Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-09
CONGRESS IN
EXTRA SESSION
Joseph G. Cannon Formally
Elected Speaker Of House
Of Representatives
BRILLIANT SCENE AT CAPITOL
Huge Floral Tributes D.eorats the
pesks Of the Favorits Members -
harpa's Popularity Manifested-To-
day's Session Purely Formal, No
pusiness Being Transacted.

eighth congress convened in extraor-
slinary session at noon today in accord
ance with the proclamation OF Pres
4Jent Roosevelt, for the purpose of en-
acting legislation necessary to make
effective Cuban reciprocity treaty. The
day is devoted simply to personal
greetings and organization The house
assembled the largest membership in its
history, and the scene before the gavel
feii in that body was one of anima-
tiof,. both on the floor, In the cloak
rooms and in the Hobbies and corridors.
The day was crisp and bright and the
capitol building presented the appear
ance of q new structure with its coat
OF white paint and complete renovation
within. The crowds Of eager specta
tors, both men and women. thronged
the corridors and rotunda OF the capi-
iol early In the day and the galleries.
10 which admission was had by card
only, were taxed to their capacity long
before the hour for assembling arrived.
The committee rooms, which had been
IN the hands of the renovator during
the racess, were thrown open and many
informal receptions were held by pop
uiar chairrnen. With the speakership
question out Of the way In the universe.
endorsement of Cannon. there was
nothing to worry the legislative mind
and the day was given up to the senr-
ment Of occasion. Many handsome dor
unusual profusion TO the Hobbies back
OF both the senate and house chambers
TO be placed later on the desks OF men,
berA The new members OF the house
received their initiation to the door
keepers and house employees, and many
were turned back Tor Identification be-
cause OF their slight hesitation on pre-
senting themselves for admission. Suc.l
incidents contributed to the general
lively animation and good humor OF the
occasion.
Tribute for Hanna.
Senator Hanna's pronounced victory
IN the Ohio election won for him what
was one Of the most pretentious floral
designs ever seen in the senate, shield
three and half by four and half feet
OF blue irnmortelles. in which was
wrought out Of California grasses. RIB
bons and red. white and blue immor-
telles q design OF the American eagle
Identical with that on 4 silver quarter
dollar. The shield was surmounted
with gorgeous cluster Of American
beauty roses. The offering bore the in
pcription. Senator Mark Hanna from
his friends. Irish democrats, OF Cleve-
land" Fully score OF smaller trib-
u.es were banked around Senator Han
mas desk. Senator Gorman's triumph
IN the Maryland election was recog-
swo feet In diameter. with cluster roses
carnations and chrysanthemums as a
base.
The ssnate.
Rev. A. J. Prettyman. OF Washing
ton. made the invocation in the senate
and after Mallory. OF Florida, had taken
the oath Hoar and German were ap-
pointed COMMITTEES, to Join the house
committee to inform the president that
congress was ready to receive any COM
nunication he had to make. The sem
ate adjourned at 1915.
Election Of Cannon.
After prayer by the chaplain In the
house roll call followed. Three hum
ared and fifty having answered, the
clerk called for nominations for speak
Or. Hepburn. OF Iowa, nominated Cam
non. Hay. OF Virginia. nominated
williams. of Mississippi. No speeches
were made In making the nominations.
Eellers were appointed and the roll was
called. Cannon was elected, receiving
is3 votes to 1876 for Williams. Will
Jams. OF Mississippi. and Grosvenor, OF
Ohio. were appointed a committee TO
notify Cannon Of his election and to
escort him to the speakers chair.
Cannon Applauded.
When Cannon reached the speakers
aesk both sides of the chamber arose
Ind applauded vociferously
Williams introduced Cannon, saying.
y think the majority have selected
their best type, and am satisfied the
minority will be given full measure
VI fairness and impartiality from him"
Cannon made a brief response, tender
Ing thanks for the honor and the oath
eI once was tiieh auihiiiislereo iiiH NY
Bingham of Pennsylvania. Father os
The house" The members were then
sworn in by Cannon, following which
j resolution was adopted re-electing
the old officers Of the house.
A Flood of Bills.
Washington. Nov. a.--Among several
hundred bills introduced in the house
today were these: Statehood bill for
a, Ada,rin1,. ractoriricr q Y-iaau q