Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-04
QUICKLY ADJOURNED
Short Session Held by the
Senate.
NEW M len PR Essen T
GOV. LA TOILETTE OF WISCONSIN,
NOT ON HAND.
Resolution of Sympathy for the Family
of the Late Senator Platt of
Connecticut Adopted.
NEW MEN PRBSEN 7

The assembling of the Fifty ninth Con-
gress. which promises to be. one of the
most notable bodies in the annals of Ameri-
can history, was accompanied by all the
dignity and eclat that usually characterizes
the biennial gathering of legislators after
an election.
The great white building on the hill was
the objective place to which thousands Of
people made their way early in the day.
The eighty-onc new representatives and the
several newly chosen senators had many
friends from their homes to witness the
interesting ceremony of swearing them
in" The galleries in both Senate and House
were crowded, ladies being largely in the
majority.
In spite of the prohibition of flowers on
the floor of the Senate, $50 beautiful floral
pieces were received for senators, but the
bearers of these tributes We're told to de-
liver them at the homes of the senator's.
a couple of floral pieces We're brought into
the Capitol, but they were not permitted TO
be taken into the chamber, and later were
sent to senators at their homes.
The gathering of the Senate was never
under circumstances more interesting The
galleries were crowded. In the diplomatic
gallery, among OlilCic "eS hIiIiSktI oDiiui"
of the republic of Panama. The families of
senators filled every available place in the
private gallery that is reserved for them.
Until a few minutes of noon the floor of
the Senate was practically abandoned ex-
eept by employees, pages and few members
of the House vino happened 20 be IN that
end of the Capitol. Then the senators be-
gan to arrive and their greetings We're most
cordial
Arrival of the Leaders.
Vice President Fairbanks came into the
chamber from his nearby room just in time
to call the body 70 order. Senator Allison
was looking younger than ever and greeted
his many friends warmly.
Senator German looked none the worse
for the shaking up that his party in Mary
land has received, and he was warmly
accostcd by senators on both sides of the
chamber Senator Foraker was in his
place, and as the advocate of his plan for
railroad legislation he especially in
teresting 10 the galleries. and received
many hearty handshakes. Senator Morgan
of Alabama walked with firm step and
appeared in excellent condition to take
up the work of the session. Senator Gal
lnger, chairman of the District of Co.
lumbia committee and head of the mer-
chant marine commission, came into the
chamber brlskly. Senator Depew, look
ing worn and without that old-time de-
bonaire air, moved among his colleagues;
Senator Platt went directly to his seat,
where he remained sitting during the
short session of the Senate. Senator
Blackburn, who has been fighting battles
in Kentucky, looked if able to go
through still more hotly contested cam
paigns.
Senator Rayner went TO his seat on the
democratic side, where 1t joins the row
of republicans for whom places cannot be
found on the north end of the chamber.
Senator Spooner came into the chamber
as raDillV { he cnuld no mn
merous friends who held out their hands TO
him made his way to his seat. Senator
Penrose did not have much to say to any
one, and took his place near Mr.. Platt AL
though suffering a recent defeat, he still
carried with him determined expression,
as If ready for another battle as soon IS
the time for it should come
New Senators Presented.
The presentation of the credentials of new
senator's and the ceremony of escorting
those that were present to the Vice presi-
dents desk, where they were sworn IN was
the chief feature of interest, so far as
the proceedings were concerned. Senator
Penrose conducted Senator Knox to the
Vice Presidents desk and the latter was
duly sworn in being the first of the new
senators to receive that attention. Senator
Frasier Of Tennessee was escorted to the
Vice Presidents desk by Senator German.
state. Senator. Brandagee of Connectsc,rt
ana Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin were
not present at the opening of the Senate
and they VIII be sworn in at soma Ia tor
day senator Warner of Missouri was pre-
sented by mis- colleague, Senator Stone
Senator Bacon took occasion to inforr,
the Senate that the failure of his colleague
Mr. Clay, to respond to the roll-call wa 9
owing to the latter's Illness
Senator Hale offered n resolution for the
appointment of two Senators to wait upon
the President of the United States and tn
inform him that the Fifty-ninth Congress
was convened and awaiting any message
the President might fit 10 present to
il. Senator Allison, representing the re-
publican side. and Senator Morgan the
democratic side, were made members of
ta.s committee.
They soon left the Senate chamber to
make the customary call at the White
House and carry out the instructions of the
Senate.
Senator Frye. looking well after his long
vacation in the Maine woods, offered a
resolution fixing - O'Clock as the hour for
the meeting of the Senate until otherwise
ordered.
A Tribute of Sympathy.
Senator Buckley of Connecticut arose to
inform the Senate of the death of Senator
Pistt of his state at his summer home at
Washington, Conn, April 81 last He of
fered resolution expressing the sympa thy
of the Senate TO the family of the late
senator from Connecticut, and as a further
mark of respect moved that the Senate ad-
journ.
The resolution was adopted and the mo-
ton carried.
The Senate will again meet at 12 O'Clock
tomorrow when the Presidents message
viii be presented to 1t and will be read
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