The sun., 1908-05-31
CONGRESS ENDS WITH SONG
HOUSE MINSTRELS LAMPOON
THE SENATE FILIBUSTER.
Kind words for Mr.. Fairbanks ana F3room-
stick Parade and . Parody for Speaker
Cannon President on Hand and
Crowded Galleries In Both the Houses.

Cannon President on Hand and
Crowded Galleries in Both the Houses.
WASHINGTON, May so.-Congress ad-
iourned tonight sine die. The closing
scenes were enacted near the hour Of mid
night. The galleries OF both houses were
crowded, most Of the visitors being women,
who showed the deepest interest In the
proceedings on the floors, which were
punotuatsd with frequent recesses.
President Roosevelt arrived at the Senate
side Of the Capitol about O'Clock and went
directly to the Presidents room. He was
accompanied by Secretary Root. Secretary
Garfield and William Loeb, Jr.. secretary
10 the President. As soon as the Senate
learned unoffioially Of his presence recess
was taken for thirty minutes to enable
the vice-President and Senators 10 pay
their respects. The Presidents visit to
the Capitol was to facilitate the signing Of
bills.
The Pres.6snt was In a very happy frame
Of mind. He laughed and joked with all
vited over into the corner Of the room for
e story, and It must have been good one
Judging by the resounding laugh that
followed.
Secretary Cortelyou arrived shortly after
tie Presidents party and Joined them.
He came as Secretary Of the Treasury to
make an examination Of che Aldrich-Yree-
land currency bill and other measures Of
less importance relating to his Depart
ment.
Secretary Taft and party of friends
came to the Capitol about 1880 O'Clock and
took up their headquarters in Senator
Lodges rooms. The Secretary held quite
reception Among his callers was Vice
President Fairbanks.
The first measure signed by the President
was a joint resolution continuing in office
rertainspecial employees Of the Depart
ment Of Justice.
Never before was such a scene witnessed
in the House Of Representatives as that
which furnished the climax to the good
paturei fun Of the closing night of this
session. A committee having been des-
patched to inform the President that Con-
time no legislative matters to occupy
the attention Of the House.
Suddenly there appeared at the main
door a procession headed by ono Of the
RACES modelled after Wardle's fat boy,
scing Republican whip Burke and Rep
ressntative Dwight of New York, who
bore aloft on a broom campaign
picture Of Uncle Joe Cannon. Following
came two score members Of both parties
with flags and singing as they wandered
down the centre aisle:
Tramp. tramp, tramp. the boys are
marching
An original verse to the tune was sung
by Representative Cole Of Ohio as follows
Heres 70 dear old Uncle Joe. ono We love wher-
e'er we go.
He's the chief and gallant leader Of us all.
North and South and East and West In the States
we all love best.
We will slng and cheer for ono tho people know.
The Speaker was pleased with the demon
stration in his honor, members and visitors
rising and joining In the chorus with great
rest. Responding to demands for a speech
Mr. Cannon thanked the members for
their expression Of good will, adding
that he would rather deserve the COM
mendation Of the membership Of the ma
tional House Of Representatives than to
deserve any other tribute Of praise from
any other body on earth
Representative Tawney then sang two
verses Of the lyric tribute to the Speaker
written several years ago by Representative
Sibley Of Pennsylvania and adapted by the
singer to the tune Of "I've Smoked My Last
Cigar just then a tremendous shout
from the galleries told that a mysterious
something was dividing attention with the
carolling and, turning, the members saw
Representative Hefin Of Alabama running
down the aisle bearing aloft on q cane a
picture Of Bryan.
Jumping upon the reporters desk he
shook 1t high in the air over the Cannon
boomers, while the Democrats yelled with
delight. But for moment only. Repre-
sentative Barchfeld, the Pittsburg giant,
grabbed the broom from Mr.. Dwightts
hand and leaped alongside Helm, who
was now joined by Davenport and Houston.
He hoisted the Speakers plug a foot or
two above that Of the Nebraskan. The
Democrats, determined not to be outdone,
jumped to the clerks desk, where Mr..
Barchfeld followed, still towering above
the trio.
As a last despairing chance to outdo
Barchfeld Mr.. Houston tried to mount
the Speakers desk, with disastrous results
to the furniture and the nerves OF the
spectators as they saw him miss his footing
and fall back. Fortunately he escaped in
jury.
AS Houston made his unfortunate leap
Mr.. Barchfeld threw the broom and it's
picture to the press gallery. where willing
hands caught and waved it as Bryan's
picture went down in the crash. Willie
Houston and every one else yelled at the
top Of his voice at the conclusion Of the
curious contest. which resulted as all con-
tests in the House have way Of doing. In
Victory for Uncle Joe.
When order was somewhat restored the
Speaker mildly suggested that for the rest
OF the session the disorder be as q uiet as
was consistent with lack OF order.
One Of the song hits of the evening was
parody on the Democratic filibuster
sung to the tune Of go Tell Aunt SUSIE
This was the chorus:
10 tell Sharp william his hlibuster Ia dead.