Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-05-12

all American qualities, a sense of humor
l once had a conversation with the
speaker, and in the course of it l said, II
hope that will always think that you are
as fair as believe you will be-. and he
replied in his inimitable way Sharp,
am going to be as fair as | can consist
entity with the exigencies of American pol
tics" I think he did himself injustice
when he put that limitation upon his
statement. but it was characteristic Of
the frankness and candor of the man to
put in the limitation.
Mr.. Speaker, / shall now move the
adoption of the resolution and that com
mittee be appointed to wait upon the
speaker of the house and bring him in
Mr.. Speaker Pro TEN. Richardson APP
pointed Messrs. Williams of Missis-
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
er's stand, the Mississippian read the
resolution to the IlIinoisan. The latter
was visibly affected by the proceed
ings and could hardly control his voice
as he replied:
would be less than human if did not
voice my thanks to 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 a member of this body.
have seen many congressman begin and
end, and during that service 1 have been
proud, and the pride has increased from
one congress to another, to be member of
this body, which represents directly $4,000.
600 people, competent for self governme-+.
and from time to time assist in vol
the win of that people. 1t goes without
saying that in a 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 it not So and, while
for the time being the majority controls,
after all the minority has a function to
perform almost equal in Importance to
the function of the majority.
It is matter of qualification to me, not
only now, at the close of this second ses-
sion of the Fifty-eighth congress. but as
I recollect it at the close of the various
congresses of which I have been men,
ber 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 it will continue
as long as the republic lasts.
After all, we can say on both sides Of
the chamber our best efforts following
prosperity, the glory, of the republic.
I 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
renewal of their efforts in the public
interest
pursuance of the concurrent resolution of
the house and senate, to declare the sec
ond session of the Fifty-eighth congress
adjourned without day.
1t was a great day for Speaker Can
non. 1t was great day for the house
of representatives
Uncle Jocr That sobriquet ex-
presses the kindly feeling which his
fellow members entertain for him, just
as 1.-The Little Corporal Pap Thorn
as" Pap Price,, sMarse Robert"
Little Phil, p sold Rough and Ready"
"Old Hickory" and s'Stonewal'' 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 enc ugly quarrel Without any
intention to gush, it ought to be stated
Of the kindness felt and illustrated
among members was due to the speak
er's kindness. He may well con
graduate himself on his success in the
chair,