Memorial Addresses of the Life and Character of Richard P. Bland (Late a Representative from Missouri)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900. Excerpt: ... Death Of Representative Bland. PROCEEDINGS IN TKE HOUSE. December 18, 1899. The Speaker. The gentleman from Missouri. Mr. De Armond. Mr. Speaker, by direction of the delegation of which I am a member, I announce to the House the death of the Hon. Richard P. Bland, long a Representative in Congress from the State of Missouri and elected a member of this House. His death occurred at his home, near Lebanon, Mo., on the 15th of last June. At a later date we shall ask that a time be set apart for paying suitable tribute to his high character and memory. At present I ask the adoption of the resolution which I send to the Clerk's desk. The Speaker. The Clerk will read the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Hon. Richard P. Bland, long a Representative in Congress from the State of Missouri and a member-elect of this body. Resolved further, That these resolutions be communicated to the Senate, and that, as a special mark of our high regard for the deceased and out of reverence for his memory, the House do now adjourn. The resolution was unanimously agreed to; and accordingly the House (at 1 o'clock and 4 minutes) adjourned until tomorrow at 12 o'clock m. 5 Februarv 17, 1900. Mr. De Armond. I ask unanimous consent that Saturday, April 7, beginning at 1 o'clock, be set apart for the delivering of eulogies on the life and character of our late colleague, Mr. Bland. The Speaker. The gentleman from Missouri asks unanimous consent that Saturday, April 7, commencing at 1 o'clock, be set apart for exercises in commemoration of the life, character, and death of the late Mr. Bland, of Missouri. Is there objection? There was no objection. MEMORIAL ADDRESSES. April 7, 1900. The Speaker. In pursuan...