The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-12
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The Electoral Commission.
WASHINGTON, Feb. II.

CThIS on DdtuTudys lue lehuluB lucu ou-
init that the expression of feeling inside
the tribunal yesterday was even moro than
the language of the decision itself. 1tshows
that Justice Bradleys decision on all vital
points will be In favor of Hayes. These
leaders have held caucus this morning,
and have decided not to vote upon the ac-
ceptance or rejection of the Florida vote
to-day. They say they wish to see the de-
cision in print, and to reflect upon 1t, be-
fore voting. The electoral bill, IL is claim
ed, will allow the taking of recess until
ten o'clock a. m, Monday, provided the
recess is ordered before vote is taken.
Some of the leaders are 80 very bitter aud
violent that they declare they will, by dila-
tory motions, prevent the announcement OF
the tribunal until after March 4, thus max
ing new election necessary under the
text of the law. Properly construed such
delay is scarcely possible. 1t is probable
that not enough democrats will be found
to act in such proceeding. A desperate
fight will be made in the Louisiana case.
The democrats have been greatly disap-
pointed in O'Conor, and think the Florida
case was not prepared in as strong light
as possible. Carpenter and Trumbull have
prepared themselves to make the great eff
fort of their lives in the Louisiana case, but
there is remarkable unanimitY of opinion
among representatives of democratic opin-
ion that In the language of ole of their
number
''THE JIG IS UP"
The policy of delay was inaugurated in
the house by moving a recess. from 10 to ~
o'clock. The republicans were not in their
places to prevent the delay.
CURIOUS STORY.
There is very serious rumor credited to
the floor of the house by republican men,
bers of the electoral tribunal that David
Dudley Field is endeavoring to break up
the commission by attempting to induce
Justices Field and Clifford to resign. The
republicans doubt whether this will be
done, but say if it should two more JUS
tees could Immediately be chosen. They
would be Hunt and Swayne.
ACTION OF THE HOUSE.
At 10 o'clock the house reconvened
Speaker randall presented to the house
notice from Nathan Clifford, presiding JUS
tice of the electoral commission, that de-
cision in the Florida case had been sent to
the president of the senate. The demo-
Gratis moved that notice be sent to the SEN
ate that the house would be ready to receive
the senate at o'clock. The republicans
were not disposed to postpone, and moved
to amend to read that the house is now
ready. Fears were expressed by republi-
cans that delay might do something to
impair the electoral act. A division of
the house was demanded. The house
finally fixed the hour at o'clock.
TILDEN's ANxIErY-DRMooRATIo DRsPKR-
ALTON.
The democrats have not been able to
conceal the fact that last night Tilden sent
many kilograms signed by himself, urging
upon his party followers the necessity of
doing something to overcome or defeat the
| result of the commission. The leading
lawyers in the interest of the democratic
party have been in constant consultation
since. 1t does not appear that they have
come to any conclusion. 1t Is difficult to
see what they can do, but the democratic
feeling is very desperate.
THE FLORIDA CASE IN JOINT CONVENTION.
AS the report was read the utmost still
ness prevailed in the joint convention.
The outlines of the decision have already
been sent. The grounds assigned were
that "evidence aluinde could not be taken
to go behind the governors certificate and
and that Humphreys was eligible. The
report was signed by all the republicans
and by Justices Miller, Strong and Bradley.
When the report was read the vice presi-
dent called for directors, when Dudley
Field arose and sent protest to the desk.
| MR.. FIELDS PROTEST.
After the opinion of the electoral tri-
bunal was read, Dudley Field presented a
formal protest containing eight obj ec,ions.
He charges fraud in Florida, and protests
that evidence was not received to prove it..
The two houses then separated to consider
it, Debate for two hours is allowed under
the law.
| TRICK.
No sooner had the senate withdrawn
than Mir. Lynde Of Wisconsin, evidently in
accordance with the democratic pro-
gramme, moved that the house take re-
cess until Monday, at ten o'clock. Mr..
Lynde was in conference late last night
with Speaker Randall and Proctor Knott.
The republicans Immediately made point
of order that the electoral law required the
two houses to Immediately proceed with
the consideration of the objection.
THE OBJECTIONS.
The following are points of objection in
terposed to the decision of the electoral
commission: First, that the decision de.
termined that the vote cast by the Hayes
electors is the true aud legal vote Of the
state Of Florida when in truth and fac
the vote cast by the Tilden electors is thu
true and lawful vote; that the commission
rnfuse to receive competent and materia
evidence tending TO prove that the Haye
electors were not appointed in the manner
prescribed by the legislature of Florida
but we're designated as electors by the re
turning board of the state corruptly ant
: fraudulently, in disregard of law and will
: the intent to defeat the will of the peopl
expressed in the choice of the Tildei
electors who were regularly appointed cleo
tors by the state of Florida in the name
i prescribed by the Legislature; Third, tina
> decision was founded upon the order of tn
commission that no evidence be receive