Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
EXTRA SESSION OF
CONGRESS ENDS
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ance of securing, through the Investigation
and reports OF the tariff board. a definite
and certain basis Of nscertained facts for
the consideration of tariff laws. When the
reports Of the tariff board on these sched-
ules are received the duties which should
be imposed can be determined on justly
and with intelligent appreciation of the
effect that they will have both on industry
ana on revenue. Very likely some Of the
changes In this bill will prove to be de-
sirable and some. to be undesirable. 50
far as they turn out to be just and reason
able / shall be glad to approve them, but
at present the proposed legislation appears
to be all a matter OF guess work. The i'm
portant thing is to get our tariff legisla-
ton out OF the slough Of guess work and
og-rolling and exparte statements Of In
terested persons and to establish that
legislation on the basis OF tested and de-
termined facts, to which shall be applied.
fairly and openly. whatever tariff principle
the people Of the country choose TO adopt"
ClarI<'s Farewell Address.
Speaker Clark, the first democratic
speaker OF the house in sixteen years made
his closing address to the members In con-
gratulatory terms. He was greeted with
tumultuous cheering.
THE members have contended for what
they believed to be right. with courage,
energy and capacity" said Speaker Clark
ut Is TO be hoped that any political dis,
agreements which have arisen in the ex-
element Of debate will be speedily for
gotten.
81 desire particularly to than all MEM
bers Of the house WITHOUT regard to pol!tl-
cal utilization, for the uniform kindness,
friendliness and consideration which they
have shown the speaker"
The president was at the capitol half an
hour and during that time he signed eleven
bills, None was rejected.
During his visit senators and represent
atives gathered in his room to greet him.
Among the progressive republican insur-
gents in the crowd were Senators Cum
minis of Iowa, Brstow of Kansas and
Brown OF Nebraska. "Ill be out In your
country before long" said the president to
Mr.. Bristow. --s.
I'VE win be glad to see YOU" was their
response. -... .--- -. >.. .,.G'
Senator Luke Lea was the last senator
to greet the president.
Give by 4oye ito! your family said the
president The Tennessee, senator had, In
All hicu the pISslueHl InhI ne would soon
leave for Colorado, whereby Mrs Lea has
made brave fight for her life.
sherman Says Goodbye.
Vice President Sherman IL declaring the
senate adjourned today. expressed the be-
lief that all senators had been brought into
closer touch during this session. He said
in part:
'Senators-Your resolutions of com
mendotion and thanks for the manner in
which have discharged my duties as your
presiding officer, are pleasing and appre-
ciated
Il am happy II the belief that pro-
tracted and at times, strenuous session.
rather than generating ill-will or disregard,
has brought us all into closer touch with
each other.
Laying aside for the nonce, your legis-
lative duties, to which you have devoted
without stint your energies and splendid
abilities, you go to sea or mountain to
other cares and duties, or to well-earned
and deserved recreation, each carrying, |
am sure, the best wishes of his fellows
and with my God-speed for a safe journey
to desired destination. happy days during
our separation and return in health and
vigor to renewed public service in Decem
Der. / declare the extraordinary session of
the Sixty-second congress adjourned with
out delay"