The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-12-06
CONGRESS IS IN SESSION
Both Houses Convene at Noon
Monday and Adjourn Before
! O'clock.
THE USUAL CROWDS WERE PRESENT
Resolutions Were Introduced by
senator Penrose Calling for all
the Facts Regarding Discharge
of Negro Treops-I.ittIe Expected
From This Session.

| washington, Dec, S.-NictorS and
vanquishei foregathered in the hall
of the house Monday to congratulate
and sympathize with one another
over the results of the November
ballot.
The crowds came early and when
the speakers gavel fell at IL o'clock
The galleries were jammed with
gaily dressed women who added
much to the picturesQueness of the
scene The appearance of Speaker
Cannon was the signal for hearty
round of applause from both mem.
bers and the gallery which lasted un.
til he brought the gavel down con.
vening the last session of the 59th
congress, Immediately following the
prayer Of the chaplain the roll was
called by states, At 1888 p. m. the
house adjourned.
Three raps with the traditional lit
tie ivory gavel in the hands of Vice
President Fairbanks brought sudden
stiffness over the thronged galleries
surrounding the senate's last session
Of the 59th congress at noon Monday.
Senator Teller, of Colorado, was the
first to take his seat full half hour
before the gavel fell. The venerable
Senator Plat Of New York, came in
leaning heavily on the arm of an
attendant. Senator Daniel OF vir.
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son, Of Kansas. Senator Depew, OF
New York, took his place early In
the row with his colleague.
One Of the familiar faces most
missed was that of Senator Allison.
He has arranged to remain in his
home at Dubuque, Iowa, until after
the holiday recess.
Most of the prominent democrats
were In attendance. one exception be-
Ing Senator Bailey who left Wash
ington few days ago for his home
In Texas
For Is minutes before noon there
was general reception on the floor
with greetings and congratulations.
When the signal for the session was
given the usual routine of organizing
was begun. The oath of office was
taken by Senator Dupont of Della
ware. After the introduction of the
resolutions regarding the discharged
negro troops nominations from the
White House were received, after
which the senate went into executive
session and adjourned at 1874 p. m.
The fact that both houses OF con-
eress were to meet for the short ses-
sion had the effect early in the day
OF giving the capitol an appearance
of activity such as it has not present
ed since adjournment last June. The
f!Is day OF a session never develops
much Of interest to those used to at
tending the sessions of congress, but
no other day Of a session seems to
possess greater charm for the aver
age citizen. Most of the attendants
were from out OF the city and there
was the usual importantly of men,
bers for tickets. These were, as u.s.
ual freely given and for the time at
least both congressman and constitu-
were happy.
Both the visitors and Members
found the great building in excellent
shape to receive them. Vast as Is
the structure it has been thoroughly
renovated, both inside and outside
during the recess and 1t looked as
clean and inviting as many a newer
building. All Of the committee rooms
have received a thorough overhaul
ing; the pictures have been rejuven,
ated and the two chambers complete
ly cleaned up.
Senators and members of The house
began to arrive early in the day and
there were many cordial greetings in
the corridors and on the floors. The
experiences Of the late campaign
we're fruitful source of remark al.
though many of the meetings were
between republicans and democrats
there was no evidence Of any but the
best feeling. The new corners gen.
orally expressed the opinion that the
short session would witness little
legislation beyond the passage Of the
appropriation bills
But II any one thinks we will not
have something to talk about, he has
another guest" said one Of them and
there was general scquiesence.
The friends Of the ship subsidy bill
are insistent that the measure re.
ceive consideration at this session
The bill Is still in committee In the
house but its .frishds think they will
be able to get 1t out in due season
and have It considered.
The Japanese situation was dis
cussed quite generally by the mem.
bers and the opinion was expressed
tnat measures affecting the japanese
may be Introduced In the house at
any time.
Representative Neednam, Of Cali
fornia, was the first member OF the
delegation from that state to reach
the capitol Mr.. Needham Is not
from the San Francisco district and