The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-05
LAST HOURS OF CONGRESS.
Scenes in the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatiyes Yesterday.
A Striking Illustration Of Randalls Man
agement-Closing Speeches of Mr..
Edmunds and Mr. Carlisle.
THE SENATE.

Hendricks in the Chair.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The remaining
amendments to the river.and harbor bill were
agreed to-
Mr. Jones, OF Nevada, said that it was clear
that further discussion of this bill was the
merest waste of time. He therefore moved to
lay it on the table.
The motion was defeated-yeas IL, nays 81
A message from the House announced agree
ment in the postofice appropriation bill on
every point of difference except that relating to
the postal ten cent stamps for letters requiring
expedition in delivery.
Mr.. Plumb moved that the Senate recede
from this point, which was agreed to.
Mr. Cullom called up his resolution to author
ze the committee transportation routes to
the seaboard to sit during the recess of Congress
Agreed to-
Consideration Of the river and harDor bill was
resumed at o'clock.
Mr. Hale submitted final conference report
on the deficiency bill, showing that all differ
ences had been adjusted, and the Senate went
into executive session.
When the doors were reopened recess was
taken till $50 A. M.
When the informal recess had expired the APP
pearance of the Senate chamber was found much
changed. A number of richly upholstered chairs
semi-circular space fronting the clerks desk
while between the rows of senator's desks and in
the asles stood rows of plain oaken chairs. alter
mating with the comfortable revolving chairs Of
the senators, and presenting the natural con-
trasts of improvisation. An elegant floral ladder
ornamented the desk of Senator Garland By 10
o'clock the galleries began to fill with spectators
fortunate enough to have secured tickets for the
occasion. The senators being for the time de-
rrived of their customary places, seated them
coll in ippa nf
utilization, and kept up an animated
buzz of conversation. in which latter
respect the occupants of the galleries diligently
followed their example. 1t was observed that
alone while tete-a-tete on one of the sofas near
the clerks desk. engaged in what seemed to be a
cordial interchange OF condolences
Mr.. Hale submitted the conference report on
the naval appropriation bill, announcing an adj
justment of differences between the two houses
the House having recedcd on all substantial
points. The report was agreed to.
The Chair (Mr. Edmunds) announced his sig
nature to the postofiee appropriation bill and
to the legislative, executive and judicial bill,
both of which had, during the recess, been re-
ported from the conferences, all differences
having been adjusted by the House recedng
with the exception of minor amendments, which
were Withdrawn by the Senate.
After short delay, Mr.. Conger called up the
river and harbor bill.
Mr. Plumb moved to lay the bill on the table,
which was agreed to--yeas 49, nays 20.
Mr. Allison presented the conference report
on the sundry civil bill, showing adjustment of
all differences between the houses by mutual
concession.
On motion of Mr. Morrill,, the Chair appointed
committee of two senators to act with such
committee the House may appoint to notify
the President of the United States that Congress.
having finished its business, was now ready to
adjourn. The senators appointed were Messrs.
Morrill, and Harris
u,tz 4
been announced President Arthur escorted
by Messrs. Sherman and Ransom from the
principal entrance of the Senate to the chairs
placed in readiness in front of the desk His APP
pearance was greeted with applause. In few
moments Captain Basset announced ''the Presi-
dent-eect Of the United States" AS the Presi-
dent-elect stepped into view and paused for an
instant to survey the distinguished scene of
which he himself eat once became the leading
figure, the great gathering rose to its feet; the
galleries sent up shouts of applause, which were
soon caught up on the floor. and for several
minutes the grand hail rang with acclamations.
Senators Sherman and Ransom escorted Mr..
Cleveland to chair on the left of President
Arthur, where he took his seat The audience
then became seated.
Meanwhile Vice president elect Hendricks,
escorted by Senators Edmunds and Hawley, had
entered the chamber and been received with APP
plause. When quiet prevailed, the presiding
officer. Mr. Edmunds, said
THE Chair has the pleasure of announcing
that the Vice president of the United States is in
the Senate chamber, and. if agreeable to him,
/ will now administer the oath of Office"
MIR. Hendricks then stood up, and Mr. Ed
munds administered the oath. Mr.. Edmunds
then adjourned the Senate sine die.
Mr.. Hendricks Immediately called the body to
order in extra session.
After participation in the inaugural cere-
monies at the east front of the Capitol, the sena
tors returned to the chamber and the Senate adj
jourred.