Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

ken but i'm the main the Republicans
voted for th eresoIutiOn and the DEM
ocrats against IL.
WASHINGTON. Marcn I5.-Promptly
NJ noon both the senate and the house of
representatives were convened in extra
ordinary session. The presidents prOcla-
nation was read to both sides, after
which business proceeded.
When Clerk Mcdowell called the house
70 oruer scarcely a seat was vacant on
the floor while the galleries were packed
TO the doors.
For the first time Mrs. Taft occupied
a seat in the executive gallery. She was
accompanied by Captain Archibald Butt.
one OF the military aides to the presi-
dent, and two women
Quorum Was Present
Follo~ing the invocation and the read
Ing OF the proclamation OF President
Taft. the roll was called by states to as
certain the presence OF a quorum.
The senate was called 10 order by Vice
President sherman. Sixty-six senators
answered to their names. Announce
ments were made of the illness of Sena-
tors Bacon and Clay, OF Georgia; McLau-
rim. OF Mississippi: Culberson. Of Texas,
and Tillman. OF South Carolina.
The galleries were filled with visitors.
The Republican side had a full represen-
tation present. While but Is Democrats
vers in their seats.
Taft Is Informed
Senator LaFouette presented the Gre
dentiaIs OF his colleague. Senator Ste
phenson. OF wisconsin, and accompany
fng him 10 the desk OF the vice presi-
NJ merfal nafh
OF office
Senators AIdrich and Money were ap-
pointed a committee to wait upon the
president to inform him OF the meeting
OF the senate and 20 notify hiEa that that
BODY was ready TO receive any message
he might wish TO communicate
Mr. Hale then moved that the senate
take a recess until o'clock TO give the
committee an opportunity TO transact
the business assigned to IL and at lid
o'clock nat motion was adopted
At o'clock the senate reassemoled ana
after receiving word Of the election OF
Speaker Cannon. adjourned for the day.
HOT FIGHT IN HOUSE
OVER INSURGENT PLAN
TO AMEND THE RULES
WASHINGTON. March 15.-The ''regu-
lars" Of the house went down TO deefat
today IN their effort TO stave on the move
r,ent 10 amend the rules. BY the narrow
margin OF four votes the Republican "in-
surgents," aided by the Democrats. were
enabled to vote down a resolution pre-
sented by Mr.. DalzelI, Pennsylvania. max
ing the rules Of the sixtieth congress ap-
plicabIe to the present congress Every
member was on the qui vive, for 1t was
known the result would be determined
either way by a small majority.
Defeat for Regulars"
For a brief period the regulars" were
victorious when they adopted a motion
for the previous question on the resOlu-
ton, the call resulting ayes 49,. noes lSS,
and they displayed their enthuiasm by
wildly shouting and pounding their desks.
Great was their chagrin. however. when
Speaker Cannon announced that the res
oIution had been lest 1SS to ES-
Immediately afterward Mr.. Clark Of
fered a resolution applying to the sixty
first congress rules Of the last congress,
but providing for material amendment,
and also for committee on rules Of If
teen instead OF Eve. A motion for the pre-
vious qeustion resulted I7s. noes a3 and
the previous question was refused
Candidates Nominated
In the house three hundred and eighty
two members responded to their names.
more than a quorum Immediately after
announcement Of a quorum was made.
Mr. Currier. Of New Hampshire. nomina-
ted Joseph @. Cannon, of Illinois. for
speaker and Mr.. Clayton. OF Alabama.
presented the name Of Champ Clark, OF
Missouri. both under instructions of
their respective CO dcuses- The roll was
then called
Mr.. Cary. OF Wisconsin. one Of the in
surgents, voted for his colleague. HenrS
A. Cooper. also an insurgent. who in turn
voted for George W. Norris. of Nebras-
IA. Mr.. Cooper received another vote
from Mr. Davis. OF Minnesota
Made Funny Mistake
Through inadvertence. Mr.. Ellerbe.
Democrat. OF South Carolina, voted in a
loud voice for Cannon. but he Immediate
" made a correction and voted for
clark His mistake created such a
storm Of laughter that he beat a hastily
retreat TO the cloak room
Clerk Mcdowell proceeded TO announces
the vote when objection was made by
Mr. Clayton (Alabama) who made tbs
point that the result should be based or
The report OF the teller and not the tally
clerks. In consequence there was short
delay Finally the tellers reported al
Cannon Wins Easily
Cannon AAs clark 100; Esch i; MOTIFS 2
cooper S; Hepburn /
AS the speaker took his accustomed
place the Republicans cheered. In intro
ducing the speaker. Mr. Clark CMissou
I'D said:
81 present the second mani nthehistorY
Of the United States that has been elect.
ed speaker Of the house OF representative:
for four consecutive times-the Hon 10
seph @. Cannon, OF illinois,"
"a IL
ments, addressed the house as follows
The election TO the high ONCE o.
speaker, which / now have for the fourti
time by virtue Of your own confdenc'
and judgment. is a compliment. the honor
OF (which do not under estimate and o.
which am not lacking in personal ap
probation