Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-03
s|X7|ETH SESSION IS ON
CANNON AGAIN SPEAKER.
senate ssss Adjourned Mesdsy ou,
ef Rsspeet TO the Memory ef Late
Ssnsssss Mssssa : and Psssss. Who
Paced Awsy Daring Rsessa

Washington. Dec. $50 far as IN,
first session of the sixtieth congres
is concerned the house OF representa-
tives convened amid similar scene
that have been witnessed In year;
gone By. The galleries were crowded
with beautifully gowned women. whs
came carly In the expectation OF wit
Messing some exciting scenes. Thei,
tickets had been provided weeks N
advance. Those rnfortnnateH who
were unable 10 secure admission n
the galleries were compelled 10 stand
In long lines In the corridors hoping
for an opportunity TO secure a much
coveted seat.
The diplomatic galleries were made
conspicuous by the presence Of senor
Mayer des Planches. dean OF the corps
10 full state Uniform: Ambassador
James Bryce OF Great Britain. con.
ventionsl dress. who attracted more
'han ordinary attention. Mrs. Nicholas
Longwortb. daughter of the preslden,
and wife OF the member from the Gin.
cinnafi district. and the new Persian
minister In variegated uniform.
The biennial lottery for seats were
conducted after the usual fashion rs
has been the custom for years. Rem
resentative Bingham Of Philadelphia.
fnfher OF the house. was allowed 10
retain his old seat, which Is directly
In front of the SPEAKERS desk. John
sharp Williams. minority leader. was
also given the privilege of choosing
his seat ON the Democratic side. Roth
he and Speaker Cannon were given
ovations when they made their ap-
pearance. Hut the occupants OF the
galleries did not confine their an.
planse 10 these two noted characters.
many others coming In for recorni. |
tion.
Those members who expected the
presidents message to be read were
The fact that the
senate adjourned Immediately afxer
out Of respect to the mem.
Dry OF Senators Pettus and Morgan of |
who died during the recess.
preclnded the presentation Of this al
ways much anticipated communica.
Ion from chief executive.
The house. too. IL m mourning bv
he loss Of two Of It's members--Rep-
'esentatives slemp Of virginia and
representative Smith Of Illionls. the |
after having died only Saturday.
With The completion Of the oreani-
alton Of the house. swearing In Or
members. drawing of seats and the
ppointment of q committee 10 notify
he president that the house was IN
ession and ready 10 receive any COIN
nunication he may see fit to send. ad.
'urnment was taken until Tuesday
The senate Sonvened promptly af
: noon. After Vice President Fair.
anks sounded the gavel proceedings
pened Eith prayer by Rev. Edward
'veretf Hale. chaplain. The president
rder the roll OF senators-elect TO be
allied alphabetically and they were
worn In by fours. being escorted TO
he desk by their colleagues. All the
were present In the
hamber except Senator Bankhead of
iahama. who IL deralned AZ his home
J illnese
Al l2 O'Clock prompt Clerk Me-
DWELL declared the house OF repre- c
'ntatives duly In session. Chaplain C
uuden Immediately offered prayer.
ter which roll was called. Roll cali
'cupied twenty minutes and showed
. members present. Amid great an.
ause on the Republican side, Repre- ! A
ntative Hepburn Of Iowa nominated
seph q. Cannon Of Illinois for speak. :
. Equally demoustrative were the
lmocrats when Representative Clay. ;
a OF Alabama nut In nomination !
preventative John Sharp williams :
Mississippi. >
The vote resulted: Cannon. :o7:.I
Illiams. 15<. U
After Mr.. Cannon was escorted TO 2
2 speakers desk ne expressed his
anks for being three times elected
esiding officer II
Treasury estimates for the next fis =
year were submitted to congress
icy call for s2s0.00o for continuinsj
provement OF Arkansas Pass: $780,.
for improvements OF Braxos from
Washington TO Waco by construct.
! a dam at Hidalgo Falls: s7oo.ooo r
extension Of jetties and dredging
Galveston; $4,000 for continuinr
provement OF Buffalo Bayou to head r
Long Beach; $4,000 for Sabine p
IS; 100000 for locks and dams In
nifty river: 100000 for intercoasfnl