Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
THE HOUSE ADJOURNS
Tribute to the Memory of Ex-
Speaker Reed.
AN UNUSUAL ACTION
ONLY THREE PRECEDENTs IN
HISTORY FOR THIS COURSE.
Feeling Remarks Made by Representa-
tive Sherman of New York-Suit-
able Resolutions Adopted.
AN UNUSUAL ACTION

The House of Representatives today paid
remarkable tribute to the memory of ex-
Speaker Thomas b. Reed. His death had
created a profound impression, and there
| was a universal desire among the MEM
bers that the House show a signal mark of
respect to his memory. For the House to
take action on the death of a former men,
Der had only three precedents in its his
tory, namely, on the occasions of the death
of Benton, Blaine and Alexander stephens,
when the House adopted resolutions and
adjourned out of respect to their memories.
1t was decided to follow these precedents
in the case of Mr.. Reed
The chaplain at the opening of the
sion paid feeling reference to the death
of the ex-Speaker. No business was trans
acted beyond the formal reading OF two
messages from the President and ar
rangement % postpone the special order for
today-the London dock charge bll-until
tomorrow.
Mr.. Sherman's Remarks.
Mr.. Sherman (N. " then amid profound
silence arose and in few feeling remarks
offered a resolution to adjourn. Mr.. Sher-
man said:
Mr.. Speaker former-Speaker Reeds life
ended yesterday. It's span measured many
years less than the allotted life of man.
and yet there was within it SO much OF
moment that his fame became great and
will be lasting.
He was a citizen of my state since his
departure from pubic life, although 1t was
as representative from the state Of Maine
that he rendered his service to the public,
and it is in the state OF Maine that he Will
have his final resting place.
ITO have served with Mr.. Reed was an
honor; to have been In close touch with
him an inspiration; to have enjoyed his
confidence and his friendship delight. He
was so great, his services to his country so
valuable that il seems to me We ought TO
depart from the usual custom when one
not in public life dies. and /. therefore, Mr..
Speaker offer the following resolution:
The Resolutions.
Resolved. That the following minute be
spread upon the Record of the House OF
Representatives:
" Hon. Thomas Bracket Reed died in
Washington December Z, 1902 For twen-
ty-two years he had been member of
this House: for six years its Speaker. His
service terminated with the Fifty-ffth
Congress. Within this chamber. the scene
Of his lifes great activities was laid. Hero
he rendered services TO his country which
placed him in the front rank of American
craftsmanship. Here he exhibited charac-
teristics which compelled respect and won
admiration. Forceful ability, intrinsic
worth strength of character. brought him
popular fame and congressional leadership.
In him depth and breadth of intellect, with
a full and well-rounded development, had
produced giant who lowered above his
fellows and impressed them with his power
and his wisdom. A distinguished states
man: a lofty patriot; cultured scholar;
incisive writer: unique orator; an un-
matched debater: master of logic, wit.
satire: the most famous of the worlds par
liamentarians: the great and representa-
tive citizen of the American republic has
gone into history.
+" Resolved, That in honor of the dis
tingushed dead, the House do now ad-
journ.'
When the reading of the resolutions had
been concluded. Speaker Henderson asked
if there was objection to their present con-
sideration.
The silence remained unbroken The
resolutions were then unanimously adopt
ed. and accordingly. at l2:15. the Speaker
declared the House adjourned out of re-
spect to the memory of Mr.. Reed.
Judiciary Committee Adjourns.
The House judiciary committee: as a
mark of respect to former Speaker Reed.
who once served as chairman of the COM
mittee. adjourned today motion OF Rep
resentative Lanham of Texas, without
transacting any business