The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-06

mittee to notify the president con
gress had met
Entering the chamber to the accom-.
tpaniment of applause by his colleagues
and crowded galleries, Harding was
called to the roStrum for a speech a
few minutes after the senate got under.
way.
The senate adjourned at 1920, im-
mediately after Harding finished
speaking.
Before the president elect spoke.
Senator Hefiin, of Alabama. and Sem
ator Glass, of Birginia, were sworn
in and resolutions were adopted noti-
flying President Wilson and the house
that the senate was ready for busi-
ness.
The house meanwhile entered. on,
! it's session without any unusual events.
Calling of the roll consumed long
time and then the same resolutions
the senate adopted were agreed to
and the session adjourned until tomor-
row.
] The committee named by the two
houses to visit the white house was
mace up of Senators Lodge. Mass,
and Underwood, Alabama; Represen-
tatives Clark, Missouri, Mondell, Wyo-
ming, and Mann, Illinois.
Senator Harding on Hand.
TBy Raymond Clapper, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Senatof
Warren G. Harding, of Ohio. was ON
hand for the opening of a new ses.
sion of congress today.
The fact that Senator Harding Is
nf f1n
States creates situation unique in
American history and has nator
Harding wondering just what to do.
For this reason Harding started his
day without a program beyond the
visits of congressman, senators and
other political figures bent on con-
gratulatory calls. A number of lead
ers also have been invited to confer
with Harding.
The president-elect probably will
appear on the senate floor although
this is not certain. Circumstances
will determine whether he makes, a
speech.
The much discussed visit to the
white house probably will not be madel
until President Wilson sends a form
al invitation which is regarded as un-I
likely. At most the meeting would be-
ONLY formal. Senator Harding real-
ICES that although still a senator and
technically free to exercise all the
functions and rights of that Office, his
position as president-elect places nam
in an unprecedented situation and hs
will refrain from anything that mlghc
be construed as unseemly anticipa-
ton of the leadership which he is to-
assume March fourth.
Senator Harding was up early att
the town home of Edward B. Mclean
millionaire publisher After break7
fast, he went direct to the capitol
where headquarters We're arranged in
the room of the Philippine committees
No list of appointments has been
made up and it is expected today at
least will be given over to congratu-
tlatory calls. Senator Lodge, republi-
can leader, is expected to discuss the,
legislative program of the new session
Of congress so that it may be fitted
into plans for the special session to
be called shortly after Harding enters
the white house.
| The treaty and league Of nations
probably will be given some consider
alton although this question largely
will be reserved for the Marion con-
ference tc be attended by those hoil-
! ing all shades OF treaty views.
! Cabinet appointments also are like
! " to be taken up and the views OF
Hardins's colleagues obtained.
! Between conferences Harding Will
clean up his senate office in anjiclpa-
ton of resignins January 10, When
republican succeeds Governor Cox as
the executive of Ohio.
! Wilson MOT 10 Appear.
! WASHINGTON, Dee. 6.--PraSiaett
Wilson will address ghc cSrr CO 80
writing" according - c;a)o 2,