Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02
CONGRESS AGAIN
The Sixlieih Assembled To-Day Galleries Were Crowded
 With Visitors
CANNON IS REELECTED

Washington, Dec 2.-So far as the first session of the siXtieth congress is concerned, the house of representa- tives convened to-day. The galler- ies were crowded with beautifully gowned women who had come early in the expectation of witnessing some exciting scenes. Their tickets had been provided weeks in advance. Per sons unable to secure admission to the galleries were compelled to stand in long lines in the corridors, hoping for an opportunity to secure the much coveted seats. The diplomatic gal lery was made conspicuous by the presence of Senor Mayor des Plan ches, dean of the corps, in full state uniform; Ambassador James Bryce, of Great Britain in conventional dress, who attracted more than ordinary at tention; Mrs Nicholas Longworth, daughter of the president and wife of the member from Cincinnati dis lIlCl, duu lllc ucN in his variegated uniform.
 The scenes on the floor were inter- esting. Such veterans as Serene Payne, the floor leader, John Dalzell, w. P. Hepburn, James $. Sherman and James A. Tawney congregated in little groups to exchange greetings. Speaker Cannon held an informal re- ception in his private room, republi- cans and democrats calling to pay their respects. Among these were Representative and SenatorElect John Sharp Williams of Mississippi who has often been referred to as the assistant speaker of the house. There was an absence of any floral tributes on the floor.
 While the veterans of the house were quite at home, the one hundred and twenty new members of the body evinced an acute interest ill the pro- ceedings. The absence of old war horses, such as General Charles H. Grosvenor and Representative Bab- cock, who went down to defeat in the last election, was commented upon. Representative Samuel w. Smith of Wisconsin, who will succeed Mir Bab- cock as chairman of the committee of the District of Columbia, and who is without doubt the smallest man, physically, in the house. was warmly congratulated at having succeeded to one of the most important of the chairmanshipS.
 The biennial lottery for seats was conducted after the usual fashion. AS has been the custom for years, Representative Bingham of Philadel- phia, father of the house." was al- lowed to retain his old seat. directly in front of the speakers desk, John Sharp Williams. the minority leader, was also given the privilege of choos- ing his seat on the democratic side. Both he and Speaker Cannon were given ovations when they made their appearance in the chamber. but the occupants of the galleries did not con fine their applause to these two noted characters. many others coming in for recognition.
 Those members who had expected that the presidents message would be ready were disappointed. The fact that the senate adjourned immediate ly after converting, out of respect to the memory of Senators Pettus and Morgan of Alabama. who died during the recess. precluded the presentation of this always much anticipated com municatiOn from the chief executive. The house too. was mourning the loss of two of its members. Representa- tives Slemp of Virginia and Smith ol Illinois. the latter having died on Sat urday.
 With the completion of the organi- zation of the house. the swearing in of members. the drawing of seats and the appointment of a committee to notify the president that the house was in session and ready to receive any communication that he may see fit to send and adjournment was taken until tomorrow.
 Both houses convened at 12 o'clock and the senate adjourned at 12;37, while the house proceeded to elect a speaker. Former Speaker Cannon was reelected. he receiving 20T votes tO 154 for John Sharpe Williams, the democratic nominee.