Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-04

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citement had outlasted the financial con-
fiict, and everything was quiet and serene
as suited the occasion. The reading OF
the journal was interrupted and It's fur
ther continuance dispensed with. while
Mr.. Cookrell reported hack from the Com
n,lttee on Appropriations the House reso-
luton for final adjournment at T.. NJ.
to-day.
Mr.. Coke protested against adjournment.
The poorest way. he said, for the Demo-
cratic party 10 serve the country was for
Congress 10 adjourn, go home, and leave
the public business. Mr.. Dolph also op-
posed adjournment, and so did MIR. Har-
ris, who thought that the Democratic
majority should stay and transact public
business as rapidly a. possible. and thus
redeem It's promises TO the country.
Mr.. Cockrei said that he heartily con-
CURED In what had been said: but II was
not worth while talking about IT when
they all knew that a qrOrum could not be
kept in either House.
Brief arguments against tho resolution
were made by Messrs. Call and Berry.
Mr.. Gray intlmated that an attempt to
continue the session would be an idle
piece OF work. The purpose for which
Congress had been called In extra session
was now behind them and after the
strain OF the last three months senator's
wanted an opportunity TO attend TO their
private business.
The resolution was further opposed by
Messrs. Allen and PETER. and was advo-
Gated by Messrs. Blackburn, Mills and
Cullom.
ADJOURNMENT AGREED TO.
The final adjournment resolution was
then agreed TO without division.
The House bill in aid of the Worlds
Fair Prize Winners Exhibition in New
York city was. on motion of Mr.. Harris,
taken up and passed
The usual resolutions OF thanks to the
Vice President and TO the President OF
the Senate pro TEN (Mr. Harris) for the
able dignifled, and impartial manner In
which they had each discharged the duties
of the Chair were offered by Mr.. Hoar,
and agreed to- Mr.. Harris expressed his
profound gratitude for the honor done
him. The Vice-Presldent's acknowledge
ment was, as usual, reserved for the
moment OF final adjournment
ON motion of Mr. Ransom committee
OF two senators was appointed to join 81
like committee on the part of the House
10 wait upon the President of the United
States and inform him that the two
houses of Congress were ready to ad-
journ. and respectfully inquire II no had
any further communication to make TO
them.
MIR Morrill, who was named as one OF
the two senators to wait on the President,
excused himself on the plea of ili-health.
and Mr. HOar. who was then named in
his place, also excused himself on the
plea that he had made an engagement
for the hour which he could not neglect,
and finally the two senator's appoh hted
were Messrs. Ransom and Cullom. The
Senate then, on motion OF Mr.. Butler,
proceeded to executive business.
TINE ANNIHILATION ACT
The executive session continued until
few minutes past dhe hands of the
Senate clock having been moved back
six minutes). Then the doors were re-
opened, and Mr.. Ransom, from the COM
mlttee TO wait up n the President, re
ported that the committee had performed
that duty and the President had no
further communication 10 make.
Then the Vice-President arose and said:
Senators, my appreciation Of the reso-
luton, personal 10 myself, kindly adopted
by the Senate, cannot he measured by
words. To your courtesy and forbearance
| am indebted for whatever measure of
success has attended my administration
Of this great Office. The record of the
first session of the Fifty-third Congress is
made up Henceforth II belongs to the do
main OF history. Earnestly wishing to
each of you safe and pleasant journey
to your homes and constituents, / now,
In pursuance of the concurrent resolution
Of the two houses. declare the Senate ad-
journed without delay"
Coming down on the floor. the Vice
President exchanged personal farewells
with senator's officers, and employees TO
all OF whom ne gave hearty handshake
and some pleasant words.
.gl- hn Ia
was practically deserted, only a few
subordinates remaining 10 clear away the
refuse papers and restore little orSer
TO the general appearance of things.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The last day Of the special session OF
Congress opened with a slim attendance
unon the floor of the House. but. the
members who were present showed great
interest in the proceedings and sought
every opportunity to get recognition ana
forward the passage OF sundry bills OF
local Importance.
The House Joint resolution authorizing
n rebate of half the duties imposed upon
such foreign exhibits in the Columbian
Exposition as may be sold, and a rebate
OF All the duties on such imported exhibits
as may be donated TO or purchased by the
Columbian Museum OF Chicago, with the
Senate amendments, was laid before the
House The Senate had struck out all
that part relating to rebate of duties on
articles that may be sold In general trace
Mr.. Dingley endeavored TO secure con-
currence in the Senate amendments, on
the ground that to throw 1t into con-
ference at this late hour would Jeopardize
any legislation at this session.
Mr.. Bynum expressed the opinion that
the House would not adjourn at O'Clock
H.
conference. the Speaker appointing
Messrs. Bynum. McMillin and Payne as
the conferrees on the part of the House
RETENTION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Mr. Richardson introduced joint reso-
luton providing for the employment OF
Senate and House clerks and employees
during Abe interval between the ses,
sions He sent to the Clerks desk and
had read Il communication from 'he % oa'-
master of the House stating that II was
necessary TO continue the post-oflice en-
plovees in order to handle the routine
business of the office. and Mr.. Richard
son claimed that the same arguments
anplied 10 the other employees OF the
House and Senate.
Mr. savers chairman of the Appropria-
tlons Committed objected to the resolu-
tIon on the score Of economy. He stated
that when the same proposition was maui.
In the Fifty-frst Congress II was objected
40 nv the Democratic members, ana ne
Thought II rather inconsistent In the DEM
ocrats 10 favor such a resolution at this
time
Messrs. Kilgore and Holman also OBJ
iected to the resolution, which was de-
Tended by Mr.. Blair.
Mr.. Cannon suggested an amendment
providing that the resolution be presehteu
as a House resolution instead OF "A JOINT
resolution, and that the clerks ana EN-
plovees should be paid from the contingent
fund but the amendment was lost.
Mr.. Hutcheson Democrap. OF Texas
began flibustering on the resolution ana
al l:2o the House settled down to roll
calls. -
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Holman
Turner and Dingley TO act with similar
committee from the Senate TO wait upon
tho President and notify him that Con
sress had finished its work and was ready
20 adjourn. ,,a
The urgent deficiency bill again came
hack from conference. the Senate con-
ferrees insisting on the Senate amenomen,
nroyiding back pay for clerks. The Dill
was allowed 10 rest peacefully on ,ne
Sneaker's desk, no other conferrees De-
ing appointed and no action peins taken
FIIIBUsTERING OF A TEAAN.
After prolonged ilibusterins, led by mr.
uutcheson, which was absolutely Win.
agreed 10 t0c lpitb