The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.

Washington, Dec. THE senate
chamber was center of interest long
before the hour of assembling had ar
rived, and by IL o'clock the public gal
leries were filled and crowds were at the
entrance unable to gain admission
Sir Julian Pauncefote. accompanied
by members of his staff and several
members of the diplomatic corps, were
in the gallery reserved for foreign repre-.
sentatives, and with them were several
ladies bearing cards from Secretary
Olney. In the seats reserved for ladies
were Mrs. Stevenson and several other
ladies. Back of them were daughters
and wives of many prominent members.
The crowds outside found comfort in
the seats to be had. although it resulted
in reducing the seating capacity almost
one-half.
The senator's were rather late in or
irving.
Mr.. Palmer DEM of Illinois came in
about II 80 and was center of interest
from the gallery, owing to his promi-
nence in the recent campaign.
Mr.. Tillman (dem.) of South Carolina
also came in for considerable attention
as he went to his desk and busted him
self at writing.
There was plenty Of color to greet
the senator's. for the room looked ike n
conservatory, with many of the desks
bearing superb floral decorations. The
senate officials were quick to note that
the tributes stood 16 to /. sixteen being
on the republican side, although this pro-
portion was broken, rs many democratic
tributes were brought in just as the
session opened. The desk of Mr.. Wal
tball showed n graceful acknowledgment
of his actions. Senators Proctor, Man
tie, Vest, Smith, Blackburn, Pascoe
Morgan and Voorhees, were remembered
Exactly at II O'Clock the vice pres
dent entered the chamber and gave tak
which brought the senate to order, after
which the blind chaplain, Rev. DIR. Mil
burn, delivered an impressive invocation.
The roll called showed seventy sena-
tors present.
Mr.. Cullom was the first to receive
and his resolution was first
to receive passage.
Mr.. Sherman made the customary mo-
ton for committee to await on the
president and had attended TO that duty.
Mr.. Morrill, (rep.) of Vermont was the
first to suggest anything in the nature of
business by presenting several
petitions asking for the passage of the
Dingley bill. He yielded, however, to
Mr.. Hoar's suggestion that all business
be deferred as q matter of courtesy until
the president and house of representa-
tives had been communicated with, and
Lhereupon, az 1905. the senate took
recess until / o'clock.
At 1 o'clock there was further recess
If twenty minutes and then at 1:45
Senator Sherman reported that the preSi
lent had been waited upon and would
his views in writing.
Secretary Pruden of the White House
IN inn inf Gfn rI
'age in hand, and made the formal an
of communication from
he president. 1t was taken to the pre- |
siding officers desk, where the seal was
,roken, and the secretary of the senate |
Jegan reading the document.
Most of the senators remained in their |
eats while the reading was in progress |
md followed it with close attention.
Printed copies were distributed and
he senator's ran through these, picking |
nut the salient features, anticipating the |
ormal reading.
The Turkish minister, Mustapha Bey, |
accompanied by his secretary and an |
ttache, entered the gallery shortly be-
ore the clerk reached the presidents |
words as to prospective action TO stop |
turkish indignities. which shocked the |
ivilized world. They left the gallery |
after this portion of the |
Message was read.
At the conclusion of the reading Of the
residents message the senate adj
burned at 1886 p. N.
THE HOUSE.
Washington, Dec. THE house pre-
ented very animated scene an hour be-
ore Speaker Reed arrived. The gal
,ries TO which the public were admitted |