The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-12-04
CONGRESSIONAL



opening session Of the senate vas
preceded by lively half hour Of hand
shaking and gossip between senators
and friends. Several desks Of senators
were decorated with floral tributes sent
by admirers. The most favored in this
respect was Senator Gormans who Was
the recipient of two enormous "foost-
ers" and an arm chair, the latter bearing
the words: Reserved Tor a. T. q.
1887"
Senator Jones' desk also bore Toos-
ter. while those of Senators ingalls,. MAX
Conger and Lapham were variOusly
decorated with horse shoes, stars and
baskets.
Promptly at noon the president Of the
senate called the body to order, and
prayer was offered.
Hogan, the secretary, was instructed
to inform the house that the senate was
ready to proceed to business.
Sherman and Garland were appointed
a committee to inform the president that
the senate was ready 70 receive any
communication he might be pleased TO
make.
The secretary read the credentials Of
VIM. P. Sheffield, appointed TO MI the
vacancy caused by the death OF Senator
Anthony.
The senate then took recess Of half
an hour.
Al the expiration of recess the follow
bills were introduced and referred:
By Cullom-To prohibit distinctions
being made in fhe military service of
the United States against any clAsS OF
American citIzens. Also 70 enable OF
ficers of the army, promoted Tor gallant
and distinguished services In the war OF
the rebellion, to be retired with the
rank and full pay of the grades 70 which
thew were promoted, and also 70 fAcil-
itate promotion throughout the army by
retiring upon their own applications
officers of the army who served IN the
army of the rebellion. Also 20 author
ize the lighting OF navigable rivers Of
the United States with electricity. Also
to authorize the increase OF the capita
stock of national banks.
By DOlph-To prevent the obstruction
of navigable waters of the United States
and protect public works against tres
pess or injury.
ingalls, offered q resolution which was
agreed to instructing the committee On
| public lands TO report such 06tsl2tio0
as is necessary TO suthorize the secretary
| of the interior summarilY 70 remove ali
fences Illegally constructed on public
domain.
Another recess of halt an hour was
| then taken.
At1:35 the presidents message WA
| received and the residing was at once
proceeded with.
When the reading of the message was
/ concluded, Aldrich, IN a few feeling re-
marks, made formal announcement Of
| the death of Senator Anthony, and the
senate adjourned.
| HOUSE.
| Though the galleries Of the house
were we'll filed this morning with sDec-
| tatoTs, all anxious % view the proceed
| ings attendant on the first days session,
| there was an absence OF that
crush of visitors which usually
| characterize such an occasion. Numer-
Gus floral designs ornamented the desks
of fsvorite members and among them
handsome ship of state OF which Cox OF
| New York was the recipient. An i'm
mense bed of chrysantheums covered
the desk occupied by Barbour OF Vir-
| gina, and q basket Of variegated dow-
ers adorned the speakers table.
The members INDUCED in the usual
| greetings, exchanging of congratulations
| on re reelection, or condolences on defeat.
The Republicans made good netured re-
plies to the equally good natured chatf-
| ing OF the Democrats on the result OF
| the presidential contest, and there was
| no bitterness manifested on either side.
] Promptly at noon the speakers gAYel
called the house 70 order. After preyeR
the speaker directed the clerk 70 call the
roll.
The roll disclosed the presence of 222
members and the clerk was directed 90
/ inform the senate that the house was
ready to proceed to business. The
| speaker appointed Randall and Coz OF
| New York committee 70 wait upon the
| president In conjunction with similar
| committee from the senate ana inform
him that con grees was ready 20 receive
any communication he might be pleased
l to make.
| Holman presented the credentials Of
SheVeley, membeE-elect from the ThiF-
| tenth Indians district TO succeed Cal
kins resigned, and that gentlenAH took
/ the oath of Office.
The house took Q recess Of fifteen min
| utes.
At 40 the presidents nessags was
| received and Immediately read.
| The message was referred % the CON-
mIttee of the whole on the state OF the
Union, and with the accompanying doc
uments ordered printed.
Hutchine, from the committee on 0p-
preparations, reported bill making Q
/ temporary appropriation tor naval seT-
| vice. Referred TO the committee Of the
/ whole.
Formal announcement was made OF
the death Of Representatives Duncan and
Evans, and the house adjourned.