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stated that the Republicans would
nominate no other House officers. This
nomination was seconded by Mr..
Rector (Rep.) of Henderson.
Mr.. Woodland of Wilson, on behalf
of the east, declared that eastern North
Carolina was delighted with the choice
of Mr.. Guion, that he was one of the
first products of that section. that he
was young and vigorous, not on the
retired list, because of age. and that
he would discharge his duties with
fidelity and impartiality, presiding
with dignity and with honor TO himself
and the State.
Mr.. Winborne. of Hartford, paid a
tribute to Mr.. Guion, saying that while
he had hoped to have been Speaker
himself yet that no mistake had been
made, that Mr.. Guion would reflect
credit on the body and that at the
end of the session he would leave full
of honor and glory SO we'll would he
have discharged his duties. that he
would be fair to all and that no mait
would have a right to complain of any
acts of his.
Mr.. Warren. of Jones, appeared at
this time, and he paid a glowing trib-
ute TO Mr.. Guioll, telling that he de-
served the position not alone because
of the section from which he came, but
also because of his eminent fitness for
the position.
Mr.. Robertson. of Guilford. as a
member of the House of 1903. de-
clared that the election of Mr.. Guon
would be a tribute to a worthy man
and that though the session of 1903
had been his first. yet that in it he
had taking n leading part and that
when he spoke he was heard with in
terest, having proven a wise legisla-
tor.
The ballot was then taken and Mr..
n a
neither of the candidates voting. Mr..
Winborne, of Hartford. and Mr.. Cum
bingham, of Person, We're appointed
to present Mr.. Guion and the oath of
Office was administered by Chief JUS
tice Clark. As Speaker Guion as
cended to the Speakers seat and was
greeted by Mr.. Graham, of Lincoln,
presiding, there was applause.
Will Strive to do His Duty.
Mr. Guion was visibly affected as he
addressed the House. He said THAI
after the caucus election he had
striven falteringly and feebly to ex-
press his appreciation, but that he was
unable to do so as he wished, and
that now he felt as then, that an at
tempt to express his gratitude would
be futile, andthat ii would be next to
impossible to express this, that though
he would try to live up to the kindly
been set. yet he would DO all in his
power that every energy he had would
be used TO aid in the best legislation
for the State.
He expressed pleasure that the eau
Gus nomination had come to him by
unanimous vote. and said many kind
things about Messrs. Graham. VIM
borne ind Wood who had sought the
same position. but had withdrawn.
The honor for this reason, he said,
was a greater one, but that he took
up the duties with fear and trembling
not this With regard to his doing hin
duty, but that he might not reach up
to the high standard which had been
erected, or that he would not be able
TO reach the position which might
have been held by his opponents
Humorously he referred to the heavy
duties of the Speaker as to patron
age 10 be awarded, and declared that
he wished he had ninety-eight chair
msnships to beStow in place of thirty
five. as the faces he gazed into show
cd HIM that each man had the ability
To be faithful chairman. to reflect
credit or the body.
Next he referred to questions prob
ably coming before the House, saying
that the moral question would be one
of these. and that in it's settlement the
best thing for the State should be
done The South Dakota claims We're
alluded to and the Speaker declared
these matters would be met fearlessly
and WISELY.
He asked a cordial support from
the members and said that as he he'd
sought this honor. the highest that
had ever come to him, and that as he
had accepted 1t he would strive to
discharge every duty with fidelity and
TO the best of his ability. He asked
members to aid him in locating them
rs he was defective in remembering
names and faces, closing his remarks
with a graceful acknowledgement of
thanks for his election.
Election OF Officers.
Then came the election of the ether
officers. motion to do this without
the roll call being opposed by Mr..
Graham, of Lincoln. who declared
that the Constitution required Il roll
call. He was sustained in this po-
sition and when later Mr.. Biggs. of
Durham, sought to have the Clerk cast
the vote of the House he was again |
sustained in his opposition.
Mr.. Wood, of Randolph nominated |
Mr.. Frank u. Hackett. of Wilkes, for
Principal Clerk. and Mr.. Hackett re-
ceived 104 votes, eight Republicans |
casting their votes for him, and i'll /
the other elections eight to ten of these
voting for the Democratic caucus
nominees.
Mr.. Stewart, of Harnett nominated
Mr.. F. E. Arendell. of Raleigh. for
Reading Clerk and 90 votes were cast
for him.
Mr.. Davis. of Haywood. nominated /
Mr. NJ. u. Kinsand. of Haywood, for
Clerk and Mr.. Haywood
received IS votes
Mr.. Graham. of Granville, nomi-
mated CAPTAIN John II. Kerr, of Cas-
we'll. as Door-kecper, and this was
seconded by Mr.. Sledge. of Caswell.
CAPTAIN Kerr received 95 votes.
Mr.. Little, Of Pitt nominated Mr..
David II. James, of Pitt. as Assistant
Door-keeper and Mr.. James received
90 votes.
These officers We're then called for
ward and all were sworn in by the
Speaker who declared the House or
ganized and ready for business.
Messages from the Senate.
message from the Senate wasI
and this was received the
clerk reading first bill passed by the
Senate providing for the facilitating of
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