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

Animated Scenes on the Floor and In
the Galleries.

the galleries.
The house presented an animated
scene for an hour before Speaker Reed
appeared. The galleries to which the pub
lie are admitted without cards were
crowded before II o'clock, while the halls
were jammed with those unable to gain
entrance. The reserved galleries filled
more slowly. From the floor arose buzz
of many voices as the members exchang-
ed greetings. Pages were scurrying
about, carrying to members on the floor
floral pieces from constituents or admir-
ing friends. Among the members thus
honored was Loud of California. In the
midst of the general rejoicing there was
an air of sadness as the members glanced
at the black pail which covered the con-
spicuous desk of the late ex-Speaker
Crisp, the democratic leader. On it were
cut flowers. There were many conspic-
uous personages on the floor and in the
galleries.
AS the hands of the clock pointed to Il
Speaker Reed quietly assembled the ros-
trum, looking bronzed and vigorous. The
silver mace was lifted to it's place on the
green malachte pedestal to the right of
the rostrum, and with a crack of the
gavel the speaker called the house to
order. The hum of conversation finally
ceased, and Rev. Cowder of Michigan,
chaplain of the house, offered a simple
but impressive prayer. Roll call showed
the presence Of 21 members.
The speaker received the usual mess
age from the senate, stating that it was
ready to proceed to business.
]. w. Stokes was sworn in as member
from the Seventh congressional district OF
South Carolina. The credentials of
Charles j. BOatner of the Fifth district
of Indiana were read also. Both receiv-
ed certificates Of election to the last con-
gress, but the seats were contested and
declared vacant last session. They were
then reelected.
The usual formal resolution for APP
pointment of a committee to join sim
liar committee of the senate to inform
the president that the house was ready
for business was adopted. The speaker
appointed Cannon of Illinois, Payne of
New York and Turner Of Georgia The
appointment of Turner was considered as
an indication that a Georgia member
would succeed ex-Speaker Crisp as mem
Der Of the committee on rules being a
FORMAL recognition of him as leader OF
the democratic side.
The house took a recess until 1870, and
then further recess until 2. Then Mr..
Fruden, the presidents executive clerk
presented the message, which was read
How 1t Was Received.
Inc opening words Of the message, con-
graduating the country on the result OF
Gratis as we'll as republicans seemingly en-
JCylng the political condition which a
lowed a democratic president to felicltate
,lmsof upon victory gained under the
panner of the republican party. The
presidents expressions on Cuba and Ven
ezuela were listened to attentively, bu
mere were no demonstrations even whef
He announced that the administration
some molths ago had suggested home
RUE Tor Cuba to Spain, or when he an
nouhced the termination of the contro
Eersy between Great Britain and the Unit
eu states over the Venezuelan boundary
Ihe' Ihere was not much interest In tht
Iehlalnder of the message except those
portlons relating to the tariff, currency
and trusts.
ne reading of the message occupied az
neur and 40 minutes. At it's conclusion
oi motion of Dingley, the message anc
accompanying documents were referred Il
ne committee of the whole on the state
OF the Union.
uiow' republican, showed a disposition
later time.
turner, democrat, Of Georgia. then IN
hdlIy announced the "untimely death