The Washington times., 1904-04-28

Chairs decision Mr.. Perkins said if
Mr.. Hoar did so. he would call him
tAr Hoar0 10 the chair.
Mr.. Aldrich called a page and told
him loud enough for all TO hear, to ask
President pro TEN. Frye TO return TO
the chair. Mr.. Frye, who was with
President Roosevelt at the time. inn
lnediately returned to the chamber AMI
took the chair
dent of the United States was received.
Mr. Frye glancing up and not Tecog-
MIXING the Presidents assistant secre-
tary, announced: "A message from the
House of Representatives" Senators
smiled and Mr.. Frye made prompt cor
rection.
that Mr. German be granted the floor TO
conclude his remarks. There was no
objection and the Maryland senator
spoke at length in criticism OF "extraN-
agance and corruption in the depart
ments" and a general denunciation of
the dominant political party
Nothing Accomplished.
Mr.. German declared the Senate was
adjcurning at an unusual time. in def
erence, apparently, to some outside IN
huenee, having accomplished nothing
except the passage Of the necessary ap-
preparation bills.
Mr.. Allison followed Mr. German and
ridiculed the statements made by Mr.;
German, and Mr.. Culberson.- he SAID
he was surprised at first. but on re-
Election, was not surprised, that the
Texas Senator had not referred 10 the
heritage left by the Cleveland Admins
tration as a burden for Mckinney 10
CARR
Diplomatic Visitors.
While Mr.. German and Mr.. Allison
were speaking, they had in their audi
ence in the Diplomatic gallery. the Chi
nese minister, Sir Chentung LANG
Cheng, and the Peruvian minister, Senior
Don Manuel AlvareZ-Calderon, escorting
the new minister from Bolivia.
From the House of Representatives
came Speaker Cannon and the House
committee to wait on the President, IN
company with like committee from the
Senate. The House members were KEEP
resentatives Payne OF New YORK anu
Hemenway OF Indiana, Republicans. and
John Sharp Williams OF Mississippi, the
In accordance with a resolution pre-
sented by Mr. Allison. the President pro
tenn. designated Mr.. Hale and Mr. Cock
reI 10 represent the Senate. Mr.. Allison
was excused from serving, on his own
request. IN order that he might con-
tinue his speech.
Continuing his speech. Mr.. Allison de-
clared the expenses of this Government
were. in reality. less then those OF
other nations,
The Presidents Answer.
Returning from the visit TO the Presi-
dent Mr. Hale and Mr.. CockrelI took
places IN the center aisle. and the for
ner addressed the Chair. He said:
THE President is pleased TO say he
has no further communication to
make.
Mr.. Cuyberson engaged in several col
loQuies with Mr. Allison. in argument
about the financial policy OF the Repub-
lican party Mr.. Aldrich followed. in
cidentally making response 10 the at
tacks from Democratic Senators.
Shortly after l o'clock Mrs; Roose-
Xelts sister MISS SaE9w. ana Iheeoerei
gallery and occupied seats IN the Presi-
dents pew.
Gorman's Prediction.
Mr.. German charged that the expend-
itures for the next fiscal year. including
the Panama Canal payments. will eX-
coed the Government income.
He declared the majority leaders had
Aeclined to take up the tariff because
this is a Presidential year.
1T is for that reason, and it's wise
politically. but nevertheless the respon-
sihility is on you" he said. He ever
predicted the Republican party will be
In Office four years more He declared
there was as small chance OF Mr.. Al
drich denying these things as 10 con
japan TO rule there as he rules here
Mr.. German predicted the one grea
question in the next election will b.
whether we shall restrain the powe
which the Executive has taken IN re
''The Senator Is getting of the ques
ton" interrupted Mr.. Aldrich.
oh no." replied Mr.. German. ''Th
Senator wishes TO divert me into som
byway."
Executive had become IAN emperor.
dictator" and that practically all tn
legislation Of the session had been 70
ward that end.
Mr., AIdrich paid a high tribute 10 III
President, and said no one had serve
o>eonscientiously- and well as Presiden
At rs O'Clock. on motion Of Senate
Penrose. the Senate went into executiv
session.
In Executive Session.
After ten minutes in executive sessio
the doors were reopened and some ger
eral business taken up. Mr.. Clay {
Georgia was then recognized and II
Quested another executive session. .
he had been absent before. At 1;
O'Clock therefore, another executiy
were cleared.
Mrs Roosevelt a Spectator.
Shortly after l o'clock Mrs. Rooseve
entered the Presidents pew IN the Ser
ators reserved gallery. She was a,
companied by Theodore. jr-, and Kern
Roosevelt. -.sr
After a time they were Joined by Mis-
Kean, the New Jersey Senator's sistc
who had been witnessing the floor Pr,
oeedings for some time
Thanks to Presiding Officer.
The second short executive sessiC
ended at 1:52 p. m
Immediately on coming into open Sc
sion Mr. German. as floor leader Of II
minority. proposed the usual resolutc
OF thanks to the presiding officer If
the courteous. dignihed. and able maj
ner'' IN which Mr. Frye had preside
over the Senate.
Mr.. Elkins who was I'm the chair ten
porarily promptly declared the motto
carried and relinquished the gavel
Mr.. Frye.
The latter, addressing the Senate. SAT-
Senators: This expression Of YOU
confidence IN me is very gratifying