The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-03-05
LOVING CUP FOR UNCLE JOE.
THE SPEAKER Touched ny A
GIFT FROM THE HOtSE.
Democratic Leader Williams Similarly Re-
membcred-Riyal Parties Join Hands
In Unique INent-Hemeuway sums Up
Appropriations In His swan song,

In the history OF tho House of Representa-
tiyes took place just before final adjourn
ment to-day. In the past few days every
rhetnber of the House contributed TO the
purchase Of beautiful, massive imposing
loving cup. stand and server, and this
was presented to Speaker Cannon IN sur
roundings unequalled and unparalleled.
After the appointment Of Messrs. Payne
Hepburn and De Almond as members OF n
committee TO wait upon the President
and inform him that the Congress had
concluded its business, MIR. Payne an
nounced that joint Republican and Demo-
cratic caucus would be held in the hall
Immediately. Amid cheers, Mr.. Hepburn,
chairman Of the Republican caucus. raped
for order saying:
Il am glad to realize that there are kindly
occasions when a mild type Of representa-
tive like myself Is called upon TO- preside
over Democratic caucus and that there are
occasions when 1t is meet that the chairman
Of the Democratic caucus should be asked
to preside over Republican caucus
There was laughter and applause az he
yielded the eavel to Mr. Hay OF Virginia.
Mr. Hay said.
This occasion Is unique in the political
history of the country. and | feel that
am particularly distinguished in having
the honor to preside over the deliberations
OF the cauc is. which will now como to
order
Among friends on the floor, Speaker
Cannon asked faceuously:
81 suppose | may stay in this caucus2'
Mr. BOutell, one Of the Speakers col
leagues from Illinois, was recognized TO
make the presentation lie was followed
by Mr.. Williams, the minority leader, and
the Speaker responded "a follows:
a gift from master TO servant humbles
the recipient. gift from servant 10 mas
ter embarrasses the muster. A gift from
equal to equal. when prompted 10y conf
denee and esteem. is like unto apples of
gold In pictures of silver The men who
compose the National House Of Kepresen-
tatives, with their warrants of attorney
from great people, have no superiors
They are all equals l am proud that am
one Of you ! am more gratifed TO receive
this rift than words will express l receive
II as token OF your respect for me as one
Of you. This loving cup, notwithstanding
its magnificent proportions, is not large
enough TO contain my thanks, my conf
dence in. respect for and love to you, one
and all
The demonstration at several points
in Mr. Boutells remarks, especially where
he referred to the possibility Of the Speakers
still further elevation, and at the close was
remarkable, members rising to their feet
and cheering for some seconds
A totally unexpected incident followed,
when Champ Clark, on behalf of the mi
nority. presented their leader, John Sharp
Williams, a loving cup, in a speech of char
acteristio fervor and eloquence. MIR.
Williamss response was brief and feeling,
and with that the joint caucus stood dis
olved
Mr. Richardson OF Tennessee tho oldest
Democrat in point Of service, took the chair,
and Mr. Williams offered the following reso-
luton.
-Resol cd, That the thanks OF the mem
bers of the House of Repr sentatives, ir-
respective Of political afiiliation, are due
the Speaker for the integrity, faithfulness,
ability and broad patriotism with which he
has filed his high Office, and for the sincere
effort he has made TO restore the dignity
and honor + the Housa "a a coordinate
md equal branch of the Fede.a Legis-
lature Cheers.
The closing session Of the House opened
at 10 O'Clock.
An illusory air Of excitement was given
to an early DISCUSSION of public land
question, the report Of conferces upon u
bill to repeal the law permitting settlers
to make locations in forest reserves in lieu
of other locations which for any reason
they cannot perfect. Tho report was
adopted
Mr.. Hemenway Rep., Ind sang his
.,py Iof,ro Iat,arfirr- to tba Cnuota
to be sworn in as successor to Mr. Fair
banks in that body As chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations, in compH-
anoe with custom, he made the annual
statement showing the effect of the appro-
pnations by the Congress at the session
closing to-day. He said
THE total appropriations to provide
for the expenses of the Government during
the fiscal year 1900 which begins July
next. amount 10 1897, 2l17s4
In addition 10 this sum the permanent
annual appropriations, after excluding $751;
O00,O0o that may be applied out Of the sur
plus to the sinking fund for retiring the
public debt and $50 600, GOO for the redenp-
ton of national bank notes out of tho de-
posts made by national banks that are
retiring or reducing circulation, provide
including interest on the public debt and
expenses of collecting the revenue from
customs. These two sums make total
Of s007 ,O4s, lOi, provided at this session
for the expenses OF the Government duty
Ia the next fiscal year"
The Speakers closing address was as
follows.
tho vote of thanks is the ancient and
parliamentary method by which the House
expresses its appreciation OF the integrity
OF its presiding officer, 1t relates TO the
officer rather than to tho man. 1t "a not
for me TO say whether or not your express
sons of confidence are mented. That,
perhaps, viii be for the judgment Of other
men in other years.
But, certainly, l may say that, In 30 far
~ ! have been able. have labored without
oeaslng 10 walk in the way laid down by
the Constitution and the rules TO recognize
the rights of every member and TO do we'll
my part in working out, with you, the
Legislation that results best for all the people
IF TIM ruited States, both for the present
and For the years OF our republics glorious
future. In parting with YOU, / can only
thank you for your uniirng patience in
COOPERATING in the important and arduous