Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-17
Cancus OF Republican Senators.
THE KRIIOGG FIGHT Rn,

The republican senators held q caucus this
morning for the consideration, principally, Of
the Kellogg case. There was full attendance,
senators ConkliDg and Blaine being among
those present. Senator Anthony presided. The
proposition OF the democrats to call the Kellogg
case up 10 day was mentioned. Senator Conk-
ing made speech, insisting upon the repuo
Keesg VIII all the the ssns sS sG t5eT
command. Senators Blaine, Hoar. and others
colncined In this view. IG was decided that
whtn the resolution declaring Kellogg not en-
titled to bis seat was called up, the republicans
would make motion to lay it On the table
finally; that If this motion prevailed all right
Gu, II me democrats defeated 1t, then the re-
case until the 4th Of March, If necessary; that
they would adopt any and all sorts of tactics to
prevent CONSIDERATION, and thus throw the re-
pas age of appropriation bills, upon the
democrats. Some remarks In regard
to the usual or characteristic timidtty of the
democrats were INDUCED In to the effect that
this timioity would move the democrats to let
the Kellogg case go by the board rather than
lorce an extra session. The subject OF appor-
tionment and the electoral count resolutions
were also mentioned and the chairman was
authorized to appoint committee OF five to
take these matters into consideration and re-
port at another caucus soon to be held, what
shall be done. This committee had not been
appointed this afternoon.
IN THE SENATE TO-DAY
Mr.. Conkling gave notice that he would
antagODize the Kellogg resolution with the
Holiday case. After the Senate met the demo-
Gratis learned of the action or the republican
caucus ana sent post haste for Senator Hll
Of Georgia, that he might be On hand for the
fight. Senator salisbury declared his intention
TO call up the Kellogg case unless voted down
by the majority. 1t was evident that the DEM
OcTa11c advocates OF the resolution felt con-
siderable doubt OF their ability to command
democrats; votes enough to put 1t through.
At balf-past O'Clock this pm, Senator
SALISBURY moved to postpone the pending and
all prior orders and take up the Kellogg reso-
luton. Senator Cameron, of Wisconsin. hoped
the Holiday case would not be laid aside as he
Relieved I he Senate was about ready to pass ie.
Senator Hill OF Georgia, thought that IL the
Holiday bill could be disposed of during the
day, 1t would be better not to antagonize It,
senator Hoar stated that On application to the
document room 1t was found that printed
copies OF report OF and testimony in the kel-
logg case could not be obtained; 1t had been Or
deled reprinted and would not come from the
printer until to morrow. Therefore, the Sen.
ate could not well go on with the kellogg case
to-day, Senator salisbury insisted upon cali
ing up the Kellogg case.
Mr.. salisbury q motion to lay aside the regu-
lar order and take up the Kellogg case, was
lost by ayes 20 to nays "a. The following DEM
tors Lamar, Pendleton, Thurman, Whyte Will
liams. Groome, voorhees,. Butler and Bayard;
also. Senator Davis, OF Illinois. This vote Is
regarded as finally settling the Kellogg case in
favor OF maintaining his [Kellogg's) right to hts
seat. The vote to take up was regarded as
test, and as the list shows, ten democrats voted
with the republicans,