Dense Throng At Capitol

Washington, April 7. - Not in the nistory oí the oldest congressman has the capítol building sliown so much. animation as it did this morning. Inauguration is a quadrennial event which draws a crowd, but the average inauguration is a passing interest in history compared with a president's war message. It was that sort of document the public expected today, for 10,000 strong they stood in line at 7 o'clock this morning. A memorable scène was presented at the opening of the senate today. An audience that tested the full capacity of the accommodations had filled the galleries hours before the senate convened. It was by no means an ordinary crowd of gallery habitués. Members of the families of the most distinguished men in American public life were there, prominent representativos of the several foreign legations occupied the diplomatic gallery and persons distinguished in all walks of life had come to witness a scène that promised to form an important page in American history. A message was to be received from the president of the United States that might, in its results, mean war between two great nations and intenso interest bordering upon anxiety was depicted on every countenance. Mr. Allison at once asked unanimous consent that the senate resume consideration of the sundry civil bilí. This was agreed to. was not at President McRinley'9 request has been communicated to the pres3. The government has also admitted its ror to United States Minister Woodford, expressing regret that the misunderstanding arose. General Woodford has accepted the explanation as satisfactory, and the matter, which might have led to serious complieations, has been settled so far as the two governments are COncerned.