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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
TWCMBLaY RESIGNS.

His Letter Placed on File Pending an
Investigation.
CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. S.-Master Mechanic
Twombley Of the Rock Island road yester-
day sent in his resignation, pending further
Investigation Of the recent suburban train
wreck. His letter to General Manager st.
John stated that in view Of his embarrass-
ing relations he was prompted to take this
action. In his reply Mr.. st. John SAID that
the resignation was proper and would be
placed on file, pending independent investi-
CATION OF the road in the case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

A Painter Kills His Mother and Then
Ends His Own Life.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct s.-Charles r.
Orris, aged %. painter, this morning shot
his mother, Mrs. Mary King, as she lay in
bed, and then cut his own THROAT. Orris
left note saying he was tired of living, and
that his mother could not get ON without
him. so h killed her first. No reason Is
known. Orris was sober and industrious,
and WIS well thought of.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
London workingwomen Organize.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-Two thousand women
workers of East End he'd a meeting
yesterday at which they resolved to organ
lze for the purpose Of improving their con-
ditto :. The bishop of Bedford presided, and
ano & the we'll known persons present were
Lady Sanjhurst, Revs. Price, Hughes and
Clifford, and Me srs. Burns, Tlllett, aud
Mann champion labor agitators.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
INCENDIARIsM IN MISSOURI
A Series OF Despe. ate Attempts to
Burn Mexico.

a Series OF Despe. ate Attempts to
Burn Mexico.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Oct. s.-A special to
the Journal from Mexicp, Mo-, sayss
sc eat excitement exists here over an or
ganized attempt made last night to burn
the principal resileacs portion Of the town.
No less than four ilcendiary fires occ carred
within space Of six hours, and the incen--
diarie, were driven away from th4ir work
in two instances before they could apply the
torch to the buildings which tney intended
TO burn.
FOUR BARNS BUESED.
"The barns of John Savinets, R.v. p B.
Cass II, ex-State Senator Webb and John
Wright were all { on fire between s
O'Clock and midnight, and were burned, to-
gether with their contents. In each case ii
was with great difficulty hat re idences
of the persons named were saved fro n the
flames Shortly after midnight the police
surrounded the incendiaries at teir work
IN tho barns of Col. John 7. Williams and
DR.. A. b. Miller.
TWO GIRLS ARRESTED.
"Two negro girls were arrested for COM
plcity in the crime, but WEI Q released to.
day for lack Of evidence. This q tempt to
burn the town is supposed 10 result from
the arrest and conviction last week Of sew.
eral members of hand of negro burglars,
wao are believed to be seeking revenge.
TWO AWAITING TRIAL.
1.-TWO members of the band who are still
awaiting trial we're heard 30 boast that the
people Of Mexico would suffer for the arrest
of the band. Twelve extra policemen we're
put on guard tonight. There is great indig-
nation over the occurrence Of the fires, and
there Is plain talk OF Iynching the incendia-
ries should they be apprehended.p
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
MEETING OF THE EMPsRoRs.
The German Kaiser Will First.Receive
the Gar ct Herlin.


BERLIN, Oct. s.-Emperor William will
not remain at Kiel to await the arrival Of
the czar. He will stay ere long enough
TO welcome the officers Of the squadron, and
will return to Berlin on Thursday.
A state banquet in honor Of the car will
be given in the white hall of the castle
Friday. After the banquet the emperor
and the car will attend a gala performance
at the opera-house. On Sunday their
malesties will take luncheon with the
officers OF Emperor Alexander's grenadie
guards. of which the czar is honorary
colonel
THE BRITISH SQUADRON AT KEEL.
The b ltish squadron arrived at Kiel
to-day. Emperor William, In a pinnace,
steamed around Q squadron inspecting the
vessels He atterward gave banquet la
honor of the English officers. which was
attended by the Gs man admirals and q
number of court officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Swept by Heavy seas.

QUEENSTOWN, Oct. S.--The steamship
City Of Paris reports that her decks were
swept by heavy seas yes ierday. A female
steerige passenger and her child were swept
overheard a d drowned and ten other pas
sengers were severely injured. The saloon
waa hnodpd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Tha Tvpothetee American.

Sr. LOUIS, NO., Oct. S.-The third
annual convention Of the Typothete
American convened here to-day, with d.le-
gutos present from all parts of tue union.
Among tie esolutions to be discussed by
the convention are the eight-hour stem Of
labor, and an international copyright law.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09

NEw ORLEANS. La, Oct. 6--The Clipper
saw-mill, GA the le@ basi1, together wi "a a
largo lot OF lumber, burned tnis morning.
The loss Is $30,0l0, but il fully covered by
insurance Seven fat cars belonging 10 the
strOyed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
wARRENToN wAIFs.
The Cody Case-Watson Makes q
Speech-A Frost.

WARRENToN, GA. Oct. s. = The
case of the state VS.. J. NJ. W. Cody
will not be tried at this session of court.
Cody is in the county, tut not present, aud
it is probable that a continuance will ID
granted. The case is Of absorbing interest.
The state and McGfegoris are ready.
L. e. Watson OF McDufiie county. who
is opp sing Hon. George L. Barnes for cons
gressional honoss, made speech hero 60.
day
There was heavy whieo frost here this
uaoFuiag
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Completion of the Petrel.

WASHINGTON, Oct S.-Secretary Tracy
to-day issued an order to the contractors Of
the Petrel TO deliver the vessel at the Nor
folk navy yard for acceptance. Sine will
probably leave Baltimore tomorrow for
Norfolk. Her electric light plant will be
placed aboard. and then she will be com
plete and ready for service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
STONY CREEKS coRPsEs.
Five More Recovered by the Work
men Removing Rubbish.

men Removing Rubbish.
JoHNsTowN, Pa, Oct S.-Five dead
bodies were taken out Of Stony crock river
to-day by the workmen removing the rub
bish. There seems to be no doubt but there
were great many washed in here, and as
the surface deposits are removed many
more will likely be brought to lignt AL
though cold weather is here now, it looks
as if building operations In the town will
not abate during the winter, as every one is
anxlous to have some kind of shelter erected
as soon as possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Reparation by the hifians.

TANeIER. Oct. Stu repara ion Of the
recent outrage by the Ritfians on Spanish
sailors, the snore batteries of this harbor
t ,-day honored the Spanish flag with a
salute Of tweuty-one guns. the Spanish
iron-c.ad Pelai responded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
FIRE IN A GROCERY.
The Flames Started Among q Lot of
Old Books.

nc EIdIu65 bLAIIOO uUuE . LOU OF
Old Books.
CLEVELAND, o., Oct. S.-The wholesale
grocery establishment Of William Edwards
& Co., on Waters street, was seriously dam
aged by fire tonight. The fire started ON
the fourth floor Ia a room in which there
we're old ledgers and day books, and in
which there was no stove or gas. The
upper part Of the building was destroyed,
and the flood of water poured into it de-
stroyed, TO great deg go. stock upstairs and
dJwn-s airs. Mr. Edwards Inmates his
loss at $l25,0O0, which is covered by insur-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Naw York's pemocratic Committee,

NEw YoRK. Oct. S-The democrat ic
state committee met and organized ia this
city to-day. Daniel s. Grffin Of Jefferson
county was elected lairman OF the COM
rnitlee, and G. K. Defreeso Of Troy, clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Frost in Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, La, Oct. s.-There was
frost Su lday night at Pot Gibson and
jackson, Miss, nd Alexandria ald Bayou
Sara, the earliest many yeara
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Knockagrea Tenants REJOICING.

DUBLIN, Oct. 8.-The plan of campaign
has bee successful on Sir James Mackey's
Knockagree estates. There is great re-
ioicing over the victory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
Bond Accantancas

ings to-day aggregated S1l0 800, all of which
were accepted at 127 for As and 1867 for
A1[a -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
conuecticut's Wet Majority.

HARTFORD, CONN. Oct s.--With dozen
towns b hear from, tae official returns at
the Couraat Office give ~, ,Ssi majority
against ths prohibitory anendaent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09

An Amphitheater Burned.
PARIS, Oct. 8.-The amphitheater Of the
School OF Medic ne was burned to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
FOUR MORE JURORS OBTAINED
The Cronin List Now Increased to
Eight-Ihe Challenges.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct S-To-day four
more Jurors we're sworn in TO try the Cronin
case, making eight now secured.
The names Of tne last four are: George
L. Corke, w. s. North, Henry ID. Walker
and Frank Allison. The defense used
another of tneir peremptory challenges,
leaving but twelve TO their credit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. e.-~Ihora was
frost over tne middle and north portions 0g
Alabama iasb nignt,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
oUTRAGEs IN CRETE.
The Report of the Crimes OF Turk isl
Soldiers Proves True.

LONDON, Oct s.-The Daily Nei0s prints
letter from Crete which confirms the re-
port that Chakir Pasla, the governor,
allowed Turkish troops TO pillage and perse-
cute the christians after gaining their
confidence by promises Of protection. The
letter gives list of the killed, banished aud
imprisoned, and describes the atrocities in
lzA-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09
A soclallst Expelled.

BERLIN, Oct. 8.-Herr Frohme. socialist
deputy, has been expelled from Frankfort.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09

on THE REVIEWING STAND.
IT, - 20 O'Clock President Harrison en-
srn, ~. sls reviewing stand, Leaning on the
loDai sec eiary Windom. lie was fol-
Rns- Dy Secretaries Tracy. Noble and
''A' AI'orney-Ceneral Miller. Gen. Scho-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-09

The twelfth division, which contained
only tie Cyrone Commandery. Of bi9u K
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
SULLIVAN ANXIOUS.
He Does Not Know Whether He VIII Get
Big Purse or Not.

He Does Not Know Whether He VIII Get
y Big Purse or Not.
BOSTON, December 3.-John L. Sullivan
is as anxious as any of the sporting men to
know if he and jackson are to be permit
ted to meet in the ring. When asked to-
day what he thought of the prospects he
replied
"Do think there will be fight? How
can I ssy? I know want to fight ard
will do all in my power to get one on.
But can't fight alone Jackson must be
consulted. l won't fight for $40, 900 if |
can get $50, 600 for the same amount of
work, and that's the way things look to
me now. I've never heard officially from
the California club, but if it is true that
they've hung up the niggardly sum first
mentioned will say that think they de-
sire an unfair advantage of Jackson. II
the fight is worth $50, 600 to one club it is
worth something like that amount TO an
other club, and no club in the world can
afford to offer so liberal purse as the Cal.
ifOrnia If Jackson wants to fight me let
him tell the California people so. I'd as
lief fight there as elsewhere, and if they
offer suitable purse the earlier the date
the better. But Pm in this for money.
would not fight if I did not want il, and
want to fight where 1 can get the most of
it. Why does not President Fulda speak
up, anyhow? Lst's near what he has TO
Bsy. -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
OHIO's DEBT.

Over SIX Hundred Thousand Required to
Pay Interest and Principal.
COLUMBUS, o., December 3.-The State
Sinking Fund Commission to-day furnish
ed the Auditor Of State with the estimates
of appropriations required for the coming
year to pay the principal and interest on
on the public debt. The total asked for
is S6O9. $50. SO. or this $3.50, 600 is wanted
to pay the deficiency loan of 1887, $S3, 700
for interest on deficiency loan and landed
debt, S273, 447. SO for interest on irreduci-
BILE debt, 81, 500 for Office expenses, $500
for expense in redemption, and S679 80 for
New York exchange. The total apprOpri-
ations for the same department last year
we're S621, 39O18, being an excess Of S11,-
763. 35 as compared with the estimates for
the coming year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
CoNpRNsRp rELEGRAMs.

A committee appointed by the Presby-
terry of Buffalo, yesterday. reported that
tine present Confession of Faith needs no
alteration.
At meeting in Chicago last night Sem
stors Collum and Farwell, Edwin Walker
and Congressman Springer and Adams,
were appointed a committee to urge Con-
pressional action for Chicago as the site for
the Worlds Fair.
A bill was introduced at the meeting OF
the Baltimore Council, last night, which
provides for the construction of belt line
railroad around the city. 1t is believed to
be in the interest of the B. & o., but the
measure provides that any road can use
the tracks, paying so much per car.
The Osassy Mining Company of Lead
vile has assigned; Liabilities $4,000.
Two distinct shocks of earthquake we're
felt in New Hampshire, yesterday.
The Western Line Steamer, Buffalo, ran
ashore at Milwaukee. The loss to ship and
cargo is $50, 600
J.B. Burnett, one of the widest known
fire underwriters of the country, died at
Indianapolis, yesterday.
WAt Lsadville, Col, pitched battle oc-
Cured on the streets. Mark Dugsn and
Frank Cole, both local desperadoes, were
killen.
A great number of ''NypanO" railroad
employees have been arrested at Marion,
Ohio, for robbing box cars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
TAYLoRsrowN OIL.

Important Operations in Prsgress-A
Wheeling Well Expected Ia.
TAYLORsTOwN, Deeembes S.-JOhn Nc
Keown's No. 5, A. Clemens has been abAn-
dOned, the old hole plugged and the re
meved. Operations will resume soon, John
McMann's has recovered the tools at the
depth of 2, 900 feet. V. NJ Blayrey 6 has
resumed operations since moving the rig.
A string of tools were left in the old hole.
Willets l and Shamrock are in the fifth
sand and doing much better than before.
Union oil cOmpany's No. >, Harshman,
struck the sand late Saturday bat owing
to the lateness of the hour no reliable
information could be gotten. McClay No.
4, owned by Wheeling parties, will be due
to the sard this afternoon. Aiken q Gil
hert's No. w. Moore will reacn the
sand to-day. The report that the farm OF
L. NJ. Crothers had been purchased by the
Willetts Oil Company ia thought by good
authority to be incorrect, but II is stated
that this company has secured lease on
the farm and it will will at once commence
drilling wells. The deal is an important
one and if all reports ale correct it will
compel other companies on surrounding
leases to DO drilling which up to the pres
ent time has been unnecessary. The,farm
has five producing wells on it at present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
ABOUT THE WEAKLING
DEMOCRATIC OPINION OF THB PRgsIDEN-
TIAL BPPUSION.
Congressman PsIdlston's Forcibls Characterization Of
lt-Exprsssons From Messrs. Wilson, Alderson
and Jacksn-Gsn,
Estimated

Special Telegram to th
WASHINGTON, Z
The Presidents me
little respect or at
pubiicans. It is generally put down as a
weak document Characteristic of Harrison.
On the Republican side Of the House DUR
ing it's reading the confusion was so great
that it drowned the clerks steniorian
voice, and i, was apparent that some of
Hsrtison's political associates were bent
upon manlfsstiDg their disgust with him.
In spite Of the Speakers appeals for order,
these Republicans kept up their loud talk
ing and laughter
The West Virginia members have a
poor opinion of the eesage. Mr.. Pendle-
ton said it was the weakest imitation from
the weakest man that ever occupied the
White House. MI. Wilson, in speaking
Of the President's treatment Of the race
question, says that the regulation Of cleo
tioas belong to the States, and will be left
to them. Mr.. Anderson does not sppre-
hend any legislation 10 control elections.
Judge jackson thinks there is nothing in
the message to make any lasting Impress
ion upon the country. Messrs. Springer,
Mills. and other Democratic leaders say
they expected more radical utterances in
the race question, bat that it Is a matter
Of small importance what the President
advises on the question, as the Democrats
will not permit any legislation of that
character.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
ConferrinE on the UousOlIdatIon.

PHILADELPHIA, December 3.-The di-
reesors of the Athletic Base Ball Club held
meeting yesterday, and soon afterward
Treasurer Whitaker left the city for Co.
lumbue to confer with President Phelps,
of the American Association, and the rep
resentatives of the St Louis, Columbus
and Louisville clubs in relation to the pro-
poeed consolidation Of the American Asso-
citation and Players Lesgue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
MARQUIS WILL CONTEST.
over Thousand Illegal Republican vo c

Over a Thousand Illegal Republican Vo es
Cast.
COLUMBUS, o., December 3-There ia
going to be excitement in the Ohio Senate
in January. The Legislature meets on the
first Monday of that month, when the
Hon. E LampsOn (Rep.) will be sworn in
as Lieutenant Governor, and bis seat will
be contested ct once by the Hon. Mr.. Mar
buis (Dem.) On the face of the returns,
and allowing the Republicans the benefit
of all Irregularities, Lampson was elected
by 2l majority in poll of 775, 600 votes
By the advice of the State DemOc attic
Committee Marquis will contest LampsOn's
STAT, and the Democratic candidate has re-.
tanned tx COngressmen George L. Con-
verse and T. Z Powell as counsel, while
Lanpson has employed ex-Attorney Gen
eral Nash and A. @. Yorhis to fight his
battle.
Enough Irregularities have already been
discovered to elect Marquis by l. coo ma
jority. The Senate has final jurisdiction,
and there are 19 Democrats and II Repub-
licansin that body. 1t is safe to predict
that LampsOn will be fired" in a few
days after the Senate is in session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
JOHN BULLS CHOICE.
Engiishmen Favor Chicago as ths Worlds
Fair Site.

Englishmen Favor Chicago as this World =
Fair Site.
LONDON, December 3.-SOme leading
citizens of Chicago under tae auspices OF
Senator Farwen, Mr.. Melville Store and
Mr.. I. F. Goldipg, entertained at a ban
quet last, night distinguished Englishmen
interested in American railroads. Sidney
Waters, former Lord Ma OF Of London,
was present. Other well-kuowu Eoglish-
men were Messrs. Jtfffeys, Wicks and
Chalmers. Mr.. Jeffreys, in au eloquent
speech, advocated the claims Of Chicago as
the proper place for the Worlds Fair Of
1892 He dwelt upon the enormous bene-
fits that would accrue to the railroads in
which Englishmen were interested. The
other speakers also supported the claims
of Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
a TALE OF SUFFERING.
Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., Still Confined to
Couch Of Pain.

Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr., Still Confined to
Couch Of Pain.
NEW YORK, December 3 3-This is the
sixteenth week that Mrs. James G.. Blaine
Jr., has been sick in bed at her uptown
Ast. She is getting no better and it is
beginning to be feared that she may never
be any better. At best there IS great
danger that if she RECEIVERS enough to be
able to leave her bed she will be cripple
for long time if not for life. She has
iDhammstory rheumatism in particular
ly painful form. The case has attracted
attention from physicians on account of its
extreme severity. During great part of
her illness Mrs. Blaine has been kept
under snaesthetics for hours at time.
Mr.. Daniel Frohman, who was TO have
been Mre. Blaine's manager on her thea
trical tour, continues to defray her tx
penses. Her illness is said TO have cost
him $1,000. Mrs. Blaine has received no
assistance nor inquiries from her hus-
bands family.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
THE PITS DESERTED.

Coal Miners Fast Leaving the MonOOga.
heIa Regions.
PITTsBURe, December Goal miners
are fast deserting .the Monongahela river
so that work has been stopped in the first,
second and third pools and but little doing
in the fourth pool.
Secretary Watchorn, of the Miners
National Assembly, 1876, K. of L, says,
after trip up the MOnougahela, that there
the miners-are firmly determined to stand
for the 8 cent rate, as they cannot live on
the 21-cent rate proposed, because they
must make enough while the mines are in
operation to live while they are shut down
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
THEY ARE SAFE.

No Democratic Oonsressmen VIII be In
seated.
Special Telegram 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 3.-It
is the general opinion of Democratic mem
bers of the House that none of the Republi-
can contestants will be seated, certainly
not at this session. After this week it is
not probable that the Republicans will
have a quorum present again, and the
Democrats are determined that none Of
their members shall be unseated if they
con possibly prevent it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
INGALLS, DROPS OUT.
He Would Rather Go to Russia Than Ru
for Genafor

He Would Rather 60 to Russia Than Run
for Senator.
WICHITA, KAs., December ga secret
meeting Of a dozen leading Republican
politicians was held here last night, and
the report goes out quietly that Senator
Ingalls, has reached the conclusion that he
would rather take his chances on getting
the appointment of minister to Russia
than make another fight for the Senate.
The meeting was called to consider the
proposition and agreed to urge on Ingalls,
such a step, giving an open field for Sena-
tor next year It is said if he takes that
road he will make his wants known to the
administration before long.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-04
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

Fails to Agree on Any
WASHINGTON, DeCel
cratic representatives
night in pursuance OF
the adjournment of th
There was a good
than one hundred
ing present. Upon motion Of Mr..
Springer, Of Illinois, Nr. Holman, of In
diana, was elected chairman OF the caucus
to succeed the late representative r Cox, OF
New York, NJ. Carlisle having declined
the post.
ONE LUCKY DEMOCRAT
Following a time-honored custom, the
Republican majority had signifed their
Willingness to allow the Democratic minor
ity TO retain one Of their party in the en-
ploy of the Doorkeeper, and the
caucus tonight selected Isaac Hill, now
an assistant Sergeant.at-Arms as the en-
pioye who shouldbe so retained and made
it his duty to preserve the secrecy Of the
caucus. Messrs. Wilson, Of West Virginia,
and Blanchard, Of Louisiana, were re-
elected Secretaries of the caucus.
OATES PLAN DEFEATED.
When the preliminaries had been dis
posed OF Representative Oates, OF Alabama,
offered q resolution providing for the sp-
pointment OF committee of fifteen men,
bers, with ex-Speaker Carlisle as
chairman to undertake the care
of the political interest of the minority or
to discharge the duties Of what ls COM
monty known Is a steering committee" ."
Opposition to the plan was speedily de-
veloped. Several other plans were pro-
posed, and after considerable debate the
whole question was postponed.