The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-07
SENATE ROUNDS OUT
THE EXTRA SESSION

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The Senate met at 80 o'clock this
morning to round out the extraordinary
session of Congress in a manner consid-
cred more beitting than the action
taken by the House Saturday. The gal
leries were well filed, and there was a
large representation OF members on the
floor when the Rev. Mr.. Prettyman. of
Washington. pronounced the Lord S
Prayer. There was but one touch of
color TO indicate the approach OF the
regular session-a large basket of roses
and carnations upon the desk OF Mr..
Quarles Of Wisconsin.
In Executive Session.
Routine business v-as not completed
when at 1I:40 O'Clock. upon motion of
Mr.. Allison. the galleries We're cleared
and the doors closed for the considera-
ton OF a large number OF nominations.
Those not confirmed before noon failed.
The following were confirmed;
4. f. Bowling Of Maryland. TO be
Deputy Auditor Of the Treasury.
Charles p McCleiland Of New York,
70 be general appraiser.
j. p. Dickinson, TO be receiver Of pub
lie moneys at Hugo, Cal; also num-
Der of Dostmasters.
The Doors Reopened.
At 1850 o'clock the doors were re-
opened. disclosing nearly every MEM
Der in his seat. and Mr.. Platt of Con-
necticut in the chair The resolution
authorizing the Committee on Post
Offices and Postroads to conduct an
Investigation OF the POstofice Depart
ment. II Il deemed such necessary, was
favorably reported from the Committee
on Contingent Expenses. Mr.. Penrose
asked unanimous consent for it's imme-
diatC consideration.
Mr.. German. in asking that it go over
until later day. presented a resOlU-
ton of thanks to President Pro TEN
Frye for the dignifed, impartial. and
courteous manner in which he had pre-
sided over the deliberations of the body.
II was agreed 10.
Mr.. Penrose asked for a vote on the
Postofflce investigation resolution. The
Chair informed him that, objection hsv-
ing been entered, the resolution went 70
the calendar.
Extra Session Ends.
At this juncture Mr. Frye. who had
resumed the Chair. arose and in de-
Hoerate tones announced:
Senators: The hour provided by law
FOR the meeting of the first regular ses-
sion of the Fifty-eighsh Congress having
arrived. 1 declare the extraordinary ses-
sion adjourned without day"
just as the last word was uttered the
hands or the clock over the main en-
trance 70 the chamber were at u o. clock.
The gavei fell, the members arose in
their places. and the Rev. Mr.. Pretty
man. for the second time this morn
ing. but the first time in the Fifty
eighth Congress, invoked divine bless
Ing.
sixty-seven Senators responded TO
their names as the roll was called. a
quorum IS present announced the
Chair.
Usual Resolutions.
air. Plat of Connecticut offered the
customary resolution fixing the hour of
meeting at nOoni Mr.. Hoar. another
providing that the House be informed
that the Senate is ready for business,
and third by Mr.. Hale. providing for
the appointment 81 a committee of two
TO join with such committee as the House
OF Representatives might select ana
wait upon the Presid ent. informing him
that a quorum Of Congress had assem-
bled. They were agreed upon.
The chair appointed Mr.. Hale and 8Ir.
COckre1 as the committee on the part
Of the Senate.
Mr. Mallory was recognized and vas
about TO introduce a bill when Mr.. Hoal
inquired whether IL was not the custom
OF the Senate to transact no business
until II had heard from the President.
A Recess Taken.
II was so agreed. At 12:1O a recess Of
one hour was taken, upon motion Of
Mr.. Hoars
At 40 O'Clock the Senate was called
70 order. but Immediately took a recess
until $40 upon motion OF Mr.. Allison.
At 1:40 the Senate was again called 10
order and Messrs. Hale and Cockrell, as
members OF the joint committee to
notify the President. reported that the
President would submit a message
shortly" Immediately the Presidential
message was received. and the clerk
proceeded 70 read It. II appears on an
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