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ed. The measure does not seem 70
BE entirely acceptable TO either party,
brt there seems to be general
disposition TO agree to it, with perhaps
some notifications, for the sake Of settling
the dispute by means that the whole coun-
try will regard sufficient to avoid any dis
ruption Of the peace. This last will probh-
bly, control the action of Congress, as the
party which takes the responsib ifity OF any
failure to solve the difficulty by what ap-
pears to be fair and legal. mode will run
the risk Of losing the sympathy OF the busi-
ness classes and more conservative element
everywhere. Very few members are pre-
pared to express definite opinions upon the
bill reported by the joint committee, which
has been read but once in their hearing,
but the following are, In brief, the impress
sions OF it as formed by some of the Demo
cratic members Of the House: e'as '.t
Mr.. Hunton, being Of the. joint commit
tee, will, Of course, support the bill. Mir.
Cabell says he does not like it, but may feel
compelled to support it. Mr. Terry has
"strong objections to it, but has not de-
cided what to do" Mr.. Goodesays the bill
must be adopted, and will vote, for it. Mr..
Tucker thinks favorably OF it. It forms the
basis of settlement, and may be amended
so as to be unobjectionable and present
solution OF the difficulty. ...f-.. ,....
Governor Walker says II Congress has
the right to erect any tribunal outside Of
itself to perform the duties devolved by the
Constitution upon Congress, this seems to
be the fairest proposition that has been
adopted In any case from 1900 to this time,
and he thinks the force of public opinion
will ensure its passage, but he is not pre-
pared to say he will vote for it. Mr.. Douglass
does not like the bill and will not vote for it.
Mr.. Bell, Of New Hampshire, thinks it
unconstitutional. The States should settle
through their own courts all disputes about
who are duly-elected or appointed electors
Mr.. Garfield, OF Illinois, says 1t is bill
that will take with the masses Of the people
before it is explained. He is not favorably
impressed with its details, but wants time
to consider. Mr.. Hardenburg, OF New Jer.
sey, will accept it. Mr.. Cate says it is
adroitly drawn, and he is afraid Of it. Mr..
Hurd, OF Ohio. does not think favorably OF
it, but will not decide without careful study
Of its provisions. 11r. Lord, Of New York,
thinks that under all the circumstances
it is about as fair bill as could have
been expected. Mr.. Cox, OF New York,
says he'll let it soak until tomorrow.
(" Would like to consider whether we can
give away our powers to any other fellows,
and if so, who are the other fellows, and all
that sort of thing, you know" All OF the
above are Democrats, and may be, taken as
pretty fair sample OF the position taken by
the party at first view. If the measure is to
be defeated it would be polite that oppo-
sition to it and its defeat should be pri-
mariIy due to the Republicans.
Immediately after the adjournment to-
day the Democrats held caucus, at which
the subject was discussed, but have not
yet ascertained reliable information OF its
action. There is-a growing feeling Since it
has been discovered that Mr.. Hewitt, repre-
senting large class Of Democrats, is op-
posed to iorcible resistance to the inaugu-
ration of any revolutionary mode OF deter
mining the electoral question: that every
possible means should be tried to avoid any
such contingency. And not few Demo
Gratis admit that the chances OF justice
to their party lies in the adoption OF
some such plan OF adjustment as that pre-
scented to-day. Whoever may be inaugu-
rated as result Of it would then 60 into
office under the forms OF law, and the se-
rious monetary and commercial disturbances
that would probably follow the Inaugural
ton OF either Hayes or Tilden under doubt
full right would be avoided. ."t1
It Is understood that the Chief Justice,
who is said to have had disagreeable per
sonal relations with Mr. Tilden, has posi-
lively decided not to have anything to do
with the settlement. II this be true, the
name OF Judge Davis, who has no decided
party connection, presents itself as the
fairest that could be selected to complete
the tribunal. +.-t..-S az
From conversation with senators Judge
the bill may pass the Senate, though it will
meet with determined opposition from Nor.
ton, Sargent, Con:over, Patterson, Eaton,
and West-all of whom declare positively
against it.. ...... .... ....
Senator Eaton, a radical Democrat,
says Congress has no more right
to refer the question to such q
commission than it has to refer it to Sir Ed.
ward Thornton. Senator ingalls,, radical
Republican, says he likes the bill as he does
any prize-package. He don't believe in
searching the country for tribunal to
make Tilden President. Senator West
(Republican) says it would have been more
manly to have brought in at once resolu.
ton declaring Tilden elected. Senator Pat,
tcrson Republican, thinks it Is gratuitously
throwing away the victory Of Hayes: sena,
tors Sherman, Boutwell,, Ferry, Dawes, and
Anthony (Republicans), and McCreery and
Randolph Democrats, are non-committed.
Senators Acorn (Republican1 Bayard,
Booth, Cameron of Wisconsin, Johnston,
Kelly, Herman, Price. Ransom, Wallace,
Cooper Republicans, and Whyte, favor the
bill. Withers don't like it, but will vote
for it. Christiancy says he will have to
study the bill good deal before be
makes up his mind Jere. Black says otis
id bad bill; the House committee has
been bulldozed. The American Democracy
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