Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

his party. Mr. Mcclellan has hau 10 ac-
knowledge many compliments and con-
ORGANIZATIONS upon his recent overw nelmfng
victory. He declares he is interested just
soiely in Cuban reciprocity ana VIII
do his almost to further that legislation.
Judge GrigEs of Georgia. chairman OF the
democratic congressional campaign COM
mittee wore a red carnation in his coat
lapel and greeted his friends with con-
tagious smile. His confidence as to the po-
litical color of the next House is growing
stronger as time goes on, and he declares
the pointers toward democratic triumphs
next fall are too numerous to be conve-
niently counted.
Champ Clark of Missouri. the cyclone
orator of the democracy. who was promi-
nently mentioned his partys candidate
for the speakership, but who withdrew IN
favor of John Sharp Williams of Missis-
sippi. was everywhere during the wait TOT
the noon hour. and was busy saying How
d'y do and Hello. old man." to a host OF
friends.
Mr.. Williams himself was in evidence IN
the lobby. and later on the floor or the
House He was consulted constantly.
Representative W. r. Hearst of New
York city. who is being strongly doomed
for the democratic candidacy for the presi-
dency, who today made his appearance In
Congress for the first time, attracted no
small scare of attention. Representative
Cowherd OF Missouri. one of the young and
vigorous members of the democratic party,
who served assistant secretary of the
party caucus Saturday, and Representative
John Lind of Minnesota, who has come
back to Congress as democrat after
service in the republican ranks. were each
surrounded by party friends before the
House met.
Another Interesting Figure.
decidedly interesting figure the
democratic side was Representative limo
thy u. Sullivan of New York city, whose
district embraces the Bowery and many of
the well-known East Side localities of the
big municipality. Big Tim is his title in
the metropolis, and there Is politician
there who sways more influence or has
better hold on his subjects He is a power
In the democracy of the greater city. His
followers predicting great things of
him In Congress. but Tim says he just
came down to Washington to take
"whirl" at the Capitol and see how he liked
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The tedious process of calling tho roll
concluded. Clerk Mcdowell announced that
a quorum WAS present. and that nomina-
lions were in order for the speakership
Representative Hepburn of Ohio, chair
man of the republican caucus. arose and
formally placed the name of Joseph G.
Cannon of Illinois. The mention of the
name was the signal for an outburst of APP
plause frcm the republican members. The
clapping was long continued.
Representative Hay of Virginia. chairman
of the democratic caucus. next put in nomi
nation for the speakership, Representative
John Sharp williams of Mississippi HIS
action called forth applause from the demo-
Gratis equaling that OF the republicans
moment before. Several of the members
OF the latter party magnanimouSly joined
In the democratic applause.
There were further nOmina tons and
the balloting was proceeded with. AS each
members name was called he responded
Cannon or Williams" according to his
party affiliations
MI. Cannon Elected Speaker.
The vote for the speakership was an
nounced as follows:
Joseph G. Cannon. 1913.
John Sharp Williams. 166.
Mr.. Cannon was proclaimed Speaker of
the House for the Fifty-eighth Congress,
amid much enthusiasm. Clerk Mcdowell
appointed Mr.. Williams and Mr.. Grosvenor
a committee to escort the new Speaker to
the chair. Mr.. Cannon was found at his
desk In the rooms of the committee on ap-
preparations, over which he has presided so
many years.
1t was but few minutes before 1 o'clock
when the new Speaker, escorted by Mr.
Williams. and followed by Mr.. Grosvenor
proceeded down the center aisle. The mem
bers rose to their feet in greeting and
showered the party with applause The
march to the Speakers chair was a distinct
ovation which continued until MIR. Williams
began brief speech Of introduction When
ne formally presented Mr.. Cannon. there
was renewed applause. republicans and
democrats alike Joining in the demonstra-
ton.
The Speakers Acknowledgement.
The Speaker. bowling and smiling. ac-
knowledged the compliment. He said
Gentlemen. members Of the House: I
appreciate the honor you confer in choos-
Ing me presiding officer of the House.
After twenty eight years of service in the
House such an expression of your conf
dence touches me profoundly. l thank you.
In tire performance of the duties of the
office l will bring to the service a sincere
desire to acquit myself with courtesy. eff
cheney and fairness. If I err II will be an
error of the head and not of the heart
The contests on the floor touching poll
cies that are bound in partisanship will be
spirited and earnest The majority de-
termines. l am quite sure that in the con-
sideration OF the peoples business. how
ever sharp may be our differences we will
not forget that courtesy of demeanor should
always be present between manly oppo-
nents who honestly differ. In the perform
ance of the duties of Speaker 1 bespeak
the kindly cooperation of each member
OF the House. l am ready to take the oath
Of office"
Representative Bingham Of Pennsylvania,
father of the House" in point of service.
administered to the Speaker the oath of
office. The state delegations were then
called before the Speaker and sworn by
him.
House Officers Reelected.
The republican and democratic nominal
lions for officers of the House were next
made. The democratic nomina tions were
made as a formallty. The old officers of
the House were reelected without excep-
ton follows
Clerk of the House-Alexander Mcdowell
Sergeant-at- arms-Henry Casson.
Doorkeeper-F. b. Lyon
Chaplain-Henry n. Couden.
PGstm2ster-JoSeph G. McElroy.
Resolutions were adopted notifying the
Senate that the House was in session and
informing the President that Congress was
ready to receive any communication he
may desire to make.
The Presidents message to the extra
session, covering the Cuban reciprocity
matter, will be received and read tomor-
row.
Old Rules Adopted.
The motion to adopt the rules OF the
Fifty-seventh Congress as the rules of the
Fifty eighth Congress provoked speeches In
opposition from Representative Williams
and Representative De Almond of the
democratic side. who declared the rules
were open TO many objections. Mr. WILL
Jams said the minority should have in
creased membership on the uayS apd