The Portland daily press., 1880-01-08
IBY TELEGRAPH.
THE ViLLAlMY CON-
SUMMATED.
THE FUS|ON|STS ORGANIZE |
BOTH HOUSES.
Justice and DeCency Entirely
DiSIGgaTdGd.
HON. EUGENE HALE MAKES
ASPLENDID FIGHT,
But is Overcome by Partisan
Rulings.
The Republicans Gain a
Point in the Senate.
RUMORED INTENTION OF THE
FUSIONISTS TO GUST
MR.. HALE.
The Republicans Gain a
Point in the Senate.
INTENTION OF THE
FUSIONISTS TO GUST
.. MR.. HALE.
No Disturbance Of Any Kind at
the Capitol.

AUGUSTA Jan. THE principal interest at
the State House today centered in the popular
branch, the proceedings in the Senate hardly
making a ripple of excitement. The Fusion
Senators made marked concession in voting
IS to II to refer the matter of counted out
members to special committee to act at once.
The committee will probably be named tomor-
row. There were scenes in the House never
before witnessed in New England as the single
Republican representative qualified, Hon. Eu-
gene Hale, poured the hot shot numerically
into the ranks Of the opposition. His defence
of the Judiciary was simply grand and is pro-
nouneed one of the best efforts of his life. The
supreme moment came when the assistant
clerk refused to put the motion to adjourn
and Mr.. Hale standing upon q desk put the
motion himself followed by deafening ap-
pIause and the immediate withdrawal of the
Republican members. The whole audience
rose and there followed a tremendous storm of
applause The audience seemed to be largely
on the side Of the Republicans, while the Fu-
sionists were timidly silent, but resolute and
determined to stick to their position and carry
out their plan. They felt safe under the shad-
ow of the certificates and the form of law,
though they might fail of the substance. The
result of the day was really a triumph for the
Fusionists, but the Republicans say it will be
ephemeral. How amid so much excitement
and intense feeling good order could be pre-
served was marvel The Republicans held
secret caucus tonight to determine on their
future action, at which there was full and
free interchange of opinion 1t is thought
that the Republicans will all qualify tomorrow
and participate in the legislative action, fight
ing for their rights inch by inch.
The story is started that the fusionists will
tomorrow deprive Eugene Hale of his seat,
on what grounds is not known.
GOV. Garcelon's term of office expires to-
night at H. The President OF the Senate,
James D. Lampso,n, will temporarily fill the
place. Garcelon stock is talked up for Gov
erner, though Smiths friends claim that the
contract should be fully carried out,
The fusionists held a secret caucus tonight
and determined TO stand 10 the position
gained.
Adjt. Gen. Leavitt has resigned his position
and will leave for Washington tomorrow. His
place will be temporarily filled by Maj. Fol-
som. W. S. Smith, one armed soldier,
Assistant Messenger in the House last year
under the fusionists, was offered the unani-
nous nomination this year, but declined,
saying that he should act no longer with the
fusionist party.
The good order at the State House to-day
was due largely to the force provided by
Sheriff Libby and Mayor Nash. At the
urget request of Maj. Gen. Chamberlain Gov.
Garcelon this morning sent for Mayor Nash to
consult with him on matters Of public safety,
and at the Governors request and the cooper
alton 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 local police aided by
Sheriff Libby's force.