Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-12-04
REED ENTHE0NED 1G4IN.
The Bulky Man From Maine Raps the
House to Order-- blossoms for Eayorites

House to Order--BiO ssOins for Eavorites
WASHINGTON, Dec. with the ex-
reption Of the few seats reserved eXclu-
sively for the members of the Presidents
family and for the members of the diplo-
matte corps, every available seat in the
vast galleries which surround the chamber
of the House was occupied early in the
forenoon by spectators eager to witness the
proceedings attending the opening of the
second session of the 5lst Congress. The
steps leading 10 the wide portals were
utilized us resting places and the open
doors furnished standing room only to
beated arrivals. The dull leatlcn sky
which overhung the city served 10 make
the hall rather gloomy, but the gloom was
almost dissipatcd by the roars of laughter
which came from the cloak rooms and by
the animated conversation which took
place upon the floor.
The Democrats were especially joyous
and the Republicans were Obliged 10 put
up with d great deal of good natllred
badgering with smiling countenances. A
tasteful pyramid of flowers adorned the
Speakers desk. ON the Democratic side
MIR. Kerr G'a.l Mr.. Holman, MIR. Wilson
CIV. Val, Mr.. Flower and Mir. Naux We're
the recipients of handsome floral designs
and on the Republican side Messrs. Flick,
lIarmer and Atkinson CIV. Na.) were not
forgotten by their friends
At noon Speaker Reed entered the hall
and the rap of his gayel instantly restored
order. After prayer by the chaplain the
clerk proceeded to call the roll Of members
by states.
During the recess, mmble-footed pages
were kept busy carrying into the chamher
handsome floral designs and many desks
were completely hidden beneath their per-
famed burdens.
one unique design ornamented the desk
occupied by Mr. Burrows tMich) 1t CON
sisted of Il miniature fertilization com
posed Of white chrysanthemums sur
mounted by a handsome small Union flag.
An immense symbol of faith and hope
was the central piece in a small garden of
flowers which extended over several desks,
Il was Il tribute to clifton X. Breckenridge.
QUORUM oN HAND.
The roll cali disclosed the presence of 227
members, and the clerk was directed to in
form the Senate that a quorum of the
House had appeared and that that body
was ready to proceed TO business, On mo-
ton of Mr.. Cannon tllll resolution was
adopted for the appointment of a COM
mittee to join similar committee on the
part of the Senate to wait upon the Presi-
dent and notify him that Congress is ready
to receive any communication he may see
fit to transmit
BRECKENRIDGE RACK IN HIS SEAT.
Mr. Rogers Ark, rising to question
of the highest privilege asked that the
oath of Office be administered to Clifton
r. Breckenridge as representative from the
Second Arkansas district. Applause on
the Democratic side.
The Speaker stated that there were vari-
Gus credentials upon his table which he
would present to the House. Credentials
were then read as follows &. Il. Brcckin-
ridge, I'd Arkansas; Willis Sweet, (idahol;
G. W. Stone, 18th Pennsylvania, and
Clarence y, Clark, (Wy,l These gentlemen
then appeared at the bar Of the House and
were duly qualified, Breckenridge receiy-
ing a round Of applause from his Demo-
cratic friends.
John S. Finder, from the 9th New York
district, II. K, Hayes, from the 9TH Iowa
district, and Robert Whitelaw, from the
l4tll Missouri district, qualified as repre-
sentatives, Notwithstanding the nom
arrival af their credentials,
oKLAHoMA's DELEGATE.
The Speaker laid before the House the
credentials Of David A, Harvey as delegate
from the territory of Oklahoma, and, upon
motion of Mr.. Perkins of Kansas, the oath
Of office was administered TO him. The
House then took a recess until l.30 o'clock,
The House committee on appropriations
to-day completed the bill providing for tine
payment of pensions. The bill carries an
Appropriation of Sl35, 0B9, 1S5 and in its
details is the same as prepared by the sub
committee and published in these dis
patches last week.
Representative Townsend (Col J will in
troduce in the House bill providing for
the free coinage of silver.