The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-04

WARRINGTON, D. O., Dec. S.-The
opening Of the second session Of the
Fltty.third Congress after q recess oI
three months made the big white mar
bic capitol building centre Of interest
to-day. Early in the day the corridors
began TO fill with the crowd which is al
ways attracted by the assembling Of
Congress. There was added interest
owing to the political revolution which
had recently occurred. But it was not
a struggling mass OF humanity such as
some times marks the great events Of
Congress. The Presidents message
was 10 be presented Ia both houses, and
this meant that there could be no sharp
debates as the reading clerks would
have the floor for two hours or more
during the reading OF the message. The
crowd seemed to be drawn mainly TO
the house end Of the capitol, as it was
here that the recent political storm had
madeits marks most apparent
The galleries were well filled though
not overcroNded, and the spectators
showed an eager interest in the arrival
OF each CONSPICUOUS figure on the hoor.
Congressional veterans who had spent
a good share OF their life in the house
of representatives came into 1t for their
final session, the recent tidal wave hav-
ing retired most OF the leaders Of the
majority. But there were few discon-
soate faces among the defeated aud
they Joined with the members OF tho
minority in good-natured salIies across
the middle aisle, which is the political
dead line. Representative Holman, OF
Indiana, was one OF the first to put in
an appearance. He greeted warmly
his old friends and then went TO his
seat and busted himself with the busi-
ness OF the day. Occasionally there was
a round Of applause as some leader Of
note made his appearance. The beat
known ones-Reed, Wilson, Bland and
Burrows, were not among the early
arrivals and the galleries were In ex-
pectancy until these party favorltes put
In an appearance.
Atthe senate end Of the capitol there
was another crowd which filled the gal
leries without crowding. A new rule
had been put in operation limiting the
reserved galleries to the use OF those
personally introduced by senators, in
steud OF those holding cards Of admis-
sion. The senators were late in arriving
and some Of these who had been most
conspicuous in recent public events,
notably Senator Hill, OF New York, were
absent The usual dignity and decorum
which marks all senate proceedings
KEEP. the galleries from showing those
Manifestations OF approval which
marked the opening Of the house sss-
sion,
THE SENATE.
The reassembling OF the United
States senate was devoid Of dramatic
incident. The reading OF the Presidents
message consumed two hours aud was
the only business OF importance trans
acted beyond the presentation OF sew
era resolutions calling for information
concerning the recent issue Of bonds,
the use OF federal troops at the Chicago
strike, and as TO Armenian and Chinese
atrocities. These brought out no de-
bate, however, and the interest of the
day centered in the Presidents message.
It was listened to with attention, al
though it brought out no demonstration
Of approval or otherwise from the SEN
atofs or spectators.
THE HOUSE.
The opening OF the short session in
the house was picturesque in way, but
devoid OF interesting features.
The galleries were crowded, aud half
the desks on the floor were smothered
with flowers. The leaders on both
sides got enthusiastic receptions from
their respective partisans, the appear.
ance Of Speaker Crisp, ex-Speaker Reed,
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Burrows being the
signal for long and loud outbursts.
There was no chance in the FIRST days
proceedings for any public reference
10 the election, so that the actual pro-
ceediugs were dull and uninteresting.
seven new members were sworn in, and
after long wait, the Presidents mes
sage was read.
Although listened to attentivcIy, It
was concluded without a single mark OF
approval or disapproval. The death Of
the late Representative Wright, OF
Pennsylvania. was then announced,
whereupon the house, as q mark OF re-
spect, adjourned.