The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-12-07

Washington. Special.-"The Amer
lean people have selected the Speaker
of the House for the fifty-ninth Con-
greSS: il only remains for us to ratify
their choice. will not call for for
NAL nomination. but simply name
Joseph G. Cannon. of Illinois.
The statement made by Chairman
Hepburn Saturday to the Republican
members of the House Of Representa-
tiveS was received by hearty cheers.
and Mr.. Cannon was Immediately de-
clared the Eominee for Speaker. Will
liam p. Hepburn. of Iowa. was re-
elected chairman of the caucus for
the session and Henry {. Loudensla@-
er, of New Jersey. secretary. Mr..
Cannon sprang surprise on his as
Sociates by pulling out of his pocket
a typewriter speech. which he read
from beginning to end.
Mr.. CanrOn said he would stand
with his associates in upholding the
policies of the Republican party. un-
der which all the people have pros
pcrcd. Referring to railway legisla-
ton, he said that "by the operation
of competitive forces, that matters of
difference between the corporations,
the carrier, and the people they serve,
would be adjusted to all.
1.-The concensus Of opinion OF the
pcople, however, is that Congress has
the powerr, by amendment to the law.
to provide better remedies for real
abuses existing. so that the producer
and consumer can find a more speedy
and less expensive remedy than we
now have. In this opinion, |. for one.
concur. The burden is upon Congress,
and our party. having power. is pri-
marily responsible.
Mr.. Cannon urged that justice be
done both 10 corporation and people,
and in conclusion referred to the deslr-
ability of short session.
The officers of the House were re-
nominated as follows:
Clerk-Alexander Mcdowell, Penn
sylvania.
Sergeamt-at-Alms-HenryC Cassoin.
Wisconsin.
Doorkeeper-F. B. Lyon, New York.
PoStmaster-Joseph c. McElroy,
Ohio.
Chaplain-Rev. Henry n. Couden.
Michigan.
The rules of the Fifty-eighth Con-
gresS, including the standing orders
relating to the consideration Of pen
sion and claim bills on Fridays, on
motion of Mr.. Dalzell. Of PennSyl
vania. were ordered continued during
the Fifty-ninth Congress. This reso-
luton will be offered by Mr.. Dalzell,
when the House is organized next
Monday.
Very little besides the organization
'of the House will be accomplished the
first week Of the session, although it is
possible that an emergency appropra-
ton for the Panama Canal may be
passed the last of this week. Until
the committees are appointed, such a
bill would have to be considered by
unanimous consent. or under special
order. 1t will depend upon the needs
Of the canal finances whether the en-
ergency appropriation will be rushed
through this week or 60 over until the
week following.
The Senate being a continuous body
organization was not necessary but
little work vii be begun before next
week.
Williams Minority Leader.
Washington, Speclal.-For two
hours Saturday the Democratic men,
bers of the House of Representatives
discussed party policies and procedure
with view to soldifying the minor
ity and acting harmoniously upon all
matters of partisan character that
may come before the House. John
Sharpe Williams was unanimously
chosen as the nominee for Speaker
and this action of the caucus makes
him the minority leader for the en-
suing Congress to succeed himself.