The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-05

the Republican side and was taken up
by the spectators in the oyerhanging
galleries as the announcement was
made. Now the question came on the
adoption of the resolution. Again Mr..
Cochran demanded a record vote. This
time Only seventeen Democrats joined
in the demand, and the announcement
that the resolution was adopted was
hailed with redoubled applause.
Speaker Henderson re-entered the
hall and assembled the rostrum amid
great demonstration on the Republican
side, which extended to the Democratic
side and the galleries. The applause
grew into cheers and the vast ma
jority of Democrats rose with the Re-
publicans to their feet to join in the
demonstration. Then it ceased for a
| moment as Mr.. Payne, of the commit
tee, announced that the committee had
waited on the president and that he
had conveyed his congratulations,
whether 1T was proper for him to do
so or not"
Mr.. Cannon, still standing at the side
of the rostrum, then in a clear voice
read the resolutions adopted by the
house. Speaker Henderson was visibly
affected as he faced the packed gallery
| and the members of the house for his
valedictory. For half a minute he
paused to control his emotions before
beginning. Then in a voice that trem-
bled at first, but grew gradually
stronger as he proceeded until his
words rang out, he delivered what was
perhaps the most touchingly human
human farewell address ever delivered
from the speakers chair. He said:
Gentlemen of the House of Repres-
entatives: An age spent under this
dome must give opportunity for form
ing many and strong ties. Constituted
as have been from childhood, friend
ship is an essential element in my life's
food (applause), and whether on the
floor or in the chair, l have found a
bountiful supply in this hall. 1 have
seen beautiful and instructive things
on this floor, sharp, able, feeling de-
bate, and, gentlemen, debate is the
foundation and sustaining power of
American liberty.
But l have seen another beautiful
thing. When the flag was raised in
war l have seen both sides of this
chamber as one man, put 100000 900 in
the hands of the chief magistrate and
say lead on without dissenting
voice. (Applause) / say that from
that hour / have believed that there
was no future moment when disinte-
grafton could come to this republic
(Applause) And when I saw young
men from every state in the Union
touching elbow to elbow and rushing
into the ranks of war there was abso-
lutte confirmation of that belief
1 have no fears for the future Of
my country. Let no one be disturbed
by the battles on this floor. AS l said
they are guaranteed of freedom, and l
approve them. At times there may be
scars left but they are not scars that
leave permanent cripple; they are
scars that leave the soul and the man
mood without dangerous wound. For
one, go where l may from this hail.
l shall carry with me in nv heart an
aHectlonate recollection of the friends
that- have met here, and 1 do not
know OF one enemy. Whenever l meet
any member of this body in the future
L snail feel that | meet a legislative
comfade and l know that he will meet
a friend. am not going to give coun
sci to this body further than to say
that there is nothing more precious than
this government for us to fight for. Pre-
serve that if you love your life. 1t
Is more valuable than anything that
can be named. Go on with the rough
and tumble battles of legislation, but
Keep your eye on that flag, which God
asks us to die for
When took this chair I asked the
support of this house to aid me In per-
forming the duties of this high office
winch you conferred upon me- That
gaVel IN my hands has never been de-
he'd by either side Of this chamber. 1t
Is a pleasure to say that 1t ALWAYS
mas secured obedience and recognition
when order was demanded. Knowing
how excited we are at times that is a
peasant recollection to me. Now, gen
tiemen, II L know my feeling toward
this body of men, / know that I shall
carry with me through life the image
OF this hour with it's generous approval
ana treatment of me this morning. I
shall carry every one of your faces in
my memory and I shall never cease to
feel an interest in this great BODY
Which stands so near to the happiness
OF my countrymen. And now bid YOU
good-by." prolonged applause, every
member rising in his place)
toward the close Mr.. Henderson
laid down the gavel and reached ont
OF the love and affection with which he
would treasure the friendships and
memories of his career in the house.
When he concluded the cheers from
floor and gallery echoed and reechoed
through the hall The members. with
very few exceptions on the Demo-.
cfauc side were on their feet. Sudden
~ there blossomed out on the Repub-
mean side, as if by magic, a forest of
american flags. Waving these aloft
the members sang America the gal
lerles rising en- masse to join in the
chorus. 1t was stirring scene.
AS the notes of the hymn died
away the speaker, who seemingly had
forgotten to make the final announce
ment, turned as if to leave the chair
when he was reminded by the clerk at
his side. He turned and in a clear
voice declared the house adjourned sine
die.
Then the demonstration of applause
was renewed. In the midst of it Mr..
Kyle (Ohio), in his sweet tenor voice.
began singing Sweet Land of Liberty
Inc house took it up as the members
surged forward to bid the speaker
farewell. He had descended from the
roStrum and, standing at the door.
they filed by and each received from
his some pleasant word and a cordial
shake of the hand.
A dozen Republican members gather
ed on the marble steps behind him and
the song changed to For He's a jolly
Good Fellow" and later to God Be
With You Till We Meet Again."
This hymn so touched the speaker
that he turned to Mr. Tawney (MinnD
While the procession was still passing
and asked him to later write out the
words and send them to him. Before
all the members had passed the visitors
from the galleries began surging on to
the floor, also eager to grasp his hand.
For over half an hour the reception
was continued, and finally broke up
with the singing of the doxology. MANY
ladies had thrust bouquets of flowers
into his hands, and when ex-Speaker
Henderson finally retired to his room
his arms were filled with Violets, roses
and other choice flowers