The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
Proceedings Of In. senate

WASHINGTON. March 5.--The extiaor
dinary session OF the Senate for the con.
sideration OF executive business was con.
tinued this morning in the presence OF
galleries filed TO overfowing by visitors
vet remaining In the city. On the floor
the new Senators received the congratula-
tions Of their associates, and tried TO look
as II occupying seat in the Senate had
been their usual occupation. They sue
ceeded 80 well that strangers could not
distinguish the new from the old.
Senator ingalls,, relieved Of the duties Of
presiding officer returned TO his old desk
next TO Senator Alllson's, near the center
aisle in the second row ON the Republican
side. He spent most Of the time while
waiting for the receipt Of the message an.
nouncing the Cabinet in renewing rcla-
tons on the same plasq with his col
leagues. Anthony HiRgini, the new Ro.
publican Senator from Delaware, had Sen.
ator Bowcn's seat, the last row on the Re
publican side, while Mcssts. Mcmillan, o
Michigan, aud Washburn, OF Minnesota
occupied seats vacated 10y 9heir respective,
predecessors, Messrs. Pal1icr and Sabin
The commission of Gen. Gilman Marstor
20 succeed Senator Chandler, Of New
Hampshire. having been presented 10 the
Senate the appointee was conducted ~
the bar aud ushercd into office.
The proceeding in iheexecutive session
were OF the most formal character. Ac-
cording TO the almost unbrOken line ol
preccdents the nominations OF members OF
ex.members OF the Senate were confirmed
without reference 10 commltteos, McssTs.
Blaine and Window being Of this class,
Vice President Morton's question M h
them: "Will the Senate advise and con
sent TO this appointment WIS answered
ailirmativcly 10y the unanimous vote and
80 ~ b. all the rest. There was no objec.
ton raised 10 any Of the names by any one
and they were sworn In by Nicc-P,esidoni
Morton.
Tho probable contest over the right OF
the Governor 10 appoint was not made.
Mr.. Vest stating that he would not ask Tor
the reference Of the credentials 10 the Com.
mittec on Privileges and Election.
The new Colorado Senator, Mr. Wolcott,
did not appear before the doors woro closed
for executive session. Mr.. Barbour ol
Virginia, the only new Democratic Scna-
tor, found n scat at the extreme right oi
the chamber In the rear row. lie IA 4
handsome man with iron gray hair aud
easily commands attention.
Mr.. Kenna, Just returned from West
Virginia, found scat next 10 Senator
Vests, a good one In The center Of the
Democratic quadrant
The all.absorbing question was "Will
the Cabinet be nominated t0-dayf"
This was speedily answered In the
affirmative, when Messra. Elmunds, Cul.
lom and Butler ranged themselves in front
OF the presiding officers desk, and rccciy.
ing recognition, senator Edmunds an.
nounced that the committee appointed
yesterday for that purpose had waited
upon the President 20 notify him that the
Senate was convened In extraordinary scs'
sion, and ready 10 receive any communi-
cation he might desire 10 make, aud were
instructed TO say that The President would
speedily Communicate with the Senate In
writing. After few minutes delay, Ex-
ccutiyc Secretary Pfudcn appeared In the
doorway, and being introduced by Capt.
n sett, after his time-honofcd fashion,
Presented the nominations Of the mem
bcu Of tho Cabinet. Thcroupon mo.
ton TO proceed 10 tho consideration ol
business In executive session was made,
and the disappointed crowds woru com.
PEELED 10 retire from the galloiics, aud the
doors were locked. When they were rc-
opened the Senate had adjourned and tho
business Of the day was over
When Mr.. Ingalls, entered and took the
seat which ho used 10 occupy before being
chosen as presiding officer be- was greeted
with q round Of applause hon the specta'
tors, aud like compliment was paid 10
Nice.President Morton NJ be came IN viii
the chaplain. The opening prayer had
illusions 10 the peaceful aud hopeful
change In the administration 0i the uoy'
ernmcnt. After reading Of Yesterdays
Journal Mr.. Edmunds reported that th,
committee which had bcon appointed
yesterday 10 wait on tho President Of the
United States aud Inform him Of the
meeting Of the Senate In cXtrnofdlnarl
session had performed that duty, snd had
been informed by the President that h'
would early today communicate Win th'
Senate In writing.
Mr.. Cockroll offered resolution twhict
went over till tomorow) for the appoint
ment Of committee OF five sonntors OF
the methods Of business In the eKccnuy,
departments aud the causes Of delay "
the transaction Of bnsincss.
Mr.. MorRan.-l make the point OF ordc
that u ~ not within the competency oi in'
ScfiieHt this cxiruri.nlfy --sslon 20 ~
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