The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
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Election Of 5Camnon.

Election OIL fSaMliuH.
First of Importance was the election
Of Mr. Cannon as speaker next was
the swearing in of the members and
the drawing of seats. Many familiar
figures of the last congress were miss
Ing to-day. some retiring voluntarily,
others falling of reelection, and few
going to the senate.
Galusha A. Grow, the veteran from
Pennsylvania and a former speaker
was among the absent ones.
The democrats to-day rallied around
q new leader, Mr.. Williamson. Missis-
sippi, having been chosen TO take the
place of Mr. Richardson, Tennessee,
who retired from the leadership or the
minority.
At a quarter to IL O'Clock the floor
was cleared of all save those entitled
to remain Promptly at noon Clerk
of the House Alexander Mcdowell
dropped the gavel formally calling the
house to order. Prayer by the CHAP
lain followed.
ing quorum, $50 having answered,
the clerk called for nominations for
speaker. Mr.. Hepburn, Iowa, chair
man of the republican caucus formal-
ly nominated Mr.. Cannon.
Mr.. Hay, Virginia, chairman OF the
democratic caucus, nominated MI.
Williams Mississippi. No speeches
were made. 4.
The clerk named Mr.. Holiday, In
diana; Mr.. Scudder, New York; Mr..
Bowers, Mississippi, and Mr.. Porter,
Pennsylvania, as tellers, and the roll
then was called.
Applause for Cannon.
AS the call proceeded it was noted
that the old members generally occu-
pied their former seats, while new
members occupied those left vacant.
The red carnation was much in
evidence on the republican side, fully
one-third of the majority side wear
ing it. At 1915 Clerk Mcdowell
announced the vote, showing Mr.. Cam
non TO have received 1913 votes and
Mr. Williams 1856, Mr.. Cannon being
declared duly elected. The announce
ment was received with applause on
the republican side.
Mr.. Williams. Mississippi. and Mi.
Grosvenor, Ohio, We're appointed q
committee to notify Mr.. Cannon Of
his election and to escort him to the
speakers chair.
AS Mr.. Cannon entered the north
door with Mr. Williams and Mr.. Gros-
venor. the applause beginning with a
ripple grew as he approached the
desk. Members of both sides arose
and Joined in the ovation to the new
ly elected speaker. Mr.. Williams in
troduced Mr.. Cannon, saying:
1t Is a high honor to present speaker
of the house Of representatives. the great
est parliamentary body on the surface of
the earth. 1t is an especial honor to pre-
sent to this house this particular speaker.
think the majority have selected their
hest type and am satisfied the minority
will be given a full measure Of fairness
and impartiality from him. l have the
honor to present your speaker, the Hon
orable Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois.
Cannon's Reply.
Mr. Cannon in a brief response said:
I appreciate the honor you confer in
choosing me as the presiding officer OF
the house After twenty-eight years ser
vice in the house, such an expression OF
your confidence touches me profoundly.
thank you. In the performance Of the du-
ties of office. bring to the service sin
cere desire to acquit myself with courtesy
efficiency and firmness.
If I err it will be an error of the head
not of the heart. I am quite sure that II
the consideration of the peoples business
however sharp may be our differences, we
will not forget that courtesy and demeanol
which should olways obtain between man
ly opponents who honestly differ
In the performance of the duties o
speaker, 7 bespeak kindly cooperation o
each member of the house.
7 am ready to take. the oath of office. -
MIR. Bingham Pennsylvania,Su por
whom falls the titular honor of faith:
er of the house" having seen the long:
est continuous service, administered
the oath. The members We're theT
sworn In by Mr.. Cannon. %*tS
Following this a resolution wa!
adopted re-electing the old officers o
the house: Alexander Mcdowell
clerk; Henry Casson, sergeant-at
arms; Frank B. Lyon, doorkeeper;
C. McElroy. postmaster and Rev. II
n. Coud, chaplain.