The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-05
With a New Record for Far- Reaching Legislation and
 Large Appropriations
PRESIDENT AND CABINET
 VISIT THE SENATE WING
Fight for Ship Subsidy Bill Is Aban- doncd-Fairbanks and Cannon Re- ceive Thanks--Fare-
 we'll Speeches.

Washington, March i.-Wth new re- cord for large appropriations, and far reaching legisla ton, the Fifty ninth Con gress was brought to q close shortly after noon today The last few haurs were calm, in fact tame by comparison with what had been expected Long be- fore noon Senator Gallingers fight for the passage of the ship subsidy bill had been abandoned, and the flibuster against it conducted by Senator Carmack being no longer necessary, he surrendered the floor, much to the disappointment of the galleries.
 Extreme fatigue, due. to continued night sessions in the House during the last week, had dampenng effect upon many congressman, and the usual eX cessve last day enthusiasm" was con fined to less than half the members pres. ent.
 Despite these conditions the audiences in both houses were as large as they have ever been. Thousands thronged the corridors unable to secure admission to either branch.
 One of the interesting features inci- dent to the close of the Congress was the visit of President Roosevelt, who. with his cabinet. White House staff and a number of guests, occupied the Prcsi- dents room in the Senate wing. Seated at big table in the center of the room, he signed bills as they were enrolled and presented to him. On account of the dispatch with which business had been conducted during the past week. thero were 1sr1 forty bills to De Hied te- day
 The President was at The capitol for more than an hour. He devoted most of the time in visiting with his cabinet both the retiring and ircomins members being present, and in presenting them to personal friends of the Senate ana House. Retiring Senators were received graciousiy and without exception the President expressed regret that these law-makers were to leave the service of the country. Especially cordial was hIs reception to Senator Spooner, who has Just announced his voluntary retirement.
 When the members of the committee which waited upon him with the infor- nation that Congress was ready to ad- joUrn, they delivered their message the President thanked them for the laws that had been enacted, but he added with a smile that he still had several bills that would be heard from in the future. He seemed good natured but it was direct notice to Congress that he had not aban- doned several recommendations for legis- lation that had not been met with con gressional favor this session.
 Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon received the thanks of the minor ity for the impartial manner in which they had presided over the dellbera tions of the two houses and both these of- ficers made speeches expressing gratitude for the words of appreciation. A feature Of the House session was the presenta- tion of club silver service of three hundred pieces to General Grosvenor by his colleagues of the Flfty-ninth Con gross. The speeches of regret at the veteran Onloans retirement were made from both sides of the chamber
 In addition to the songs and stories that usually mark the close Of a ses- sion, there was a beautiful picture formed by the entire House rising and waving flags and singing My Country 'Tls of Thee as the gavel fell at 12:15 ?. m.
 Ship Subsidy Dies.
 The ship subsidy bill. which has been before Congress in q more less prom inent way for the past two years and for the past two days in more acute form, finally received it's quetus in the Senate at II o'clock today, which Senator Gallagher in charge of the measure arose and firall announced his decision not to press it for further consideration. Be- fore making this announcement, he made last request for vote, Whereupon MT Carmack expressed his regret that the bill, would still lead to extended debate. Thereupon MT. Gallagher made the final announcement that he would If Ca tba,- 1,r.l this session. Before however. he came to this statement. he entered into fu- rious, thoughtful argument in support of the bill. Two days of frivilous debate. he said, had occurred on the measure, and he felt 1t to be his duty to call att tention to the salient points involved in connection with the subject.
 The Senate had just been relieved of the hlibustering on the ship subsidy bill when another was begun. Senator Me Cumber brought the ancient claim of Samuel Lee for reimbursement on ac- count of an election contest. Senator Lattimer at once took the floor in op- position. Senator McCumber asked If the opposition was to be continued to the limit. Senator Lattmer replied that it was and the bill was withdrawn.
 Kill Game Bill.
 Senator Beveridge then called up q Dlli Tor the protection or game Tn AlaSka. The reading of the measure was de- manded by MT. Culberson. "I wish to call attention to the fact that the bill must necessarily be amended" interrupt ed Senator Clapp. "lt gives no protection to woodchucks and there is exception against the penalty of the law for men who kill ducks and prairie chickens in self-defense." The bill was withdrawn amid laughter.
 The closing exercises did not begin until six minutes after noon. Previous to this Senator Hale had secured the adoption of q joint resolution authorizing q com nittee of senators and representatives to wait upon the President and inform him that the work Of the Fifty-nnth Congress was finished The adjournment hour had passed when this committee announced that the President had no further com muncation.
 Senator Allison at this point took the