Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

" CiOCh Ill lHt IOTelOOH.
The order received passage in con-
currence.
The SPEAKER: A certain question
has arisen as to procedure in the cleo
ton of United States Senator that
may require additional time for con-
sideration and it is the suggestion of
members of both parties that the mat
ter lie upon the table to be taken up
and further discussed at the session
tomorrow. It seems there is provi-
sion in the Federal statutes which pre-
vents Immediate action upon the mat
ter. Is there any further business To
come before the House?
Mr.. DAVIES of Yarmouth: Mr..
Speaker, / ask the unanimous consent
of the House that l may present a
resolution upon the death of Ex-Gov-
ernor Robbie.
Whereas, The inhabitants of the
state of Maine have been called upon
to mourn the loss of beloved son
i'll the death of Ex-Governor Fred
erick Robbie who, bearing his four
score years and more as an ornament
rather than a burden to him. passed
to the great beyond on February
second last. and
Whereas, The finer edge of morality.
the care for delicacy and dignity, the
sweetness and graciousness of living
always remained in his keeping. and
Whereas the distinguished services
rendered to his country during the
years of the Civil War are worthy of
our recognition and extended graft
tude, and that his loyal devotion and
keen sense OF duty to the interests of
the State marked his administration
of the States affairs by exciting our
admiration to a study of every detail
of it, and his close and honored asso-
citation with the industrial. educational
and civic life of the State challenged
general admiration and the greatest
respect. therefore he it
Resolved That the members of the
special session of the Seventy Fifth
Legislature express their profound
sorrow for loss overwhelming. and
that a copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this House.
The SPEAKER: All those in favor
of the adoption of the resolutions will
so signify by rising.
The resolutions were adopted by a
unanimous rising vote.
Mr.. GOODWIN of Biddeford. Mr.
Speaker, l apprehend that the action
taken by the House this morning in
regard TO the introduction of bills and
resolutions was merely intended to
prevent the introduction of matters
that might lead to strenuous and acri-
monious debate, and thus delay the
proceedings of this body. / have here
a resolution which would like to have
the unanimous consent of. the House
to introduce at this time. and l think
it is not in that category to which
exceptions will be taken by any men,
Der of the House.
The Clerk then read the following
resolution:
Whereas, 1t is reported upon good
authority that the only living Ex-
President of the United States, the
Honorable Theodore Roosevelt is
shortly to honor Maine with his dis
tinguished presence, and
Whereas Colonel Roosevelt has cast
his hat into the Presidential ring, and
is strenuous candidate for a third
Presidential term
Resolved. By the House of Repre-
sentatives. the Senate eoncurring. that
Colonel Roosevelt be cordially invited
to extend his journey from Portland
to Augusta and to address this Legis-
day as viewed from the Rooseveltian
standpoint (Applause)
The resolution was not adopted.
On motion by Mr.. Penley of Auburn,
Adjourned