The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-08
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SENArE-l .sst night after the pas ,age Of
the MCGarrshnn Claim hill, Senator Hill
made a last stand tor the IIud,on River
Bridge bill, but it was defeated Tho Ioue
Sheet Metal Gauge bill was passed
The conference reports on The Sundry
Civil and the indian Appropria ion bills
early III the morning made a diversion for
time but they were adopted without much
discussion At $50 4. III recess was held
until $50 a. M
When the Senate reassamblrd the usual
resolution OF thanks to the Vice President
and President Pro Tenn Manderson were
adopted, and after that there was an entire
StOnpage OF the wheels OF legislation, moth
ing being heard but the noisy hum Of cm-
versation on tie floor and in the crowded
galleries
When the hour had arrived for the clos
ing Of the session Vice President Morton
made brief and touching farewell address
IN which he thanked tho members and
closed with heartfelt wishes for their future
welfare, happiness and prosperity. lie
then declared the Senate of the Fits. second
Congress adjourned sine die. Vice Presi.
dent elect Stevenson then took the oath OF
office, and upon assuming the duties Of the
presiding officer of the Senate spoke rs fol
lows:
SRNttoRs:-Deeply impressed with a sense
OF its responsibilities and Of its dignity, | now
enter upon the discharge OF the duties OF
1
! am not unmindful Of the fact that among
the occupants ofthis chair during the lOi
years of our constitutional history. have been
Statesmen, eminent alike for their talents
and their tireless devotion to public duty.
Adams, Jefferson and Calhoun honored its
lncumhency during the early days Of the
Republic while Arthur, Hendricks and
Morton have, at a later period OF our history
shed luser upon the Office of President Of
the most august deliberative assembly
known TO men.
assume the duties Of the great trust con
lided to me with no feeling of self. conf
dence, but rather with that Of grave dis,rust
OF my ability satisfactorily TO meet IL - 70.
quirements. | may be pirdoned for say ny
that IL Is shall be my earnest endeavor to dis
charge the important duties which lie be-
fore me with no less of impartiality and
courtesy than of tirmness and fidelity
Earnestly invoking the cooperation, the
forbearance, the charity of each of its mem.
bers now enter upon my duties as presid-
ing officer Of the Senate.
The membcrs-elect were sworn in and the
new Senate organized after which the Vice
President read the call for the extra session
OF the Senate The Senate then adjourned
to attend the inaugural ceremonies.
HousE-rhe conferees on the Sundry
Civil bill last night reached an agreement as
TO the Worlds Fair items the only remain.
ing points Of dispute, The appropriations
lot tnht OBJECT are UNeU rs lOllOWSs FOR tne
Government exhibit $3.50, $50. for Commits.
sion, including s93 900 for Board of Lady
Managers, s2ll 900; for Jurors awards ETC.,
the appropriation OF sj70 $50 Is made but
s also made a charge against the Exposi.
lion, AMI the Government be reimbursed by
the first day of November next. The Sen.
ate adopted the conference report
II was broad daylight when the last two
Of the conference reports were presented in
the House They were the reports on the
Sundry Civil Appropriation bill and the In.
dian Appropriation bill and against them
all opposition failed and they were adopted
without serious obstacle whereupon the
House took recess until 1890
After the recess the Senate bill granting a
right Of way through the lnrian Territory
to the Inter. Oceanic Railroad Company was
agreed to.
On motion Of Mr. Springer resolution
was adopted for the appointment of q com.
mittee Of three members to wait upon the
President and inform him that the Congress
was ready to adjourn.
In n graceful courteous speech Mr.. Reed.
Of Maine. offered the usual resolutions Of
appreciation OF the services of Speaker
Crisp. and the latter vino was greeted with
cheers. made u cordial and feeling response.
The House adjourned sine die at l2:i5 p.