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Chrysenthemums were used in profusion
and there was hardly desk that did not
carry one or more huge bunches OF these
flowers. The fact that most OF the new
senators received the congratulatory Of
ferings at the spring session OF the senate
reduced the number OF floral pieces but
seldom has there been seen In the senate
collection so gorgeous.
CHEERS FOR HANNA.
When Senator Hanna came through the
swinging doors he was greeted with
cheers, which increased to thunderous
applause as he was followed a moment
la ter by Senator German and the two
net In the centre aisle for cordial
hand shake.
The senate was called TO order as the
hands of the clock reached noon and the
Rev. h. j. Prettyman OF washington
| made the opening prayer
| The formal proclamation calling the
| congress In extraordinary session was
| read. Mr.. Bacon (Ga) presented the cleo
| ton certificate OF Senator Stephen II.
Mallory OF Florida, who took the oath
| At the roll call. seventy senators an
| swered and President Pro tenn Frye de-
| clsred a quorum present
Mr.. Platt (Conn.) offered a resolution to
rotfy the house OF representatives that
| the senate was ready TO proceed TO busl-
ness.
| TO NOTIFY PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Hoar and Mr.. German were APP
| pointed committee to join a committee
appointed by the house to inform the
president congress had organized and was
| ready to receive any communication he
had to make.
| A resolution offered by Mr. Cullom fix
| Ing 12 o'clock noon as the hour of con-
vening daily sessions was adopted after
4 Va irn he nf aI
| ed
HOUSE.
The house OF representatives convened
at noon today In extraordinary session.
| Today's session was full of interest to
the spectators. likewise to the new mem
| bers. but to the veteran IL was but a
| routine proceeding.
The fact that speaker was TO be
| elected and that this was the first session
or the new congress. added to the interest
that usually attaches to an opening day
Long before the hour of noon, when the
gavel fell. the galleries were filed. the
ladies being largely In the majority. Many
| more were disappointed, holders OF cards
OF admission being among this number
| Among the spectators were public officers,
| diplomats and a great many out OF town
visitors.
The floral display in tho speakers lobby
was never more elaborate than today.
| The popular members on both sides were
remembered by friends In lavish fashion.
The bright colors OF smart gowns, the
| flowers and other scenes usual on a FIRST
| day lent picturesqueness TO the occasion.
During the hour or two prior to the open
ing members kept coming In. The leaders
| OF both sides were early on the scene.
| Old friends and associates met and chat
ted. New members were introduced to
their colleagues.
First OF importanco amapg today's
events was the election OF Mr.. Cannon
as speaker, next was the swearing I'm of
| the members and the drawing for seats.
Many familiar figures OF the last con-
gress were missed today, somo retiring
voluntarily. others failing OF reelection
and few going 10 the senate. Galusha
A. Grow, the veteran member from
Pennsylvania and former speaker was
among the absent once.
A NEW LEADER.
The Democrats today rallied around a
new leader, Mr.. williams (Miss) having
been chosen TO take the place OF Mr..
Richardson (Tenn). who retired from the
| leadership OF the minority.
| At a quarter TO twelve o'clock the okor
was cleared OF all save those entitled TO
remain within the law making chamber
but the hummins was not lessened 10 a
perceptible degree. Promptly at noon,
Clerk OF the ouse Alexander Mcdowell
dropped the gavei. formally calling the
house 10 order. Prayer by the chaplain
| followed
After a call Of the roll by states the
clerk called for nominations for speaker
Mr.. Hepburn Uowa). chairman Of the
| Republican caucus. formally nominated
MIR. Cannon.
Mr.. Hay (va), chairman of tho Demo.
cratic caucus. nominated Mr. williams
| MISS. No speeches were made I'm maxi
ing the nominations. The roll then was
called.
CANNON ELECTED SPEAKER.
The mention OF Mfr. Cannon's name was
received with applause on the Republican
side and that of Mr.. Williams as tho
minority candidate was likewise greeted
on the Democratic side.
The red carnation was much In evidence