The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-05
TH4NKED RFFD rms TINE.
The Speaker Deeply Moved bs the Token
of t-teem.

OF t-teefII.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March Both
houses OF Congress were. since last night
alternately In recess and In session, ear
ing the reports OF conference ,ohlihl''ev'
mn To the moment when the House al
iourned sine die and the proceedings III
the Senate merged into the indugurdtloh
ceremonies The scene and temper OF Tue
mail adjournment of the House were III
man ked contrast with those or the flfty
tirst Congress when Mr. Reed was con-
GLIDING his first cervice rs Speaker. linen,
owing 10 the partisan rancOr when Idu
manifested itself at various tunes uuilis
the Congress. no member or the InlnOtl.s
would OiIer the usual resolution OF tla4ihs
TO the Speaker for his administration OF
the duties of the chair. To-day an thtl
was changed. In the course OF thls Con
grtss Speaker Reeds conduct ana Atll-
tude towards public matters nave re
0ueutlv been referred 10 by Democratic
member IN terms OF praise, ana MI Nc
NfIun the leader of the minority, pre-
sented the resolution or thanks, ana sup
ported II in 4 brief speech coinnchulhs
tho Speaker. couched IN the MAtihe71
terms. ~, -
on motion of Mr.. Livingston Dem. OK
Georgia., the question was decided Dy "
rising vote the entire body OF repre-
sentatiyes rising with much enthusiasm.
The result of the vote was announced Ds
Sneaker pro TEN. DOckery, amid applause
ed from his ROOM and, as he came IN the
door the members rose 10 their Feet ap-
plaudng as they did so. lie remained Oh
the steps 4 moment while MT. DotheIy
announced the action OF the House 10
him. The Speakers usually lmFaSSNc
face betrayed something OF the emotion
which he felt. His voice, however Wa
INN as he returned his thanks Tor me
expression of good Will contained III the
resolution. lie said; ...
tatlves: TWO years ago you were sum
moned 10 your share OF "A legislative "vi n
which could not be otherwise IMAM us
agreeable. disappointing, ana uhs''tls-
factory, for IL involved Il dlsndl SUI w ~
10 adaDt a narrowing income 10 inc
growing wants of a great nation, growing
40 be Still greater. You We're, most OF
Won. untried In your new vocation 10"
others have performed their snare OF
the task IL Is not for US 10 say. bul IL ~
proper for me 10 say that your sH.'i1
of The divided duty has been performed
with so much readiness and good sense,
that even among the asperities or neat
al campaign, there was no room Tor an
attack upon the House Of representa-
tives.
Il am sincerely grateful for the Kind
expression of your confidence ana esteem ,
but / am still more grateful for the daily
kindness and goodwill on the part or
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 10 notify the President
that the House was ready 10 adjourn
was composed Of Mcssrs. Dalzell (of
Ponnsyivaula) and GrOsvenor (0f Ohio,
Republicans. and Savers (Of Texas. DEM
ocrat. When these gentlemen returned
90 the House they reported that the
committee had been unable 10 discharge
tho Gufv doVolIirv lIuou il for the fna-
son that when the members reached the
White House the President had already
departed for the Capitol.
The adjournment ceremonies followed.