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


d. r. Hanna. of Cleveland, accompanied
by his bride, was In the private gallery Of
the Senate yesterday, and was joined there
by bis father. Senator Hanna. The re-
semblance between the father and son is
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 60 down
to return to his desk they walked over to
the House side.
Senator Clark Of Montana, although a
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 a
minor committee report. During the rou-
tine business yesterday the Clerk read
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 ON
Ger asked If there was 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 a firm. clear voice, asked
that It be referred to the Committee on
Printing. 1t was a mistake, however, 10
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 | will
reply to his question, but | don't care 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
States, Judge Hepburn is well known on
the Pacific Coast, and has achieved an en-
viable reputation as a 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-
scented to him by friends in this city. The
occasion of the remembrance was the sew
enty-first anniversary Of the Senator's
birth, and accompanying the bouquet was
note expressing congratulations and good
wishes.
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-
dienee, but on the day announced for the
vote on the Porto Rican bill standing room
was at y premium. similar condition of
affairs exists With regard to the Senate
Whenever a speech is made on the subject
Of the disposition of the Philippines a
goodly number of people are always pres
ent.
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 |
ng the arrival Of his carriage
Senator Clark Of Wyoming was a spec
atOr during a part OF the proceedings of |
he Montana bribery case yesterday. Sena- |
or 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.