The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-03
Both Houses Agree
 To Hear Message
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controversy expected to rage on Cap- itol Hill for the next few months, the congress must consider such vital legislation as the bonus bill - con- sidered certain to pass over a veto neutrality legislation and the bud- get message which will be delivered Monday.
 At Stroke of Noon
 At the stroke of noon, Vice.Presi- dent John N. Garner cracked down with his gavel in the snate. A few seconds later, Speaker Joseph w. Byrns convened the house.
 Byrns made clear as the house met that he would oppose pr0Crae.- ed debate on Q motion for unani- nous consent to recess until 9 p. m.
 T see no reason for lengthy de- bate on this subject" he said. '! don't know why @ member should object to letting his constituents hear the presidents message over the radio"
 He indicated that he thought it only reasonable" for the chamber to hear from minority leader, Ber- tram Shell and majority leader William B. BanXhead on the ques- ton.
 Galleries Crowded
 The senate galleries were crowded and many spectators could not gain admission as Garner, carrying an unlighted cigar in his left hand, en- tered to convene that chamber.
 Senators and visitors stood as the session was opened with prayer by the chaplain, the Rev. c. E. Barney Phillips.
 Both Houses Crowded
 The senate quickly recessed until 9 p. m, but the house rules com- miJtee was called into session to ap- prove the resolution for a recess until the president addresses the joint session tonight.
 Meanwhile, Majority Leader Will liam B. Bankhead, democrat, Ala bama, made request in the house for unanimous consent to recess un- til g p. m.
 Minority Leader Bertrand Shell, republican, New York, explained why he would not object.
 The house then gave its unani- nous consent to recess until this evening when President Roosevelt will deliver his message to joint session. The senate already had talk en such action.
 Shell said he appreciated the fact the president was empowered con- stitutionally to address congress.
 Whether the annual message is delivered in writing or personaiy, 1t has always been delivered during a regular session and at the con- venience of congress-" he said.
 He demanded to know what emergency exists to change the reg ular house procedure.
 Has anybody set forth any spec- ial reason that would not stand the light of the midnight sum-" Sneei asked.
 Republicans cheered.
 He said that if democrats carry out this order of the White House that they are not protecting the dig- nity of the house.
 This is no mere partisan state- ment," he began but democratic laughter forced him to pause.
 The capitol began at an early hour to take on the appearance of political battle ground on which the full blast Of the presidential campaign Is expected to center in the next few months. Congressmen. returning from their homes in full force. hurried through the halls, is- sued statements, challenged political foes.
 Clamered gOr Seats The public clamOred for seats in the galleries when the president speaks tonight, but only some eo0 persons ir addition to members Of congress and newspaperinen will be able to crowd in. Tine presidents vast audience will hear him by ra. dl0.
 The question Of dress for the eve- ming session continued to perplex many c0ngFeEsmen. The president will appear at 2 ?. m, in morning was treated ct the Iocal hospitals, however.
 At midnight last night the tena- peFnture was at the A6~dexree mark. Al T.10 o'clock fhiH morning ft WAG