Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-23
SECRET CAUCUS.

SECRET CAUCU5s
AUGUSTA, Jan. 22.-The Fusionists met in
secret caucus at Union hall discussing the
situation of affairs. Absolutely nothing was
done. The doors were thrown open at 4
O'Clock, and some dozen members appeared
in the senate and fifty in the house.
PLACE OF MEETING.
An order was passed raising committee
of five on the part of the house, with such of
the senate as may join, to consult in regard
to the reneval of the legislature to either
Biddeford or Portland. The mayor of Bid
deford came here in person and offered
the protection of the city to the leg
islature should it assemble in that
city. This assurance has somewhat
strengthened the Fusionists to hold on.
A member, Wilson, could not serve on the
committee, as he was going home tomorrow
20 attend law case, and Whitman declined
to serve. Ingalls,, from the committee on
questions to the court, asked for further
time. The committee had been Industrious
" at work on statement of facts and ques-
tons, and although both would be brief, the
perfecting of them entailed large amount
of work. They would be ready tomorrow
afternoon. The legislature then adjourned
to 10 o'clock tomorrow. No business was
transacted in the Fusion senate.
CORDIAL CONFERENCES.
There have been frequent and cordial in
terviews to-day between the members of the
regular and Fusion Legislatures. There ap-
pears to be no unfriendly feeling. The Re-
publicans have given their opponents liberal
allowance on committees.
DAVIS PLANS.
Gov. Davis has we'll defined plans in re-
gard to the Fusion legislature should it con-
tinue to assemble, which are not yet to be
made public.
MUST BE MAINTAINED.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 22.-Fusion Senator
Strickland visited Portland yesterday to
consult leading Democrats. He was advised
that the opinion of the court, however Err
roneous, was binding. The conclusion was
that the organization of the Fusion legisla-
ture must be maintained.
GUARDING THE STATE HOUSE.
Boston, Jan. 22.-The Heralds Augusta
special says: The State house is guarded and
local militia company remains In the armory.
GROWING BOLD.
The Republican legislators are talking Sc
riousIy of taking measures to arrest the whole
batch of Fu:ionist officials on charge of trea-
son.
NO ACCOMMODATIONS.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 22.-Mayor Walker re-
ceived telegram from F. W. Hill. of the Flu
sion legislature asking if accommodations for
that legislature could be had here. The mayor,
Democrat, consulIeo with the council and
replied, "No suitable accommodations"
QUESTIONING THE COURT.
Boston, Jan. 22.-The Herald's Augusta
special says it is not yet certain whether the
Fusionist legislature will send set of ques-
tions to the supreme court To-day the COM
mittee appointed to draft this document asked
an extension of time till Friday afternoon.
RUMORED DISCRETION.
Boston, Jan. 22.-The Herald's special
from Augusta says: The outlook at mid
night is more hopeful than at any time dur
ing the later stage of the great complies
ton. The Fusionist Senators who are en-
titled to seats in the State house senate are
reported on high authority to be on the verge
of DESERVING the hall legislature.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 22-In the Fusion senate Mr..
Atwell opposed the order to proceed to busI'
ness, saying, "Let us go into the state house
legislature or 90 home" Another member IA
vored compromise. He feared their pol
lev would lead to bloodshed. Gov. Smith
told a reporter that under present circum-
stances he should not deem it advisable, but
if we had possession of the state house the Re-
publicans would not get in without blOodshed.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 22.-In the house the chair
man called for report by the committee on
elections. If he was holding seat to which
he was not entitled, no wished to know it and
60 home.
Various standing committees were announced;
also that Gov. Smith has received congratu-
tory address from the Central club of Green
hackers of Titusvilie, Pa.
A resolution was referred to the committee,
authorizing n conference with Portland author
tiles to see if building can be had there for
The legislative and executive departments.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 22.-In the Republican senate
an amendment to the constitution was pre-
sented to elect the Governor by a plurality
vote.
Fusionist Representative Staples has taken
O seat in the Republican house. The Fusionists
have kilograms inviting them to take up
quarters in Biddeford.
LONDON, Jan. 22.-Lord Ramsey, liberal
candidate to the house of commons for Liv-
pool, was last night the guest of Lord Derby
This is to show that at the forthcoming par.
liamentary elections the influence of Lord
Derby will be used in favor of the liberals.
PERSONAL.