The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
SEEN AND HEARD AT THE CAPITOL

ID. r. Hanna Of Cleveland, accompanied
by his bride, was in the private gallery of
the Senate yesterday, and was joined there
by his father. Senator Hanna. The re-
semblance between the father and son is
a remarkable. one. as to features, figure,
and general mannerisms, and one would
not think from the appearance OF the two
men that there Is much difference in their
ages. The bride and groom remained in
the gallery but a short time, and when
the transaction OF the routine morning
business caused Senator Hanna to go down
to return to his desk they walked over to
the House side.
Senator Clark Of Montana, although
| regular attendant upon the sessions OF the
Senate, rarely takes an active part In the
proceedings, and since taking his seat has
addressed the Chair only very few times,
all of these being when introducing some
bill relative to his State, or making
minor committee report. During the rou-
tine business yesterday the Clerk read a
Senate resolution having reference to the
printing of copies of that part OF the
twentieth annual report of the United
States Geological Survey which relates TO
the State of Montana. The Presiding Oni-
GER asked if there objection TO the
present consideration of the resolution,
and the attention of the occupants of the
galleries was attracted to Senator Clark.
who arose and, in firm. clear voice, asked
that 1t be referred to the Committee on
Printing. 1t was a mistake, however, TO
suppose that the Montana Senator was de-
parting from his policy of non-interference
in measures introduced by other Senators,
for the resolution which he asked to have
referred was one introduced by himself.
During the discussion of the bill for the
government of Porto Rico in the Senate
yesterday, Senator Stewart said that he
desired to have Senator Foraker, who is
In charge Of the bill, explain TO him the
provision relative to the jurisdiction of
admiralty courts In the island Senator
Foraker had started to reply TO the request
when Senator Stewards attention was at
tracted to another subject for a moment.
and the Ohioan remarked, IF the Senator
will honor me with his attention l will
reply to his question, but l don't cere to
continue until he does So" Senator Stew
art said: II beg the Senator's pardon, /
am all attention.
Judge W. B. Hepburn, of Spokane, Wash,
was in the House lobby yesterday where
he was greeted by a number Of the Repre-
sentatives from his own and other Western
the Pacific Coast, and has achieved an en-
viable reputation as successful lawyer.
He stated yesterday that in addition to
personal matters, he is in Washington in
the interest of some cases now before the
Supreme Court.
When Senator Allison arrived at his desk
yesterday he found there a large bouquet
of American Beauty roses, which was pre-
sented to him by friends in this city. The
occasion of the remembrance was the sew
enty-frst anniversary of the Senator's
birth, and accompanying the bouquet was a
note expressing congratulations and good
wishes. re
The interest which is being shown by
the general public in the government Of
our island possessions is indicated by the
crowds which throng the galleries of both
houses of Congress whenever this subject
is discussed. Ordinarily, the sessions of the
House are attended by only fair au-
dence, but on the day announced for the
vote on tie Porto Rican bill standing room
was at premium. similar condition of
affairs exists With regard to the Senate
Whenever a speech is made on the subjec.
of the disposition of the Philippines q
goodly number of people are always pres
ent.
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Western men are very much in evidence
at the Capitol. While the investigation
into the Idaho mining troubles has been
in progress on the House side, the Montana
Senatorial enquiry has been going on in the
Senate wing. A delegation of Cherokee
Indians was also at the Capitol yesterday.
A member Of this delegation is Death-on-
the Trail, who is to be an important man
in the Cherokee Nation.
Senator Hanna's rheumatism is no bet
ter. He frequently has to rest at the |
watch station near the northeast exit pend |
ing the arrival of his carriage.
Senator Clark of Wyoming was spec
tator during a part of the proceedings of
the Montana bribery case yesterday. Sena-
tor Clark OF Wyoming is frequently con-
fused by strangers at the Capitol with |
Senator Clark of Montana, whose title to a |
seat in the Senate is under investigation.