New-York tribune., 1874-04-01
THE MASSACHUSETTS, SENATORSHIP.

! A THRILLING GAIN FOR DAwEs-HIs PROSPECTS STILL
GLOOaY-JUDGE H0ARs SUPPORTERS FlRM-A
PROLONGED CONTEST PROBABLE.
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BosrON, March 31.-The vote of to-day was
another DISAPPOINTMENT tO tho Dawes men, who
had made every possible effort to increase their strength
and regarded this the most important ballot since
the second day Of the contest They expected 100 votes
and had hoped for two more which would have
given them majority OF the Republican members OF
Legislature. They secured only 95 an increase OF
one their highest vote previously. JudgeaHoar's
vote three less he before received but
irmness Of his column is surprise even to the
prominent men among his supporters There was
some nervousness the subject this morning. which the
vote The Hoar will not be obstinate
In insisting upon their candidate, but will not
abandon him while Dawes is In the field.
The contest between the two factions Of the Republi-
OF party is more pronounced to-day than at any time
previously In addition to the printed circular Issued
by Hoars friends, which contains very strong language
OF another has been sent to members of the Leg
islature showing Mr. Dawess record Credit Mobiier,
back pay and the Simmons affair. The Dawes men have
planned dinner for tonight to which they invite the
other side In the hope Of making converts They are
much depressed, however, and have been less
hopetul The more moderate Republicans are now urg-
ing that both Dawes and Hoar be dropped and third
man agreed upon If Mr. Dawes should withdraw, there
will be little difficulty in inducing Judge Hoars sup
porters to accede this II Mr. Dawes does not with
draw the contest is likely to be a long one.
The proposed combinations with the Democrats have
failed The Hoar will not adopt Mr. Adams, and
the prospects Gen. Banks not good as they
The general impression in his favor last week not JUS
titled since the attempt has been made to ascertain
definitely his strength. Mr.. Dawes may get two or
three more votes before the week but Is not
likely now that he will reach the 100 which his sup
porers had expected to-day. The most that is left
his supporters is the 10 make the contest long
one The only changes to-day were one from Hoar to
wsshburn one from Banks TO Curtis, aud from A.
Walker TO Dawes.
REPUBLICAN HARMONY CULTIVATED DY BANQUET.
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BosToN, March 31.-An effort was made to
create q little harmony in the Republican ranks by q
peace banquet at fremont House About guests
we're invited, including every Republican in the Legis-
ature the Governor aud Council. and other prominent
Republicans Most OF those present belonged to tho
Dawes wing, but q greater or lesser number OF Hoar
Adams and Banks also IN attendance. The
host was Representative L. j. cccutt, strong Dawes
man. The presiding officer was Willard Phillips Of Sa-
lem. the leader Of the Hoar wing. Gastronomicany
the affair was successful but tho after-dn-
ner speaking did not develop o very great
amount OF enthusiasm even enjoyment Harmony
WAS maintained because the explicit request Of the
host the Senatorial bone of contention was sudously
avoided Every therefore, spoke with his lips pad
locked and the result that nothing was said beyond
little general indefinite glorfyng OF the past OF the Re-
publican party, and lukewarm urging of unity for the
future Speeches by Senators Stone Learned
and wsshburn. Representatives Phillips, Wilson. Cole,
Parker OF New-Bedford, and others No seemed
really to believe that the feast would change single
vote.
Yesterdays BALLOT
BosroN, March 31.-The seventh ballot for
United states Senator was taken to-day as follows:
Whole number OF votes, 24 necessary choice. 1888;
Dawes %; Hoar, rs; Curlis,7 Adams, is; Banks, o;
Washourn, T.
Whittier aud Pierce received each vote. The Con-
veution adjourned till tomorrow.