The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-02
SPEAKERS ADDRESS
Il Brilliant Audience Fills the Gal.
leries to the Doors.
IuBILA'IoN CONTINUED FOR HALF HOUR
Spirited Debate Between Cousins, Of Iowa, and
Richardson, the Democratic Leader,
Over Inc Report on the Bri-
berry Charges.
berry Charges.
(By the Associated Press.0

Washington July 1.-Amid a scene of
enthusiasm that has not been paralleled
since the exciting and stirring days of
the Spanish War, Speaker Henderson at
$50 this afternoon declared the House of
Representatives adjourned without de-
lay. In doing so he said that no House
of Representatives since the adoption of
the constitution had done as much work
as this one. The audience to which he
made his brief address was a brilliant
one. The galleries were banked to the
doors and almost two thirds of the men,
bers were in their seats on the floor.
The Speakers appreciative words to the
members in thanking them for their CO.
operation during the session had touch
ed a responsive chord and they gave
him a remarkable demonstration of their
Friendship and good viii. While the
cheering and applause were still in prog
ress the members on the floor began,
MY Country, 'Tis of Thee. 1t was
taken up by the correspondents in the
press gallery over the Speakers chair,
and by the spectators in the surrounding
galleries, and soon the vast hall was
ringing with the swelling chorus. Other
patriotic airs followed as the members
exchanged farewell, 1.-The Star Spangled
Banner alternating with Dixie The
Speaker came down from his rostrum,
his appearance on the floor being greet
ed with, For He's Jolly Good Fellow
and perfect rush of members to grasp
his hand Standing in the area in front
of the clerks desk he, too, joined in the
songs ard there was a wild scene when
General Hooker, of Mississippi. the old
one-armed Confederate veteran. took his
place by the side of the Speaker and
together they sang Dixie Mr.. Cand-
Ter, Mississippi Democrat, jumped upon
a desk and let out a yell of jubilation
that fairly shook the rafters. For al
most half an hour the jubilation con-
tinued. All this time the spectators re-
mained standing in the galleries watch
ing the animated scene below and joining
in the singing.
The adjournment came at an end OF
the seven and a half hours session. dur
ing which much minor matter was trans
acted. In all seventy bills and resolu-
tions were passed. The -.sal good
feeling in the House had been >aed
Oy lIe Victory WOHA over the 81
theu item Incorporated in the nav
preparation bill for the building of :
battleShip in a Government yard.
The closing hour was occupied with a
spirited debate between Mr.. Cousins, of
Iowa, and Mr.. Richardson, the Demo-
cratic leader, over the report on the in
vestigation into the charges made by
Captain Christmas concerning the sale
0f tho nanich
ridiculed Mr.. Richardson for bringing
the matter to the attention of Congress.
The latter defended his course. Ihere
is but one thing in connection with the
whole NATTER said Mr.. Cousins. that
approaches the Stiffness and absurdity of
the driveling diatribe and fictitious tale
of Christmas, and that is the unparalleled
and ludicrous performance of deliberate
ly and solemnly spreading it upon the
records of the Amerwican Congress,
wnere 1T must remain throughout all
history as shameless challenge to the
credulity of man."
Mr. Richardson said that when the
secret report of Captain Christmas to
the Danish Government containing the
statements as to the alleged bribery OF
members OF Congress was called to his
1
investigation. He asserted that the
proof was conclusive that Christmas
was the agent of Denmark and indeed
OF the American State Department.
There is not one iota of proof in
support OF the latter statement" inter-
posed Mr. Dalzell (Pa.). 81 have the
proof here, replied Mr.. Richardson
who read the testimony concerning tho
Of MI
at London, giving Christmas by secra-
tary Hay. Mr.. Richardson denied that
any member OF Congress had been brihad
He had simply believed that the chareas
were worthy of investigation and that
belief he still adhered.
Mr.. Dinsmore (Ark.) desired. he said
to repel the insinuations cast by Mr.
Cousins upon Mr.. Richardson for bring
ing the matter to the attention of Con-
gress.
AT 5:2S Mr.. Payne and Mr.. Cannon. of
the committee to wait on the President,
appeared and Mr.. Payne upon behalf of
that committee reported that it had dis
charged its duty and that the President
had replied that he had no further COM
mnnicatiOn to make
Then Speaker Henderson after :