The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-12
IN THE
Many women Painted In the Crush 1T
the Doors.

Many women Painted In the Crush At
the Doors.
Washington. April 11.-Undaunted by
the disappointment of last Wednesday.
the multitude again besieged the cap
itol this morning before the doors were
opened. Many camped out on the
marble terraces all night. But thou
sands did not begin to arrive until
about 3 O'Clock. The day was dark and
gloomy. AZ on Wednesday last, many
women tainted in the crush and were
carried out, and others dropped out OF
the lines at last from fatigue and ex-
haustion. The diplomatic galleries
were filled with members of the diplo-
matte corps with their ladies. The
general public opinion as manifested In
the galleries seemed in favor OF brush
ing aside the latest offer Of Spain. and
this feeling was reflected by some men,
bers on the floor, but the conservatives
circulating here n there were coun-
selling calmness and patience.
AS the hands of the clerk pointed to
noon the speaker entered. the hubbub
ceased, and amidst an impressive ST.
lence Inc chaplain invoked the divine
aid in the crisis. Immediately after the
reading Of the Journal a contest arose
between the committee on elections and
the committee on the District Of Column
bia over the right of way. and while
the wrangle that followed, to the edin-
cation of the eager visitors In the GAL
leries was at its height, Major Pruden,
the presidents clerk. udden
~ appeared in the main aisle, bearing
the message. Instantly the whispered
word passed arOund the densely packed
galleries, The message" The mes
sage" 1t was like an electric shock. A
hush fell on the assemblage. The leg
islative gladiators who were fighting
for right of way, fell apart. The
speaker arose and Major Pruden an
nounced the message. As 1t was car
ried down the aisles the galleries leaned
over with breathless interest. the mem
bers settled i'm their chairs. The sealed
! envelope was broken by the speaker
himself and the message was anded to
the clerk. The chair submits the mes
sage of the president of the United
States" announced the speaker, In
! clear, distinct one As the reading
began the ticking of the clock could
have been heard. so intense was the 81
lence. Every ear was strained. Many
members leaned over on their desks
with their hands to their ears to better
catch the momentous words Whlcn 1eli
from the lips Of the clerk. The latter
read i'm a loud, clear voice, but in a
monotonous tone. with no attempt at
emphasis or defamation. But the
words needed no defamation to to
their present import.
There were no demonstrations of ap-
prevail or until toward the
latter part of the message. when came
the words. this war must stop III
was greeted with a round OF applause
from about every quarter of the re-
publican side. The galleries gave no
sign. When the reading was concluded
a scattering outburst came from the re-
publican side, mingled with a Few
groans from the democratic side. Again
the galleries were silent. The speaker
Immediately announced the reference oil
the message and accompanying papers
to the committee on foreign affairs ana
without further action the house pro
ceeded to the consideration of the Dis
trict of Columbia business. Immediate
ly the house was In an uproar. The
spectators focked from the galleries
and the members retired to the cloaf
rooms and Hobbies to discuss n mess
age. The speaker was obliged to raj
frequently for order.
After some district business had beer
transacted the contested election case
of Fairchilds VS.. Ward, from tn
Eighteenth New York district. wa'
taken up. After two hours debate tn
majority report. in v of Mr.. Ward
the sitting member. was adopted, 10
m 40 At 4:55 the house adjourned.