The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-02-01
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Two Propositions Concerning the Announ
ing of the Vote for Governor.


ing of the Vote for Governor.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 31.-In the Senate, to-
day, Mr.. Campbell (Republican) proposed
that ON Friday, Feb. 1, at p. NJ, the Senate
proceed to the House to Open count and de-
clare the result of the State election as
directed by the Constitution. Mr.. Price
Democrat) offered as substitute that the
Senate ''now proceed, etc., for the purpose
OF complying with the Constitution"
Between these two propositions is the long
standing issue of Interpretation and party
policy. The question was made the special
order for 1:30 o'clock tomorrow. A bill estab-
fishing State reform school passed the
Senate. with the provision. insisted upon by
the Democrats, that the white and cOlOred
inmates shall be kept separate.
kenna's friends, realizing that he is de-
feated, are beginning to look around for a
dark horse" They are not turning to any
body in drOves, but more is said of Judge
Fleming than any other, probably as a
''feeler" to see whether a Fleming move
ment would take. Some are looking over
the field to ascertain the prospects of a labor
combination, but the Labor men do not say
where they think they will finally land.
They really hold all the trumps, and seem
TO be taking their own time about playing
them.
The vote for Senator in the joint assem-
bly, to-day was: Kenna, Al; GOff 40; Gov.
Wilson, l; Judge Fleming, L; j. w. Goshorn,
3. Whole number Of votes cast, S6; neces-
sary TO a choice, A. Van Pelt, who has been
voting against Kenna, voted for him to-day.
There were five members absent.
Delegate Smith, the Republican member
of the House of Delegates who has been sick
and absent since the opening of the session,
arrived tonight and will be in his seat to-
morrow. This insures the commencement
of the inquiry into the gubernatorial mat
ter tomorrow.
Senator-Elect Washburn ON the Cabinet.
CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-Gen. w. d. Wash
burn, the new Senator-elect from Mime
sofa, arrived in the city this morning on
his way to New York. He may visit Wash
ington before he returns, but will not go
there permanently until March. Senator
Washburn declares the report of his serious
illness greatly exaggerated. He merely
suffered from a bad cold. which, with an
liberated tooth, gave him considerable an
sicians to take a rest, and is now trying to
do so. He has received many kilograms
of inquiry about his state of health, in
Guiding one. from the Hon. James G.
Blaine. Talking of politics, Senator Wash
burn said: IL don't see how it is possible for
General Harrison to construct Cabinet
without Blaine. In my opinion, there is
every reason why he should be called to
i L
Senator Allison goes into the Cabinet, / am
| just as confident that he will only do SO
under pressure, for his long career in the
Senate has brought him all the political
fame to which he could aspire, aside from
the presidency. and to leave the Senate for
| the Cabinet would certainly be resigning
thing he can have while he wishes it for
something that, at most, will not last over
four years. In my talk with General Har-
| rison, month ago, from what he said,
know he wants Allison to accept the Treas
| ury PORTFOLIO, and i believe he will even
| push it upon him. As to the other Cabinet
| places, should not be surprised if Wanna
maker was asked to become Postmaster
| general, and have reason to believe Cali
| fornia will be given the Secretaryship of
| the Interior. In that case, l should not be
| surprised if Swift should be chosen. AS to
| the other positions, l have only the yaguest
| notions"
..Do you think General Harrison is post
| poning too long the naming of the Cabinet
| slates" the Senator was asked.
| Il DON'T" was the reply. General Har-
| risOn is profiting by Gartields experience.
| He does not propose to draw to himself the
storm of objection and dissatisfaction
| through which Garfield struggled upon the
| eve of his Inauguration. Thirty days ago
| the new President assured me he had not
made Cabinet choice, and am not GER
| tain he has yet settled the matter. OF one
! thing am assured-it will be of able men.
| General Harrison further said to me that
| he did not see how he could take a member
| of his Cabinet from New York, and when /
/ saw him this matter was giving him con-
| siderable trouble"
| Colored Men Send a Letter to Harrison.
| NEWPORT, II. l., Jan. 31.-Leading colored
| citizens of Newport have addressed letter
to President-elect Harrison. After prophe-
| swing an impartial administration of ma
| tional affairs. the address concludes as fol-
| lows: Much hOnored Sir, the press says
| you have been waited on by parties from
| the South who would form an alliance, that
! is it is wished that the colored citizen, re-
| gardless of his attainments, patriotism or
| other merits, be left out in the cold; that he
! be not decently recognized and encouraged
that he must submit complaeently to the
| enter our most solemn protest against any
| such policy We think your administra-
| tion will be illustrious, and praying that it
| will be strictly just TO all, we have the hon.
| or TO subscribe ourselves your humble
servants The letter is signed by seven
| citizens.
Posey's Majority in the First District.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 31.-The official
vote in the special Congressional election
which was held on Tuesday in the First In
| diana district is now all in. Francis B.
| Posry Rep.) carries six of the seven coun-
| ties. rs follows: TanderDurg, 4l9 majority;
Posey, %; Spencer. $50; Perry. las; Pike, 300;
| Gibson, 255. William K. Parrett tDem)
carried Warrick county by 10 majority.
| This district two wears ago, gave loo