The Portland daily press., 1875-01-12
Washington News and Gossip,

STATEMENT OF THE LOUISIANA CONSERVATIVES.
The full text of the memorial of the Con-
servative members OF the Legislature of the
state of Louisiana is Published. 1t details the
organization of the House substantially the
same as Gen. Sheridan's despatch. but denies
that there was any disorder, and claims that the
roll was fairly called and the vote fairly declar
ed, standing So for Wiltz for Speaker, to for
the Republican candidate. Mr.. Hahn, and IA
votes blank. No exception was taken to the
announcement and there was no dispute. Mem
bers to the number of 50 then came forward
and were sworn in, though several Republican
members retired A Clerk and Sergeant-at-
Arms were then elected, and thus the organI-
zston was legally completed. The Speaker
then announced that the House was ready for
business, and notices Of contests of election
were thereupon given. Upon motion of Mr.
Duprs of New Orleans, committee of seven
on elections and returns was appointed. In the
meantime, during the proceedings 10 the House.
an additional number Of police, with crowd
OF dsorderly persons, entered the lobby and
commenced dispute and menacing alteration
With the sergeant alarms aud his ten assist
ants, who were contending with the mob. The
Speaker endeavored TO procure the attendance
of additional sergeauts-at-arms, aud for this
purpose addressed note to the officials who
were in possession and had control of the bar
ricaded doors of the State House to allow no
citizens to be admitted for that purpose. This
request was refused, and about O'Clock p. m.
the disturbance in the lobby grew serious, and
a conflict was imminent, when in order TO avoid
a collision Gen. De Trobrsnd of the United
States army, who had some time previous en-
tered and occupied the State House with his
soldiers was sent for.
When Gen. DE Trobriand entered Speaker
Witz addressed him and requested him to say
a few words to the lobby TO prevent disorder
there. The General compiled with the request
and the lobby became quiet, and the House
proceeded with business. The committee on
elections reported, and the five me mbers whose
election had been referred to the Legislature
by the Returning Board, were sworn in. While
these proceedings were quietly progressing Gen.
De Trobriand entered the hall in uniform, his
sword at his side, with two of his staff and the
former clerk of the House, and exhibited
documentary request from Gov. Kellogg to put
out five members not returned by the Return
ing Board. A colloquy ensued between Speak
er Wilt and Gen. De Trobriand. Wiltz protest
ing against the removal of the i've members,
but finally file of soldiers advanced up the
aisle and proceeded to remove the members in
controversy. At this all the Democratic mem
bers left the room after solemnly protesting
against De Trobriand's proceedings.
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.
At the caucus of the Republican members Of
the House Saturday night Mr.. White of Ala
os a committee of seven members to draft a
general bill, with view TO secure the rights of
all citizens of the South. In his remarks he
referred to the alleged outrages, and urged the
immediate necessity OF action, if they desired
to be true to their professions as Republicans
and friends of constitutional liberty. Mr..
Dawes of Massachusetts said be was DESTROYS
of affording requisite relief, and wanted some
~1orN a. H. tAA .nA1 f..E
RACES on the citizens OF the South. Mr. Cessna
of Pennsylvania, in the course Of bis remarks,
approved of Sherdan's course Mr.. Sypher of
Louisiana said the necessary remedy was 10
protect the people of the South who had been
on experiment by the Republican
party. Mr.. Wilson of Indiana desired an
anne ndment instructing the judiciary Commit
tee to report bill for new election in Louisi-
ana. Mr.. Butler OF Massachusetts spoke in
favor of the resolution justifying the President
and justifyiDg the acts of Sheridan. Mr.. L Il.
Hoar of Massachusetts said he intended to do
his duty in spite of the clamors of the public
press. He supposed the Republican party
would support their President, and he knew the
strictly within the line of his constitutional
duty. He fully sustained the President aud
General Sheridan. MIR. Blaine of Maine was
called for, but did not respond. Mr. Townsend
of Pennsylvania desired to hear from Mr..
Foster, chairman of the New Orleans sub
who had just come into the bal,
but that gentleman made no response. Mr..
Ward of Illinois said he would not be bound by
the action of the caucus, but intended TO do
That was necessary to preserve the Republican
party and protect all citizens of the union. A
for the appointment of a committee
of nine in accordance with Mr.. Whites propo-
stion was agreed to.when the caucus adjourned
until the report of the Committee on L0uisiaQa
Affairs shall be made, and the Presidents
message on that sutject transmitted to Con-
gress.