The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-05
MASON LECTURES SENATE
Also His Last Appearance in
 That Chamber.
Talks e Bill to Death While Inveigh. ing Against That Method of Killing Legislation-Presi-
 dent at the Capitol.

Washington, March 4.-The ffty-sevcnth Congress expired at noon today by hmita- ton. In many respects the closing scenes were similar to those at the end of every Congress. Every four years. however, there is an inauguration which materially changes the proceedings in the Senate, but the expiration of a Congress In the House Is very much the same each time.
 But there has not been in many years such a demonstration in the House as oc- cured today owing to the fact that Speaker Henderson was retiring not only as presiding officer, but from the House as a member. The bitter partisan feeling that has sprung up in the House of Representatives during the past week reached a pitch which prevented the Speaker from receiving the unanimous approval of the House when the usual resolution of thanks and courtesy mas offered. The Speaker, however, delivered a beautiful farewell address.
 The resolution of thanks had to come from the Republican side and while this 4L custom. The usual resolution of thanks to President pro tempore Frye was unanimously adopted in the Senate.
 Mason Kills @ Bill.
 Two years ago, when the Fffty-sixth Congress expired, it was remarkable not only for the second inauguration of Will Ham Mckinley, but also for the fact that Senator Carter of Montana talked the river and harbor bill to death, which CO., cupied the time of the Senate up to with in a few minutes of the end Today Senator Mason whose term expired at noon also talked hn unimpdrtsnt bill to death, but in his valedictory he lectured the Senate for it's unlimited debate which allows bills to be killed in that manner and he also made a final plea for the freedom of the Filipinos.
 As all the important supply bills had passed before the two Houses took a recess this morning, no legislation was necessary and none was attempted.
 The bill which had passed and reached the stage of enrolment were all signed by President Roosevelt, who with mem- bers of the cabinet, occupied the Prest- dents room in the Senate wing of the capitol.
 This biennial visit of the President to the capitol Is one of the features of a closing Congress.
 Notable today in the House was the speech of the retiring Speaker, Colonel Henderson, to the resolution of thanks introduced by MT. Payne. The speech was followed by a remarkable demon gtration, the galleries following the mem bers in paying tribute to the distin- Euished Iowan.
 The Speakers Speech.
 Speaker Henderson said:
 ''Gentlemen of the House of Repre- septatives: An age spent under this dome must give opportunity for forming many and strong ties. Constituted as l have been from childhood, friendship Is an essential element of my hfe's blood (ap- plause0 And whether on the floor or fin the chair I have found bountiful supply in this hall (applause) l have . seen beautiful and instructive things on this floor sharp, able, feeling debate, and debate, gentlemen. Is the foundation and sustaining power of American liberty (ap- nIause,) But have seen another beauti- SuI thing. When the feeling was raised in war I have seen both sides of this chamber as one man put $5o,OOO,OOO into +ba hands of the chief magistrate and .ov Head on without a dissenting voice (AnnlauseO 1 say that from that hour I have believed that there Is no future moment when disintegration will come tc +his republic. (Applause.) And wher saw the young men from every State fin the Union touching elbow to elbow and rushing into the ranks or war, there was absolute confirmation of that pelei' NAp' plause.) ,u., country. Let no one be disturbed by the battles on this floor. As said, they are guarantees of freedom, and l approve them. At times there may be scars left, ou they are not scars that leave perma nent cripple; they are scars that leaV' the soul and the manhood without a dan xerous wound. For one, go where l may from this hall, shall carry with me r my heart an affectionate recollection O. the friends have met here and do no know of one enemy. (Applause.) When ever I meet any member of this body II the future. shall feel that meet leg tslative comrade and know that he wil meet a friend. (Applause.)
 Keep Eye on the Flag.
 "J am not going to give counsel to thi body further than to say that there i nothing more precious than this govern raent for us to fight for. Preserve tha R you love your life. It Is more valuabl than anything that can be named. G. on with the rough and tumble battles O legislation, but keep your eye on tha nag WnlCn G0o aShS uS to oio TOT. (Ap plause)
 ''When I took this chair I asked tn support of this House to aid me in per forming the duties of this high ohlc which you conferred upon me. Tha Ravel in my hand has never been dehe by either side of this chamber. It is pleasure to say that. It always has SC cssred obedience and recognition whel order was demanded. Knowing how ex cited we arc at times, that Is a pleasan recollection to me.
 Now. gentlemen, if I know my feel ings towards this body of men. knov that I shall carry with me through If the image of this hour with It's genera approval and treatment of me this morn ing. I shall carry every one of you faces in my memory and I shall neve cease to feel an interest in this grea | bodv which stands 30 near to the happi 3 aaanm ssP my antzT,krvmen. And now, bil