New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-29

course OF which he said: 'Ndr. Speaker will
always think that you are fair. as believe you
Will be"
The Speaker. he said, replied John. I am
going to be az fair as I can consistently with
the exigencies Of American politics"
Mr.. Williams declared that the Speaker did
himself injustice when he put that limitation on
his statement. but" he added, 1T was char
ecteristic Of the frankness and candor of the
man TO put in the limitation"
He then moved the adoption of the resolution
and that a committee be appointed to bring
him in" There was another outburst Of ap-
plause. The resolution was unanimously
adopted a rising vote Mr. Richardson then
selected Messrs. Payne. Hemenway and Will
Jams TO escort the Speaker into the hall In
few moments the committee escorted the
Speaker down the centre aisle, and pande-
monium reigned. Democrats and Republicans
alike shrieked and applauded. the occupants of
the galleries joining
THE SPEAKERS REPLY
When the Speaker had mounted the rostrum
Mr. Williams. standing by Mr. Cannon's side.
read him the resolution which had been adopted.
The Speaker was much affected and as he be-
gan TO address the House he barely spoke above
whisper. However. he soon recovered his
composure and spoke in a distinct voice. saying
i NOulQ De less tlan human II did not voice
my thanks TO the members OF the House Of Rep
reSentatiVeS for the kindly resolution adopted
unanimously by the House. 1t touches me more
IMAM can express For almost thirty years
have been a member of this body. for good or ILL.,
The future viii have to determine II the present
has not decided il. [ have seen many Con-
crosses begin and close and during that service
l have been proud, and the pride has increase
from one Congress TO another, 10 be a member Of
this body that represents directly eighty millions
OF people competent for self government and
from time to time assist IN the voiciEs Of the
VIII Of the people.
1t goes without saying that IN q republic all
men 90 not agree as to proper policies to be
pursued. but the majority and the minority,
after due consideration. from time To time have
books.
In the nature OF things. the contests on the
hastings and in the hall Of the House are
spirited and earnest l would be less than HUI
man did not say that while for the time be
Ing / cooperate with the majority. after all
the minority has function 10 perform almost
equal in importance TO the function Of the ma
3ority, and II is a matter OF qualification not
only TO me now. at the close OF this second ses-
sion Of the LNIIIth Congress, hut 1 recollect
& at the close OF the various Congresses Of
which 7 have been a member. that when the
heat OF contest has died away there ever re-
mains respect on each side for the other for
the efforts Of intelligent, patriotic, brave men
who represent their constituents according TO
their respective judgments.
May this condition continue as Il Will con-
tinue as long as the republic lasts. After all.
when we. % Representative strut and fret a
brief half hour this stage we can say both
on the ma jority and minority side. 1T is well
done for the endurance, the prosperity and the
glory Of the Republic"
I wish each member OF this House a safe jour
ney TO his home and good health until the next
session Of Congress, when. after having come in
touch with the people. he returns ready for
renewal Of his work in the public interest There
nothing remains to me now, but in pursuance
Of the concurrent resolution of the House and
Senate. TO declare the second session OF the
LVIIIth Congress adjourned without day.
The cheering for the Speaker as he brought his
gavel down exactly at 2:10 o'clock viii be long
as one Of the greatest demonstra-
tons Of regard ever witnessed IN the House OF
To man the member rose
and sang America the occupants of the ga
leries Joining in. Speaker Cannon took q posi-
lion near the lobby door on the Republican side
and the members filed past and bade him good
by all the while singing He's q Jolly Good
with a refrain so say We all Of u.s."
TO the tune OF America" closing with God
Be with You TIL We Meet Again