Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-07
the nth MAINE LEGISLATURE
stenographic Reports of the Sessions of Senate
And House of Representatives 49,.

hold dearer the fact that this position
has come to me az the unanimous
choice of my party associates, and
also with pleasure know that under
that thin guise called politics the
hearts Of the Democratic Senators III
this Chamber. are mine. and that their
best wishes follow me in the discharge
of the solemn duties Of this great Of
fee
Somehow 1 must tell you that YOU
all have assisted in making this great
responsibility and this most important
task to me one of sincere pleasure and
a supreme delight when l remember
the men who today compose the Sen
ate Of Maine. 1 do not mould Ian
guage into false praise or fulsome fiat
terry when I say there is not a small
man among you. / am proud to pre-
side over a body of men in whom
have every trust and confidence. Men
that l know will not descend to do
mean things.
There is a little room next to this
Office. 1t has been provided by the
State not for the holding Of party eau
cuses or for the personal pleasure OF
the President. 1t belongs to the Sem
ate during the days to come. The
door to that room will be unlocked.
Don't knock. come in, all Of you re-
CARELESS of party and talk it over vita
me at any time. Don't be afraid Of
my politics. AS President Of the Sen
choI
the name of the party to which l be-
long l want you all to feel free to
offer any suggestions, comments or
criticisms in regard to my work or
duties. l will be frank with you on
all occasions, and know you will be
honest with me. II from my expert
ence l can be Of help to you in the
work. business or procedure Of the
Senate come to me. Do you under
stand me? Perhaps I can make my
meaning plain by an illustration. In
the ancient Roman Senate it was, the
pride of that great body that every
Senator was the peer Of every other.
Filled with that ancient pride apd
with that noble boast upon my lips
know I shall have YOUR warm and
hearty cooperation, and that together
we may conscientiously labor with
high resolve. noble purpose and With
infinite patience do noble things that
will bless the people whose servants
we are.
The Chair awaits the pleasure Of the
Senate. (Applause.)
On motion by Mr.. Hastings Of Andros-
coggin, that senator with IMessrs. Walker
of Somerset and Swift of Kennebec were
appointed committee to receive. sort
Senate. The committee reported 20 votes
cast. William E. Lawry had 16.
The report was accepted and William
F.. Lawry was declared elected secretary
of the Senate. Senator Murphy of Cum
berland was appointed by the Chair to
conduct the secretary elect to the Coun-
Gil chamber to take and subscribe the
necessary oaths of office before the Gov
ernor and Council Subsequently that
senator announced that Mr.. Lawry had
taken and subscribed said oaths Of Office,
and the secretary of the Senate there
upon entered upon the discharge Of his
official duties
On motion by Mr.. Burleigh Of Aroos-
took, that senator and Messrs Chatto
of Hancock and Butler of Knox were
appointed a committee to receive, sort
and count votes for assistant secretary
Of the Senate. The committee reported
81 votes cast l.. f. Thornton had II, R.
W. Belknap had IA.
The report was accepted and L. E.
Thornton was declared assistant secre-
tary Of the Senate. The assistant secre-
tary Of the Senate thereafter took his
oath of Office.
On motion by Mr.. Cole of York, that
senator with Messrs Allen of Kennebec
and Herrick of Franklin were appointed
committee to receive, sort and count
votes for messenger. The committee re-
ported 81 votes cast and Charles w.
Lovejoy received 81 votes, and was de-
clared elected. (Applause)
On motion of Mr. Conant Of Waldo,
that senator, with Messrs. Dunton Of
Penobscot and Flahrety of Cumberland
were appointed a committee to receive,
sort and count votes for assistant mes
senger. The committee reported 80 votes
cast. J. F. Ashford had Is, and w. r.
Fairclouth had IL.
The report was accepted and J. F. Ash
ford was declared duly elected assistant
messenger.
On motion by Mr.. Jiilson of Cumber-
land. that senator, with Messrs. Peacock
OF Washington, and Price Of Sagadahoc
were appointed a committee to receive,
sort and count votes for folder. The
committee reported 81 votes cast John
E. Taylor had Is, Henry Crowley 10.
The report was accepted and John E.
Taylor was declared duly elected folder
On motion by Mr.. Clark Of York, that
senator. with Messrs. Leary OF Penob-
scot and Herrick of Franklin were ap.
pointed committee to receive, sort and
count votes for assistant folder. The
committee reported rs votes cast. Percy
F. Crane had Is, John Deacey had L.
The report was accepted and Percy, F.
Crane was declared duly elected assis-
tant folder.
Mr.. BOYNTON Of Lincoln: Mr.. Presi-
dent: 1 move in behalf Of the minority
Of the members Of the Senate that the
secretary of this Senate cast one vote
for Arthur A. Knight Of Garland as
postmaster of this Senate.
The motion was adopted, the Secretary
OF the Senate cast vote and Arthur A.