The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-03-18
COngressnaH Tinberlake Witnesses
the Fall III the l;svel anA the Final
Adjournment VI the Sixty. Third
Congress-.

the Fall sf the Gsvel anA the Final
Adjournment u the Sixty Third
Congress.
If can convey to my friends in Col
OradO some of the interesting events
and impressions surrounding the clos
ing hours of the Third Session of the
SixtyThird Congress with anything
like the force with which they appeal
ed to me believe you will enjoy an
account Of it.
\ newly elected Congressman in
Washington is regarded as something
OF a tenderfOOt for the leaders on both
sides are men of about twenty years
service in the House of Representa-
tives. and quite naturally much defer
ence is given to their opinions and
judgment in all matters. 1t does not
take newcomer long to discover
that there is considerable advantage
In seniority of service and in keeping
a good man on the job
The Congressional life here is full
OF activity and this was especially so
as the arrival OF noon on March 4th,
the time fixed by the constitution for
the adjournment. approached. The
long filibuster in the Senate on the
Administration shipping BILL, when
for days there was no business trans
acted in that body except debate on
the proposed bill. resulted in badly
congested legislative situation, and
for quite awhile it seemed inevitable
that there must be an extra Session
of Congress, for practically all of the
great supply of bills. carrying appro-
priations for the maintenance of the
army, navy, and legislative, executive
and judicial departments of the Gov
ernment were held up. The fiscal year
for the United States Government ends
June Both. SO that this Congress which
Just closed is making the appropria
for the fiscal year July l, 1915 to June
80, 1916, and 1t was important that
these appropriations bills be passed.
The situation was finally relieved by
practically side-tracking the shipping
bill, after which all efforts were cen
tered on getting the appropriation bills
passed and in this they were success
all night sessions.
1t was a great satisfaction to me
after witnessing so much bitter parti-
san debate, to see how quickly the
middle aisle of the Hall of the House
was wiped out when it came to say
ing the last farewells. Congressman
Mann, that tireless and indefatigible
leader Of the Minority paid splendid
tribute to Speaker Clark and then the
Speaker was not at all sparing in
his praise for Mr.. Mann and both pas
sed splendid encomiums on the Major
ity Leader, Mr.. Underwood, who is
leaving the House after his long SER
ice to continue his labors at the other
end of the Capitol as Senator. 1t
was a wonderful demonstration of the
saving quality of kindness, to see these
men Of large affairs forget their petty
party chickering's and recognize the
larger bond Of personal friendship.
There are several occasions when
great crowds gather at the Capitol.
First in drawing power is undoubted-
ly Inauguration Day. Since President
Wilson has returned to the custom of
reading personally to the Congress his
important messages these occasions
have attracted great crowds, most OF
whom of course cannot be accomodat-
ed in the galleries but wait on the out
side to see the President and his cabi-
net and the other distinguished per-
sons who attend, as they enter and
leave the Capitol The close of Con-
gress, however, holds attractions not
seen upon any other occasion, for 1t is
the custom after the gavel finally falls
for the Members to relax into a very
congenial gathering and indulge in
. singing and a general time of good
cheer. This closing day was no ex-
ception and 1t was indeed an enjoyoble
entertainment which was provided for
more than a half hour after adjourn
ment During the Sessions no express.
sions of applause are INDUCED in as 9
rule by the galleries but on this oc.
casion the Members families and theil
friends are present and the singing
was participated in by the parsons in
the galleries quite as much as on the
floor.
Hoids N Interesting and Instructive
Meeting