Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-03-05
SOME CLOSING SCENES.
Last Hours of the Fiftieth
Congress.
PRESIDING OFFICERS THANKED.

ea.iieu tise mousse 70 order at aao. Mr. Blanch-
ard, Of louisiana rising to question of
privilege, said that some Of the corridors Of
The Capitol were closed 10 the officers 81 the
house. He offered a resolution directing the
sergeant at arms to take the necessary stems
to secure forthwith to the members or t.
house and their families free access through
the corridors Of the Capitol
Mr. Hatch, Of Maryland, said that he had
been refused admittance to the senate wing
Of the Capitol
Mr. Lodge, Of Massachusetts,, said that he
Ind been treated with insolence by employees
Of the senate. He claimed nothing more than
the ordinary courtesy due to every American
citizen but that he did claim Applause
No senate employe had right to say to him,
= don't care whether you are member or
not; stand ont Of my wayn
Mr.. Enlee thought that, in view Of the in
science Of the senate, the house should refuse
to participate in the present arrangement in
the order o ceremonies
Mr.. Cox thought tho house ought to teach
this man Ingalls, and others that it was co.
ordinate branch Of the national legislature
He subsequently withdrew the remark "this
man Ingalls,
After further remarks Mr. Blanchard's res
olution was adopted and the clerk was di-
rected 70 communicate It TO the senate.
Confusion reigned supreme on the floor Of
the house during the closing hour Of the ses
sion. Upon the floor was perfect babel Of
tongues Members lounged around on the
sofas, reclined in their seats with their feet
higher than their heads, assembled In knots
in the aisles and strolled about the floor.
Smoke as thick as a London fog hung as a
pail over the desks, and through 1t the heads
Of members emerged A motion 10 take a
recess had been ordered at ii o'clock. and
ever and anon the teler's voice was heard
announcing one more in the affirmative or
one more in the negative. The motion was
mnde 20 consume time and il had its effect
The usual committee 70 wait ON the president
was appointed, and while the committee was
performing its duty the president sent
in list OF bills approved, which were read
in husky voice by the clerk. whose voice
had grown weak by the constant roll calls
the past few days A voice Is heard asking
unanimous consent 10 take up some bill. and
a volley Of nc ,s, indicative Of the predeter-
mination 10 transact no business, answers the
request Back Of the rail memlers gather TO
take farewell Of each other, especially those
who at the hour OF noon retire 70 private life.
The speaker submits a number Of requests of
members 70 print remarks IN the Record. and
in the knowledge that they win not have d
listen 20 weary speeches the requests are
granted with alacrity. A request 70 print
remarks on the repeal Of the tobacco tax.
despite the confusion brings Mills and Breck.
inridge to their feet, and Springer is heard
above the din making point OF order that
the tax on tobacco has not been repealed.
Finally Il Is agreed to allow remarks on the
tobacco tax to be printed provided they are
not personal. The clock now marks 1885.
The galleries are now very crowded. and
their occupants vie with the members on the
floor in ceaseless chatter On the noor the
confusion grows. A notable group Is on the
right Of the speakers chair Mr. Springer,
seated on a desk, is IN close converse with
Messrs. Randall and Holman. Gen. Wheeler.
Of Alabama, nervously asks the house 10 con-
slider a bill, and Mr. Mills objects Excifedlv
he rushes to Mr.. Mills desk and induces him
10 withdraw his objection, and the bin Is ON
the point Of passing when Mr. Buckaew re-
news the objection, and the hopes that
were raised so high a moment before
were dashed. The clock points TO ll.aO.
and in the aisle ON the Republican
side the stalwart form OF the Republican
lender, Mr. Reed looms up and offers lAir.
Hatch, Of Missouri, being in the chair the
following resolution:
"Ihat the thanks Of congress are rendered
TO the Hon. John g. Carlisle, the speaker. for
the courtesy, ability and fairness with which
he has presided over the deliberations of the
iiftieth congress. (Applause.l
The resolution was adopted unanimously
by a rising vote
The committee appointed to wait upon the
president not having returned. Speaker Car
Isle assumed the chair and said:
"Gentlemen Of the House Of Representa-
tives Under the circumstances viii detain
you but a moment 20 return my thanks for
the resolution You have just adopted and to
express my grateful acknowledgment OF the
kindness and courtesy which has character
lied all your intercourse with me as presiding
officer Of the house. After continuous
service for three TERMS ! will leave this
chair to-day with sentiments Of the warmest
friendship and the most profound respect.
Not Gully for the gentlemen who compose the
present house, but for all who have preceded
them. And while the termination Of NV
official labors and responsibilities affords of
itself no occasion of regret, cannot without
reluctance sever the relations which have ex-
isted SO long between us
Looking back on the scenes OF excitement
and confusion which necessarily occur from
time to time in body like this, it is impossi-
ble not to remember with regret many un-
pleasant incidents and hasty words but it is
gratifying to know that no feeling Of resent
ment survives 70 disturb our friendly per-
sonal relations hereafter
And now, gentlemen, in declaring an adj
journment which closes the first century Of
our legislative history under the constitution
] may be permitted TO express the earnest
hope that when another hundred years shall
have rolled around the Union Of these states,
under which the capacity Of the people for
self government has already been demon
strated, may still endure lapplausel, and that
the Representatives OF the people assembled in
this or in some greater hall may have a con
stituency as intelligent, as patriotic and as
free as those which sent us here. tRenewed
and long continued applause.l The house now
stands adjourned sine die.
As the speakers gaval emphasized his
declaration the members burst into a hearty
cheer and Immediately formed in line to pro
ceed TO the senate.
RlDDLEBERGER FORGIVEN.
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