The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-03
IS READ
The Presidents Annual Com
municatiOn to the Congress.
Heard in Both Houses Shortly
After Noon.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The house of
representatives assembled today with
Dut one object, namely to listen to the
reading of the presidents message
and adjourn. The galleries showed
that the interest of the public was al
most as great as on the opening day.
Mr.. Payne IN. Y.) from the COM
m1ttee appointed to notify the preSi-
dent that congress was ready to re-
cetve any communication he might
wish to make, reported that a mes
sage would soon be sent to the house.
The speaker announced that he had
received communication that ordin-
arily he would refer to a committee
after the organization of the house,
but he thought it so important he
would have it read at once. The pa
per proved to be a telegram from the
Oklahoma legislature to the house Of
representatives.
"Oklahoma's first state legislatures"
it stated, 'just organized, inspired by
the fond reality of local self govern
ment, sends greeting to the Sixtieth
congress of the greatest nation on
earth and conveys to her sister states
a message of progress and prosperity
and loyal devotion to the union and
the common good.''
The speaker himself read this mes
sage In an impressive manner, and
as he concluded the house broke into
applause. A recess was then taken
until 1880. On reconvening the presi-
dents secretary appeared with the
message of the president 1t was laid
before the house and its reading was
begun by the clerk. Printed copies
of the document were distributed
among the members who made a
close scrutiny of the message while
the reader plodded along, apparently
only for the benefit of the people in
the galleries.
In the Senate.
4f fr1p
message of the president of the United
States was received by the senate at
1913 .. m. and within a minute
Secretary Bennett had begun the read
ing of the document. The message
was presented to the senate by the
assistant secretary to the president,
Mr.. Latta, who had followed Senators
Allison and Teller, the committee
upon the president.
I'VE have called upon the presi-
dent said the venerable senator from
Iowa, standing in the center aisle be-
from Colorado, in low and impressive
tones. "and he informs me that he
will communicate with the senate in
writing imme ediately."
"A message from the president of
the United States" announced Mr..
Latta much more distinctly as the
two committeeman parted to permit
the Introduction of the presidents
communication. The document was
Immediately forwarded to the desk of
the vice president and as soon as the
wrapping could be removed it was
laid before the senate.
The secretary read with delibera-
ton and distinctness and was follow
ed closely by many of the senators
who held printed copies of the mes
sage in their hands. The galleries
were crowded and many of the WIS., |
itors also closely listened.
nrRSidanf'c
sage was concluded at 2:30 p. m. and !
the senate went into executive ses-
sion and adjourned within a few min |
utes.
Over 900 Nominations Sent In.
Washington. Dec. 3.-The presi- |
of Colonel Charles H. |
Whipple. assistant paymaster general |
to be paymaster general of the army |
to succeed General Sniffen, who re- |
tires January 1. The president also |
sent to the senate over 900 recess
most of which have |
heretofore been published.
Bryan Visits Senate.
Washington, Dec. 3.-W. J. Bryan |
spent an hour in the marble room of |
he senate today exchanging |
courtesies with senators. Most of the !
called to pay their respects as did also |
| number of Republicans. including |
Senator Burkett of Mr.. Bryan's own /
state. Governor Vardaman of Mis-
sissippi, also was among the dis
,inguished Nebraskan's callers and he /
remained for some time in consulta
ion with that gentleman. Mr.. Bryan
declared that his visit was without
,ignificance and was only for the
purpose of meeting his friends of the
senate. He leaves tonight for New
ork, whence his daughter and Mrs
Bryan will sail soon for Europe.