The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-04
CLARK IS
ELECTED
SPEAKER
Joe Cannon, so Long Gear, -
Now Only Common Member
Mccall at Once introduced Re-
ciprocity Bill
Long and TumultuouS Session
Is Anticipated
FAMOUS REBEL YELL HEARD.

FAMOUS REBEL YELL HEARD.
Washington, D. c., April A.
The Sixty second congress was
ushersd in at noon today amid
scenes of great democratic enthus-
iasm. The famous rebel yell was
prominent in the cheering.
Champ Clark was elected speak
er by big vote. The democrats
voted soIidiy for the Missourian.
The minority divided its vote be-
tween Mann Of Illinois, Cooper of
Wisconsin and Norris of Nebraska.
Representatives Hanna and Hell
ssssn voted for Mann, while three
Minnssotans, Lindberah, Davis
and Anderson, voted for Cooper.
Washington, April 4.-Called in exa
traordinary session by President Taft
to consider the question of Canadian
reciprocity, which failed in the last
session because of a filibuster against
1t in the senate, the sixty-second cons
gress was called to order at noon to-
day.
In spite of the fact that the procla-
nation issued by the president, mem
toned nothing except reciprocity, and
that his message to the special ses-
sion, it is expected, win be likewise
circumscribed. most ambitious pro-
gramne has been outlined.
The session, because of the anomai-
GUS situation created by one party be-
ing in control of one branch and its
rival in power at the other end of the
capitol, is expected to be long and fill-
ed with turmoil and political bicker-
ings.
A cold drizzling rain, which fell
throughout the forenoon, apparently
had no effects whatever on the people,
and one hour before the session opened
the galleries were filed and long lines
stretched down the corridors waiting
for chance to get in. The chief fea-
ture of interest in the session today1
of course. was the election OF Champ
Clark of Missouri as speaker of the
house and the return to the floor OF
Uncle Joe" Cannon, as mere mems
Der from Danville. i'll.
The swearing in of new congressmeu
was the first business Of the day. This
was followed by the presentation OF
the new committee in rules and other
matters of organization.
Forestalling action by the democrats
in the house, Representative Mccall OF
Massachusetts today introduced the
Canadian reciprocity bill. which was
passed by the house last session.
Gov. Harmon of Ohio and William J.
Bryan met on the floor OF the house
Just before the session opened, amid
deafening demonstration Of applause
and cheering. Both men We're brought
to Washington by professional en-
gagements.
The Mccall reciprocity measure was
referred to the democratic committee
on ways and means, where 1t will be
for similar measure. but
of democratic origin. .i
Clark Makes Address.
i Speaker Clark made an address I'm
which he elaborated on the legislative
already outlined by the
caucus. The threat to hold
back the reciprocity agreement in the
hope OF forcing the senate to act on
the tariff bills holds no terror, for many
senators opposed TO reciprocity have
stated that they don't care how long
the agreement is held up in the house.
The house adjourned at 1912 this
afternoon.
The senate at 1903 adjourned until
tomorrow at noon.
Taft Preparing Message.
President Tafts first message to tha
sixty second congress will so in to-
according to an unofiicial in
formation at the White House today.
The president began the dictation OF
the message early today and when the
cabinet met at IL o'clock he laid be-
fore 1t rough draft OF the document.
Following the cabinet session this aft
ernoon. the president will take up the
with one OF his secretaries
and proposes to complete it.
Republicans to Caucus.
The republicans OF the senate win
hold caucus after the adjournment
today to perfect their organization. a
caucus chairman and conn
mittee on committees will be elected.