The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

Both Houses Give Close Attention TO
the Annual MESSAGE,

Strike.
Washington, Dec AT the outset of
the proceedings to-day the new leaders of
the Senate, in the changed relations of the
parties, came Immediately to the front.
The chaplain's ''amen" had scarcely
died away before Mr.. Cockrel chairman
OF the committee of appropriations, was
on his feet to move the customary resolu-
ton to notify the House that the Senate
was ready for business.
Mr. Sherman took the lead on the other
side of the chamber by suggesting that a
call of the roll was first IN order.
This point being admitted to be well
taken, the clerk called the roll and fifty
six answered to their names Three other
senators subsequently entered the cham
Der, making ffty-nine present out of a
total of eighty-fve, with three vacancies.
Messrs. Mcpherson and Sherman were
designated as members of q joint commit
tee of the Senate and House to wait upon
the President and notify him of the or
ganizatiOn of both bodies.
Then, upon motion of Mr. Harris, the
Senate took a recess of one hour.
Al ITO o'clock the Senate resumed its
session, but the message from the Presi-
recess of twenty minutes was taken.
When the Senate again resumed its ses-
sion, Mr. Mcpherson announced the in
tention of the President to Immediately
communicate to both houses of congress
"A message in writing"
Assistant Private Secretary Pruden
emerged from the cloak-rUom, where be
had been in seclusion for nearly ten min
utes, and doorkeeper announced "a
message from the President of the United
States"
Secretary Cox Immediately entered
upon its reading. There was a general
air Of respectful attention manifested on
both sides of the Senate. AS the reading
OF the message pro ceeded, and it was
found to be so far different from what.
hlgh-strung expectation had anticipated,
the interest manifested in its contents
perceptibly diminished.
THE HAWAIIAN MATTER SKIPPED.
The reading progressed uninterruptedly
until the end, but then Mr. Dolph in
quired whether the copies of the mes
sage which had been laid upon the desks
OF the senators were the same as that
from which the secretary had read. He
was prompted to do this because he
noticed in the reading no reference was
made to Hawaiian affairs or to any of
the matter upon page nine of the printed
message.
The omission having thus been called to
the attention of the Senate, the Vice
President directed the secretary to read
the page, which was done. The point of
Mr.. Dolph inquiry was made clear then,
Tor he Immediately gave notice that to-
morrow after the morning hour he should
ask the Senate to indulge him in a few re-
marks on that point of the message which
referred to Hawaii.
a number of reports were read and
large number of bills and resolutions were
introduced and referred to the appropri-
ate committees
A message was received from the House
announcing the death of Charles O'Neiu
and William Lilly, late representatives
from Pennsylvania.
Mr., Cameron offered a resolution ex-
pressiYe of the sorrow of the Senate.
which were adopted, and as further
mark of respect the Senate at 3 80 o'clock
adjourned.
IN THE HOUSE.
The House was called to order promptly
al noon, and 242 members answered to
their names.
During a roll call a message was re-
ceyed from the Senate announcing the
organization of that body
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, of West Vir-
giuIa, the following committee was APP
pointed to wait upon the President:
AeSSrs. Wilson, of West Virginia, Outh- |
waite and Burrows.
Various executive documents were !
read by title and referred TO committees. |
MI. Sayers offered joint resolution
providing for the appointment and pay |
iuenJ OF sufficient number of deputy col
!eclors of internal revenue to carry into !
eNect the Chinese exclusion act. Mr. /
odyers had read a letter from the COM I
missioner of internal revenue, stating /
lnaI no appropriation had been made for /
.hIS purpose, and that additional deputies |
were necessary to adequately enforce the |
Id"' Inc amount necessary for the pur- |
pose was placed at $4,000. The resolu- !
"oh went over under objection.
THE LEH1GH VALLEY STRIKE.
Mr, Hines, dem, of Pennsylvania, Of |
teIeu resolution asking that commit |
gF OIL hve members of the House be ap- !
poIRJed to investigate the existing strike !
SIpon the Lehigh Valley railroad, the al |
;yeed employment of incompetent work |
-lRmen and the failure to promptly trans !
Glt the United States mails. Obiec- |
ton
The objection being withdrawn to the
@ @U.nt resolution offered by Mr. Sayers |
moIlulng for additional deputy collectors
out a division.
Mr' Richardson, of Tennessee, offered a .
Lig;9SoIutlon providing that hereafter no
tVIilS snail be engrossed until passed by
e ,le House, which led to considerable dis
NOssIQn and final objection.
AZ l2:56 o'clock the House took a recess
1Na l0l Il.een minutes, but no attempt was
,fe ,~aue 10 resume business until the COM
,llytee appointed to wait upon the presi-
''"V made its appearance
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
o., It. ne clock Indicated l :25 when Mr.. Will
I'M, Inn oH Il, oehalf of the committee reported
th". Ihe President had informed them
Hov ne would communicate with the
toy ffdouSe e, IN writing. 1t was :85 o'clock be-
WHY Executive Clerk Pruden appeared
Fl 1Jlyn the Presidents message The
oI9e clerk at once began reading the
10 uIuent, which was attentively listened
oH an unusually large number of mem
tEas' there was an entire absence of
A., uolSe and confusion which ordinarily
,1{ M nus the reading of an official paper
bol1lu.c 1uc dssemblage in the galleries had
55'lue Wearied with the extended recess
C.u- out little more than an average audi
ssrg oi spectators H-,eued to the mes
NleIk Kerr read the entire message
r,.'out break or interruption. His voice
Gear and strong. penetrating the
D%St.oeer Dn%; with perfect distinctness. The
'''oeu attention of the members was