The Washington times., 1901-12-03
AMID BUSTLE And GLORY.
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remained a steady blur. The hum and
buzz ceased. and there was 4 general bow
ing of heads as the old blind chaplain of
fered up his prayer for Congress and all
the people of the United States.
New Members Take the Oath.
Senator Allison. the strongest man in
the body which he represents. arose and
presented the credentials Of two new Sena-
to-e from Nebraska. Messrs. Dietrich and
Mipard. Senator Clark. he of Montana
LEGISLATURE fame then presented the ere
deptials Of his colleague and risht-hand
man, Paris Gibson, a big. fine looking
Wcstener. Senator Gamble presented the
credentials Of his colleague from South
Dakota. Mr. Kittredge.
The four men then advanced to the desk
to receive the oath. Senator Clark accom-
panied Mr.. Gibson; Senator Gamble walk
ed TO the desk with Mr.. Kittridge; SeHa-
tor Spooner strode beside Mr. Dietrich,
while Senator Hanna went sponsor for Mr..
Millard, and arm in arm approached the
Clerk When the cath had been admin
istered, the newly ledged Senator's took
their seats.
To Notify the President.
The usual resolution appointing com
mittee to call upon the President was Of
fered by Senator Hale. The latter, with
Senator Morgan. composed the committee
from the Senate. Senator McLaurin,
fresh from his bloody warfare with the
hosts Of Tillman, but with his credentials
still in his inside pocket, then arose and
precedent by offering a resolution before
the President had responded to the mes
sage sent by Congress. The resolution re-
ferred TO the admission free of duty of
all goods intended for the Charleston Ex
position. and was promptly tur1ed down
by an objection from the watehful Sena-
tor Hoer.
After two recesses, lasting an hour and
half. Senator Gamble offered a resolu-
iiep announcing the death of Senator
zvie After this was adopted the Senate,
205, adjourned until noon today.
scenes in the GaIIc-ies.
Probably the greatest crowd ever pres
ent at an opening massed the galleries in
the Senate chamber yesterday. Every seat
was occupied by 10 o'clock, and hundreds
were turned away. The reserved galle-
ries were crowded with ladies in hand
some toiIettes and well groomed men. in
the members gallery were seated the la
dies of the Cabinet and Supreme Court,
togther with the families OF many prom
inent Government officials. Admission
was by card only.
The members of the Senate began TO ar
rive at about 1O3o. and within an hour
the floor was crowded. Every desk con
tanned some floral tribute, many of those
in evidence being magnificent. There was
round of greeting as each new Senator
arrived. and for an hour the members sat
at one another's desks and chattsd over
what had occurred during the summer.
Personal Sketches.
Senator Kean of New Jersey. the cop
per millionaire bachelor. was the first to
pat in an appearance on tie ioo-. He
was soon joined by Mr.. Fairbanks.
Alr. Hanna. devoid OF MS gcut and with
tke old familiar limp replaced by a con-
facnt tramp, appeared at the east door
accompanied b. the placid Mcmillan of
Michigan and SPooner OF Wiseonz in.
After this TIE Senators caIne in crowds.
Senator Stewart. with his long beard
trimmed and with pugnacious misn,
strode into the Republican cloak room
without addressing anyone.
characteristics Of Sspntors.
Senator Lodge. hands in trousers poek-
cts and Simmer than OF yore. came in
with the headed Bacon. fresh from
the Philippines and loaded with informa-
tion.
Senator Tillman. as ferocious as ever,
glared at his colleague, McLaurin. as he
took his seat. When the McLaurin reso-
luton was objected TO. Mr. Tillman
grinned with delight, while Mr.. McLaurin
seowled.
Chat With the Speaker.
Messrs. Hanna and Frye held long
conference at the desk of the President
Pro tempore. They were interrupted by
Senator Morgan. who evidently had
canal story, as Mr.. Hanna shook his head
AMI went away.
PIntt and Quay.
Senator P'att OF New York. the 'easy
boss made his way to his seat with a
painful limp. He appeared weak. and
seems to have aged much. The bland De-
pew did not appear during the day. SEN
ator Quay, haggaTd from his recent i'll
ness. paced the fcor behind his desk like
Gagged lion. Senator Elkins. WHO owns
one-half or West Virginia, made an early
round OF the desks with his fat horid face
shining with glee. He appeared IS happy
as a child with new toy.
Veterans Keen Observers.
Crouched into a tiny knot sat Senator
Vest OF Missouri. He never left his desk,
but viewed the scenes around him with
deep interest. Senator Hoar the ha-
bitual objector. was on his feet all the
time. During the recess he read news
paper and pointed out the news 10 Sena-
tor Burrows Senator Martin OF Virginia
occupied q vacant seat for several min
utes before he discovered that he was
wrongly located. Senator Mason OF IlIi-
nois kept crowd of Republican col
leagues roaring over some new stories.