Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-04

and self governing people. Weprsy that
Divine favor may attend 1t and that
peace and progress justice and honor
may abide with our country and our
countrymen."
At its conclusion, he swore 10 26 new
Senators.
Then the Senate went to the east
front of the Capitol TO witness the in
auguration of the President.
Mr.. Fairbanks and half dozen Sens.
tors returned to the Senate Chamber
before the President had completed his
Inaugural address, and without attempt
ing to do any business. adjourned the
Senate at | 20 p. m. until Monday.
HOUSE.
The galleries we're deserted when
Speaker Cannon called to order the thirty
members who were present at 10 o'clock
for the opening of the last session Of the
House of Representatives of the 2Sth
Congress.
The House occupied itself with wind
ing mp a few bits Of unimportant legisla-
ton, recessiug for lew minutes occa-
sionally to kill time. Bursts OF song
came from the cloak rooms, where nefii-
bers we're indulging themselves in jests,
laughter, and melody. Mr.. Heuenway
made statement of appropriations aud
of the financial condition of the country
amid considerable confusion, and at
lilo Messrs. Payne, Hepburn and De-
Almond having been appointed to notify
the President that the House is ready
to adjourn, the House resolved itself
into 'joint caucus of democrats aud
republicans, Representative Hepburn, OF
Iowa, the staunchest republican of them
all, calling the democratic caucus to
order and Repres entative Hay of Virginia
presiding over the republicans.
Under their joint craftsmanship this
proceedings progressed, Mr.. Bentelle,
of Illinois, eulogizing Speaker Cannon,
and presenting to him, on behalf of his
colleagues, magnificent loving cup.
The fact that the cup had not yet
arrived from New York, where it was
ordered, did not phase the orator OF the
occasion.
1--WE now present to you loving
cup" he said, (which you will find in
your familiar ROOM"
There was a burst of tremendous APP
plause, everybody rising. some waving
handkerchiefs, Speaker Cannon, who had
taken chair on the floor of the House.
being the only one to remain seated.
Mr.. Williams, the democratic aoor
leader, who arose to add his tribute, re-
ceived fattering reception. He testi-
| fed to his affections for Speaker Cannon
and Joined Gin the republican nomina-
ton just now made to take yet higher
Office than the one he now occupies, if,
indeed, one exists, reserying to myself
the right to vote against him."
AS the speaker stepped forward to
respond, all arose and he was applauded
to the echo as he left the aoor and took
his seat on the platform.
Mr.. Champ Clark of Missouri, was
then recognized TO make another speech,
OF presentation, John sharp Williams,
the democratic floor leader, receiving a
loving cup, from his democratic col
leagues.
Clark'sspeech was testimonial to Mr.
Williams splendid personal traits and
his magnificent leadership.
Mr.. Williams response was very brief.
Mr.. Richardson OF Tennessee, the DEM
ocratic floor leader of the last Congress,
who retires from public life, today, then
took the chair, while Mr.. Williams read
resolution, acknowledging the fairness
with which the speaker ruled the House
aud expressing to him its thanks.
1t was adopted by rising vote. Speak
err Cannon then resumed the gavel again
expressing his appreciation and at ll:5O
he adjourned the House sine die.
The members then formed into pro-
cession 10 take part In the inaugural GER
monies on the Senate side.