New-York tribune., 1906-12-04
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From Tribune Bureau
Washington Dec 3.-Precisely at noon to-day
the gaveIs of the Vice-President OF the United
States and the Speaker Of the House fell IN
the chambers over which they respectively pre-
side and the short session OF the 09th con-
gress came TO order There was the usual throns
of visitors in gallery and corridor. the usual
handshaking and congratulatton on the noors'
the hum of conversation which in both bodies
rose ike the echo Of great reception. and then
all was silence save for the voices Of the chap
Iains who pronounced the usual brief prayers.
All the morning the Capitol had been the
Mecca Of strangers In Washington. while Con-
gressmen from the four quarters OF the Union
steadily wended their way Up Capitol Hlll'
many coming afoot. some in streetcars and
few in carriages Many Of the visitors remained
outside the big building for a while, watching
the arrivals, but the strong west wind and over
cast sky made outdoor observation unpleasant
and as the floors or the two chambers gradually
| filed up the gayly dressed crowd, composed
largely OF women. thronged the galleries. wheTe
many we're unable 20 secure seats
Only the most formal business was transacted
in the two houses II had been agreed that the
House should adjourn out of respect to the mem
orv of the four members who have answered
their last roIIcau since the previous session
ended. the reading of the Presidents message
being deferred until tomorrow. The Senate
transacted only the business essential 10 con-
vening. About O'Clock both houses adjourned
until tomorrow.
IN THE SENATE.
Considerably before noon. members Of the
Senate began TO gather in their chamber. and
Immediately groups were formed in which the
results Of the election the political situation IN
the various states and other topics were dis
cussed. Senator PIatt was early in his seat and
the Vice President looking taller and straigh1er
than ever who followed the aged Senator into
the chamber. went forward and welcomed him
back 10 Washington a few moments later Sen
ator Depew came in. and was Immediately sur
rounded BY his colleagues. who congratulated
him on his appearance and the evident recovery
oT his health Senator Aldrich entered the
chamber Just behind Senator Foraker, and the
two Immediately engaged in an earnest CONVEX
satior Senator Spooner went over on the Dem
ocra+ic side and chatted with Senator's Black
burn. Daniel and others As Senator Crane en-
tered the room some one remarked. Here
comes the bridegroom. and the Senator from
| Massachusetts, bIushingIy accepted the cOngrat-
ulatious which were showered on him Senator
Allison was particularly missed, but he is
pected to return in a few weeks
Just az noon the President called the
Senate To order and Chaplain Hale made the
prayer in the presence of ar almost fun cham
ber a decidedly unusual occurrence. After the
calling OF the roll 10 which seventy-fve mem
hers responded. Senator Alice announced the
presence OF his newly elected colleague. Mr.. Du-
pont who vas then sworn in. After the adop-
ton Of the usual resolutions providing for nort-
acation Of the President and the House, meet
( ing at noon. etc. Senator Penrose sprung a SUI
prise by offering a resolution calling on the
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dismissal OF Companies B. c and D. OF the 25th
Infantry. Senator Foraker offered substitute
and both went over.
Before the committee appointed 70 inform the
President that the Senate was in session could
reach the White House the Executive. taking IL
for granted that The upper House would be on
time. sent in d large number OF nominations in
Guiding the Cabinet changes which have been
scheduled for some tine past After recess
of ten minutes 70 permit the Presidents secre-
rarv 10 reacn the CapItoi. the nominations were
brorght In and Senator Cullom moved that the
Senate proceed to the consideration Of executive
business. 10 the extreme disgust Of the women
IN the ga neries. some OF whom made remarks
about the aged Senator which would have over
,vnelrnea him with sense Of his lack OF gal
lantry could he have heard them
IN THE HOUSE
s,neaker cannon was greeted with a round or
aDnIause when ne entered the House chamber
A smile OF acknowledgement Ilt uD his face as he
held his Ieet hand suspended in the air for a
r,,or-eur. and then. as the gaveI descended with
a rssouudinS wha"k. the confusion and huhoub
a. a moment before subsidized as II by magic and
the Speaker announced in crisp tones the open
i,g Of The second session or the 59th Congress
AZ hour before the session began members
yrare gathered on The aoor and the scene was
one OF great animation. as all We're chatting and
-anev-ing their friendships of last year. Many
If them had a great deal 10 tell about what
ranpeaed in the summer. when they went home
- make their fight for reelection. The hap
,,test were those who Were receiving congratula-
tt,ns OF course. bur IN the general reunion there
J sAerned To be no difference between those who
"a i,sf and those who had woa Farmer