The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-20
caIett Republican, Succeeds
Champ Clark, Democrat,
Speaker of House Since
1911.
ENORMOUS AMOUNT
OF WORK IS AHEAD
Cabled Message
VIII Be Read in Both
Houses Separately Upon
Recovering at Noon.

Washington, May 19.-The sixty
.svtb or reconstruction" congress
called into extraordinary session by
President Wilson from Paris, conven
ID today at noon. and republican ma
|ioritfes in the senate and house or
|qauized both bodies. Representative
|Gmett was elected speaker of the
house over Champ Clark, democrat
senator Cummins. of Iowa, republican,
gas chosen president pro-tempore
ger Pittman. of Nevada, democrat.
Republicans in both bodies elected full
. States of other officers and thus, for
| the first time since 1911, returned to
control of the American national leg
islatUre Routine affairs comprised
the days proceedings, both bodies ad--
jouring until noon tomorrow, when
the presidents cabIed message will
be read separately in the senate and
house.
Although keenly realized by all
members, there was no outward evil
ience in the initial proceedings of the
enormous amount of work ahead. The
peace treaty with Germany, including
The League of Nations covenant, the
AUSTRIAN treaty and the proposed con-
yeution for the protection of France
are not expected to come up before
next month. All hold promise of dra-
matte debate. The appropriation bills
which failed in the filibuster last
Narch will be rushed Immediately in
' he house. Chairman Good, of the
oBSe appropriations committee, to-
hight called a meeting for tomorrow
to begin work on the general defi-
ciency measure.
legislation dealing with railroads,
telegraphs, telephones, woman suf-
frage, prohibition, the repeal of luxury
taxes and other pressing subjects are
promised in the van of important eco
aomic and reconstruction questions
Immediate Return of Wires Proposed.
Washington, May 19-Republicau
senator's at a conference today agreed
upon bill for the repeal of the wire
control act and for the immediate re-
turn Of wire systems to the owners.
| It probably win be introduced tomor-
row. a similar measure is expected
70 be introduced in the house soon.
| Washington, May 19.-Congressmen
Smithwicl. Frank Clark, Sears and
D7ane, of Florida, were present when
the house met today in extra session
and took the oath of office. Senators
fletcher and Trammell were also pres
lent when the senate met.
The senate's program today was as
follows:
Y noon-Vice President Marshall
calls the senate to order.
Prayer, by the Rev. F. ]. Prettyman,
chaplain.
Reading of President Wilson'S proc
amation ordering the extra session,
Roll call
Seating of senators elected last fall,
Including thirteen new members.
Oaths administered in groups by the
vice president.
Election of president pro tempore,
republican Leader Lodge proposing
Senator Albert b. Cummins, of Iowa.
and Democratic Leader Martin propos-
Senator Key Pittman, of Nevada.
Election by roll call, subject to OBJ
sctiOn Of democratic senators of can
s'ation of pairs"
Administration of oath to president
20 tempore.
Election and swearing in of other
ulcers, Republican Leader Lodge
&ssenting the following republican
2'e Of nominees: Secretary, George
Sandersop, Chicago; sergeant at
ms David Barry, Providence, R. l.;
ls&stant doorkeeper, Carl Loeffler,
Washington.
The democratic slate comprised in
sh0ents, including Secretary James
Baker and Sergeant-at- Arms Chas.
higgins and Acting Assistant Door
Se9er Thomas Keller.
resolutions by Mr.. Lodge to notify
president and the house of the
mates organization.
ao]ournment, probably until Thurs
y IN respect 70 deceased house mem.