Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-12-12

Turkish Officials Left Upon Hearing
the Armenian Section.

Washington, Dec by II o'clock the
public galleries were we'll filled in the SEN
ate, and crowds were at the entrances I'M
able to gain admission. The floor OF the
chamber looked like a conservatory, many
desks bearing superb floral decorations.
Exactly at IL o'clock Vice President
Stevenson entered and called the senate
to order and Rev. Dr. Milburn delivered
an impressive invocation. He feeingly
referred to the illness of Mr.. Allison, and
expressed a hope for his speedy resto-a-
ton to health He spoke of the exciting
political contest through which the coun-
try had passed, marked, he said by free
dom from the scandal-monger, and by
quick and calm acceptance of the results
by the whole nation. Peace with all ma
tons, prosperity for our industries, and
the upbuilding of all our people In a grand
brotherhood Of American citizenship were
eloquently invoked.
The roll call showed 70 senators present.
Senator Cullom was the first to receive
recognition, Offering resolution that the
house be notified the senate was in ses-
sion and ready to proceed with business,
which was agreed to. Senator Hale fol-
lowed with a motion that the daily hour
for meeting be u meridian. Agreed to.
Sherman made the customary motion
for a committee Of senators and members
adoption, the presiding officer named Sen
ator Sherman and Senator Smith, demo
crat, of New Jersey, as the committee OF
the senate.
Senator Morrill, of Vermont presented
several petitions asking for the passage
of the Dingley bill He yielded, however
to a suggestion that all business be de-
ferred as a matter of courtesy until the
president and. house Of representatives
had been communicated with.
At 1915 D. m. the senate took recess
until l o'clock. At l o'clock there was a
further recess for 80 minutes, and then
another for Is minutes.
At 1:45 Senator Sherman reported the
president would communicate his views II
writing Secretary Pruden Of the White
house staff Immediately stepped forward
with the message which General Cox
secretary Of the senate, read.
Most of the senators remained while the
reading of the presidents message pro
ceeded. Copies were distributed, and the
senators ran through these, picking Oul
the most salient features.
Turkish Minister MOustapha Bey, aC-
companied by Secretary Norighf Enfend
and attaches, entered the gallery shortly
before the clerk read the presidents
words as to prospective action to stor
Turkish indignities which shocked the
civilized world. They left Immediately
after this portion of the message was
read.
Senator German showed noticeable in
terest in the presidents summary of re-
ceipts and expenditures of the year.
The venerable Senator Morrill, was one
of the few who followed the message
from the beginning to the end of the read
ing. Frye also followed it throughout.
Much interest was shown in the first
and last parts of the message, where the
PRESIDENT personal views were expressed,
| the interest tagging in his review OF the
departmental service.
The reading Of the message closed at
| 3:15 p. M, having taken just one hour ana
50 minutes. The presidents closing refer
ence to trusts and monopolies was care
fully followed by Senator Sherman, au-
thor of the antitrust law to which tAe
president referred.
At the conclusion of the reading, me
| senate, at 3:35, adjourned.
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