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

Richardson, Mr.. Underwood, Mr.. Wluiams
(Miss). Mr.. De Almond and other promi-
nent men on the minority side remained
seated. The sound on the republican side
now became distinctly hiss and from the
galleries also came similar signs OF dfsap-
probation. In all only tWenty-one demo-
Gratis arose. The chair counted and still
amid intense silence announced that twenty
one had seconded the demand. "Forty-two
are necessary to order the ayes and noes,
he announced mot a sufficient number,
and the ayes and noes are refused"
A great wave of applause swept over the
republican side and was taken up by the
spectators in the overhanging galleries as
the announcement was made. Now the
question came on the adoption Of the reso-
luton. Again Mr.. Cochran demanded
record vote.
Adoption of the Resolution.
This time only seventeen democrats Joined
In the demand, and the announcement that
the resolution was adopted was hailed with
redoubled applause.
When the applause subsidized the speaker
pro tempore laid before the House the
Presidents veto of the bill to grant to N.
F. Thompson the right to construct dam
at Muscle Shoals. Ala, and to use the wa
ter power of the Tennessee river.
Mr.. Payne moved to refer the message to
the committee on interstate commerce,
pending which Mr.. Livingston SGa.),
the ranking minority member Of the APP
preparations committee, asked and obtained
unanimous consent for himself and Mr..
Cannon to print in the Congressional Rec
ord statements concerning the appropria-
tons of this Congress. This was the first
unanimous consent granted since last
Thursday.
Mr. Payne then yielded three minutes to
Mr. Richardson (Ala.). the author Of the
vetoed bill. who made an urgent appeal to
pass the measure over the Presidents veto.
Mr.. Burton. chairman of the rivers and
h y-hn tao to-, bit ool, Ia
clared that the water power Of navigable
streams should not be given away.
The Last Roll Call.
Mr.. Payne demanded the previous ques-
ton on his motion. and upon that Mr..
Richardson demanded the ayes and noes.
The whole democratic side supported the
demand. II was already after II o'clock
when the roll was called upon this de-
mand.
The previous question was ordered-1A
to SO-and at II 80 the last roll call, the
eightieth roll call of this legislative day
OF Thursday. February 26, began. on the
motion to send the veto message to the
committee on Interstate commerce
During the progress of the roll call the
message from the Senate announcing the
passage of resolution for the appoint
dent and inform him that Congress was
ready to adjourn was received.
Mr.. Payne Immediately asked unanimous
consent that the chair appoint a commit
tee or three to join the Senate committee
on this mission. There was no objection
and the chair appointed Messrs. Payne,
Grosvenor and Richardson Tenn.) Mr..
Payne's motion was carried. 2O2 to 60:
At this moment. six minutes of H. Speak
er Henderson re-entered the hall and as
cended the roStrum amid a great demon
stration on the republican side. which ex-
tended to the democratic side and the gal
lerteS.
Ovation to the Speaker.
This applause grew into cheers and the
vast majority of democrats rose with the
republicans to their feet to join In the
demonstration. Then 1t ceased for mo-
merit as Mr.. Payne of the committee an
nounced that the committee had waited on
the President and that he had conveyed
his CONGRATULATIONS. whether 1t was proper
for him to do so or not
Mr.. Cannon. still standing at the side of
the rostrum, then In a clear voice read the
resolutions adopted by the House Speak
er Henderson was yisibly affected as he
faced the packed galleries and the men,
bers of the House for his valedictory. For
half a minute he paused to control his
emotions before beginning. Then in voice
that trembled at first, but grew gradually
stronger as he proceeded until his words
rang out he delivered what was perhaps
the most touchingly human farewell ad-
dress ever delivered from the Speakers
chair.
Speaker Henderson's Farewell.
Speaker Henderson said: Gentlemen of
the House of Representatives.: An age spent
under this dome must give opportunity for
forming many and strong ties. Constituted
a. have been from childhood. friendship
10 an essential element Of my lfes food
(appause) and whether on the floor or in
the chair l have found a bountiful supply
tiful and instructive things on this floor,
sharp. able. feeling debate, and debate.
gentlemen, Is the foundation and sustaining
power of American liberty (applause). But
/ have seen another beautiful thing. When
the flag was raised in war have seen both
sides Of this chamber as one man put $780,
100000 into the hands Of the chief magis-
trate and say Lead on without dissent
ing voice (Applause.) / say that, from
that hour have believed that there was no
future moment when the disintegration
could come to this republic. (Applause)
And when saw the young men from every
state In the Union touching elbow to elbow
and rushing into the ranks Of war. there
was absolute confirmation of that belief.
(Applause.)
II have no fears for the future of my
country. Let no one be disturbed by the bat
ties on this floor. As 1 said they are guar
antees of freedom and / approve them. At
times there may be scars left, but they are
not scars that leave a permanent cripple;
tUey are scars tNdt ledNc the SOUL ana the
manhood without a dangerous wound. For
one, go where / may from this hall, shall
carry with me in my heart an afectionate
recollection Of the friends that have met
here, and l do not know OF one enemy.
Applause.) Whenever l meet any member
of this body In the future I shall feel that
I meet a legislative comrade, and 1 know
that he will meet friend. (Applause)
81 am not going to give counsel to this
body further than to say that there Is moth
Ing more precious than this government
for us to fight for. Preserve that IL you
lose your life. 1t Is more valuable than
anything that can be named. Go on with
the rough and tumble battles Of legislation,
but keep your eye on that flag which God
asks us to die for Applause.)
when | took this chair l asked the sup
port of this House to aid me in performing
the duties of this high Office which you con-
ferred upon me. That gavel In my hand
has never been de,fied by either side of this
chamber 1t Is pleasure to say that 1t
always has secured obedience. recognition
when order was demanded. Knowing how
excited are at times. that Is a pleasant
recollection to me-
"Now, gentlemen. IL l know my feelings
toward this body of men know that shall
carry with me through life the image Of this
hour. with its general approval and treat
ment of me this morning. / shall carry
every one of your faces in my memory and
shall never cease to feel an interest in this
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