New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-05

ent OF their large constituency by their intelligent
and complete consecrstion 20 The public service
Gated It's claim 10 the popular approval Of its wise
S 5 ana padloc eonslq 7 OF many 9G
people Each passing session justihes the wisdom
Of the essential safeguards American institutions
and one Of the assurances Of the political welfare Or
tne people. Permit the chair 70 thank you, Seala,
tors. each and all for your uniform kindness. and
The hour which by law terminates the second
session Of the 5Sth Congress having arrived, the
Chair declares the Senate adjourned without day
The announcement OF adjournment fol-
lowed by hearty applause. and then the Senators
gathered around Mr. Spooner and for ten min
utes he held a reception on the floor Farewells
followed. and within half hour the Senate
chamber was deserted.
IN THE HOUSE.
overshadowing everything else in the House
to-day was the inspiring scene in the last few
minutes when the members arose en- masse to
sing 1.-The Star Spangled Banner and MY
Country, IT'S Of Thee and waved American
flags in rhythm with the music. General
Grosvencr. Mr. Payne Mr. Littauer. Mr.. Mann
and other conspicuous members of Congress.
had big silk flags but all waved them with
equal zeal for fully five minutes. The flags
were hidden under the desks Of the members
until the proper moment The crowds in the
galleries were touched by the scene. and to-show
that they were flied with pride in their country
and their countrymen on the floor they, too,
arose and Joined In the singing. The new Brit
iEh Ambassador was among those who witnessed
this demonstration Of patriotism the part of
the representatives 81 the American Common
wealth. he having been introduced on the floor
10 many members earlier in the day. As if an
echo TO this patriotic display Of stars and
Stripes a few minutes later, in another cham
Der in the Capitol. Justice Harlan handed down
the opinion Of the United States Supreme Court
20 the effect that the pride the American people
take in The American flag justfes them in en-
acting state laws 10 prevent its being used as
an advertisement.
Besides the songs and hilarity usually In
dulged in during the closing hours of the House
Speaker Cannon received vote of thanks for
his able and fair services as presiding officer
General Grosyenor. the Republican warhorse. re-
firing after twenty years in Congress. also was
honored Early in the morning Colonel Pete
Hepburn. chairman Of the Committee on Inter-
state and Foreign Commerce. told the House OF
an error he had made in connection with the en-
crossing OF the Sixteen Hours bin. Owing to
this mistake, the House had TO turn back the
clock fifteen minutes TO wait for the arrival of
the bin from tie Government Printing ONCE. II
came at last, and at 1913 ,. N. in reality. but
exactly noon by the accommodating Official
clock, Speaker CannCn's gavel fell
In response 10 the resolution of thanks offered
by Mr.. Williams the minority leader, Mr.. Can
said:
I thank you, gentlemen. for your kindness IN the
deed and the words of this day; but even NOR.
cordially do / thank you for your unEeaTylng ana
constant friendship during every one OF me l35oTl,
and eVentful days of the 18Th congress some
Congresses have done their work under the stress
Of national trial and national disaster IL naS
been our good fortune do work IN period
of prosperity s. Astounding 20 surpass al the
gmaeinings Of the past The statesmen OF the dly
Of stress viii always have first place IN the aiIec-
tions OF the people, and rightly so; nut the men
who with l0-aitv and devotion strive 20 keep a
mighty nation IN the pathway Of prudence ana com
mon sense while prosperity abouncs on every
corner have troubles always understood or
sympatlIized with by the people but which You
well know Of In the two years row closeo--seafs
eVentful the precedents set IN these eglslaiiye
halls ana We hope ami believe eNenuul Tor the
good that may come TO the people theretroRl-yonf
fidelity 10 your duty and your Intelligent aI'-
probation of my duty, when II has crossed
some your cherished purposes. have been nay con-
slant engagement and support IN DloalAB sou
farewell, wish TO express to you my appreciation
or iisis and wish YOU in the future all success
and ali usefulness in your chosen walks OF life
And now in pursuance OF the requirements of the
Constitution ] declare TIE House OF Representa- a
tlyes Of the 59th Congress adjourned without day.