The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-01

ing by thought it strange the Democrats
could thus meet while the Republicans were
ON the eve of a contest. We have always
been told that Caucus Committees OF the
two Houses would call meetings when 1t is
convenient He claimed the party had no
right to meet without consulting the con-
venience of the Caucus Committee, but
owing to existing circumstances, the Assem-
blv Caucus Committee have seen tit to issue
call. He closed by asking that the
roll be called The Chair stated
that he had had count made,
and ii was found that there was not
a majority of the Republican Members OF
the Assembly present +. A. Carpenter
moved that the caucus adjourn to p m
tomorrow, and that the Republican Mem
bers of the Senate be invited to participate.
Carried, and the caucus adjourned
WHO WERE THERE.
The following Members of the Assembly
were present: Messrs. Armstrong, Bingham,
Bradley, Brohan, Brodsky, Campbell, Carley,
f. o. Carpenter, Cullinan, Derrick, Dickey.
Rowland, Hurd, Morgan. NOwlan, Phillips,
Potter. Reitz. c. II. Russell, Sessions,
Trumbull, II. II. Tuttell, r. NJ. Twill,
Williams and Young.
THE DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL.
ture met in joint session this evening.
ERAsTUs BROOKS,
Assemblyman, WHO was absent delivering Ii
Decoration Day address. sent letter stating
that the first duty is to insist upon adjourn
ment without choice OF Senators In Con-
gress whose places have become vacant by
voluntary acts of those elected TO represent
the State. The present Legislature is APP
a6 m IN fhaSQ nlaCpS and
appeal is made by the two gentlemen who,
after abandoning their places, now demand
a new election to fill the very places
which they voluntarily surrendered. When
the Legislature of 1880 was elected,
no such result was considered within the
range of human possibilities. and it is there
fore but an act of justice to the people of the
State that an opportunity be offered them to
choose Members of the Legislature who, in
the choice of its Senators in Congress, will
represent the voice of the whole people.
SENATOR FOSTER
said the cir umstances which call this eau
Gus together are unprecedented. The two
gentlemen selected by the Legislature OF
this State to represent the State in
the United States Senate, have
stepped down and out, and left
this State, with one-tenth of the people OF
this Nation without representation in the
Senate. No matter how important may be
the matters arising in the United States Sen
ate, this great State will have no voice, be-
cause her Republican Representatives base
ly deserted their places. The wealth of thi:
country is opposed to our party, as well as
the great monopolies. In this crisis oi
affairs of our party, no Democratic member
should be found acting with our political
enemies.
Mr.. Oenler then nominated Senator John
G. Jacobs for the short term created by the
resignation of Roscoe COnkling, and the
nomination was made unanimous.
Francis p. Herman was then made the
unanimous choice for United States Senator
in Platts place, resigned.
THE HALF-BREEDs IN CAUCUS.
The Administrationists met for a con
ference this evening There were fifty-seven
present, and notes from thirteen more say
ing they will vote for men who will support
the Administration. A resolution was
adopted pledging all present to withhold
their support from Conkling and Platt
In the regular session of the Senate to-day
petitions were presented for and against the
reelection of Conkling and Platt.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Mccarthy offered resolution that a
1 o'clock Tuesday, May 81, the Senate pro
ceed to nominate candidates for the Office oi
United States Senators to fill the vacancie:
in the office. Adopted. Mccarthy also of
fered a concurrent resolution of q joint
meeting of the Senate and Assembly al
noon on Wednesday, June 1. for the pur
pose of electing Senators to fill vacancies il
the offices of Senators from the State
Adopted.
INSIDE HISTORY.
Nur-
patch to the Times Isays: "There is an in
teresting piece of history in relation to the
contest between Conkling and the Admins
tration, which should be made known. Or
the day following that on which tn,
President sent Robertson's name t
the Senate it was known beyond
doubt that Conkling and tn,
other representatives from New Yorl
were greatly dissatisfied. On that day TIVE
members of the Cabinet called upon tn,
President and suggested that a conferenc,
should be held between the President on on,
side and the Vice President and two Nee
accepted the suggestion, and set apar
that evening for the interview. tn,
two members of the Cabinet mad
an arrangement, as they thought
with the Vice President and two Senators
for conference, and it. was understood i
| should take place at 1880 at the Whit
House. Afterward, COnkling demurret
and sE refused to go, althougl
attend. On this account the interview
did not take place The President waitet
an hour and a half for the expected visitors
1t is known that had the conference beer
held an attempt would have been made L
readjust the whole matter satisfactorily (.
all persons concerned.