The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
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Joseph p. Burlingame....,.. ~
John ]. Fitzgerald...........'.' 81
BuRLINGAME ELECTED.
The result was greeted with consldera-
BILE applause Mr.. Fitzgerald moved that
the election OF Mr.. Burlingame be maze
,manimous. The chair stated II was I'M
possible TO entertain a motion. There was
. litter OF laugher and some applause.
Messrs. Clarke H. Johnson and j.
stacey Brown were appointed commit
tee to escort Speaker Burlngame TO the
chair. and this duty was performed by
the committee.
Mr. Burlingame stated that he highly
appreciated the honor that had been con-
ferred on him and that he considered the
office of speaker one OF the highest
Aonors that could be conferred on q citi-
sen of the state He would endeavor 70
merit the confidence imposed In him. lie
desired TO thank the honorable gentle
man from Pawtucket for the kind eX-
preston that he had voiced In desiring
20 make the election unanimous, and he
appreciated the feeling that had prompt
ed the motion. He wanted 10 assure the
majority and the minority In the house
that they would be certain of fair and
Impartial treatment during his term OF
Office
FOR READING CLERK.
Nominations for reading clerk were
called for and Judge johnson stated that
IN view of the retirement OF the reading
clerk OF the house Il was fitting To adj
vance man who had faithfully served
the house for years and he nominated
Raymond G. Mowry of Providence, as
the Republican candidate for that office.
Mr.. Brown OF Newport named as the
Democratic candidate for reading clerk,
Thomas p. Corcoran or Pawtuckct, for
merry member OF the house.
The ballot was taken and the result
was announced as follows:
Whole number OF votes cast ....7l
Necessary for n choice ...........36
Raymond O. Mowry .............39
Thomas p. Corcoran .................32
FOR RECORDING CLERK.
u For recording clerk. James ri. Arm
strong OF East Providence nominated as
the Republican candidate Charles III.
Rowland with fitting words OF praise OF
the merit OF the candidate.
Mr. Brown nominated William III. Nc
0lynn OF Central Falls as the Demo-
oratic candidate for that office.
The battot was taken and the result
was announced as follows:
Whole number OF votes cast .....7l
Necessary for a choice ............36
Charles II. Rowland .................3
William #. McGlynn ..................a3
A message was received from the SEN
ate stating that the senate had organized
with David ]. White as assistant clerk.
FORMER GOVERNORS THERE.
AT this moment the honorable the SUI
preme court OF Rhode Island and Provi-
dence plantations and the former govern
ors OF Rhode Island were announced
Among the former chief executives OF the
state present were former Governors
Howard. ID. Russell Brown and William
Spraguo.
The chaplain OF the house. Rev. Joseph
]. Woolley OF Pawtucket. invoked di-
vine blessing.
Messrs. Clarke II. Johnson and John
j. Fitzgerald were appointed commit
tee to notify the senate that the house
had organized and was ready to transact
business. This committee retired and re-
turning announced that Il had performed
its duties.
John w. Brindamore OF woonsocket
presented the memorial of James w.
Burns, candidate for &sird representa-
tive In Woonsocket AZ the hast election.
asking that the house sanction n recount
Of tAe ballots east for third representa-
Awe In that city In the last election. to-
4ionsc passed by the board Of aldermen
sf that city. asking that the board have
The power 10 recount the vote This
resoiutior begins the contest by Mr.
Burns for the AT OF Charles c. Car,fn
of that city ~. Burns IS the Demo-
cratic candidate for the seat IN the house
Mr.. Johnson presented n resolution in
Wiling the governor and tho senate 10 Join
the house In grand committee. Passed
This resolution was passed and ordered
communics ted 10 the senate.
In return the senate announced i'm n
message to the house the passage OF the
Resolution.
The governor and the senate Joined the
house In grand committee and Governor
kimball assumed the chair
The rolls of senate and house were
read and a quorum OF both branches was
found 10 be present.
The resolution inviting the senate 90
meet i'm grand committee was read bv
Reading Clerk David j. White and then
Followed statement from the state re-
turning board certifying 10 the election
OF the general officers.
On motion of Mr. Johnson committee
consisting OF Senators Jackson OF Provi-
dence and Horton of WoOnsocket and
Representative johnson of Foster. Rich
of East Providence and Mumford OF war
wick 10 wait the general oficers-cioct and
request their presence
The committee retired and soon re-
turned with the ofiicers-elect
K Governor kiTnhail welcomed Governor.
eject Gavin. Governor kimbsll stated
I that Rhode Island had elected Mr. Car
4 rin governor. lie said that for IN years
( the state had cNerted an influence tn the
4 lnlon out 81 proportion 10 It's size Above
fhe strife 81 political parties arose d
strong desire on the part of the nonpIt
70 be peaceful and lsw-abldng nj Was
fafr 20 assume that this sentiment would
continue. and that Governor Carvir
would have "A successfn administration
for the ocning year
oovernor-eiect GarNin tlan thankcu
Goyenor Kimbsli for his kind cNnrass. lfi
enr said In reply that the best wish hp
had Nas to equal the precise and b iei-
ncss-hke adminisiration Of Governor
kfmbali
Tho oath OF Office wa adminisferod fo
NEUROLOGICAL Garvin. and then former
0cyernor Kirnball took a scat at The lcfi
- Governor Gar,1n
~ The oath ~ Office was thrr q Isninfe
x<r<d 10 Lieutenant Governor Archam-
. p1ult. Attorney General stesrns and