Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25

uiGTls' sucn our Speaker possesses, but
VINO, when elevated to a position in
which he sits supreme over ali of ms and
noias IN a way the fate of all our ca rears
IN MS hand for the time being. can rise
10 she lnli measure of it and rank. as he
can claim TO rank. in Importantly. in
fair dealing and in honest ability with anv
OF his most distinguished predecessors in
ms hlgh ofhce tApplause).
mr.. HALE OF Portland: Mir. Speaker.
as the session comes to a close / Cannot
help having feeling of sadness Broupht
together as We have been from every
corner OF the grand old State of Maine,
we have in the last II weeks become weld,
ed into one great family. We have had
our disputes and our troubles; we hava
locked horns in debate, and we have de-
featcd each others pet measure. and II
has all been done in a friendly way. The
credit for that is due in a great measure
to the man at the helm. Whenever our
eloduence has run away with us in any
Way and we have made personal renal ks
the sharp rap of the Speakers gavel has
brought us to order; whenever we have
INDUCED in any horse play the same gavel
dignity of the House has been mtaintain
ed. and at all times, Mr.. Speaker we
have felt the hand of the master: and we
have liked it for We know that the master
IS our friend. How many of us who have
been trying to get some matter through
the House when We have not known lust
how to do it have dropped in on the
Speaker for little advice? And We have
siderate. the least one of us has always
been able to get the Speakers ear and
get the full benefit of his greater expert
ence. Strict and impartial. MIR. Speaker,
IN the duties OF your office. ready for ev-
cry emergency and absolutely firm in
your rulings, we think. Sir that you have
made us an ideal Speaker.
Now. as the time draws near when we
must separate and go to our homes we
want to give you something that you can
remember us by; and in token of the high
hpv. Gov
members of this House. now present to
You this loving cup which is truly. as the
f INSCRIPTION nq .h upon it reads from your
cine cup was placed upon the Speak
crS desk)
The CLERK: Gentlemen of the House
OF Representatives. YOU have heard the
resolutions as presented and read by the
gentleman from Waterville. who moves
that the resolutions have passage. All
those who favor giving the resolutions a
passage will indicate it by rising.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
The SPEAKER: Friends and Gentle
men of the House: sincerely thank you
and for the kind thoughts that are con-
tanned in the resolutions. When l ac-
cepted the honor to WHICH you elevated
striving to the best of my ability to serve
you impartially. to assist if l might in
your deliberations. and to make the path
way Oh all as smooth as possible. what
ever may have been my feelings in regard
to any matter of legislation when out of
the chair. have striven while occupying
the chair to deal fairly and justly with
all. l assure you. gentlemen. that when
ever there have been obstacles in my
path. l have always found helping hands
reaching out to assist me. Whichever
way | might turn there found friends,
and loving friends.
This Legislature which is about TO close
has been one wherein there have been
sharp contests and differences of opin-
ion. and yet l believe that no Legislature
in the past has been actuated with a more
ardent love for the State of Maine or a
keener desire for legislation in the inter-
ests of the whole people. | believe, gen
tlemen. that our constituencies will so
think when they read over our delvera-
tionS and acts. |
Now. for this beautiful cup. this beauti-
full testimonial of your love and affection.
thank You most sincerely. The knowl- |
edge that l have won your esteem and
give me courage whatever my lot in life
may be in the future. This cup shall re-
main with me till the end of my journey. |
and then it shall pass to my pOsterity; |
and 7 doubt not that it will be my sons
greatest joy to know that his father won
your friendship. esteem and love
Again, friends. / thank you one and ALL |
(Applause.)
Mr. SWIFT of Portland: I have been
asked to contribute little to the presen- |
tation of the testimonial which the |
House has arranged. | shall not consume |
your time by attempting to extend the |
sentiments which All: contained in the |
little poem which | will read.