Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-09

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THE TrsIoSIsTs ORGANIZE THE HotsE-sHAME-
FUL DISREGARD OF LAW AND DEcENoY
AUGUSTA, Jan THE House Organized
by the ccctionof Talbot speaker by a vote of
12-no quorum. Mr.. Hale objected but was
overruled and Talbot was conducted to the
chair. Three cheers was given for Mr..
Hale W f. Gobbs was chosen clerk by a
vote of a. Mr.. Hale again raised the point
of no quorum, but was again overruled
The republicans claim fraud in counting the
quorum and that names were signed to the
list of persons not present. ii. Carleton was
chosen assistant secretary by a vote of GS,
and again was the point raised of mo
quorum" and again overrulcd. The question
Of notifying the Senate of the organization
was debated, Mr. Hale taking the ground
that there had been no legal organization of
the House and no other body could he in
formed thereof Cvcrruled. \ protest Of the
members from five cities was presented by
Mr. Hale Mr. Hale proceeded To address
the House in an impressive and telling
speech, urging that the people We're
waiting with the most intense anxiety for 4
settlement Of these cases. and the only way
to allay the great excitement prevailing was
to admit these members who are clearly
elected, according to the expressed decision
of the supreme court. This course would
alone propitiate the people. lie moved that
the House go into committee and consider
the cases This Legislature ought not to take
single step until even-handed justice be
done. The house refused To 20 INTO COM
mittec, only five voting in the affirmative
and the matter was referred TO the commit
tee on elections Then such committee
was appointed. The Pennington and other
cases were also referred. Mr.. Dickey re-
marked that the supreme court had nothing
to do with the action of the legislature
which drew forth = plea from Mr.. Hale, de
Tending the court and asking that constitu-
tional barriers be not swept away. He said
the election of officers under the laws passed
by this body, as now constituted, would not
be legal. At 3 O'Clock the house adjourned.
FACTS, EUMOES AND FANCIES.
The principal interest at the state house
to-day centred in the popular branch, the
proceedings in the Senate hardly reaching "A
ripple Of excitement. The fusion senator's
made II marked concession in voting IS 10
IL to refer the matter of the counted-out
members to a special committee TO act at
once The committee will probably be
named to morrow. There were scenes in the
house never before witnessed in New Eng
land. The supreme moment came when the
assistant clerk refused to put the motion to
adjourn and Mr.. Hale, standing upon the
desk, put the motion himself. followed by
deafening applause and the immediate with
drawal of the republican members. The
whole audience rose and there followed
tremendous storm of applause. The au-
diencc seemed 10 be largely on the side of
the republicans. The result of to-day was
really Il triumph for the fusionists but the
republicans say it will be ephemeral
How amid so much excitement and intense
feeling good order could be preserved was
marvel. The republicans held Il secret cau-
Gus tonight to determine upon future action
at which there was a full and free inter
change of opinion. 1t is thought the repub-
licans will all qualify tomorrow and partici-
pate in legislature action. The story is
started that the fusionists will tomorrow de-
prive Mr.. Hale of his seat; on what ground
is not known. GarcelOn's term expires to-
night at IL o'clock, and the president Of the
senate, james Lawson, will temporarily fill
the place. Garcelon is talked of for governor
though Smiths friends insist that he should
receive that Office. The fusi0nists held Il
secret meeting tonight and determined TO
stand to the position gained. Vt the request
of Gen. Chamberlain, Garcclon this morn
ing sent for the mayor to consult on matters
Of public safety and at the governors request
with the cooperation Of Major Folsom the
police force was placed under his command
TO avoid any conflict OF authority badges
were removed from the state house police
and all needed duty was performed by the
local police aided by the sheriff's force.