Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-13
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Presidency of the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Oct. -. 1t is reported that
David Davis says he will not be candidate,
and that on the other hand he will not pre-
vent the election OF Mr.. Anthony by the re-
publicans. If this proves true, prominent
Senators feel sure that Mr.. Anthony will be
nominated tomorrow or the next day, and be
elected when a vote can be reached, by a
majority of one. This now is the real point
of interest in the whole Senate situation.
The Guiteau Case.
Mr. Scoville, brother-inlaw and counsel
of Guiteau, stated today that he had not re-
ceived any answer from Gen. Butler as to
whether he would act as counsel for the de-
fence The statement published as toMr.
Merrick, expressing willingness to argue
the question of jurisdiction if raised, he said
is correct. He says he has been advised by
distinguished lawers all over the country,
including several judges, to raise every
question, and to make every point that can
possibly be made on behalf of his client !;
that such is also the express instruction of
Guiteau: and that he (Scoville) has no ap-
prehension of personal violence being offered.
Democratic Caucus.
The democratic causus remained in session
about an hour this afternoon, after the Senate
adjourned, discussing Edmunds' resolution
tor the appointment of Standing committees.
Senator Garland was directed to report a
resolution providing for the appointment of
certain specified committees, which the NOM
nations of the President show to be neces-
sary. The list of the committees to be pre-
scented embraces about ten, Including post
offices, and others, to which the nominations
of the President in the natural order of bust
ness would have to be referred.
Republican Caucus.
The REPUBLICAN Senators met in caucus
soon after the adjournment of the Senate, to-
day. The proposition to select Senator David
Davis as the candidate to displace Bavard, As
President pro TEN, was at once taken up, and
considered. Quite a long discussion ensued
and some opposition to it was at first mani
tested, but it was finally agreed to by de-
cided majority. A resolution proposing the
election Of successor to Bayard, will prob,
ably be introduced tomorrow, and then under
rule single objection which will undoubt.
edly be forthcoming from the democrats
will postpone its consideration for one day so
Friday.
Callers on the President.
The President has spent the day quietly at
Senator Jones' residence. AT IL o'clock,
Senator Kirkwood and Assistant Secretary
Bell, accompanied by the heads of the bu-
reaus and Assistant Attorney General and
others, called to pay their respects. Secre-
retaries Blaine, Window and Postmaster
General James conferred with the Presiden,
early this afternoon on certain minor appoint
ments which need be made, and a number OF
Senators called during the day. There is
much speculation in regard to the Cabinet
appointments, and all sorts of rumors are
current. The names of Judge Folger and
Ex-Governor Morgan are most prominently
mentioned in connection of the Secretary
ship of the Treasury. 1t appears to be the
deepening impression that with the exception
of change in the Treasury Department and
the Department Of Justice, the present exec
utivc officers will continue in their respective
places until December.