New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-26
THE SUCCESSION ~ THE SENATE.
TALKS WITH SENATORS AT THE CAPITAL.
PERSONAL ESTIMATES OF MR.. HESDRICSs-rnE
PRESIDENTS rEoCLAMATION.

PRISlDINIS = IIOt LAMAlION
WAsHINGTON Nov. % (SpecoD. The Sudden
death of tine Vce.Prcsdcnt took everybody 10y surprise
in Washington When last hero 20 eeo'"sd to So ' tho
enjoyment OF fairly good health aud could "e
seen constantly about the departments an" o'her
public Offices busying himself IN hnaing places
for Democratic friends and admirers. He was aIs'
frequent visitor at the White House. t. which hc made
it his business take political friends whenever they
came to the Capital. In discussing his deiih the
question OF the Presidency OF the Senate is chiefly con-
sidered
When the special session OF the Senate adjourned last
spring 10 President pro por had been elected tIscn-
tory al eud Of each session for the Niceresidcn
10 give TO the Senate notice that he will be assent for
short time such notice being intended To AFFORD The
Senate opportunity to elect President Pf' hmP'f"
The attention Of Democratic Senator'S was drawn TO
this by their Republican colleagues last spring lhey'
in their turn reminded Mr. Hendricks OF his duty In the
premises lie did nothing however, in the matter ana
the Senate adjourned without performing tho important
duty. The Impression at tho time was that Mr Hem
bricks could bear the thought OF having kepub
can elected, and that with him the whole matter was
nothing more than question OF personal consideration
and prejudice. Thus II that for the second time ID
the history OF the Government the Senate ADJOURNED
without electing President pro hmporc
In 1881 the condition OF affairs was similar To
that existing Vice-Prcsident Arthur had
adjourned the Senate without that body having elected
a president pro TEN. But then he had some reason
contest over the Office seemed probable which would
have unduy prolonged the or the Senate Gar
| held died in September and President ArthurS hrst
step upon assuming office to call an extra session O
the Senate the reason chiefly. tnat that body had
failed TO elect president pro tenn. at the time OF It's
| adjournment IN tho preceding spring.
It's doubtful will be chosen VicePresldcnt now.
| A meeting OF Senators who are In town has been
called by Mr. Edmunds for IL O'Clock tomorrow morn
| ing. While undoubtedly such meeting Is primarily
held Tor the purpose OF taking some suitable action
| In reference to the Vicc-Prcsiien"s death, 1t Is
| not altogether improbable that the question
Of the presidency of the Senate will receive informal dis
cussOn Indications point 10 Mr. Edmunds as the man
likely be chosen. He IS the best presiding 0hcer thc
senate had and by temperament aud experience lie
is specially fitted for the discharge OF the duties OF that
| Office There IL, however, aud has always been con
siderable opposition to his election due TO his cold and
somewhat ictatOra manner which he is not always nj
pains suppress when brought into contact with MS
| colleagues There is some talk among Republican
| Senators tonight OF eectng General Logan 10 the
Office It Is freely said that this would be graceful
recognition his services to the party ana would meet
| with popular favor everywhere To see General Logan
| placed IN the chair to which his party wished
him elected would doubt strike many
| people as in the natu OF poetic justice.
Another candidate TO be takeu In cOnsd Grafton Is Mr.
sherman. His position the Finance Committee last
spring had become such III his opinion at least that he
felt 1t his duty announce In the open session OF the
Senate that he would not serve on the committee any
| longer. lie assigned reason, but It Is well known
that Mr. Sherman thought should have been placed
| at the head committee instead OF Mr.. Morrill,.
| What To do with Mr. Sherman stiu remains a problem
| for the Republican caucus TO solve.
Tho caucus finds itself, therefore, confronted when
IL meets with the claims OF Mr.. Sherman. who has
grievance he expects redressed, and of General
Logan who displaced from the charmanshp OF his
committee because be not yet reelected on March
| hind ho there Ia. Euuuuu9
against whom this tme however, geographical reasons
| will he brought forward TO defeat bis candidacy. II
will he argued that inasmuch the Presidency Is held
nv the Ea 81 that the should have the Vice Presi
denov II this argument should prevail the chances OF
Messrs sherman and Logan would no doubt bo greatly
| nnproyed Senator Logan unwilling TO talk for
| publicatlon tonight al am not a Senator yet you
must remember" he said. " until am sworn H. III
| my opinion however, tho President ought TO call al
| extra session at once
| SeDatOr Gibson expressed himself as In favor OF Mr.
shermau's election to the Presidency or the Senate
Senator Morrill, pointed the fact that IN case OF III"
sudden death OF President Cleveland the country would
without head President of the Senate ha ing
been elected and no Speaker of the House existing.
Again a warning" lie said, to the Democrats In the
House to take up In good and seriously the
Presidential Succession and Electoral Count bills passed
| by the Senate"
| Mr. MorIison's only comment Even Vice
| Presidents must sometimes die"
Secretary Bayard said: "The OF Mr. Hendricks''
death is painful TO ALL but the condition IL