The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-07

declared Mr.. Warheld elected Cow
ernor of Maryland for a term of
four years from the time Of his in
auguration.
In accordance with a joint reso,
luton, both branches of the Gem
eral Assembly will meet again
on next Tuesday evening at 1880
O'Clock. Nearly all the members
and visitors left Annapolis at $40
this afternoon.
DR.. Benjamin L. Smith, Chief
Clerk of the House of Delegates at
the last session, called that body to
order promptly at noon with the
announcement that the time pre-
scribed by the Constitution of the
State for taking such action had
arrived. After the roll call Dele
gate Goslin was made temporary
speaker.
After taking the chair he called
for nominations for Speaker. DR..
George Y. Everhart of Baltimore
county, was nominated by the
Democrats, and Mr.. James E.
Goodwin OF Baltimore city, was
named for the honor by the Repub-
licans. The roll call showed 90
members present and absent.
The result of the ballot was as
follows:
Everhart, 70 votes; Godwin, Fl
votes.
The Senate was called to order
at Il. o2 p. m. by Mr. Alfred Ritter,
secretary of the last session. All
the members present. Mr.. Robin
son of Hartford, was made president
pro tenn.
Mr.. Robinson made short adj
dress, calling attention to the great
importance of the work to be done
at this session, which, ne said,
would interest all the people of
the state and some beyond, but he
trusted that the results would meet
with the approval of the great mass
of people. The moment Mr.. Rob,
inson had finished, Senator Apples
garth, who had received a desk in
the back row, registered kick )"
evidently feeling that as a holdover
he should have been given more
consideration. He said he pres
sumed the arrangement was only
temporary, and proposed to make
new allotment at ance, but at
Mr.. Robinson's suggestion he
agreed to wait until the permanent
organization should be effected.
Mr.. Robinson then administered
the oath of Office to the Senators,
three at a time.
Mr.. Spencer c. Jones was put III
nomination for President of the
Senate by Mr.. Lewis, who said
the people were entitled to demand
the best talent which the Senate
could afford. Mr.. Jones, he said,
had served the State in many
capacities and always with distince
ton to himself.
Senator Roe of Caroline nominal
ted Senator H. M. Mccullough of
Cecil as the Republican candidate
for President. Senator Brewing
ton seconded the nomination of Mr..
Jones, and Senator Dixon that of
Senator Mccullough. Mr.. Jones
was elected by a straight party
vote of IS to 7, neither Mr.. Jones
nor Mr.. Mccullough voting. Sen
ators Lewis and Roe escorted
President Jones to the chair. Mr..
Jones then formally called the
Senate to order, and prayer was
offered by Rev. John J. Henan of
St. Mary's Catholic Church, An
napolis.
Mr.. Jones in his address referred
to the new State annex in which
the Assembly was in session. He
spoke of its unfinished condition
and said it rested with the General
Assembly to say in what manner
it should be completed. He adj
vocated liberal policy, which
should be consistent with the fame
and dignity of Maryland, so that
the future legislatures, surrounded
by all the improvements of the age,