The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-07
SENATE OPENS rTs SESSION.
The Reading of the Message Follow
ed with Close Attention.

The Reading of the Message Follow
ed with Close Attention.
Washington, Dec 6--The Senate cham
Der at the opening of the session to-day
was a veritable floral conservatory. The
floral display was unusually beautiful and
the odor of flowers was heavy in the hall.
The republican members were particularly
well remembered with floral presents.
One of the most notable of the offers,
both for size and beauty. was chat pre-
scented to Mr.. Foraker OF Ohio, a magnih-
cent tree of American Beauty roses ser
in a stand of evergreens and ferns, from
Republican Friends of Columbus o."
Among the senator's who received flowers
were Mr. Butler of North Carolina,
horseshoe of roses; Mr.. Hansbrough of
North Dakota, a basket of roses and
lilies MIR Deooe of Kentucky, roses; Mr..
Allison of Iowa roses; Mr. Cannon of
Utah, a bunch of handsome roses; M.
Smith of New Jersey American Beauty
roses and chrysanthemums, tied with pink
ribbon; Mr. McEnery of louisiana hand
some crescent of pink roses; Mr. Shoupe
Of Idaho, a basket OF fruits and flowers;
Mr.. Perkins of California, a miniature
birch bark canoe filled with carnations,
and a basket of roses and chrysanthe
NUNS, Mr. Proctor of Vermont, punches
of roses: Mr. Hawley of Connecticut,
roses; Mr.. Nelson of Minnesota chrysan.
themums and roses; Mr.. Thurston of Ne
braska, handsome roses and ferns; Mr..
Mallory of Florida, a stand of American
Beauty and brides roses.
Half an hour before the Senate convened
the public and executive reserved CALLER
les were filled with spectators to witness
the opening of the session. The handsome
costumes of the ladies added much to the
brightness of the scene.
Precisely a Y o'clock the gaVel of Vice
President Hobart fell and the Senate was
called to order.
The invocation was delivered by Rev.
w. H. Milburn, the blind chaplain. He
made a beautiful and touching reference
to "our dear beloved President" who
awaited news from the bedside of the
mother TO whom he is devoted and he
prayed that she might have a peaceful
passage TO the celestial shore
Seventy-seven senators responded to
their names on the roll call.
The venerable Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont
was first recognized by the Vice President
He offered a resolution, which was passed
in the usual. form, that the secretary in
session. and ready to proceed TO business
Mr. Allison of Iowa presented a resolu-
ton that a committee of two senators be
appointed to act with a like committee
from the House to inform the President
that congress was in session, and prepar-
ed to receive any communication which he
might desire to make to it. The resolu-
ton was passed and the Vice President
named Senators Allison and German of
Maryland as the Senate committee
BY resolution OF Mr.. Cullom of Illinois,
the time for the daily meeting of the Sen
ate was fixed at II o'clock noon.
On motion of Mr.. Hale of Maine a recess
was taken at 1 o'clock.
AT l 80 o'clock the Senate reconvened, and
the committee, consisting of Mr.. Allison
| and Mr.. German, reported through the
former He said that the committee, with
like committee of the House, had waited
upon the President and informed him that
the two branches of congress were in ses-
sion and ready to receive from him any
ge he might desire to present to
them
Mr.. Allison reported that the President
had informed the committee that he would
Immediately communicate with congress
in writing, and he expressed the hope that
the deliberations of congress might result
in great good to the country and reflect
honor upon itself.
Inc PreSlQenIS message was preSenteQ
by Mr.. Pruden, the Presidents assistant
| secretary, and was al 1:35 o'clock laid be-
fore the Senate and read.
The senators gave the closest attention
to the reading of the message, a majority
of them following 1t from printed copies
with which they had been supplied.
That part of the message which dealt
with the Cuban question and outlined the
policy of the administration with refer
ence 10 the question, was listened to with
particular interest.
The reading of the message was conclud-
ed at $50 The document was ordered
printed for the use of the Senate.
Mr.. .Walthall of Mississippi was recog-
nized and announced the death of his coll
league, Hon. James H. George of Misss-
sippi. After a lingering illness Senator
George died at Mississippi City on Aug IA
last. by his DEATH said Senator Wal
thall, "the state of Mississippi lost it's
most useful and distinguished citizen, and
this body one of its most prominent and
able members" Mr.. Walthall presented
the usual resolution of coincidence with
the family of the deceased senator. The
resolution was adopted, and as a further
mark of respect, the Senate adjourned I'M
til tomorrow