The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-31
AT 1850 LAST NiGHT-lAST
DAYS IN SENATE WE'RE
BUSY ONES.
USUAL SCENES IN
HOUSE LAST NIGHT
Republicans Demonstrate in Favor OF
Cannon --- Democrats Follow
Suit For Bryan--Presi
dent Signs Bills.


Washington, May % j st ten
minutes, officially, before the h ds
Of the big clock in the chambers of
the two houses of congress pointed to
the hour of midnight, the first session
of the SiXtieth congress came to a
close. In the house the closing hours
were characterized by singing Of
songs by the Republicans in honor of
Speaker Cannon and by the Demo
Gratis in the interest cf William J.
Bryan. The excitement which was
great at times, finally subsidized and
the session closed with good fellow
ship among the members.
Senate's Last Session.
The senate was extremely quiet
during the closing hours, held to
gether only by the necessity of re-
naming in session for engrossing and
signing Of bills. The last ten days
of the senate viii be memorable on
account of the lilibuster Of Messrs.
LaFOllette, Stone and Gore against
the emergency currency bill by a re
markable Interpretation of the rules
which go far to establish the cloture
in that body of noteworthy freedom
of debate, and by the final passage of
the currency bill. President Roose-
welt and several of his cabinet were
at the capitol during the evening.
Unusual Scenes.
~ 4. fy bs IN.
night were marked by unusual scenes.
Before night had advanced very far,
a number of Republicans invaded the
center aisle carrying alott a large
sized lithograph of Speaker Cannon
which was suspended from long
handled broom, carried by Represen-
tative Barchfield Ct Pennsylvania.
They marched to the tune OF Tramp,
Tramp. the Boys Are Marching,
after which they struck up America
Sing For Bryan.
Meantime some one left the bu Id
ing and returned with a heavily
picture CT William J. Bryan,
which, also suspended from a broom
handle, was held up and carried by
Representative Houston of Tennes-
see, who was followed by many Demo
Gratis singing Soon the two march
ing professions came into cCnfict and
for time there was a wild mix up
which really seemed 70 threaten
serious results.
Much Excitement.
There was much excitement and
The outburst was increased to in
tensity when Barchheld passed hisI
banner into the press gallery and the
was there taken In Uncle
Ioe's" honor. Houston undertook to
follow the example of his rival but
the Bryan picture being heavier, the
bearer was not able tol
throw il high enough and only sue
ceeded in landing it at the speakers
feet, TO the confusion of his papers
and enlargement of his person. This
was accepted by the speaker as a
signal for calling a halt to the hilarity
which he did with vigor and decisive
ness though good naiurediy. In re-
4ponse TO loud demands fer a speech
the speaker said:
Cannon Speaks.
Somewhat out of order. by unani-
nous consent and with nothing els
AZ this moment to do awaiting mev-
sages from the senate. have no;
felt called upon to raise the question
of order and yet gentlemen can
only say one word at this time and
that is to thank you for your ex
preston of good viii. more precious
to an old man of many years service
In this house than the ointment OF
old would rather have the good
will of the membership of the ma
ton al house Of representatives and
deserve that good will without regard
to mistakes that have made (and
| have made my sharel than TO re-
ceive any ather tribute OF praise
from any other body on earth"
When the applause subsided the
speaker set the throng to laughing by
that the members could
sing better sitting down than stand