Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-04
SHORT SESSION IS ON
Both Branches Of Congress Called
to Order Monday.
INQUIRY OF PENR0SE
Penpsyivanir senator Introduces q
Resolution Calling on President
10 Give Reason For Dismis-
sal Of Negro Troops.


Washington, Dec. 3.-The short ses-
sion OF the Fffty-ninth congress was
called TO order In both the branches
promptly at noon to-day.
In the senate Senator Penrose Of
Pennsylvania introduced a resolution
calling on the president for all infor-
nation regarding the dismissal OF a
battalion OF negro troops at Fort Reno,
Okla. on account OF the affair at
Brownsville. Tex.
The fact that congress met for the
short session had the effect early in the
day OF giving the capitol an appear
ance OF activity such as II has not pre-
sented since adjournment last June.
The first days session never develops
much interest 10 those used TO attend
ing sessions. but on no other day does
It seem 10 possess greater charm for
/ the average citizen. Both visitors
and members found the great build
/ ing In excellent shape 70 receive them.
Vast as Is the structure. II has been
/ thoroughly renovated both inside and
out during the recess. and Il looked
clean and inviting. All committed
rooms have received a thorough over
hauling. Pictures have been repuve-
mated and the two chambers complete.
ly cleaned up
Senators aud members OF the house
began 70 arrive early 10 the day and
there wer many cordial greetings In
the corridors and on the floors. The
experiences OF the late campaign were
q fruitful source OF remark. and. al.
though many meetings we're between
Republicans and Democrats, there
was no evidence OF any but the best
Of feeling.
Newcomers generally expressed the
opinion that the short session would
witness little legislation beyond the
passage OF the APPROPRIATION bill. but
N any one thinks We will not find
something 20 talk about he has an.
other guess" said one lawmaker. and
there were general acouiescence.
For fifteen minutes before noon
Monday there was a general reception
on the floor OF the senate with greet
inKs and congratulations. When tho
signal for the session was given the
senators. seventy.six Of whom were In
their places. rose 90 their feet. and
the venerable chaplain Rev. Edward
Everett Hale. pronounced the invoca'
t,on Roll call followed the prayer
when Senator Dupot OF Delaware took
the oath OF office being presented az
the bar OF the senate by his colleague
Senator Alice.
on motion Of Senator Hale of Maine
which was agreed 20. the vice presi'
dent appoluted Senators Hale ana Pet
,us as a committee OF a joint sinlliA'
committee from the house TO nouiy
the president that congress was 10
session and ready 10 proceed Win
business.
senator Cullom secured the adop
tlon OF a resolution lnstructing th'
cl.rk OF the senate 20 inform the house
that Il had a quorum present and was
in session. 60,
After the introduction OF Senator
Parsons resolution regarding the dls
charged negro troops Senator hal'
announced the president would have
a message before the senate In fcN
ninutes relating 20 nominations. I'
await this. recess for ten minutes wa
taken nj 1915 p. NJ
on receipt Of the nominations IRON
the white house the senate al lz'z'
O'Clock went into executive session.
The estimates made by the secre
tarv OF the treasury for public work.
In Texas as submitted 70 congress arr
as follows. Improvement OF Sabin'
Pass. s250.0OO: improving mouth o
Brazos river. sl3T 500: Improvement
OF Galveston harbor. $500 O0o; i'm
movements Of Galveston ship cana
and Buffalo bayou $500 900; improve
ments OF West Galveston bay. Double
bayou. Trinity river. Anahuac chan
mel and Cedar bayou. $4,000; main
tenance OF improvement at Brazo
river. $4,000: continuing improve
ments OF Brazos river from Old Wash
ington TO Waco. s225.oOO: velasco q
Old Washington. $50 1000; improve
ments OF Trinity river, s5l0.25I
This Is up 20 the fiscal year endinI
June 30. 1905.