Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-12
PARTY PATS.
HOW THEY ARE PROGRESSING IN THE
SENATE.
David Davis Delivers an Address
fayors the Democratic Organlza-
tion-The Cabinet Decide
Against the Nation
al Banks.
THREATENED DlSStNTl0NS IN THE
RADICAL RANKS.
WASHISGTON.
Democratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON, Marcn Il.-lhe Dehio
cratic caucus this morning discussed the
subject of reorgan zatiOn, the main ques-
ton being whether the proceedings
should be suspended till all the vacan-
cies are filled. Some favored asking the
Republicans to state when their side OF
the chamber will be full and to name
the day when they will be willing to go
into organization. Other Senators
maintained that the public business
ought not TO wait because OF several va
caucies and that the Democrats should
90 ahead.
Mr.. Vance proposed that the Dsmo-
Gratis agree to pair with the four Repub'
lican yarancies by Withholding four
Democratic votes and ask the Republi-
cans to 90 on with the organization, but
majority of the caucus overruled and
decided to 90 righ; on.
Mr.. Garland and others suggested
that il the Republicans name an early
day when they will take part IN the
organization, it would he SO arranged,
and the caucus virtually, agreed TO 1t.
This arrangement will probably be made
fixing next Wednesday or thursday
for the organization.
The Republicans To-day Claim Mahone'
but the Democrats claim that Malone
will not vote in this session on the or
ganizatiOn at all.
David Davis Speech
in the Senate declining the chairman
shin of the Judiciary Committee, but
declaring his intention OF voting Tor the
Democratic organization, has created u
sensation, "a he had not advised the
Democrats or Republicans of his pur-
pose.
WAsniHGrOS, March ll.-There is a
deal OF talk about Republican harmony
that the Administration is getting
good start, with "amens' from all the
factions. This may be true, but ii ii is,
there are few suggestions to be oiier-
ed which will not make il appear So.
The conduct OF Vice President Ar
| thur is, TO saw the least, ineXplicable.
lie keeps away from the White House,
makes no recommendations for office,
and is completely under Conklings
thumb. Toward the retiring Resident
| his conduct vas simply outrageous, He
was invited To dine al the White House,
but excused himself on account OF
| previous engagement. The etiquette
which prevails here is that 10 invitation
TO dine with the President is TO be de
clined, no matter what embarrassments
il NAV create. On the day the new
| President was inaugurated, Arthur was
invited TO lunch. He dill - to the
White House, and with the President
reviewed the troops; but he managed to
slip away before lunch was announced.
There are others d'syruntled who
smile. Charles Foster may affect to ieel
pleased, and say that it is ali right; but
all is not well with him. lie expected
10 be i'm the Cabinet. 1t is true, too,
that the Cabinet was made up alter the
President reached this city. On tour
separate states Fosters name was down
for Cabinet place. Had the Ohio Gcl'
| epation in Congress stood by him with
| even hali.hearted earnestness, he would
| have been Postmaster General to day.
| Sherman has mortgage on the delega-
ton, Twas he who sounded the key
note that Foster was needed in Ohio 10
make the gubernatorial canvass next
fall! The delegation caught the cue,
and through them Sherman paid Foster
in kind for his betrayal at Chicago.
When the time comes to nominate a
| candidate for Governor, Sherman will do
what he can to defeat Fosters nomina.
ton, and he is the spirit behind Speak
or Cowgirl.
Just now, while great many in-
trigues are brewing, none Will culml'
nate until the new Administration ge.s
further along. II Garfield is inclined to
Weld to.the Stelwart element, his Ad.
minis,ration will be suffered to bowl
along IN peace, having the lukewarm
support only OF the ultra element. IL
| he decline to make concessions before
year rolls round he will have a row on
his hands. The storm is ready to break
now, but is held back waiting for a good
excuse. II it comes, it will he no pass
ing cloud. The fight will probably come
through the handicapping ot James IN
the matter OF the postal patronage, Tins
Conkliug hopes to control mot by di-
rect interference, but through Arthur.