The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-13

Washington. November g.-The
5Sth Congress convened in extraor-
binary session at noon today, in ac-
cOrdance with the proclamation of
President Roosevelt for the purpose
of enacting legislation necessary to
maxi effective the Cuban reciprocity
treaty. The day was devoted simply
To personal greetings and ~organiza-
ton.
The House assembled the largest
membership in its history. and the
scene before the gaveI fell in that
body was Oue OF animation. both on
the floor, in the cloak rooms and In
the Hobbies and corridors. The day
was crisp n bright, and the Capt.
tOl building presented the appear
ance Of q new structure with it's coat
of hite paint and complete removal
ton within.
Crowds of eager spectators. both
men and women. thronged the cOrri-
doris and rOtunda of the Capitol
early In the day. and the galleries to
which admission was had by card
only. were taxed to their capacity
long before the hOu for assembling
arrived.
Committee rooms which had been
IN the hands of the renOvatOr during
h recess were thrown open and
many Informal receptions were held
by popular chairmen. With the
speakership question out of the way,
in the universal endorsement of Mr..
Cannon there was nothing to worry
h legislative mind. and the day was
given uU 10 the sentiment of the Or
CaSion.
The Senate.
With galleries crowded, with the
chamber u mass of elaborate floral
tributes and nearly every Senator in
his seat. the gavel of President pro
tenn Frye sounded at noon today
calling the Senat together in the
second extraordinary session of the
Fifty-eighth Congress. The special
session of the Senate. Following the
adjournment last spring of the 57th
Congress. eliminated much of the
routine work. which otherwise would
have been performed today.
Senator Hanna's pronounced vic
tory in the Ohio election won for
him what was n of the most pre-
tentiOus floral designs ever seen in
the Senate a shield three and a half,
by four and a half feet. of Blu I'm
mortels. in which was wrought the
American Eagle. The offering bore
the inscription: Senator Mark Han
ma. from his friends. The Irish DEM
ocrats.' of Cleveland"
Fully a score of smaller tribute
were banked around the Senator's
desk.
Senator Germans triumph in the
Maryland election was recognized by
the second largest floral piece. a
handsome wreath more than two feet
in 6i9 nnfar with u crncca1 o1,,c+ar of
roses. carnations and c~hrysanthe-
NUNS at the base.
The ena adjourned at 1914 I'M
til tomorrow.
House of Representatives.
Washington. November 9.-The
House of Representatives convened
at noon today in extraordinary ses-
sion Long before the hour of noon.
when the gavel fell. the galleries
We're filled, the ladies being largely i'm |
the majority. Many familiar figures |
of the last congress were missed to-
day GaluSha a. Grow. the veteran |
member from PENNSYLVANIA. and n
FORMER speaker. was among the alb |
sent ones
around n new leader. Mr.. Williams. |
of Mississippi. having been chosen
TO take the place of Mr.. Richardson.
OF tennessee. VINO retired from the
leadership Of the minority.
\ roll call by states developing a
clerk called for nominations for
speaker Mr.. Hepburn. of Iowa.
chairman of the Republican caucus.
formally nominated MT. Cannon.
Mr. Hay. of Virginia. chairman of
the Democratic caucus. nominated
Mr.. Williams. Of Mississippi. No
speeches We're made in making the
nominations.
The mention of Mr.. Cannon's
name was received with applause on
the Republican side and the naming
of Mr. Williams as the minority
candidate. was likewise greeted on
the Democratic side.
The roll was then called. resulting
in 1913 votes for Mr.. Cannon and 166
for Mr. Williams. Mr.. Cannon was
then declared duly elected speaker
of the House.
Mr. Williams. OF Mississippi. and
Mr.. G~rOsvenOr. of Ohio. were an
pointed 4 committee 70 notify Mr..
Cannon of his election and to escort
him 10 the speakers chair. AS Mr..
Cannon entered the north door with
Mr.. Williams and Mr.. GrOsvenor. the
applause beginning with a ripple
grew IN It's Intensity as ne approach
the speakers desk. Members of
both sides Of the chamber arose and
Joined in the ovation to the newly
elected SPEAKER. Mr.. Williams IN
troduCe2 Mr. Cannon. saving:
"Gentlcmen OF the House OF Rep
reSentatiNes. it is % high honor to
present speaker of The House of
ReTresentatives-the greatest p~ar11a-
meHtary body on The surface of the
earth 1t IS an especial honor TO
preS-nr this House this particular
@"sr- r fhinE h majority have
Sc. fE@zr 1eSt type and I am
sateG@d tae minority will BE given