Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-28
The Republican Caucus.

AGREEMENT TO HOLD EXECUTIVE SESSIONS gIyl
TO CONTINUE THB DEADLoCK-THE CHINESE
TREATIES AND UNIMrORTANT UNoFFosED NOM
NATIONS TO BR ACTED ON-A COMMITTEE OF
SEVEN, WITH Mr.. DAWES AS CHAIRMAN, TO AR.
RANGE A PROGRAM.
The adjourned republican caucus yesterday
afternoon was largely attended, and lasted
about three hours. The discussion was free
and the sentiment that no action calculated to
weaken the present position OF the republicans,
in behalf OF majority rule, was unanimously
expressed. 1t was tie general voice OF the eau
Gus. however, that important nominations
ought to be confirmed; that proper considera-
ton for the executive required this. The ques-
tion then was to fix upon line Of action that
would confirm necessary nominations without
IN any shape or manner appearing TO abandon
one 1ot or little CT the position they have been
lighting for-najority rule. 1t was also urged
that the Chinese treaties would have to be con.
sidered very soon, In order that they may be
within the time prescribed. Having Writ ually
corcluded that some executive action should be
had, the policy to put IL In force was next dis
cussed. Finally the chairman was authorized
A COMMITTEE OF sRvEN,
who shall take into consideration the time
when executive sessions shall be held; to ar
range for early. action upon nominations to I'LL
vacancies, and after that such nominations as
are not contested; this committee to report
back to caucus to be held within few days.
Chairman Anthony, Of the caucus, has not yet
Mr.. Dawes will be the chairman of the commit
tee. Messrs. Dawes and Anthony Will consult
sometime during this afternoon or evening
the view of making it as conservative as posst-
BILE and to represent all the interests and ele-
ments Of republican Senators. 1t has been
agreed to make the Chinese
executive session. The people Of the Pacific
coast are urging some ection on these treaties
as 1t appears that daily average of about
LOCO Chinese Immigrants Is pouring into Call
prevent any contested nomination from coming
up because 1t Is necessary to keep the republic
can column solid In the present deadlock.
THE NOMINATION OF RoBsRTSON,
for instance would, If it should be brought up
In an executive session. create differences and
perhaps dissenslon. Mr.. Malone has urged, In
his own behalf, against this case being brought
up, as he would not care to be forced to vote
either against the administration or against
CoDkliDg.. 1t is reported, however. that Mr.
Conkiing is not disposed to pledge himself to
he thinks he has the rignt to make the fight
whenever be can win. The caucus committee
however, will endeavor to arrange these
matters satsfactSriy The republicans
lock, it Is argued that individual Sana-
tors must set aside personal affairs for the
general good. The contest over the Robert.
son case would almost necessarily divide the
republicans. Stanley Matthew'S nomination
will be acted upon, but Chandler's name will
probably go over until next winter.
IT Is BELIEVED THIS AFTERNOON
that the caucus committee will be able to per-
form Its work In time to report next Monday.
and that probably the first executive session
will be held next Tuesday. One special pur-
pose OF the committee, SO it is said. is to ar
range, II possible. to postpone the fight over
the Robertson case until next December.