The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
SEEN HEARD AT THE CAPITOL

1t Is often remarked that the general ap-
pssfance OF the occupants OF the galleries
IN both houses OF Congress varies with the
character of the subject under discussion,
and, ia the case of set speeches. with the
speaker, During the debate on the Finan-
cial bill in the Senate, the general public
seemed greatly Interested, and the sess.o
We're attended principally by people whose
dress showed them TO belong to the work
ing and mercantile classes, except in the
case of some of the more prominent
speeches, there being few of the fashionabiy
dressed and supposedly wealthy class in
the audiences. When Senator Depew be-
gan his speech on the Philippines question
on Tuesday. he was listened to by one OF
the most fashionable audiences that has
been seen in the Senate galleries during
the present session.
Representative Sherman was on the floor
of the Senate yesterday for a few minutes,
but, as he expressed it, he didn't feel at
home, so got back to the House side as
quickly as possible" Mr.. Sherman is one
of the most companionable men in Con-
gress, and none enjoys good story or a
hearty laugh better than he. One of the
new Representatives said yesterday that he
was indebted to Mr.. Sherman for an ac-
quaintance with large number of his col
leagues, and with many of the personal
anecdotes that are current at the Capitol.
While the Senate Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections was giving a hearing
in the Clark case one day this week, a
white-hared old negro approached the
messenger who is stationed at the door of
the committee room and asked: Am dis
de p'lice coht?" Certainly not" was the
reply; you are now in the United States
Senate" The old negro bowed APOLOGIZE
cally and said: 'Scuse me, boss, Use a
stranger hyar."
Senators Turley and Gallery, members of
the Elections Committee. held an anil
mated whispered conversation for nearly
an hour in the Senate chamber yesterday.
Although II was evident that the Senators
agreed on the subject under discussion,
they alternated in expressing their views
TO each other, and from their gestures and
emphatic way of conversing the topic was
seen TO be one on which both held strong
views. Messrs. Turley and Caffery are
thought to believe similarly on the con-
tested election cases. which have been
brought before the committee, and as the
Clark case Is drawing TO a close, it is
probable that they were discussing the
testimony that has been submitted in rela-
ton to that subject
During the explanation by Senator AL
az IN Of the conference report on the Cur
hill Nv
on the measure, and in the course of his
remarks made brief explanation of the
difference between the views of the Demo-
crat and the .Populist parties. When he
had concluded Mr.. Wolcott said he de-
sired TO ask the Senator which faction of
the Populist party he represented. Mr.
Allen replied that his party had no fac
tons. and that its members are unanimous
In their views. Mr.. Wolcott said that il
be remembered correctly, the Populist
party had been divided into at least two
factions. Yes replied Mr.. Allen, there
was time when number of Republican
ooodlers Joined our forces for the purpose
Of betrayipg our plans. but we treated
hem as St. Patrick did the snakes in Ire
and-we cast them out" This sally was
greeted with laughter on both sides of the
Senate chamber. and Mr.. Allen was ques-
Toned no further. 49,.
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Senator Bacon continues to uphold his
equation of being as well versed in par
iamentary repartee as any other member
If the upper house of Congress. and scarce
y day passes without his engaging in 3
,ross-fire OF words with some Senator on
he Republican side. He tried yesterday
o force Senator Aldrich to a direct state
nent of his preference between the single
,old standard and bimetallism, provided
he latter could be established by interna-
ional agreement. Mr.. Aldrich replied that
lie believed the gold standard to BE- the
'est possible money system because there
Gems now no possibility of establishing
International bimetallism. but all of Mr.
3acon's diplomacy could not lead him to
ay what his words impled-that he be-
ieved bimetallism to be better than a
ingle gold standard, provided the former
ould be established and maintained.
The members of the Diplomatic Corps
essions of the House rather than those OF
be Senate. During the vote on the Porto
,ican bill in the House yesterday the
iplomatic gallery was well filed with
MEMBERS of the various legations, but
isSusslOuS OH tue most important matters
4 the Senate seldom attract more than
wo or three of these representatives OF
)reign Governments.
Senator Butler of North Carolina insists |
q pronouncing Hawaii "Hay-way-eye,"
18th the accent on the eye" A majority |
the Senators pronounce it Hay wah-e,"
18th sharp accent on "wah.''
Senator Clay of Georgia does not speak |
ithout due contemplation. He has habit !
quietly going over III substance that |
hich he would say in TIL. Senate. Yester-
ay, he left the Capitol at 4:45 o'clock and |
lie moment when he emerged from the |
nilding till he reached Sixth Street and |
Avenue he saw no one He |
as talking to himself, frequently nodding |
is head, and now and then making a slight
ssture with one hand. Passersby thought |
e was rehearsing a speech.