Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-15
HOW senator Hearst. Aided by senator
GOrman. Bagged the LegjSiature

German, Ragged the Legislature.
Senator Hearst, of California, telegraphs to a
friend in this city that the democrats have
thirteen majority on joint ballot in the legisla-
ture of that state. An ante-election agreement
was made, SO STAR reporter was informed by
person in position to know the facts, among
the democratic leaders to the effect that il
Hearst could make the fight to carry the legis-
lature, he should have the senatOrShip i'm the
event OF success. 1t appears that the brief eX-
pef1ence MIR. Hearst had in the Senate was
agreeable enough TO inspire him with desire
to enjoy more of it. But aside from his own
Inclinations. it is said that Mrs. Hearst is very
partial TO Washington as place oi residence
during the social season, and that she fully ap-
preciated the social advantages which attach
to a senatorship. Senator Hearst counts his
wealth by the million and ii Is generally un-
derstood that ready cash is an essential ee-
m ut TO political success ia California. During
Mr.. HeaIstS service III the Senate as the sue
cessor of the late John +. Miller, he found
good friend in Senator German. 1t was the
custom of the California Senator to seek advice
upon legislative aud political questions from
tue more experienced Mary!au senator.
In connection with Mr.. Hearst's fight for the
legislature, 1t is related that his zeal was in-
creased BY what he regarded Unfair treat
ment from the republicans. After Hearst's ap-
pointment by the democratic governor the lat
ter Was urged to call a special session Qi the
legisiat ure TO settle some question OF State
interest. AS the legislature was republican in
both branches, once in session. it would have
the power to replace Hearst with a republican.
To avoid this some sort OF bargain was entered
into il is alleged, to the effect that the senate
rial matter would not be taken up; that Hearst
should serve out the remainder OF the term
undislurbed. But when the legislature met il
was decided that the election OF a Senator was
mandatory, and u republican was chosen.
Some weeks ago, before the congressional
campaign had opened with any vigor, Senator
German went to the Pacific coast, and il was
given out that the trip was taken one of
pleasure. He remained in California until a
Jew days ago, and now it is whispered that
Senator Hearst, il his contest Tor control OF the
legislature, had the benefit Of the personal adj
vice and direction OF the astute Maryland
Senator. The democratic party in California
has shown itseli deficient in leadership and
Senator Hearst seems 10 have Understood that
he and his friends needed a commanding oifi-
Ger. Senator Gorman's participation in the
political 5attle was managed with adroitness.
He did not boldly take command, but quietly
kept his fingers upon the party machine Sew
erai OF the republican papers asserted that the
Maryland Senator was in California in the in
terest of the democracy. Tuey did not, appar-
emily, discover his precise Object-a democratic
Senator-untii alter the election. The repubil-
cans were not alarmed about the legislature.
Their leaders seemed to think they had sure
call on that. There was some sOrL Oh arrange
ment with some OF the democrats to cast repub-
lican votes iOr democratic candidates for Con-
gresS in exchange for democratic help in carry
lng the legislature; but Senator Hearst guided
by his willy friend, conducted his fight on the
stilI-nunt order, and, much to the surprise of
democrats and the Disappointment OF republi-
cans, he mas won the seuatOrship. Ii is expec-
ted that he will be elected without opposition.