The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-08

ana, asked for consideration of a joint res
olution to donate condemned cannon TO
the Sons of Veterans.
I'D like to know inquired Mr.. Petit
grew, If that resolution has any refer
ence to the chairman of the committee on
appropriations of the House of Representa-
tves?' The laughter which this sally Gre
ated gradually swelled into applause as the
fun Significance of it dawned upon the au-
ditors.
In facetious speech Mr.. Wolcott with
and Mr.. Sullivan withdrew his objection TO
Mr.. Beverages measure. The latter was
passed, as was also the bill called up by
MI Sullivan 10 pay for corn seized by
troops during the civil war.
Mr.. Allison called from the table the reso-
luton providing for the final adjournment
of Congress. and after IL had been amended
so as 10 provide for adjournment to-day at
. clock IL was passed.
Mr.. Lindsay resented the attack made in
the House last night by Mr.. Cannon on
Commander Todd, chief of the Hydro
graphic Bureau of the Navy Department.
He said tie letter sent out by Commander
Todd in support of the naval photographic
survey might have been intended to infiu-
ence Legislation, but the trouble with Mr.
Cannon was that the letter stated truths.
Mr.. Lodge made a statement to show
that the attack on Commander Todd bad
been made in an effort TO break down one
OF the government surveys that another
might be built up. He declared the effort
reflected no credit on those responsible
for 1t.
recess was then taken until 4:30 o'clock.
when the chair announced his signature to
the naval appropriation bill and various
other measu
The usual resolution was adopted for a
committee to inform the President that
Congress was prepared to adjourn unless
he had some further business TO propose.
MessrS. Allison and Cockrell were named
as the Senate committee. In a few min
utes the committee reported that they
had waited upon the President; that he
extended to Congress his Fluctuations on
the great amount of work accomplished in
so short a time and replied that he had no
further communications to make.
Mr.. Cockrell then said ii afforded him a
great deal of pleasure to offer the following
THAT the thanks of the Senate are here
by rendered to Hon. William p. Frye for
the dignified. impartial and courteous man
ner with which he presided over its DELHI
eratiois during the present session."
Mr.. Carter, in the chair, submitted the
resolution to the Senate and 1T was adopted
unanimously.
On resuming the chair Mr.. Frye. address
Ing the Senate in acknowledgment of the
compliment paid him, said:
"Senators-I appreciate very highly the
expression of your confidence and approval.
but think should thank you, rather than
you me. Your uniform kindness to me has
made the duty of presiding over your de-
hberatfons pleasure, not a task. 1 wish
you agreeable and safe Journeys to your
homes, and hope that our dear Lord will
chamber next December" prolonged ap-
plause on the floor and In the galleries.1
few minutes still remained before the
hour of final adjournment and they were
passed by the senator's In chatting and in
extending mutual felicitations AS the big
clock over the main entrance indicated the
hour Of 5 the presidents gavel fell and Mr.
Frye declared the Senate adorned sine die.