Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-09
Adjournment of the Senate This Af-
ternoon.
EVERY NOMINATION Was CONFIRMED
Mr.. Mitchell of Oregon Takes His
Seat.
MIR. MORGAN'S REQ E S 7

Several baskets of beautiful roses and
jonquils arranged in elaborate designs
adorned the desk of John H. Mitchell, the
new senator from Oregon, when the Senate
convened today.
Senator Mitchell was accorded a most
cordial reception by senators on both sides
of the chamber. In his invocation the blind
chaplain prayed that the fatherly care of
the Almighty might be extended to the
members of the Senate about to SEPARATE
and to all other departments and officials
of the government.
Mr.. Allison, at the conclusion of the read
ing of the journal, asked that the oath Of
office be administered to the president pro
tenn. of the Senate-Mr. Frye. The Iowa
senator then escorted Mr.. Frye to the desk,
where the Vice President administered the
oath.
Mr.. Simon (Oreg) announced that his re-
Gently elected colleague, Mr.. Mitchell, was
present and he requested that the oath of
office be administered to him, a matter
of privilege. On the arm of Mr. Simon, Mr..
Mitchelp advanced to the Vice Presidents
desk AS they ascended the platform. the
galleries, recognizing Mr. Mitchell, cordially
applauded him.
The Vice President sharply rebuked the
spectators for the applause, and threatened
to have the galleries cleared if it were re-
peated.
Mr. Morgan, chairman of the committee
on interoceanic canal, asked unanimous
consent that Mr.. Mitchell be appointed to
succeed his predecessor, Mr.. Mcbride, as a
member of that committee He realized he
said, that it was an unusual request, but it
was made because of the notable interest
In canal legislation always manifested by
Mr. Mitchell, who, like Mr. Mcbride was
an earnest and able advocate of the con-
StructiOn of the canal
After the request had been granted with
out comment, Mr.. Hoar, addressing the
chair, remarked that for very obvious rea-
sons no objections were made to the re-
quest of Mr.. Morgan, but he felt bound to
say that it was likely to give rise to great
inconvenience on both sides of the chamber.
If any further requests of such a nature
were made by individual senators, he added,
he would feel bound to object.
After the transaction of brief routine
business, the resolution offered yesterday
by Mr.. Hoar that committee Of two sena-
tors be appointed to wait upon the Presi-
dent of the United States and notify him
that unless he might have some further
business to transact, the Senate was ready
to adjourn without day, was laid before
the Senate and adopted. The Vice Presi-
dent appointed Senators Hoar and CockreIl
as the committee.
On motion of Mr. Hale, the Senate then.
at 1923, went into executive session.
All Nominations Confirmed
The Senate in executive session confirmed
all the nominations to office that have been
made during the special session. There
was recess while the doors were closed
In order to permit the various committees
to make reports upon the nominations, and
all were favorably reported.
When the names of the members of the
Spanish claims commission were reached
Senator Teller asked for some report upon
the various nominations Speaking for the
committee on judiciary Senator Hoar stat
ha r1oaf Of fha
were highly commended by those acquaint-
ed with them. He referred to the nomina-
ton OF ex-senator Chandler, saying he
presumed that no member of the Senate
needed any information as to his oualifica-
tlons, characteristics or fitness for the
place.
He may lack something in energy" said
senator Hoar by way of jest, but l am
sure that whatever failure there NAV be
in that direction will be made up in his
zeal"
=, Senator Burrows spoke for Mr.. Diekema
Senator Hanna for Mr. Wood, Senator
Morgan for Mr.. Chambers and several SEN
ators for Mr.. Maury. The explanations
We're all accepted as satisfactory and no
objection was made to immediate action.
The second agreement, extending the
time for the ratification of the French
treaty, was received and referred to the
committee on foreign relations.
Brief Open Session.
At 1852 o'clock pm the Senate opened
its doors for the final proceedings of the
extraordinary session. They We're exceed
ingly brief.
The committee appointed to wait upon the
President and inform him that the Senate
was ready to adjourn reported through Mr..
Hoar that the duty had been discharged
The President had informed the committee
that he had no further business for the
Senate to transact. He had requested the
committee to convey to senators his cordial
wishes for their welfare and his hopes that
they might have a happy return to their
homes.
Mr.. Allison then moved, at 1 :55 pm, that
the Senate adjourn without day. Amid
handclapptng the Vice President declared
the motion carried and his gavel fell thus
ending the session.