Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-17
AT THE CAPITOL TODAY
The IlIinoi. Leri.lnfurc.

CoSJECTCREs AT THE CAPITOL TO Tux MOTIVE %
SPEAKER Pro TIM. EAISEs' ACTIONS
The trNole the democrats in the Illinois leyis-
lature are having with their speaker pro TEN. Is
being watched with interest by members OF The
House. Most OF the democrats are at a loss for
some motive for Haihes' action IL is said by Tlg
nosians that Haines Is an utterly unscru-
pulous politician, but one OF the ablest men
In the legislature and the best parianentartan In
the state. One explanation OF his conduct
IS that II is move In the interest OF Carter Harf-
son Tor United States Senator II the caucus NOM
inee had been allowed 10 be elected it In said n
would have placed Morrison IN control OF the stua-
ton. and his election TO the United States Senate
would have been assured, through the friendship
OF republican delegate IL was, as the story goes
TO thwart this ana turn the machinery over 10 Har-
rison that Hanes took the position he has his plan
being 10 secure for Harrison the vote OF sittig q
republican, whose seat is contested by placing him
on the committee on credentials, where be might
look out Tor his own interests
MT. Moulton says he does not believe Haines viii
vote for Harrison, but will support the caucus
In, Mr. Moulton thinks however. sets IN Doubt me
election or a democrat 70 the Senate TO succeed
Logan. though IL seemed certain before Morrison
ne says. win beyond a doubt receive the causes
nomination.
The Grant Retirement Bsli.
GEN. RosscRASs SENS LITTLE CHANCE FOR IT IN TEE
HOUsE
Mr.. Rosecrans says he thinks the action OF the
military Affairs committee Will not materially
promote Gen. Grants cause, as Gen Slocum viii
OF the rules on the third Nonday-to cali un the re-
tlreinent bill until day shall arrive when there "a
no revenue or appropriation bill In the way and
lile several prior special orders have been DISPOSED
OF ana the public business OF the military commit
Tee acted upon. This would throw the matter on
Indefinitely.
Against an Extra Session.
BkhocRAT1c SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE exN-
ERALLY OPPOSED TO TIN IDEA.
The subject OF an extra session OF Congress IA
gosslpped about good deal but TO Judge by the
expressions OF leading democrats, there m not
much probability OF one. Democratic Senators are
opposed TO 1t. and many OF the democratic mem
oers OF the House openly denounce anything cal.
culated 10 bring about an extra session Some of
the leading democrats severely criticise Mr. Randall
because hey say the line or policy he advocates
would provoke an extra session. Leading demo-
an extra session, and the party sentiment Is APP
parently strongly against IL
Other Capitol Topics.
NO ACTION BY THE SENATE on Mr.. coLFAx's DEATH
The idea OF submitting motion TO adjourn the
Senate this afternoon out OF respect to the memory
OF the late Mr.. Colfax, as the funeral took place
ABOUT p m to-day, was entertained, but IL was
Iouno mat there was no precedent for such action
In fact II has not been customary 10 even formally
announce the death or ex-vice Presidents 10 the
Senate
DIVERSE VIEWS AS TO THE CAUSE OF TEE BUSINESS
DEPRESSION.
The House INDUCED in q forty minute tarin
debate this afternoon. Mr.. Dorsheimer and Mr. &
Cox held that the present distressed condition of
business was due 10 The republican administration
aud protection; HiScock and Reed declared that it
was due TO the recent democratic success