New-York tribune., 1901-03-05
LvITH CONGRESS ENDS. |
RTyFR AND HARBOR RILL- KILLED BY
SENATOR CARTER

CLOSING PROCEEDINGS IN BOTH HOUSES
ADDRESSES BY PRESIDING OFFICERS.
washington. March 4-one Of the most notah,.
oc,urrences IN the history Of Congress legislation
srked the closing hours OF the last session OF tbs
senate OF the LvIth Congress. Senator Garter
~ Montana signalized his retirement from the Sem
ate after six years OF service. by talking the
Riyer and Harbor bill. carrying nearly $50 600 600
IN death. He occupied the floor constructively for
nearly thirteen consecutive hours although in the
aggregate about three hours Of that time were de-
voted other business. At u:40 o'clock last
night after The Senate conferrees on the River and
Harbor bill had reported a disagreement, Senator
Carter began his speech. He denounced tha bill
rs vicious end pernicious legislation unwarranted
nv conditions and unsound in principle
shortly before ) o'clock Mr.. Allison submitted
further dissg greement the Sundry Civil bill the
item IN contention being the appropriation for the
,bree expositions. From this the Senate receded
and then passed the st. Louis Exposition bill Mr.
rYInan who has championed the appropriation for
charleston throughout the session madA final
anneal 10 the Senate to save the Charleston item,
but he realized that the Missouri Senators were
more powerful than he. BY vote of IS to 10 the
Senate receded from the Charleston approximation
and the bill was passed. Mr. Carter then resumed
his speech finally announcing at 6:35 o'clock that
q was his intention not TO permit. the River and
Farbor bill become law II his strength held
out and at that moment he was in excellent phys
,cal condition With the exception of a brief in
fermisson while quorum was being secured and a
recess OF half hour between 1850 o'clock and IL
O'Clock to-day, Mr.. Carter spoke practically con-
rinuously. He yielded the floor only after the
ceremony OF the induction OF Vice-President Roose-
welt into oIlce had begun.
In retiring as the president pro tenn OF the SEN
ate Mr. Frye, in response TO resolution of thanks
for his courtesy and impartialty delivered a brief
address. He spoke as follows
thank you for the resolution lust adopted and
for kind ASSURANCES My election the hon
orable Office Of president pro tenpore OF the Sen
ate by your unanimous vote Will be the pleasant
est memory OF my public life. Such expression
very grateful TO I hope that 1 have never
betrayed H. l think ] can say in this presence
any personal or political Partially. The duties
came practically permanent by the death Of our
greatly loved and lamented Vice-President Mr.. Ho-
made their discharge easy and agreeable Your
labors in this Congress about TO close, and you
hope that il may be both pleasant and profitable,
roW 10 invade Your homes and that YOU NAV each
and all return 10 duty with renewed health and
strength.
Vice-President Roosevelt was then sworn in, and
Immediately called the Senate Of the LVIIth Con-
gress TO order. The new Senators were sworn in
IN groups OF four. Afterward the Senators at
tended the Inauguration Of the President at the
east front Of the Capitol. At LAS o'clock the SEN
ate returned 10 its chamber and adjourned until to-
morrow.
IN THE HOUSE.
The House closed its session al 11:45 o'clock to-
day amid a demonstration from its members fol-
lowing the delivery OF impressive valedictory
by Speaker Henderson. The galleries almost
empty for there were too many sights and scenes
without the building and too many restrictions on
admission 10 permit a large assemblage. Here
and there on the desks OF members were great
clusters Of flowers. paying farewell tribute to their
services Shortly before the closing hour Mr..
Richardson. of Tennessee the minority leader.
presented resolutions testiying to the high regard
Of the House for the able, impartial and dignifed
manner in which Speaker Henderson had admin
istered the duties OF presiding officer. The resolu-
tons unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
Then the Speaker delivered his closing words 10
the House. thanking the members for their CO.
operation through busy and eventful Congress.
He spoke as follows
Gentlemen: on December 4 ls99 when assumed
the duties Of this office my heart was filled with
gratitude because Of the generous reception ac-
nehenslon because or the Iaoors ana alInculues
that saw before me. l then appealed TO you
siding officer could be successful. Not for single
day or hour have you forgotten that request ZAP
side has ever for nour endeavored to embarrass
me me IN The DISCHARGE OF my duies' but win untir,
greeting You accorded me then gave me intense
pleasure But after serving with you for two
years, TO have this resolution so generously adopt
the greatest Joy OF my political life.
This has been busy. working Congress. No
day OF hour has been wasted. and the cheerfulness
with which you all energetcally and earnestly
moved up 10 discharge Of your great duties will
be noted by the historian and justly noted. Grave
questions you have earnestly and at times with
that heat essential to great conflicts over mighty
problems. But, gentlemen, not one disgraceful
scene the record OF the LNIth Congress
After the conflicts in which each has sought to
assert his convictions know that you part friends
Take with you my profound gratitude. Wishing you
pleasant recollectionS of these great years
suring you that 1 believe in my heart your country
is stronger because you have been members Of the
LVIth Congress- l sincerely wish you safe re-
turn 10 your homes. And now declare the House
OF Representatives Of the LVIth Congress ad-
iourned without day. Q1oud applause)
COMBINATIONS BY SENATE.