Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
HOUSE OF RfpREsENrATIvEs.
Resolution of Thanks To Speaker
Reed-His Response.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 4.-Both
houses of Congress were, since last night
alternately in recess and in session, hear
ing the reports of conference committees
up to the moment when the House ad-
journed sine die and the proceedings in
the Senate merged into the Inauguration
ceremonies. The scene and temper Of the
final adjournment of the House were in
marked contrast with those Of the tltty-
first Congress, when Mr.. Reed was con-
Guiding his first service as Speaker. Thea
owing TO the partisan rancor which mad
manifested itself at various times during
the Congress, no member Of the minority
would offer the usual resolution of thanks
to the Speaker for his administration OF
the duties of the chair.
To-day all that was changed. In the
course of this Congress Speaker Reeds
conduct and attitude towards public mat
tiers have frequently been referred TO by
Democratic members in terms of praise,
and Mr. McMilln, the leader of the mi
nority, presented the resolution of thanks,
and supported it in a brief speech COM
mending the Speaker and couched in the
warmest terms.
on motion OF Mr.. Livingston Demo
craO, of Georgia, the question was decided
by a rising vote, the entire body OF rep
resentatives rising with much enthusiasm.
The result of the vote was announced by
Speaker-pro-tem Dockery amid applause
on all sides. Speaker Reed was summoned
from his room, and as he came through
the door the members rose TO their feet,
applauding as they did so. He remained
on the steps a moment while Mr.. Dockery
announced the action of the House to him.
The Speakers usually impressive face be-
trayed something of the emotion which
he felt. His voice. however, was firm as
he returned his thanks for the expression
OF goodwill contained in the resolution.
He said:
Gentlemen of the House of Represen-
tatives.-Two years ago you were sum-
moned to your share OF a legislative
work which could not be otherwise than
disagreeable disappointing. and unsatis-
factory, for it involved a dismal struggle
TO adapt a narrowing income 10 the
growing wants Of a great nation, growing
to be still greater. You were, most OF
you, untried i'm your new vocation. How
others have performed their share Of the
task IL is not for Us to say. But IL is
proper for me TO say that your share of
the divided duty has been performed
with so much readiness and good sense,
campaign there was no room for an at
tack upon the House Of Representatives.
II am sincerely grateful for the kind
expression OF your confidence and esteem;
but l am still more grateful for the daily
kindness and good will on the part of
every member on both sides Of the House
ITO all of you, then, gentlemen, of all
parties. / offer the sincere expression of
the highest personal regard"
The committee to notify the President
that the House was ready 10 adjourn
was composed Of Messrs. DalZell. Of
Pennsylvania, and Grosvenor. Of Ohio
Republicans), and Sayers, Of Texas
DemocraO. when these gentlemen re-
turned 10 the House they reported that
the committee had been unable TO dis
charge the duty devolving upon it, for the
reason that when the members reached
the White House the President had al
ready departed for the Capitol.
The ad fOurumeut ceremonies followed