Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-02

by the entire Senate, the senators arose
and resumed their conversations and hand
shaking.
But few minutes interviewed before the
president pro tempore again raped for
order and the credentials of Senators-elect
Millard and Dietrich of Nebraska, Kittridge
of South Dakota (the successor Of Senator
Kyle and Gibson Of Montana were pre-
sented Senator Hoar called attention to
statement which he regarded as improper
In the credentials of Senator Mfllard, who
had been elected on March %, 1901, for
term of six years, which carried his service
in the Senate. Mr.. Hoar said, several days
beyond the period of six years from March
4 for which the legislature of his state had
power to elect him He said he only desired
to call attention to this irregularity at this
time, as 1t would be considered on another
occasion. The credentials of Senator-elect
kittridge were unusual in one respect,
which was not of nature to call out any
comment from senators. They were type
written, whereas custom has called for
either engraved or engrossed credentials.
1t has been reserved to South Dakota to
utilize the modern typewriter in breaking
down time-worn custom. Senators-elect
Millard, Kittridge and Gibson were escort
ed to the desk of the president of the Sen
ate to take the oath of office, Senator-elect
Dietrich not being present.
Usual Resolutions and Committee.
The usual resolutions. informing the
House of the meeting Of the Senate, and
to appoint members Of joint committee of
the Senate and House to wait on the. Presi-
dent, were adopted, Senators Hale of Maine
and Morgan of Alabama being appointed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The attractiveness of the popular branch
of the Fifty-seventh Congress as it as
sembled for the first time at noon was de-
cidedly in the improved appearance of its
ms MI
in the nature of Brigham Roberts case
to excite public interest, as at the opening
of the last Congress. nevertheless, when
three loud raps, struck by Clerk Alexander
Mcdowell, called the House to order just
on the stroke of II, there was not vacant
seat in the galleries, with the exception Of
the two small reservations known as the
executive and diplomatic galleries. While
the corridors were thronged with people,
there was far from being congestion.
Those who succeeded in obtaining tickets
to the galleries were mostly of the gentler
sex, and the variegated hues OF feminine
attire contrasted pleasantly with the
somber black SO universal in the dress of
members of the House. However If the
floral tributes which formed veritable
stacks in the members lobby had been
placed on the desks of those for whom
they were marked the gallery color scheme
would have been put completely in the
shade.
As the members arose behind the long
rows of new mahogany desks to listen to
the opening invocation of the sightless
chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Couden, their appearance
was somewhat military.
Chaplain Couden opened with an express
sion of thanks to God for the safety, pros
Eerity and growth of the nation, and closed
with touching tribute to the memory of
the late President. He prayed that Presi-
dent Roosevelt's life might not be taken in
violence. He asked that the people might
possess clear distinction between govern
ment and anarchy. At the conclusion of
the supplication Clerk Mcdowell announced
that the roll would be called by states.
AS this function proceeded conversation
that those answering had to raise their
voices to high pitch to be heard. e.g-
Election of Speaker.
At the conclusion of the roll call a
quorum was announced to be present
whereupon Representative Lacey of Iowa
offered a resolution providing that the
House at once proceed to the election of
Speaker. This resolution was adopted and
Representative Cannon Of Illinois nomi-
mated David B. Henderson Of Iowa for that
position. The nomination was received with
applause on the part of the republicans
Representative Hay of Virginia at once put
James D. Richardson in nomination, which
excited. the applause of the democrats
Representative Neville nominated w. S.
Stark of Nebraska as the candidate of the
populist party, but no applause followed.
Clerk Mcdowell appointed Representa-
tives Russell of Iowa, Mcclellan of New
York. Bates Of Pennsylvania and Maddox
of Georgia as tellers on the vote for Speak
er, and the roll was again called.
Mr. Henderson remained In his private
office until the roll call was over Mr.
Richardson, the democratic nominee; was
and hon NC
reached voted for Mr.. Amos j. Cummings
of New York for Speaker.
The confusion was such during the roll
call for Speaker that second call was
had not heard.
The first smile of the session was oc-
casioned by Clerk Mcdowell, as he an
nounced the second roll call LET us all
hear our names
The vote resulted in the election Of Mr.
Henderson as Speaker, he having received
100 votes. Mr.. Richardson received 149
mings one vote.
Applause and laughter greeted Clerk Nc
DoweHs announcement that Representa-
tives Richardson, Cummings and Stark
Speaker Henderson to the chair A minute
later, when that gentleman walked halting-
ly down the center aisle on the arm of Mr.
Richardson and followed by the other two
HemDeIS Ol tHe committee, ne was greeted
with hearty applause. Again when the
Speakers chair was reached and Mr.. Rich
ardson announced Gentlemen of the House
Of Representatives. the Speaker" applause
broke forth on both sides of the House.
The Speakers Acknowledgement.
When it had subsided the Speaker spoke
briefly of his appreciation of the honor
which had been conferred upon him and
for the generous expression of applause
All the more did he appreciate it. he said
coming as II did from both sides. There
is yet another method by which presiding
officer can show his appreciation" declared
Mr.. Henderson, "and that Is by kind, firm
and faithful administration Of the law and
rules that govern this body.
1T will be my aim to impartially dis
charge the duties of this Office. As said
at the opening of the last Congress, no
presiding officer can successfully administer
the duties Of his Office unless he has the
support of the body over which he presides
asked for it then and you gave 1t to me
throughout the entire Congress. Permit
me once more to invoke that patience and
kind consideration and support which was
granted to me in the last Congress-
''The makers Of laws should not be the
breakers of laws, and we proceed under
laws and rules, and the duties deyolying
upon each ami all the members of this