Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-06

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assembled at noon today for what
promises to be the most historic ses-
sion Of generation.
The opening of the Sixty-fourlh con-
gress today drew thousands Of persons
to the capital. The day began with
overcast skies and sharp, cold winds.
Hundreds began gathering at the his
toric building early and long before
noon, the hour set for the fall of the
gavels in the house and the senate.
the chambers were packed.
Many had been drawn to the capitol
to witness the offering by Representa-
tive Mondell, Of Wyoming, of the
Susan B. Anthony constitutional
amendment for equal suffrage as the
first resolution Of the new congress. An
added attraction was a procession Of
woman suffragists to present to con-
gross huge petition urging q suffrage
amendment.
Proceedings Are Brief.
Proceedings in both house and sen
ate-were brief, being confined entirely
to organization and formal Introducing
Of some bills.
Both houses soon adjourned and sent
. committee to formally notify Presi-
dent Wilson that congress e in ses-
sion. f9s 81, - 81. Us
Toms.row President wilson swill o..
liver his annual address 70 Joink
session Of congress. sssss
Speaker Clark was res elected and
Sworn in amid cheers from the gall
1eries.
In the senate. Senator Clark. Of Ar
Kansas, was reelected as president pro
temore. Vice President Marshall was
not present.
Speaker Clark Praises Mann.
In his address In opening the house
TIC speaker paid a tribute 10 Repunnii-
can Leader Mann.
Il am profoundly grateful to you for
the high honor Of speakership thrice
conferred by your friendship and part
iality," he said. by reason of the
amazing growth Of our beloved coun-
try and the bewildering increase Of
business the time is in sight when the
congress will remain practically in
perpetual session. hope this congress
will go into history as working con-
gress."
= James NJ. Baker, secretary Of the
senate. called the session to order, and
the chaplain prayed for divine guild
ance for the preservation Of peace at
home and its restoration abroad.
Thirty-two new senator's were then
sworn in. &
Opponents Of Preparedness Active.
Resolutions reflecting the views Of
those opposed to the national defense
program and opposing Investigations Of
organizations which favor military pre-
paredness were not lacking In the lot
were resolutions to investigate the
Navy League, the National Security
League and the National Defense So
ciety. n
After swearing in new members the
senate recessed until 2 o'clock.
Flood Of Bills in House.
In the house bills and resolutions
were pouring into the hopper fat the
clerks desk. There were many bills
for rural credits, river and harbor inn
provements, extension OF the rural
mail service and large number Of the
o-called private bills. Many will
never get any further than the stage
of introduction. y ~. 5s-se5i
The business Of introducing bills did
not deter some of the returning old
timers from holding receptions. For
mer Speaker Cannon, Representatives
Longworth, Mckinley and others. az
well as the leaders of both parties
were the center Of groups Of the latest
arrivals. 3ss M
Suffrage Bill Presented.
Woman suffrage leaders, undismayed
by defeat in eastern states last month,
took their fight again today to the ma :
tional capital sss .ss 49, .s.: s 35 (
The Susan B. anthony amendment
introduced and defeated for many
years. was introduced again today in
the house by Representative Mondell,
of Wyoming A colorful and pic
turesque demonstration by suftragists,
Including q parade to the capitol, pre-.
coded the Introduction.
g Senate Republicans United.
Senate republicans met In the eau
Gus today with assurances Of q united
organization for the first time since
the birth Of the progressive party. Sem
ator Poindexter. Of Washington, joined
the caucus. @s
Senator Gallinger, Of New Hamp-
shire, was reelected chairman of the
conference and floor leader and was
authorized to name a committee 8 on
committees. He also was made the re-
publican nominee for president pro tenn
Senator Wordsworth, Of New York,
was elected secretary Of the conference.
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Senator Hoke Smith, Democrat. OF.
Georgia, today gave notice he would