The Portland daily press., 1895-12-02
THE TWO HOUSES.
The Senate Will be Convened To-
day.

journ the Caucus-What the House
Will Do.
Washington, December 1.-The 54th
Congress will convene tomorrow at
twelve noon in first regular session.
In the Senate twenty-nin members
whose terms begin with this Congress,
and to whose admission is made will be
sworn in. The list includes sixteen new
members The credentials of Mr..
Dupont who claims seat from Delaware
to succeed MIR. Higgins will, according
to the present arrangements be referred
TO the committee on privileges and
elections; pending this investigation and
report he will not be seated. The oath Of
Office having been administered to newly
elected members notification will be sent
to the House tomorrow that the Senate
is organized and ready for business, pre-
pared to join the House in the appoi mt.
ment of a committee to wait upon the
President to notify him of the assembling
and organization Of Congress. and it's
readiness to receive any communication
he may have to make. This notification
will probably be made Tuesday his
annual message will be read that after
noon. After the adjournment of the
Senate, the caucus of Republican mem
bers will be held.
1t is given out tonight that no decisive
4ntlnn hA <jr,rs id
more for the purpose of general con-
ference, it being first opportunity Of
Senators to get together after nine
months recess. A nomination for presi-
dent pro tenn of the Senate may be agreed
upon, and committee vacancies will be
discussed. Elective officers will be con-
sidered, but no action on the matters Is
expected for several days at least. In the
meantime there will be re-arrangement
OF the committees AMI matters OF dis
trlbutlng the appropriation bills among
the appropriate committees after the
method that obtains in the House will
occupy the attention Of tn cauus.
A resolution providing for the distri
button will be offered as soon as practi-
cable, it is said by Senator Dubois.
There are numerous candidates for the
two elective offices of the Senate. The
most prominent one for secretary, is Hon.
George Gorham of California, who held
the position 10 years. No programme is
arranged for the rest of the week after
Tuesday aside from the introduction Of
bills and resolutions.
IN THE HOUSE
The first day in the House, will be ex-
hausted by the routine of organization.
First, its 356 members will have to be
sworn in, the roll being called by the
clerk of the old House. Hon. James Kerr.
Then will come the election of Speaker
and the subordinate officers, in accordance
with the results of the Republican eau
Gus Saturday. A roll call will probably
be had upon the election of Speaker; the
other officers, it is expected, will be
named in resolution and the resolu-
tion adopted by viva voce vote. The
usual motions to notify the Senate and
appoint a committee to inform the Presi-
dent will follow. Then, if there be time,
the remaining biennial lottery, known
as the drawing of seats will take place.
The adjournment caucus will be held
Monday to elect persons to be appointed
to the several minor positions allotted to
them in organization Of the House. Aside
from the introduction of bills, resolu-
tions, etc., no business is anticipated
this week. The adoption of the new rules
and appointment of committees by Speak
er Reed are the first matters Of general
interest that will be accomplished. )