St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-29
NOT A SCORE OF SENATORS
And Not Over SeVenty-Five
Representatives in Their
Seats at the Close.
GROVER WILL TAKE A REST.
Accompanied by Lamont and
Thurber He Will Start for
Gray Gables Today.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The close of
the second session of the house of rep
resentatives for the Fifty-third congress
was the tamest in years. 1t was abso-
lutely devoid of interesting features.
Although the galleries were crowded.
there were not more than IS of the $50
members on the floor. The usual
committee was appointed TO wait
on the president and inform him
that congress was ready to adjourn.
a resolution to prilst copies of
comparison of the new tariff bill With
the Wilson bill and the Mckinley law
encountered the enmity of Mr.. John
son, of Ohio, who did not think the
comparison prepared under the direc-
tion OF Senator Gormam revealed all
the facts, and deadlock ensued, which
forced a recess until just before 2
O'Clock, and, after au Unsuccessful at
tempt to pass several local bills by
unanimous consent. the speaker de-
ciared congress adjourned sine die.
Closing pays w ork.
The galleries of the house were
packed to oYertlowlng with visiting
Pythians and their families. drawn
thither to witness the closing scenes of
the dying session. The resignation of
Representative Oates, recently elected
governor of Alabama. to take effect
Dec. 8, was laid before the house. In
accordance with the usual custom, Mr..
Wilson, of West Virginia Of
fered resolution. which was
adopted without division, for
the appointment of committee of
three members of the house to meet
similar committee of the senate, and
wait on the president and inform him
that congress was ready to adjourn and
ascertain if he had any further COM
0unication to make. The speaker ap-
pointed Messrs. Wilson Oem., W. Va.),
Holman Dem., Ind.) and Hepburn
(2ep., Io.).
The speaker also appointed the fol-
lowing committee to investigate the
Ford's theater disaster.
Messrs. Maddox Dem., Ga.), Brook
shire Dem., Ind.). Piggott Dem,
Comm, Daniels (Rep.. N, ". and Up.
degraff (Rep., Ie.). The resolutions to
print comparisons of the new tariff law
with the present law and the Wilson
bill as it passed the house was called up
by Mr.. Richardson Dem., Tenn.). The
vote resulted: Yeas. II; nays. 8. Mr..
johnson Dem., o. renewed his opposi-
tion, and made the point of no quorum.
1t was apparent that quorum could
not be mustered, appeals were made
from all sides to induce Mr.. Johnson to
withdraw his point of order, but he re-
fused. Mr.. Johnson's opposition was
that the comparisons proposed to be
printed had been prepared under the
direction OF Senator German and were
misleading. Mr.. Warner (Dem.. n. Y. }
and MIR. Dearmond (Dem.. Mo- offered
compromise amendments, but they were
rejected. Finally Mr.. Richardson with
drew his resolution.
The committee appointed to call upon
the president, consisting of Messrs.
Wilson. Holman and Hepburn, reported
that the president had no further COM
municatiOns to make to congress.
1.-The president also requested me-"
said Mr.. Wilson, ito congratulate the
house and senate on the close of their
labors, and to wish the individual
members happy and prosperous vaca-
tion."
At 2 o'clock the speaker, with bang
of his gavel. declared the second session
OF the Fifty-third congress adjourned.
Great cheering greeted the annouce-
ment.