The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-28
The Doings at Augusta Yesterday by the
Ieadera of Both Parties


Boston, Jan. 22.-The Heralds Augusta spe-
cial says: The state House il guarded, and
the local militia company remains in the
armory. The FusioniSt Legislature met this
IN the House Mr.. Cushman called for the
report by the committee on elections. III ne
was holding the seat 10 which he was not en-
titled, he wished to know IL and go home. Va
rious standing committees were announced.
Ii is also announced that Governor Smith mas
received a congratul 9tory address from the
Central Club of Greenbackers, of Titusville,
The committee on elections hears tlle con-
tested election cases TO day.
The committee on business, before report
ing, will first advise with the leaders.
A resolution was referred TO the committee
authorizing conference with the Portland
authorities, 10 see ii building can be had
ments.
The REPUBLICAN, SENATE.
In the Republican Senate an amendment to
the constitution was presented TO elect gov
ernor by a plurality vote. Fusionist Repre-
sentative staples hes taken seat in the Re
publican House.
~ AN OFFER.
The Fusionists nave telegram inviting
them 70 take mp quarters In BiddefOrd.
THE REprBLlcASs CHARGE THE FUsIoNIsTs
WITH TREASON.
BOsroS, Jan. 22-The HeraIdr Augusta
sueciaI saws: The RepubIican ler1slstofs are
talking seriously OF taking measures TO arrest
the whole batch OF Fusionist officials on the
charge OF treason.
WHAT THE FUsIoNIsTs SAY.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 2I-In the Fusion Senate,
Mr.. Atwell opposed the order 10 proceed 70
business, saying, "Let us 90 into the State
House Legislature, or let us go nome"
He feared the present policy would lead to
bloodshed.
Governor smith told "A reporter that under
the circumstances he should not deem IL ad-
viEable, but IL we had possession of the State
House, the Republicans would not get it
without bloOdshed.
An EXTENSION or TINE ASKED.
kosroS, Jan. 2.-The Heralds Augusta
special says: Ii is not yet certain whether the
Fusionist Legislature will send a set of ques
tions to the supreme court, and to-day the
committee appointed TO draft the document
asked an extension of time until Friday after
noon.
THE FUsIONIsTs WILL STAND FIRM.
PoRrLAND, Jan. 22.-Fusion Senator Strick-
land visited Portland yesterday to consult
opinion OF the court, however erroneous, was
binding. The conclusion was that the Organi-
zation OF the Fusion Legislature must be
mSkatained for the present, and a new state
meat of facts viii be presented to the court.
THE FUSION LEGISLATURE.
AUGUSTA. 5an- y The Fusionists met in
secret caucus at Union Hail, discussing the
slts;Aslon OF aiSlIs. Dot absolutely noIhlng
o'clock and some dozen members peared In
the Senate and 20 in the HSzSe. A. iOEdsr was
part of the House. with such of the Senate. as
mas join, to consult IA regard to the removal
Of the Legislature TO either Biddeford or
Portland. The mayor of Riddeford
came here In person ana Of
fere< the protection of the city To the Legls-
latuFe should II assemble in that city. This
assurance has somewhat strengthened the
Fusis nIsts 10 hold on. A member (Wilson)
could not serve on the commit
70 attend TO law case and Mr.. Whitman de-
:lIne< to serve. Mr. Inga Is, of the com mmittee
on questions to the court. asked for further
time. The committee had been industTiously
at work on statement of facts and ques-
tons. and, although both would
be trief, the Pettecting Of them
entaile5 "A large amount OF work. They
legislature then aojourned to 10 o'clock to-
morrow. No business transs cted in the
fusiOn Senate.
-.f OF GOOD TERMS.
There kave been frequent and cordial inter-
views to-day between the members OF the
regular and Fusion Legislatures. There ap-
puDlicans have given their opponents liberal
allowance on committees.
DAVIS PLANS.
Governor Davis has well defined plans In
regard TO the Fusion Legislature, should it
continue to assemble, which are now 10 be
Hace pupic.
- Ia4f THE SITUATION.
BosTsN, Jan. "a Herald special from Au-
gusta says the outlook at midnight is more
hopeful than ~ any time during the later
stage Of the great complication. The Fusion