Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-22
Bills Signed.
The President has Approved
the Presidential Succession
Bill Passed by Con-
greSS.
Also the Bill Legalizing the
Election of the Territorial
Legislature in Wy0-
ming.
Sen. Voorhees, Gives his Views
on the Admission of the
Territories.
The Funeral of Miss Bayard at
Wilmington.
The Northwest is Preparing
Another Cold Wave.
General Washington News,

General Washington News
THE PRESIDENT APPROVES THE PREsI-
DENTAL SUCCESSION BILL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The presi,
dent to-day approved the act provid-
ing for the performance OF tie duties
OF president in case of the removal by
death or inability both of the presi-
dent and the vice president.
THE PRESIDENT APPROVES THE ACT.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The presi-
dent to-day approved the act legalz-
ing the election of the territorial legis.
lative assembly of Wyoming.
THE ADMISSION OF THE TERRITORIES.
NEW York, jan. ia Washing
ton special to the Post says: Last
week Sen. Voorhees, introduced bill
10 admit Washington territory as
state, and yesterday introduced bill
to admit Montana as a state. The SEN
ator was asked if he intended to make
the admission Of Dakota conditional
on the admission of Montana, as has
been reported the democrats were dis
posed 10 do. He replied: II can speak
oaly for myself. | think the best al
rangement we can make is to admit
Dakota, Montana and Washington tC-
gether. They must all come in soon
and they might as well come in new.
L do not see how we can prevent D4-
kota from coming in, she has voting
population of so, 900, and is certainly
entitled 10 admttance. | thought at
first that | should oppose the division
OF Dakota, but do not see how can.
The territory has an area five times as
large AS my own state, and South Da
kota Will be about as large as Ohio,
and Indiana. Montana has
q voting population Of $4,000, and
Washington territory a voting popu-
lation of 40, 900. There are not fifteen
congressional districts in the country
with the population of Washington
territory, and not a hundred with that
of Montana. Dakato is republican,
Montana is democratic and | am coz
tident will remain SO. Washington
territory is close and may be won by
either party. If she comes into
the UAion by democratic votes,
under a democratic administration,
our chances in New York State will
be all the better. They are entitled
to it, and politically it will be as fair
and equal an arrangement as can be
made"
Several prominent democrats are re-
ported TO agree with Sen. Voorhees,.
Sen. Springer expresses the opinion
that the house committee on territor-
les will report favorably on the divis-
a,1I Il IF n,iv,lya
the party shall hold caucus on the
subjecs. In that event it is bis opin-
ion the decision would be adverse.
GONE TO ATTEND MISS BAYARDs FU-
NERAL
WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.--Secretaries
Endicott and Whitney left Washing
ton this morning for Wilmington,
Del, to attend tbs funeral of Miss
Bayard.
MISS BAYARDS FUNERAL.
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan 19.-At the
funeral Of Miss Katherine Lee Bayard
this afternoon there was large at
tendance. The weather was bleak
and cold. Among the many present
were Secretaries Whitney and Endi-
colt, Col. Lamont and Hampton.
Secretary Bayard with his eldest
surviving daughter, Mrs. Mabel War
ren, leaning on his arm, was follow
ed by DR.. and Mrs. Kane, the secre-
tary's sister, and Mr.. Bayard's sons,
Thos. +. and Phillip. The services be
gan promptly at 2o'clock. Rev. DIR.
Martin, rector OF Trinity, led the sad
procession to the grave, recitine the
words OF the burial service, Il am the
resurrection and the life" The casket
was then slowly lowered to its place
in the family vault At the head of
the tomb stood Secretary Bayard
and his daughter, sons and sisters
gazing long and lingeringly upon the
flower canopied ce1in, while at the
foot were grouped Senator Gray and
other near friends of the family.
With quivering lips Mr.. Bayard at
length turned from the open grave,
and the sad rites wore over.
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS IN CAUCUS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-The demo
cratic senators held two hours eau
Gus this afternoon to compare views
with regard to the anticipated issue
between the senate and administra-
ton over the matter OF information
about renewals. Senators Harris,
Maxey and Vest, the committee sp
painted last week by Senator Beck,
chairman OF the caucus, to consult
with the president and the members
Of his cabinet about the matter, made
their report stating the Individual
views of the members Of the admins
tration. but outlining no def
mite policy or plan Of action.
Individual senators expressed their
Individual opinion at length, but no
motion was made and nothing oc-
CURED to indicate in any way the
opinion of the majority. Finally a
suggestion was made that the subject
be further discussed after the republi-
can position had been more clearly
developed, and the caucus adjourned,
subject to the cali of the chairman,
with the understanding, however,
that i. should be called very soon,
possibly tomorrow.
THE FISHERIES QUESTION DISCUSSED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The house
committee on foreign affairs TO day
Informally discussed that part of the
presidents message relating to fisher
les. The general sentiment Of the com
mittee appeared 10 be adverse to the
consideration Of fisheries alone, bat
rather IN favor of so broadening the
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