO expedite
BUSINESS and deal fairly with you and among
Shall we proceed with business?
No business of Importance was
transacted and the senate adjourned
ill Tuesday.
House.-Aiter a spirited debate and
liter several unsuccessful attempts to
mend, the Kendall resolution intro
iuced yesterday providing that all
ills carrying appropriations should be
Introduced before February 20, except
~ three-quarters vote, was passed
~ the house this morning. The pas
of this resolution was the feature
# the session, and the only important
work. done by either house during the
lay. The object of this resolution is
o get all bills before the appropria-
ion committee at the earliest possible
late, that Cney may De reported pack |
~ the committee and time given the
house for full discussion of the meas
Tres. Ex-Governor Larrabee was
present during the session this morn
ng and was introduced to the house.
He spoke briefly, not desiring to in
errupt the discussion on the Kendall
resolution then pending.
The house adjourned until /: Is and
hen convened preparatory to the joint
session. 1t met to adjourn after the
inaugural observances. The house.
ike the senate, yesterday accepted an
invitation of the trustees of the stat
normal school to attend the dedicatia
III the new building at Cedar Falls
January 80.
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