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1oInred AIessrs. Nnrlams OF Mlssls-
sippi, Payne Of New York and Hemen-
way Of Indiana committee to go to
the speakers room and bring Mr. Can
non in. AS they swept down the big
aisle with Uncle Joe members leaped
to their feet and applauded wildly by
every method known to enthusiastic
Americans. When the uproar subsid-
ed, with Messrs. Cannon, Richardson
and Williams all standing in the speak
ers stand, the Mississippian read the
resolution to the 1llinoisan. The latter
was visibly affected by the proceed
ings and could hardly control his voice
as he replied:
would be less than human II did not
voice my thanks ITO the members of the
house for the kindly resolution adopted
unanimously by you. 1t touches me more
than ! can express. For almost thirty
years have been member of this body.
! have seen many congressman begin and
end. and during that service have been
proud, and the pride has increased from
one congress to another, to be member of
this body, which represents directly S0.000,-
900 people, competent for self government,
and from time to time assist in voicins
the will Of that people. 1t goes without
ssying that in republic all men do not
AGree as to proper policies to be pursued,
but the majority and the minority, after
due consideration. from time to time have
written the will Of the people upon the
statute books.
In the nature Of things the contests here
are spirited and earnest. We would be
less than human were 1t not SO. and, while
for the time being the majority controls
after all the minority has function to
perform almost equal in Importance to
the function OF the majority.
It is a matter of qualification to me, not
only now. at the close of this second ses-
sion Of the Fifty-eighth congress, but as
recollect 1t at the close of the various
congresses OF which l have been men,
Der. that when the heat Of the contest has
died away there has remained respect
upon each side for the other, for the eff
forts of intelligent. patriotic men to rep
resent their constituencies according to
their respective Judgments. And this may
condition continue. and 1t will continue
a. long as the republic lasts.
After all, we can say on both sides of
the chamber our best efforts following
our convictions are for the endurance, the
prosperity, the glory, Of the republic.
wish each member Of this house safe
Journey to his home and good health until
we meet again at the next session of con-
gress. and that after having mingled with
the people they will return here ready for
q renewal OF their efforts in the public
interest.
Nothing now remains for me but, in
pursuance Of the concurrent resolution Of
the house and senate. to declare the sec
ond session of the Fifty-eighth congress
adjourned without day.
It was great day for Speaker Can
non. 1t was a great day for the house
Of representatives.
"Uncle Joe!' That sobriquet ex-
presses the kindly feeling which bis
fellow members entertain for him, just
as 1.-THE Little Corporal" Pap Thorn
as" Pap Price," "Marse Robert"
Little Phil" "Old Rough and Ready"
"Old Hickory" and "stonewall" ex-
pressed the feelings Of the soldiers who
fought under those great captains.
There have been many warm and some
hot debates during his speakership, but
only one ugly quarrel. Without any
intention &c sush, 1t ought to be stated
for it is the sober truth-that much
Of the kindness felt and illustrated
among members was due to the speak
ers kindness. He may well con-
graduate himself on his success in the
chair.