Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-04

cession, the Philippine tariff bill also
marches along in the funeral procession
and the pure food and pure drink bill is
also marching with the rest, all OF them
going to an open grave, all of them marked
for the dead house because the Senate is
afraid to trust its own majority to transact
business" He then urged that the rules OF
the Senate be amended, and called atten-
ton to the ancient snuff boxes in the Sem
ate. There was no more snuff on the repub-
lican side than on the democratic side. It
goes with the rules, he said because 1t is a
part of the dignity Of the Senate, and, he
snuff boxes are as Interchangeable as the
stars
Mr. Patterson (Col.) charged that Mr..
Lodge himself had defeated the recon-
mendation Of the Philippine committee with
respect to a tariff.
Mr.. Mason, continuing, said the race Of
people never has been born that can govern
another people without their consent and
have peace. "Why not be honest with each
other and say we have made mistaken
asked Mr.. Mason.
Under the law Of compensation, he said,
we are settling for that mistake every hour.
While Mr.. Mason was speaking Secre-
taries Hay, Root, Hitchcock, Wilson and
Cortelyou, Attorney General Knox and
Postmaster General Payne entered the
chamber and occupied seats on the floor.
Secretary Hay in particular displayed much
interest in Mr.. Mason's remarks.
Unconscious Sarcasm.
Mr.. Allison\reported that the special COM
mittee had waited on the President, who
had said that he had no communication to
make, and said. Mr.. Allison added: If it
is in order I would like to say that 1 con-
graduate the two houses Of Congress upon
the admirable work performed during this
session.
AS Mr. Mason had just been arraignlns
fha To for to faiG To oy-Vy
legislation, a litter went around the Sen
ate which broke out into laughter in which
everybody joined
At II so, five minutes before adjourn
ment, Mr.. Bailey was recognized and said
that strong the temptation was to
reply to Mr.. Mason he preferred to have
vote on his bill.
Instantly Mr.. Mason was up. He re-
portant part of his remarks" which caused
loud laughter.
Mr. Bailey made the point that having
spoken once on the measure he could not
again take the floor. He was overruled by
the chair.
Then" said Mr. Bailey. II will at least
force him to speak this session out"
Mr. Mason retorted: 1.-The senator from
duty. Like the senator from Texas moth
ing pleases me more than to hear the sound
of my own voice." Again there was an
uproar Of laughter.
Mr. Cockrell wanted Mr.. Mason to yield
to him to present a resolution Of thanks to
Mr. Frye, the President pro. tenn, when
Mr.. Bailey Interrupted to say that under
the rules Of the Senate senator cannot
yield without unanimous consent.
THE chair is of a different opinion"
quickly replied Mr.. Pettus (Ala.). who
was temporarily occupying the chair
Thanks to Presiding Officer.
With only a minute or two remaining be-
fore adjournment, Mr. Cockrell (Mo.) rose
and said it afforded him sincere pleasure
pressing the appreciation Of the Senate Of
the uniform courtesy, impartiality, ability
and dignity with which our president pro
tenn. has presided over the proceedings of
this Senate"
Il desire heartily to approve the adop-
ton of that resolution" said Mr.. Bailey,
land to say that one of the reasons 1 ap
prove 1t Is that the president of the Sen
ate in case relating to my occupancy OF
the floor decided distinctly and positively
different from what the present occupant
of the chair has decided
Following this statement there was re-
newed laughter. The resolution was then
agreed to and amid handclapping Mr..
Frye resumed the chair and thanked the
Senate for it's action, speaking as follows:
II appreciate highly this expression of your
regard as your presiding officer l may
have merited it. May Gods benediction be
with you all. Your presiding officer de-
clares the Senate adjourned sine die"
The Senate thereupon at II o'clock adj
ioIrped