The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-21
A BOWL FOR JONES'
Senate Presents q Token Of Esteem
to It's President Before
Adjourning.
Members Then Prepare to Go Home
to Explain Why and Why
Not.

Having been in the public gaze since
Jan. s, the state senators, sixty three in
number. returned to-day to their homes
to explain their actions on sundry meas
ures presented to the thirty third legis-
lature.
The final exercises were devoid Of in
terest, asidef rom the presentation to
Lieutenant Governor Ray W. Jones of a
silver punch bowl with a tray and a ladle.
After the devotional exercises and the
roll call. on motion of Senator Wilson,
President Jones named Senators Wilson,
Stephen and Witherstine a committee to
wait upon the governor to inquire if he
had any further messages.
Presentation by Mr.. Horton.
While the committee was gone sena-
tor Horton introduced the closing scene
of the senate, the presentation of a tes-
timonial to the president, Lieutenant Gov
! ernOr Jones'. Mr.. Horton reminded his
/ Wlleagues of their three months or more
of thoughtful and hard work. In behalf
Of the state and their constituents Then
! he added: while there have been some
differences they have been honst, and no
men representing SO many interests, such
widely separated sections of the state and
such a variety Of ideas. The older mem
| bers will concur in the opinion that this
session has been one of the most har-
monious in the history Of the state.
| COnCeS-
sion that that business Is best done which
| is done in a quiet, orderly and judicial
manner, with conservative thought and
|dtspassionate discussion. And in a meas
urc tits due to the ability, judgment and
i1mpartia1ity of our presiding officer. He
has governed wisely, and in this our
closing hour, it is proper to express to
him our appreciation of his manifold quail
tiles. It is just to express at this time
our honest opinion of the qualities which
have endeared him to us. = s:.s.
"Our president came to preside over us
as a business man, not as parliament
tartan or a statesman, but he brought with
him that sterling quality, which has made
him so successful in the chair, a strong
ideal of impartiality which governed all
his acts, but tempered with kindness.
1T is with something Of a tinge Of
sorrow that I stand before this body and
consider that we may not all be here two
years hence. 1t would seem strange to
me If two years hence all of us should be
here and yet such things may be-.
However, it is my devout hope that we
may not only all assemble here again, but
also that we may have with us the man
we have grown to love-
At this time Senator Horton opened a
large box and took out three shirnm ering
silver vessels lined with gold. These -
he said, come with love and affection OF
every member Of this senate. They are
not worth much, but we ask you to re-
member us all whenever you gaze upon
them" =
: After page had carried the articles to
the PRESIDENT the speaker remarked that
the punch bowl was to look upon.'' 2. *
49, The Presidents Reply,
9 The senators cheered heartily as Mr.. |
Jones stood before them quite overcome
with his emotions. When he was able ia
speak, he said: r. 49,. ysa
Highly as I appreciate the great honor
OF being lieutenant governor Of Mime
sofa, far above that is the love L take
from this chamber, deep-seated in my
heart, for every member of this senate, I
have not words in my vocabulary to ex-
press my feelings: day I am grateful
for the kindly words from members in
the past few days. can say no more. I
thank you all. May God bless you:'' -
:. The committee sent to; wait. upon Gov
ernor< Van SAINT had returned and now
reported that his excelleney had no fur
ther message to transmit. . - se<,,.7 ~ :
A Final Conference
On motion of Senator Dunn that a com
mittee be named to confer with the house
Of representatives regarding adjournment
the chair named Senators Dunn Rieke
and Wood They soon returned with the
announcement that the house would ad-
journ shortly. Mr.. Horton thereupon
moved that the senate adjourn sine die
and ike everything from Senator Horton
cit went - =. s-.1 ~ - -' =