The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-09
Both Sides Csucusiuc.

WASHINGTON, October S.-The Republic
can and Democratic senatorial caucuses
met nj the Capitol about II O'Clock this fore
noon. There was quite full attendance at
both OF them, not more than Eve Democrats
and four Republicans being absent. The
three new senators, Messrs. Lapham, Nil
Ter, and Aldrich, were present at the Re
publican caucus. After remaining In ses-
sion an hour or more discussing the situ-
tionthe Republicans appointed committee
10 confer with the Democrats on the general
subject OF organization. The caucus then
took a recess FOR an hour.
There was little disposition shown In the
Republican CAUCUS TO offer any reasonable
opposition TO the election OF a Democratic
President pro tenn. before the new senators
are sworn in. The drift OF the discussion
pointed TO q respectful and firm protest
against such action on the part OF the
Democrats, and not to filibuster to pre-
vent TO-
The Democrats still remain in session.
and have decided to proceed with the cleo
ton OF President pro tenn. rs the first step
on Monday next. Mr.. Bayard was unani-
mously determined upon as their candidate.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES APPOINTED-THEY
FAIL TO AGEEE.
The Democratic caucus appointed CON-
mittee consisting Of Senators PendletOn,
Garland. Voorhees,, Pugh, and Davis OF
West Virginia, to meet the Republican
committee, and confer with them in rcla-
ton to organization. Senators Edmmds,
Logan, Allison. Sherman, and Mcmillan
compose the Republican committee.
The Democratic caucus, after appointing
The two committees met, but failed to
reach an agreement. The Democrats stated
TINT they had no authority 10 enter into
any conference with regard TO the election
OF President Of the Senate: that their
caucus insisted upon the right OF the Dem
ocrats TO elect this official. The Re
publicans replied that their purpose
was to confer with regard to the entire
organization. The Democrats declined to
consider the presidency Of the Senate - at
issue Ut all, and upon this basis the Repub-
licans refused TO hold a conference. and the
committees separated within fifteen min
utes after meeting and reported back the
facts to their respective caucuses.
TIE DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CAUCUs-wHAT
THE REPUBLICANS WILL DO-PREsIDENT Az
THUR AND COSELING IN CONFERENCE.
special tciegfdiN 10 the Dl1ltlfh.
WASHINGTON, October S.-The Demo
cratic senatorial caucus, which was the CEN
tire OF interest tonight, has adjourned with
out reaching a conclusion. II is under
stood that it discussed the election Of a sec
rotary before the admission OF the new
senators. II meets Monday morning at 10,
the same hourat which the Republican eau
Gus opens. The programme at hali-past II
tonight is that while the Republicans will
not tilibuster against the election OF Mr..
Bayard, they viii protest against the Sem
ate being called to order by the chief clerk.
Many Of thsl.l, however, hope some ar
rangement will be reached Monday morn
inc by which Senator Anthony will be
placed in the chair until president can be
elected. / asked a distinguished Republic
can Journalist just now what he thought
of the situation, and he replied: II know
that many OF our senators desire the Demo-
Gratis to have the secretaryship, because it
will relieve them OF troublesome contingent
cies.' The fact that Mr.. Conkling was
closeted nearly all day with President Ar
thur causes much comment tonight, and
displeases the Half-Breeds more than they
admit. 1t Is evident that the Republican
senators WILL whatever happens, seek oc-
casion TO put their views on record.