Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-06
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so long will know them no longer, for time at
least, after the closing scenes of the present ses-
sion.
Mr.. Dawes was promptly in his seat 10 receive
the troops of friends gathered around him, and
was evidently prepared to take charge ofhis part
of the machine about to be set in motion. Mr..
Banks, with his elegant and quiet dignity, gave
no sign in look or manner of the grave mistake
he made in leaving the ranks OF his former po-
litcal friends; his ''liberal' honors have fallen
far short of those he might have won in the
line of his dnty, had not the glitter of false
lights on the shore caused him to turn from his
course only to find out his delusion when too
late. The graceful tribute paid him by the
refusal of the house to accept the resignation
which he promptly offered OF the craftsmanship
of the foreign relations committee must have
been very gratifying to him, as it was, no doubt,
unexpected. Mr.. Blair, of Michigan, and Mr..
Farnsworth, of Illinois, did not follow the eX-
ample Of Mr. Banks in resiening their respect
i've charmanships The result would not have
been the same IN either case had they done so.
sam Cox was as busy and genial and funny
as ever, although defeated tor reelection, and
perhaps is Hinged with a shade of melancholy,
as his many friends are at the prospect of miss
ing his smiling face in future meetings Mr.
Cox is personally and socially one Of the most
popular men in congress, and there vii! be no
member more regretted by both sides of the
house than he will be-
The galleries blossomed with the usual dis
play of female loneliness. Bright colors and
flashing eyes looked down upon the scene below,
lending the inspiration Of their presence to add
beauty to strength in making up tue picture.
The reporters gallery was filled 10 overflow
ing, as it always is on opening day, the repre-
sentatives of the fourth estate are power that
has steadily gained in dignity and moral force,
until in its conscious strength there is fear that
1t may become iusOlent and tyrannical. The
Washington press IS perhaps the most
influential in the country, its opportu-
mites are certainly great enough to make
Ii So The ladies have invaded the sacred
precinct until last winter solely held by tie
male representatives of journalism, and two
lady reporters have their regular seats assigned
them there now. This is an encouraging inno-
walton, and its influence is felt to be beneficial
in various ways
Several members of the cabinet Vice Presi-
dent Wilson, Cen Porter, and large number
of distinguished strangers were on the floor.
The mingling Of the hopes and dsappointments
plainly visible in the faces aud manners Of the
members made the scene sad and yet Joyous
one very like battlefield after victory,
The first business done after the calling of the
roll was the appointment of a committee of in
vestigation to examine into the credit mobiler
affair. This was promptly moved by Speaker
Blaine, who called Mr.. Cox TO the chair, and
in his peculiarly forceible manner asked that
the matter be thoroughly ventilated, only reserv.
ing the one favor to ask that the committee
be composed of a minority of his political
friends
Cakes Ames preserved an unrufled appear
ance, but those observing him closely pro-
nounced the opinion that lie appeared to be i'll
at ease Mr. Cox announced the committee at
once to be composed oil FIVE members--two re-
publicans, (Nlessrs. Poland of Vermont and Me
Crary Of Iowa. one liberal republican, (Gcn.
Banks,l and two democrats, (Messrs. Beck of
Kentucky and Niblack of Iudiaua) In the
hands Of these gentlemen the subject is left for
the good name of congress, the vndication of
honorable gentlemen occupying places of trust
aud confidence; let us hope this subject will be
so searchingly probed that there will be nothing
left for even malice TO desire
MIR. Dawes did very graceful thing in offer
ing a tribute of respect to the memory of Mr..
Greeley, and the remarks of Mr. Cox were full
Of tenderness and pathos; in his grave all party
strife connected with his name seems forever to
be buried.
The presidents message is characterized by
the sterling common sense aud practical wisdom
he usually displays. The showing made for
the year in all the departments, is very much in
advance of the last one, and will be fruitful
theme forall TO elaborate upon. Nothing escapes
his attention; upon all tie questions ofpublic in
tercst he has something TO offer and recommends
tions to make, and they are always on the right
side. He calls attention to the great want of
the present time, cheap aud rapid traDsporta-
ton. This is question that has escaped the
attention Of our statesmen full long, and the
president displays sagacity and wisdom in call.
ing attention to the fact that production in.
creases more rapidly than the means of trans
l'o''t'N'SiA ~ C'l NV"Ahig5 abh NE INNOlutlClud
ton to congress to appoint a commission to
consider the whole question, is Of the grayeest
importance.
he pays just tribute to the bureau Of educa-
ton, when he says "the rapidly increasing in.
terest in education throughout the country is
undoubtedly due in a great measure 10 it," This
is encouraging to the few persistent men who
carried the measure creating this Office against
both indifference and active opposition. One of
the most able and active men in congress upon
this subject hus been Georg +. Hoar of Massa-
chusetts, one OF the members of the committee
on education and labor, committee rising in
importance and influence every year. MIR. Hoar
has urged at all times the interests and purposes
of this committee upon the attention Of the
house, and tits greatly through his well directed
efforts that il is taking an advanced position.
His influence and position have enabled him TO
accomplish satisfactory results in this direction.
The committee on appropriations have won
golden opinions for the industry and attention
they have given to their work during the adj
iournment having three Of the regular bills
ready for introduction on Monday. This is a
new departure in legislative practice, and the
chairman Of the committee (Gen Garfeld) de-
serves great credit for the courage displayed in
calling the committee together so soon after the
close Of laborious campaign, in which all the
members had taken au active part.
There is a great amount OF necessary legisla,
ton to be done in twelve weeks, and the great.
est activity will prevail to accomplish as much
as possible as all unfinished legislation dies
with the session.
The receptions will commence this week, and
already the busy notes Of preparation are heard
before the opening Of the Isocial drama. Pri.
vate dinner parties have been INDUCED in in an
ticipation of the regular course during the last
two weeks; soon the full Towering will come.
Professor Tyndall opens his course Of lectures
tonight, which, in spite Of the gaiety, win be
fully attended. OBSERVER.
The Legislature---Extra Session.
The Insurance Bills Reached.