New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-16
for whom he had provided money for the payment of
WEAVER TAKING HIS SEAT.
DEMOCRATIC DELAY IN THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE
CHARGES OF BRIBERY.

-CHARGES OF BRIBERY.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrpUNE.J
CHICAGO, May 15.-In spite of what is now
reported open attempt at bribery last night by the
Democrats, and their intention TO force the election Of
United States Senator the Republicans tonight in
possession Of the eld having succeeded after long,
stormy session, In seating the newly elected Republican
Representative, Weaver, from the XXXIVth District
AS result of todsys battle, truce has been ordered
until Monday when the ballOting will be resumed The
In the House full Of excitement, and while
the Republicans a rule exhibited respecting
the outcome owing to the apparent treachery of Ruger
in voting last night the leaders showed courage and
Skill and the Democrats have certainly been defeated in
the preliminary skrmsh and this fact recognized
at the Capitol tonight.
This morning Lam bert Tree arrived at Springfield on
the early train from Chicago While he was seated at
breakfast, Mike Mcdonald came in aud conversed with
him. Judge Tree to be familiar terms with the
gentlemen who popularly supposed to be managing
his candidacy.
The Joint Assembly met at $50 M, but therol was
not called until o'clock When the roll of the House
completed, Mr. Fuller and asked that the
Of Mr. Weaver be called
"who is Mr.. Weaver r. asked Hanes.
Mr. Weaver appeared in person. but when he attempted
to speak his voice drowned and confusion regned
for ten minutes At 10 O'clock. Mr.. Fuller requested
that the House be called to order Lieutenant
Smith, who sitting with Haines expressed the view
that the Senate had adjourned till 10 o'clock and in his
Judgment the Senate should proceed to its chamber and
resume its duties. He then retired, followed by the
Republican Senators.
In answer to a question, Mr.. Hanes said that in his
opinion the JOINT Assembly was still In session. He
said everything would be subject to review by the
United States Senate, and warned members TO be
cautious and wary During the remainder of the fore
noon Democrats took the floor in defence OF the claim
that the joint assembly still In session. few mn-
before IL o'clock Mr. Fuller again asked Mr. Hanes
TO entertain motion TO accept the credentials OF
Weaver and place his name ON the pay roll. Mr. Hanes
refused Mr. Fuller then put the motion himself and de-
cared IL carried amid OF the widest confusion.
At this juncture the Senate was announced, and Mr.
Messick made the declaration in forcibe Ian
guage that no roll call should be taken unless
Mr.. WeavePs name was called. Mr. Linegar moved to
take roll call for ballot United States Senator OBJ
lection taken to this and IL decided that the
roll should be called to ascertain who was present.
FOrtynne Senators and li9 Representatives answered
While the roll was called the steering" committee
arrived a an understanding In regard to weaver That
az desire to say" said Senator Duncan.
word explanatory Of the agreement arrived at My
understanding that u Is mutually agreed that nc pa
lot looking to substantial results shall be taken before
the cOnvening OF the Joint assembly, at II o'clock, on
Tuesday; in other words that the Intervening ballots
shall be OF informal character. That Is the under
standing among the gentlemen having the management
this side OF the House, and II anything contrary Is
understood on the other side we should like to have
stated"
Senator White stated on behalf Of the Republican
ayers Mr. Duncan's version Of the agreement was
correct. The Joint assembly then adjourned.
The House then declared in session. Mr.. Crafts
moved that Weaver be sworn In. He was resworn by
Judge Gross and took the seat amid much cheering The
House then adjourned The KepuDlcans lett the hai
singing " Marching ThrO Georgia. They are much
eated over the result. The p0stp0nment may not
the election OF General Logan but he is still on
the top The Republicans have, IL is now believed 10l
members whose fealty no one will question The talk
Ofbrbery also has been open and brazen that the
opinion Is now expressed that no legislator Wheter ne
has received his price not dare to get outside Oh his
party lines.