The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1883-01-26
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lie isla;ipe Correspondence Neg North-Wess
HELENA, Jan. 22-There is q growing feel
Ing Of disgust at the persistency with which
the Republicans and Democrats in the Coun-
ell continu. TO butt their heads against the
solid wall of an attempted organization Of
that body without both sides giving up the
idea Of nippiug all the benefits. They can't
do it and they ought to knowit. Each side
ought to be convinced by this time that the
other would stay right there, balloting for
permanent president, till . certain exceed
ingly warm country, not down on the maps,
freeze. over, rather than give the entire con-
troll into the hands Of the opposition. 1t raay
be noted that the dissatisfaction expressed by
outsiders (bs they Republicans or Demo-
cra;sj, is generally with the course Of Ccun-
cilmen of the opposite political faith. Up to
the present time seventysix ballots have
been taken. 1t Is all done very quietly and
without any debate or skirmishing motions
mixed in. None of the members while in
session attempt TO suggest any way out OF the
difficulty. Apparently they are waiting with
the hope that something may happen to one
or the other side and keep him away long
enough to cut the knot. The hope Ia for
lorn one. None OF the Republicans drink
and the Democrats sober up too soon, so there
is no hope in that direction.
1t is understood that the Republicans have
asked the Democrats what they were willing
to do to settle the dificulty-which Of course
meant what Offices and committees they were
willing TO give up. The Democrats held
q consultation and arrived at about the
following conclusion In the first place they
wouldn't think Of giving the Republicans
the Proficiency; Chief Clerk and Enrolling
Clerk, they alse needed in their business; a.
for the smaller offices, they were already
promised to good Democrats; and there
would be time enough to talk about the cou;-
mittees after organization was effected. The
fact Is that, although the contest case has
dropped out Of sight for the present, tho de-
sire of the Democrats to seat Hamilton still
occupies their secret thoughts to . great ex-
tent. 1t is the opinion Of men who have op-
portunity to speak understandingly, that
Hamilton will eventually 60 in and Back out.
After effssting permanent organization the
Council will be in position to take definite
action in the contest case. A committee will
of course, be appointed to hear evidence
from both sides and, like the credential COM
mittee, will report to the Council. In the
action of the Council on the report Back
will have no voice, as, according to parlia-
mentary law, no contestant is allowed to
vote on question in which he is an inter
ested party. I have 1t from good authority
that even If the Republicans elect the per-
manent President, they will exclude Back
from vote on the report involving the title
to his seat. This done, the Democrats will
have a majority and, Of course, Hamilton
will 60 in, for the Democrats assert they do
not have the right to 60 back Of the certifete
issued by the Clerk Of Chotsau county.
HELENA, Jan. s3.-Nothing Of speci al in
terest had been done in the Ho use for sever
al days until this afternoon, when ForbIs, of
Silver Bow county, offered resolution that
the House adjourn at o'clock p. m. to-mor-
row, sine die.
The resolution was accompanied BY pre-
by the Council, which has not yet organized,
and fell hike . bombshell in the louise. On
Saturday and Sunday there was some talk OF
| n resolution Of this kind, but IL was thought
that no one-not even the young daredevil
from Dawson tMalony) -would have the te-
merity to present 1t. The Republicans are
| earnest in their denunciation Of the action OF
Forbis, holding that 1t is not the right thing
and is without precedent.
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was occupied in debate upon this resolution
and in striving to adjourn.
The Speaker finally decided that the mo-
ton was out Of order, which of co urse killed
| H..
The Council to-day went through Its regu-
lar daily farce Of voting for permanent Presi.
dent. Four ballots were taken, making
eighty in all. This was in the morning ses.
sion. 1t was obvious, however, even to the
| ordinary observer, that some move looking
toward an understanding between the two
wings Of the Council was on foot. Demo
Gratis and Republicans were seen in consulta-
| ton during a short recess in the forenoon,
and IL was plain to be seen that something
was about to pop.
and on convening at that hour the morning
expectations began to take shape. Thomas
rep informed Chairman White that he had
a communication which he desired 20 read
After some sparring, Thomas comm unica-
ton was given to the clerk, with instructions
| to read. The communication of the gentle
man from Gallatin was found to be propo-
sition for appointing committee Of four
two Republicans and two Democrats-to de.
eide what officers each side was entitled to in
permanent organization: There was some
| question As to the propriety of settling the
matter in this manner, but it was finally de.
| cided that ii was all right. The Democrats
named Morris, of Madison, and Bass, OF
Missoula while the Republicans named
Thomas, Of Gallatin, and Chessman, OF
Lewis and Clarke, as members Of the COM
ever decision the committee might come to
II it were an amicable one-ths Council
should be governed by it. Even Back stood
in withthe proposition.
| To night the commiste which was app oint-
ed this morning met. 1 have it from the
best authority that they have reached an
| agreement as follows: The Democrats are to
have the presidency stuart is the mani, the
sergeant-at-arms and the two committee
clerks; the Republicans to have the chief
clerk, enrolling and engrossing clerk and the
fireman. There will be no fight on page.
The committees, 1t is understood, will be
divided fairly. SO 1t will be seen the Repub.
licaDs have gained good deal By the stand
they took
For president Mitchell was tho choice Of
the Democrats, but - Stuart was ciess
friend Of many leading Republicans here, II
was made part Of the agreement that he,
and not Mitchell, should be the Democratic
choice for president, Mitchell readily agreed
to this.
| HELENA, Jan. 2l.-The Council deadlock
| In broken, and permanent organization was
effected this morning on the basis mentioned
in my letter Of Tuesday. The special com
mittee appointed yesterday to decide on .
fair division Of the offices reported thu,
morning In favor Of giving the president and
sergeant-at-arms to the Democrats, and chic
clerk, enrolling and engrossing clerk, watch
man and messenger to the Republicans, thu
following names being suggested:
President-Granville Stuart, Dem.
Chief Clerk-James b. Wells, Rep.
En-. and Eng. Clerk-W. /. Lippincott, r.
Sergeant-at-Arms--Sam Alexander, Den.
watchman-William Woedcock, Rep.
MessenCer-Dennie Sweeney, minor.
On motion Of Mitchell and without debat,