The Washington times., 1902-12-18
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Reception in ParloTs.
Before the House OF Tantalians opened
for the consideration OF the merits and
demerits Of the various candidates for
Speaker. there was an informal recep-
tion in the parlors OF the Arlington. 1t
which the new British ambassador. who
shared with Mr.. Cannon the honor as a
guest of the club. was introduced to the
members. Promptly at s o'clock the
doors OF the banquet hall we're thrown
open and President Powers, accompanied
by Speaker-to-b be Cannon. led the way.
Sir Michael Herbert was escorted by
Representative Foster OF Vermont. while
the other guests. including Speaker Hen
derson. Representative Dalzel, Repre-
sentative Payne, Representative Burton,
Representative Llttleheld. Representa-
tive Harry" Bingham, the father OF
the House, and other members who had
been invited 10 be present while the club
caucused upon the speakership, we're as
sisted 20 their seats by members Of the
club When President Powers raped
for order the members and guests seated
! themselves about a rectangular table
which surrounded a Yeritable garden Of
palms. Bright lights shone upon the
gathering and were reflected in the long
mirrors, presenting a scene which com
pared favorably with any Of the brill
liant events which have been held In
that famous banquet hall
Toast to the President.
Before the feast began President
Powers proposed a toast 20 the health
Of the President of the United States and
Mr. Foster. remembering the presence
Of Sir Michael Herbert, suggested the
health OF King Edward which was
drunk.
The dinner had not proceeded far be-
fore il became evident tha, the Tan
ITALIANS would no longer be able 20
restrain their desire to talk. Repre-
sentative Palmer obtained recognition
and entered upon a discussion Of the
prerogatives Of the members Of the club
on the speakership contest, and started
the ball Of merriment rolling Then
followed a Scotch ballad by the popu-
lar chorister Of Congress. Representative
Kyle of Ohio. who obtained unanimous
consent to inject into the proceedings
bit OF melodious song
The ,rrepressible Gaines-Gaines Of
West Virginia-was then heard shouting
10 attract the attention Of the presiding
officer across the field Of green. As
chairman OF the committee on speaker
ship he desired 10 present a privileged
report. and was recognized. IN a witty
speech he declared that the committee
had decided upon Representative Burton
Of Ohio for the speakership, but he ad-
mitted that there we're several minority
reports 20 be submitted.
From time 20 time thereafter, be-
tween the courses. he yielded i've min
utcs OF time to other members OF the
committee to present their views.
Mr.. Babcock Suggested.
Mr. Burk, Of Pennsylvania, presented
a report in favor Of Representative Bah
cock. who was the only one OF the can
didates absent In doing so Mr. Burk
I said he did 50 without prejudice to his
/ own candidacy. He gave assurance that
[ II Mr. Babcock we're elected Speaker
every bill introduced in Congress would
{ become a law. Mr.. Marshall. OF North
Dakota. placed before the club for It's
/ consideration. the name Of Representa-
/ tive Dalzell. declaring that the solid
I delegation Of North Dakota supported
! him. that be was a man who needed the
/ votes Of the club and II would be 10 the
/ advantage OF the club 70 make a deal
with him.
Representative Gardner. one Of the
/ babies Of the club. in an especially hap
/ py speech. reported in favor OF Repre-
/ sentative LIttIeheId. the only man who
/ had located the solar plexus OF the oc-
/ tOpus. the man who could command the
undivided support Of % per cent OF the
Maine delegation, who had Rockville.
! Me. behind him-and the farther IL
/ stayed behind the better-the man who
never sullied his name by attaching IL 10
a majority report"
Mr. Rodey, Of New Mexico. named Rep
resentative Payne for the speekership.