The San Francisco call., 1903-01-06


II called to order. The roll call
~EAS~ found two members absent.
Lux and Gleason, both Of San
Francisco failing to answer 10 their
names The lobby was well filled. bur
there was noticeable absence Of gallery
spectators.
The session opened with a PRAYER by
Rabbi Bernard NJ. Kaplan of Sacramento.
Clio Lloyd. as temporary chairman. called
the session to order. On motion of Grove
L. Johnson the members were ordered 10
take the oath OF office. Ten at a tune the
Assemblymen stepped forward and be-
fore judge Shields of Sacramento took
the solemn pledge. Then on motion OK
Mott Of Oakland the rules OF the last
session were adopted TO govern the pres
ent Assembly.
when the nominations for Speaker were
called for Dunlap of stockton caught the
chairman's eye and placed the name OF
Arthur G. Fisk before the Assembly.
dunlap had been the opponent Of Fisk
In the caucus in the morning and had
retired in the latter's favor
In presenting the name of Mr. FISK"
he said, II am satisfied that this body
could not make a wiser selection. He
has served in this House before and I
have served with him. I know that Mr..
FISK will perform his duties with ths
utmost fairness and integrity. His ability
is uncuestiOned and / am sure that Es
Will honor the position. deal out Justice
and watch your interests without regard
to politics or previous affiliations Fisk
and L have been friends all through this
campaign Of ours and we are still friends
and good Republicans. We want 10 see
Just laws adopted and TO indorse By our
votes the policies Of the Republican plat
form"
Allen of San Francisco seconded the
nomination Of Fisk
Mcconnell of Woodland. representing
the Democratic minority. nominated Jo
| r. Snyder OF Nevada City. Knight Of
/ San Francisco, on behalf OF those OF the
! San Francisco members who had opposed
1 Fisk in the morning caucus. in a neat
| speech also seconded the nomination Of
Fisk and spoke highly Of his worth and
| ability.
| II am. indeed he said. happy to 1oin
in asking that Arthur G. Fisk be made
the Speaker Of this Assembly"
| John n. Copus Of San Francisco. rep
| resenting the Union Labor members,
\ nominated John NJ Murphy Of San Fran
! cisco. DOugherty of San Juan seconded
/ Snyder and Mcmahon of san Francisco
| seconded Murphy.
| The roll call resulted as follows: Fisk,
/ IS; Snyder, 13; Murphy, s. Fisk was de-
! clared the choice of the Assembly and
/ Dunlap and Mcconnell were appointed tn
/ conduct him TO his seat
/ The Speaker received a great ovation
| as he stepped upon the platform Hs
! was introduced 10 the body over which
/ he is 10 preside by his caucus opponent.
/ Dunlap. His remarks I'm accepting tho
/ chair were brief but to the point. He
/ said;
I know that you will bear with me. for I
\ am not in the best OF voice nor in good health.
\ my utmost endeavOrs will be 20 give salts
faction to be absolutely fair in all my rulings
l TO the three parties represented IN this Assem-
\ bly, and 20 serve their wishes deem it nv
/ duty 10 follow the will OF the body which
I preside and If perchance 1 make a mistake
/ only ask that you be patient and bear with
me. hope that this session will be finished
| as early as possible There is much business
| of Importance to transact and Il will be my
aim throughout to settle what comes before
Us in manner that viii gain the ap-
| proval OF the people We represent. Gentle
men. thank you for the high honor YOU havs
bestowed upon me.
Nominations for Speaker pro TEN. being
in order Brown of San Mateo presented
| the name of Henry f. Carter OF Los
Angeles. Amerige of Fullerton seconded
| the nomination. Killingsworth. represent
ing the Democratic minority placed Dun
bar of Santa Rosa IN nomination. Snyder
| seconded the nomination. The vote re-
suited as follows: Carter. 54: Dunbar, IS
Dunbar and Brown were appointed a
committee to escort Carter to the Speak
er's desk.
Pyle of Santa Barbara nominated Clio
Lloyd for chief clerk. Copus, represent
ing the Union Labor members, presented
the name of J. NJ. Kerrigan- The roll
call gave Lloyd 81 votes to for Kerrigan.
For sergeant at arms John d. Stafford Of
Sacramento was nominated by Higgins OF
Sacramento. Snyder behalf OF the
Democrats. and Copus representing the
Union Labor members. seconded the nom
ination. Stafford received the full vote
of the House. A resolution by Grove L
Johnson calling for the appointment OF
five on the Committee on Rules, thu
Speaker to be a member, was adopted
The Speaker named Brown of San Mateo.
johnson of Sacramento. Allen of San
Francisco and Snyder OF Nevada City.
The Assembly concurred in the Senata
resolution regarding the appropriation for
the inaugural ceremonies and ball.
Bliss. Dunlap and Dunbar were appoint
ed a committee to notify the Governor Of
the organization Of the Assembly and OF
its readiness to transact business.