Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-12
WASHINGTON
TIE oKEGoN Mailer,

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Oregon
matter continues to be the eng,ossing
subject in allcycles. The cabinet has
not formally discussed the question,
saying such tcchnicali.ies do not de.
nana Inc cabinets official considera
ton. informally prominent friends OF
the administrators say that there is M
apprehension that the election will
turn upon the points involved in Ore
gun. IL has not reached such condi-
ton as TO demand the attorney gene
rat 5 investigation.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Up 10 noon the government re-
ceiyed nothing official from South
Garolina. Senator's from that state.
have no apprehension Of disorder,
while the troops remain and beler,
they will remain until all probability
of outbreak is over.
DEMOCRATIC Caucus,
The democratic members of tho houst
Eai Representatives held caucus this after
noon;w which continued two hours. There
WAS ageneral and spirited debate concern
Ing The preset political situation and diff
cuites which may arise between The two
branches Of congress in regard To counting
the electoral votes aud the inauguration OF
presidrut. Among the principal speakers
were Messis Rapdail, Wood, Hunton.
Garfield and Carr.
a determined spirit Was manifested to
maintain all the constitutional rights oil
the honse, and to give effect TO what Is
claimed by the democratic members to be
the expressed will of the people in the re-
cent presidential election. With view tn
this end, II vas agreed, on motion of Hun
ION, 10 procure the passage by the house OF
resolution directing tae judiciary com
mitice TO inquire and report what course
the house should pursue ia reference 10
the counting and declaration Of the electo.
raj votes, and also What are The respective
rights and duties Of the two houses of
! congress, separately or jointly, in regard to
the entire subjec, of presidential electors.
INTERVIEWS WITH TILDEs.
Several members, ipcluding, |, is said,
! Messrs. Randall, Waterson and Ely, hav.
ing had interviews with Gov. Tilden, re
Gently. are understood 10 have communica.
ted to tue caucus the views expressed by
him to the effect that no action, except OF
the preliminary character above indicated
should be taken concerning the existing or
possible future political complications, un.
III atter the return from the south OF the
house investigating committees,
GRANTS POSITION.
This mornings publication Of statements
made by the p csdent In nm interview yes
lerdal, vas the subject of considerable ear.
! neat cnn.inrni .tI IN uuiAyorahie nature
and several membtrs asserted that the
! siewsp,hen expressed by the president indi
\ Gated a settled purpose on his part 10 per
pelnale the power of the republican party
i'iIle.W .WcIive of all political conse 1uences
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S In CAUCUS.
] Washington, Dec 1.-THE democratic
senators heid caucus this afternoon a
which, after estimated discussion Of tht
political sllnn,ion,, Messrs Thurman. BAY,
ard. Bogy, Kertaa aud Eaton, were sp
pointed II committee Ia. confer with an,
similnr commi,ie. which may be appointed
on the part Of The house, with reference IL
the presidential complication, and to re
port what legal means exia, for sdjustin,
any difficulties that may arise between III,
two branches Of congress in reglrd 10 tn,
counting of the e)tctotnf vote. 4