New-York tribune., 1922-11-21

FROM The IYibunc's Hashlagto, Bureau
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-.-Mre. Re-
becca l.. FELTON,, of Georgia, eighty
seven years old, occupied seat in the
Senate throughout tho opening pro-
ceedings OF the extra session to-day.
Though not sworn in as member of
the Senate, Mrs. FELTON, came nearer
to being Senator than any other wo-
man in this country ever has. More
over, she expects to be sworn in to-
morrow.
No new Senator'S took the oath of
Office to-day, for the reason that the
Senate adjourned within 12 minutes
after meeting out OF respect to the
memory of Senator Watson, of Georgia,
To-day the Senate Tor the first time
had official notice of the death of Sen
ator Watson and until it had received
this notice it could not swear in an
other Senator to fill the elvacancy. SEN
at2r Harrison announced Senator Wat
sons death, paid him brief tribute,
then moved the Senate adjourn as q
mark of honor TO him, and this action
was taken.
Mss. Felton, bent and snow haired,
in ali proba bility will have the oath
of Office as d Senator administered to-
morrow. One Senator could object and
thus prevent 1t. Mrs. FELTON, said this
afternoon she had not been told by any
Senator he would object.
George Valves Rights for Day
al have met nearly all the members
OF this august body" she said, land
not one has said he would object.
hope to take the oath tomorrow, and
return to my home Wednesday night.
Judge Walter T. George, newly
elected Senator from Georgia, is here
His credentials have not been filed
though he was at first disposed to file
them to protect his legal rights. 1t is
the view of most lawyers that ad-
ministering the oath to Mrs. FELTON,
will be irregular and Judge George
should be sworn in, but he is willing
to waive his rights for day. He will
stand aside tomorrow and allow Mrs
FELTON, to fulfill her ambition and be
the first woman Senator in the history
Of the United States.
Senator Borah, of Idaho, who some
thought would object, called on Mrs
FELTON, at her hotel and paid his re-
spects. This is taken to indicate he
will not oppose her, despite the fact
he is opposed to woman's suffrage
Mrs. FELTON, called Senator Rorah 80
charming gentleman"
Gowned in black, with a collar of
rich old lace, Mrs. FELTON, arrived in
the Senate chamber at 1G:3o ocloca
this morning, an hour and half be-
fore the Senate met. She carried the
certificate of appointment of the Gov
ernor of Georgia. She took q se1t on
the Democratic side, and remained
there for some time, while officials of
the Senate came in and greeted her
Galleries Warmly Applaud
Senator Harris, of Georgia, members
of the Georgia delegation and former
Senator Hoke Smith entered the cham.
ber later, greeted Mrs. FELTON, and
chatted with her. Shortly after II
O'Clock, while crowd in the galleries
looked on, former Senator Smith
escorted Mrs: FELTON, down the center
aisle to the Office of the Vice-P President
where Mrs. FELTON, shook hands with
Mr. Coolidge. The latter. who has been
IA guest at the home of Mrs Falton,
expressed his willingness to administer
the oath TO her and receive her cre-
dentials.
AS Mrs. FELTON, went down the aisle
and later when she returned and took
the seat OF Senator Shields, OF Ten
nessee, she was warmly applauded by
the crowds in the galleries. She waved
her hand and threw kisses at the gal
leries in return.
The Democratic organization Of the