Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-22

l
ing at 10 o'clock. 1t was decidet! at the;,
secret meeting to proceed with the regula,
business, Whatever that may be. The legis.
'ature will decide upon adopting the ques.
tI"ns which are being drawn M to be sub.
"'tted to the Supreme Court of Maine.
Ii is the general opinion among the can
iia men OF both parties that this thing has
1'ne about far enough. The action of the
fnsionists in holding session with closed
doors is certainly not intended to allav the
popular Indignation. The end, cannot be
far of.
THE MOCK LEGISLATIVE.
The bogus legislature met in Union Hall
at 10 o'clock. according to adjournment. The
backbones of the fusionists were somewb,,
firmer than on Tuesday. The result Of Sc
cret meetings, threats. and promises of the
leaders was manifest in the renewed vigor of
some of the members
Rev. Mr.. Wales of Biddeford. offered pray
er.
T. Z. Swan Of Mechanic Falls, moved to re-
consider the vote of Tuesday to submit certa in
questions to the Supreme Cont and abide by the
decision of that tribunal. He remarked
that he had had about all the decisions of the
Supreme Court that he wanted. That their
decision would be adverse to the fusionists
was ''foregone conclusion If they
wished to go back into the State House like
Whipped Ours
they could pasily arrompIish II bv n,
these questions to that body.
Mr.. Plaistcd of Lincoln, launched out in
much the same strain. The result of such
proceeding, he said, would BE- that the Su-
graduated his colleagues upon having the
State Treasurer upon their side. He did not
believe he would recognize the authority of
the legislature assembled in the State ;'ouse
but would pay them (the fusonists) their
proper and just dues.
The Speaker
said that he had tclegraphed to Judge Apple
ton at Bangor, to inquire if he would enter
tain the questions which they were about to
submit. and the reply was that he would de-
termne when he received the papers.
Mr.. ingalls, Of Wiscasset propounded the
following conundrum IF we are the only
legal legislature, as we say we are. why do
we not proceed with business instead of all
journny from day to day"
Rev. Mr.. Wales of Biidcford followed up
with anuther cruel thrust. He believed that
this body should be something more than Il
Mutual Admiration Society.
The time has come to submit certain ques
tions to the Supreme Court. There was an
old Russian proverb that salt thrown at per-
son would not hurt them unless they had sore
places. The only men whom decision of
the court could harm were the
. Couut~d-in Members.
They were the men vino had the most at
stake. He did not believe in being driven
over by them.
Swan Of Mechanic Falls. said it was the
opinion Of 4. +. Gould of Thomaston. their
guide, philosopher and friend" in this turn
of affairs. that they should not submit any
questions to the Supreme Court.
Rev. Mr.. Staples of Parsonfield. read a
letter from one of his constituents, and then
made few remarks. lie did not refer to the
Prophets as frequently as yesterday. but fav-
ored his audience with u few extracts from
the New Testament.
Mr. Bradbury of Norway. sad that he was
one of those unfortunate and
Miserable Devils.
who were counted in He said he had in his
trunk overwhelming proof that the man who
occupied the seat upon which he should he
sitting, bought votes. The speaker INDUCED
in some very vigorous oratory.
The Senate and House met in Joint conven-
ton and proceeded to qualify John Il. Red
mond of Ellsworth. as counsellor
The Senate did nothing but talk over mat
tiers. and both branches wasted the forenoon
in trifing discussions which left them at the
same point from which they started.
TT Cet~ra.
Geo + Hill of Corinth who took his seat
in the Legislature Tuesday. has re-
turned to the fusionist fold. lie will not act
with the proper legislature until he ascertalns
what the fusionists intend to do.
Mr.. Miliiken of Durham, has gone back
TO his first love-the bogus House.
The fusioni.ts held a secret caucus IN
Union Hall yesterday afternoon. None but
members of the branches were admitted.
The familiar face of +. NJ. Fogg OF Au-
burn WAS seen at the fusion legislative hall
to-day.
The war correspondents Of the metropolis
tan papers. who have been in the city some
weeks past. are preparing to depart
Frank Z. Nye, acting Adju'ant General
sent this afternoon orders to the Capita
Guards and other companies in the state u
be in their armorics. ready for call I" th''
| CITY. There were rumors afioat that a com
| papy of roughs from Lewiston anu othe'
| places were t. invade the city.
Wilder Washington Perry. is OF the opin
| ion that might makes right. ana thar tns
present cri.i, can only be settled by the oai
! lot box or the cartridye-hox.
! We understand our Unitarian friends, dur
, inr the winter, will give course OF lectures
n, ,n..;r npw church Among thu m VIII ot