The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
SEEN AND HEARD AT THE CAPITOL

Senator-elect Blackburn. Of Kentucky
was seen on the floor of the Senate yes
terday afternoon for the first time during
the present session. Mr.. Blackburn was
given a cordial reception by many of his
former associates and was the recipient
OF many hearty congratulations. He seated
himself on one of the sofas on the Demo-
cratic side OF the chamber and was soon
surrounded by Senators of both parties.
Senator Chandler sat talking TO Mr.. Black
burn during nearly the entire time that
| he remained on the floor, as did also Sena-
tors Daniel. Mcbride, and Money. The
Senator-elect discussed the Kentucky stu
alton with those around him. but no refer
enee was made TO party or national sub
| iects.
At the beginning of Senator Berry's
! speech on the Finance bill yesterday, Rep
resentative Littlefield of Maine was on
the Senate floor for a few minutes, but
| seemed TO take no particular interest in
! the speech. His appearance there was the
| subject of joking remark by one of his
! colleagues that Mr.. Littlefeld, since his
notable speech on the Roberts case in
the House beginning to look for a
| chance 10 astonish the Senate by a similar
burst Of eloquence.
Senator Hawley Of Connecticut made one
of his Enthusiastically short speeches
yesterday in reply TO some remarks made
by Mr.. Pettigrew. When Mr.. Hawley adj
dresses the Senate he habitually puts 10th
hands in his trousers pockets and empha
sizes his remarks by occasional emphatic
mods, and by now and then inclining his
body toward that part of the chamber to
which his remarks are particularly ad-
dressed.
Daniel VI. Ransdell, who will succeed
Colonel Bright today as Sergeant-at-Arms
of the Senate. was on the Senate floor
several times yesterday. He was greeted
by many of those who supported him in
the caucus. and was the recipient of many
congratulations. Mr.. Ransiell spent much
time in conversation with Colonel Bright,
and was evidently informing himself rs
to his future duties.
Senator Berry's speech on the Currency
bill was heard by only small number Of
Senators. ana most of them were sympl-
tbetic Democrats. On his left sat Senator
Jones of Arkansas, and on his right SENT. r
Chiffon of Texas. There were not more
than half a dozen gentlemen on the Re-
publican side Of the chamber, and four or
five OF these We're otherwise engaged than
in listening to the speech, Notwithstanding
that 1t a forceful one. Senator Nc
Bride of Oregon was chatting with Senator
hdrich Of Rhode Island and Senator Petit
grew was busy with private bills. Senator
Stewart paid close attention. Mr.. Berry
spoke at times passionately and with greet /
feryor.
Senator Mason was acting as presiding |
officer of the Senate when Senator Money /
presented his colleague, Senator sullivan,
the other day, and asked that he be sw0in !
in. Senator Mason was unable to repeat
the oath. as is always done by Senator
Frye. but was forced TO read it. He was
nervous and Somewhat excited. and in
reading the obligation got his rs and
'You's" badly mixed. Senator Sullivan was
as cool and collected though he were
taking part in an every-da occurrence, and
repeated the oath correctly without hesita-
lion. The correct repetition Of the oath by !
The presiding officer is not an absolute
necessity, the Senator taking the oath
always signs correctly printed form.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina sat in
The gallery during Senator Berrys de-
livery OF his speech on the Currency bill
Yesterday He was strictly attentive; but
then Mr.. Tillman is a good listener. an
which many Senators,
perhaps majority OF them, lack When
n the chamber the gentlemen from South
Carolina is courteous in his effectiveness
o the addresses of others.
Senator Clark of Montana and Senator
OF Florida had little confer
,nce in the Senate chamber yesterday af-
ernoon. They conversed for some time.
Zach OF these gentlemen has troubles OF
lis own. Senator Clark is the central fig
ire in an investigation and Senator Tai
aferro has had memorial presented
gsinst him.
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