The record-union., 1892-12-06
snecial to the REcoRp-UxEox.


WAsHINGToN, Lee. "a beautiful
crisp winter day ushered in. the second
session Of the FIT second Congress. Its
reassem bling broI : TO the Capitol the
throng Of visitors CO nmon on such occa-
sions. The galleries were packed, a great
proportion of the occupants being ladies.
The scene on the floor was a lively one.
The Democrats gathered on their side of
the House and INDUCED in love-feast.
Springer of Illinois was the center of at
tention on that side.
There was an unusual number of floral
designs on the desks of the members.
The hubbub on the House floor by the
members exchanging greetings and con-
gratulations continued until precisely at
- o'clock, when Speaker Crisp brought
his gavel down. The only Californians
responding to the roll-call were Loud and
Bowers. Mr.. Cutting made his appear
ance later. Mr.. Hilborn was busy max
ing acquaintances among tellow-mem-
b3rs. AT los Mr.. Hilborn and three
other new members appeared at the bar
OF the House and too. the oath of office.
on the Senate side there we're present
OF the coast delega an Senators Felton,
Stewart, Mitchell, ! ,lph and Allen. Sen
atOr Jones Of Nevada is at the Monetary
Conference in Europe. Senator Squire is
with the Senatorial Indian Commission
Senator Stanford, j is thought, may ar
rive December l5t r, although Senator
FELTON,, who saw him before leaving Cali
fornia, says IL is po sible that he may not
come until after the Christmas holidays.
IN THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Senate met
at noon and appointed a committee to
wait on the Presi lent to notify him the
Senate was ready to receive any COM
munieation which he might have to
make, and then took a recess till p. NJ.
Senator Chandler has prepared for in
PRODUCTION, probably to-day, bill sus-
pending immigration, except from North
and South America, for one year, after
March lst
The credential # Proctor of Vermont.
to I'LL Edmunds' a neXpired term and for
the new term trOln March 4th, were pre-
sented, and he took the oath Of office
ON reassembling, the committee re-
ported the President had no communica-
uon 70 make at present, and the Senate
adjourned for the day.
= IN THE HOUSE.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 5.-As the hands of
the clock pointed to the hour Of T.
Speaker Crisp assumed the Speakers
chair in the House and raped for order
The blind Chaplain Milburn delivered
brief, impressive prayer.
The roll-call showed 224 members.
A committee was appointed, to join a
like committee from the Senate, t, notify
the President that the House -Nas in
session and ready to hear any communi-
cation he may be prepared to make.
The following members, elected to fill
vacancies, were sworn in: Uglaurin.
Sixth North Carolina; Hilborn, Third
California; Ohliger, Sixteenth Ohio;
Brown, First Maryland; Snipe, Twenty
fourth Pennsylvania
The daily hour Of meeting was fixed at
noon.
Hooker of Mississippi introduced bill
TO change the time of the meeting of Con
gress TO the Iirst Monday in March after
the election. Referred
A recess for half an hour was then
taken.
on reassembling the committee an
nounced that the President would COM
municate with the House tomorrow.
The death of Representative e. J. Nc
Donald OF New Jersey was announced.
AS a mark OF respect the House ad-
journed.