The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-06

has taken pains TO become n fairly expert
presiding officer. his unrufHed serenity
or temper and unfailing courtesy of man
ner aiding much to popularize his rule.
Immediately In front OF him, in the Sec
ond row, next TO the gangway, sat the
veteran Dawes. of Massachusetts,, still
IN sound health. who after thirty-four
years Of continuous congressional SER
vice has chosen to retire of his own free
will
In knot in the far corner. were
grouped the Senators from the newly
admitted States Montana, Wyoming.
Washington and North Dakota. one each
OF whom, together with Perkins, the ap-
pointed Senator. who fills Plumbs place
from Kansas, and Paddock, the energetic
Fure Food Senator from Nebraska, find
their fates trembling in the balance
Near them was FELTON,. Of California,
who also will make way for Democrat
next March, and Stewart Of Nevada.
whose future political affiiation in the
changed condition Of affairs in his pocket
borough" State Is matter of doubt,
which he alone can determine.
With just slight perceptble increase
In the bend I'm his shoulders, but mentally
as alert and vigorous, and apparently as
little likely to resign as ever, John Sher-
man sat In his accustomed seat, impas-
sive Of face, but with an occasional rest
lessness Of manner strongly recalling
his brother, the dead general Near him
more rubicund Of face and Pickwickian
OF figure than ever, was George Frisbie
Hoar, of Massachusetts, restored TO health
and relieved from the threatened impair
ment Of his sight by his six months tour
In Europe. The conspicuous seat OF Mr..
Allison, chairman of the Committee on
Appropriations who with Senator Jones'
Of Nevada, is in attendance on the Brus-
sells Monetary Conference. was vacant,
and Mr.. Hale, OF Maine, his near neigh
Dor, moved around with an obvious sense
Of added importance as acting as head Of
that great committee. Philetus Sawyer,
the jocund and rOtund Senator from Wis
consin, who can scarcely be said 10 have
occupied a seat in the Senate, inasmuch
as he is generally TO be seen circulating
around the aisles with a rolling sailor
like gait, showed no signs Of disappoint-
ment at the adverse turn Of the wheel
which will send a Democrat back in his
place on the 4th of March.
On the Democratic side the empty places
Of Gibson, of Louisiana, and Kcnna, Of
West Virginia, bespoke illness, which i'm
the case Of the Louisiana man at least
awakened grave forebodings. To Offset
this shadow. Vance. of North Carolina,
with nearly fun measure Of health re-
gained, after an attack from which the
worst was feared, came I'm for generous
congratulations, from all the older sena-
tors, who have missed his quick wit and
rolicking, humorous sallies. The leaders,
German. Of Maryland: Cockrell. of Mis-
souri,: Carlisle, Of Kentucky, and Mills,
OF Texas, the last Of whom has hardly yet
settled down TO his bearings In the Sen
ate Chamber, were each in his place, and
each was the centre of a little cOterie of
consulting and cOngratulating senators.
Nice-PresIdcnt Morton els punctuality
peTsoniiicd. The EaNcl has never failed to
tap promptly at the stroke Of u, since he
has been in the chair and his lOcum
tenans, the genial Henderson, Of Nebras-
ka, president pro tenn. has not been be-
hind hand i'm promptitude and attend
ance The chaplain of the Senate, Rev.
Mr. Butler, has remained unchanged for
years. His opening prayers are never
characterized by those picturesque allu-
si0ns 10 current events. with which Mr..
Miburn. the blind chaplain Of the House,
occasionally enlists the attention Of alb
sent-minded congressman. on the con-
trary, Mr.. Buffers inchnatiOn.if the truth
should be plainly spoken. would be char
acterzed as distinctly lugubrious on all
occasions; but meeting. as this Congress
did, in the shadow Of bereavement, the
chaplain was in harmony with the occa-
sion.
IN his opening prayer Chaplain Butler
thanks for the blessings indi-
vidual and national. that had been vouch-
sated since the Senate adjourned and
pleaded for comfort TO those who were
or I'm sorrow, and especially the
President Of the United States and the
sick in official and public life. and the
usual blessings upon the people.
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the certificates Of election of his col
league Senator Redfeld Proctor of
Vermont, for the unexpired term
Of George f. E1munds, terminating
March 3, 1893 and for the ensuing term
If six years. Upon the arm OF his vener-
lble colleague Mr.. Proctor advanced 70
he dais Of the Nice-President's desk and |
Mr.. Morton administered the statutory
oath.
Mr.. Sherman Rep., Ohio presented the |
resolution instructing the sec |
'etary to inform the House that the |
senate was ready to proceed 10 business. |
Agreed to.
Mr.. Hale R4p., Me- offered resolu-
ion authorizing tho president to appoint
committee of two TO join a similar
ommittee on the part of the House. to
nfoIm the President that a quoroum Of
ach house was present, and that Con-
ress was ready TO receive any cOmmu-
cation he might have to make. The
esolution was adopted, and Messrs. Hale
Rep, Me- and German (Dem., Md
iere named as the committee.
Mr.. Sherman (Rep.. Ohio suggested
hat in view Of the circumstances in
'hich Congress met that no message
'ould be received to-day; that the Senate
hOuld adjourn until tomorrow, and they
rould make a motion to that effect
Mr.. Harris ~tDem., Tenn inquired:
'oes the Senator from Ohio think that
'ould be courteous to the executive until
fter the committee has reported?
Mr.. Sherman: AS we practically know,
rom information in the public press, that
ne Presidents message will not be sent
until tomorrow l see no reason why
e should not adjourn.
Mr. Harris with great impressiveness):
am not sure that we can depend upon
hat we read in the public press. I
link it would be better for the Senate
take a recess while the committee per-
rms it's duty.
Mr.. Sherman: l accept the suggestion,
nd will substitute a motion that the
enate take recess until l o'clock,
hich was agreed to-
On reassembling at / o'clock the Senate
ceived a message from the House Of
by Nj krr, its clerk,
lnouncing that a quorum had appeared
ID that it was ready to proceed to busi-
'ss; also thatMessrs. Springer, Horney
id O'Neill had been appointed TO join
e Senate committee to notify the Presi-
mt that Congress was ready to receive
message.
AZ l:SO Senators Hale and German ap-
ared, and Mr.. Hale reported that they