Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-03-07
THE USUAL CLOSING SCENES
ATTEND THE END.
PROCEEDINGS OF The LAST DAY.
They We're Lively In Both Houses Moth
Ing of Much Importance Besides Adj
jOurnIng Was Done-The Usual
Compliments and Resolu-
lions Passed = Washing
ton News

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The Fifty
third congress came to its end al
noon to-day in the presence of the
largest assem- blage which was ever
at one time contained in the house
wing of the capitol.
When the speaker, on the stroke of
IL, dropped his gavel and said; 81 de-
clare the third session of the Fifty
third congress adjourned without
day." the occupants of the press gal
lery rose and sang its requiem in
praise God From Whom All Blessings
Flow"
The dissolving house, arrested by
the song, held its peace and place un-
til the doxology was tunefully con-
Quoted to its proper end and then
from crowded floor and packed gallery
went up mighty approving shout of
recognition of the appropriateness of
the selection.
At 8 o'clock when the house re-
convened in its final session, after
four hours recess, there were exactly
eleven members on the floor, all look
ing worn out The speaker was at
his post.
Mr.. Baker of New Hampshire had
the honor of passing the first bill of
the final session. 1t was bill to paw
a war claim of Margaret Kennedy
amounting to 81, 900.
Mr.. Dockery was in the watch
tower looking after Uncle Sans
strong box, but he allowed several
bills to go through by unanimous
consent
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio caused the
first furry by sharp speech contend
ing that the Republicans were the
true friends of bimetallism. The re-
peal OF the Sherman law two years ago
he said had accomplished more than
any other influence to bring about
the hopeful condition for silver we
now observe the world over. He pre-
dicted great results from the pro.
posed monetary conference.
The silver men all rushed forward
and appealed for recognition. Mr..
Bryan of Nebraska, managed to
to get the floor and Indignantly re-
sented the reflection made by Mr..
Pence upon the silver men who IA
vored the conference. He was for
free silver but he believed it the
height of folly for the United States
to refuse to join hands of other coun-
tries of the world if they were ready
and willing to join in the scheme for
the reconciliation of silver. Messrs.
Walker OF Massachusetts,, Wanger of
Pennsylvania and Simpson of Kansas,
crowded in a few words before the
debate was cut off.
At 10 o'clock Mr.. Dockery moved a
recess until II o'clock, but Mr.. Simp.
son made the point of no quorum, but
finally surrendered and a recess was
taken until II o'clock.
When the house reconvened the
noise in the galleries and the con-
fusion on the floor ceased. The usual
committee consisting of Messrs. Catch
ings OF Mississippi, Cultivate of Ohio
and Reed Of Maine, was appointed to
join a similar committee from the
senate and inform the president that
congress was ready to adjourn. The
speaker appointed Messrs. Rus!S of
Maryland, Meredith of Virginia and
Coffin of Maryland of the committee
on accounts, to serve during the re-
cess.
pAnother recess for fifteen minutes
was taken and then Mr.. Hatch asked
unanimous consent that for the re.
mainder Of the session the wives and
families, of members who were nm
able to gain admission to the gal
leries, be allowed on the floor of the
house. The speaker replied that nm
der the rules he could not submit the
request Mr. Hatch then created
much amusement by submitting the
request himself and hearing no OBJ
lection he ordered the doorkeepe- to
admit the ladies. The latter crowded
through the doors and down the
aisles, taking every seat that was
vacant
The committee appointed to wait
on the president with Mr.. Catchinps
as spokesman, then returned and in
formed the speaker that the president |
had no further communication 10 |
make to congress.
MIR. Cannon of Illinois then obtained |
recognition and offered a resolution
of thanks to the speaker.