New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-23

SPECIAL SESSION CALLED.
DECISIVE ACTION BY THE NEw-HANPSHIRE
REPUBLICANS.
GOVERNOR G,

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GOVERNOR GooDELL AND HIS COUNCIL SUMMON
AN EXTRA SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE
FOR DECEMBER 2-PARTY UNANIM-
ITY on THE SUBJECT
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TMBUSEl
Poston Nov GA dispatch from Concord, N. H.
to The Journal says: "The action Of the Governor
and Council the subject OF special session Oh te
Legislature eliminated this afternoon in the calling OF
one to assemble on December .. The result IS pre-
clsey what the leading men OF the party with scarcely
one exception, had for some days predicted Inc
unanimlty OF sentiment the subject, as SHOWN Dy
the votes Of the four Republican members OF the Conn
Gil, must prove very gratifying to the Governor JIG
has repeatedly stated that IL his earnest wish that
himself and Council at least the Republican members
OF It, might he In unison in disposng OF so Important
an issue.
All fair-mnded persons must admit that the Gov
ernor and Council canvassed the subject long ana
patiently, through personal interviews as well as by
correspondence. and In every other possible manner
they endeavored to learn accurately as couid DO
done the prevailing sentiment Of the prominent men
Of the party, and the result Of the vote In the
Council, to la party vote-may well be re-
garded voicng the sentiment OF majority
Of the Republican leaders. When 1t Is considered
that the Issue which Unexpectedly arose before
the smoke OF the present political election had cleared
away regarded by many the gravest ono
ever brought face to face with the Republican party
in NewHampshire. 1t is not all surprising that
there was diversity Of opinion among the leaders
1t augurs most favOrably for the unity OF the party
that In the long canvassing the Governor and MS
advisers Of the political faith encountered in no
instance any facti0us opposition whatever. II Is
true, however, that there Republicans who
doubtful as to the best course to pursue and
tbapa yyhn dpcir IN
session, thinking that the Republicans were abund
antly able to fight their way and finish the victory
In the new Legislative session, but the almost In
variable response OF both Of these classes in
substance "GOyernOr, go right ahead and do tho
best you can, Whatever the decision OF yourself
and council may be, we will stand by you and the
party TO the end IN view OF such sentiment, he
who in the coming struggle predicts divided
even a mixed stand on the part OF the Republican
party counts without his host.
In the great battles soon to be naugurated, the
establishment Of the clerkshp OF the House on an I'M
questioned basis Of legality is only OF the great
issues that must be met and grapped with. The
question to whether additional Representatives
der the census speaking for 60 600 people, to be
kept ont Of their seats. and members from logging
camps and rotten boroughs admitted. will be an issue
for the Republicans settle they propose to do It,
II any necessary special legislation is lacking the
Republicans intend to supply It, keeping, not
only in the line with presidents established
and approved by both parties, but to adhere
strictly to the line and spirit OF the Constitution
Through various the margin of the Republican
majority has become small but not dangerously 80,
and we believe that margin will stand solid a rock
from the beginning 10 the close OF the special session.
II is interesting glance back and recall some OF the
leaders who will be in the thick of the fight on the
Republican side II will not be invidous to mention
General Francis C. Faulkner, Of Keene Newton 5.
% tba Cumm Inc
of FrancestOwn: Cyrus A. Sulloway, Isaac l.. Heath
Hnd Speaker Upton, Of Manchester Sherman W.
Greene of Hopknton sherman Holt. OF Claremont.
They are good guarantee that the Republicans will
have in the House able and reliable leaders.
ain contest which will be led by men like these
backed up with solid rank and file there would seem
to be no doubt that II will open the way to complete
success. The victory TO be finally reached means only
the securing Of what the Republicans achieved In the
election Having good majority In the Legislature OF
1891, they will only strive TO enact such legislation
will prevent these fruits from being taken from them
by fraud or otherwise. With additional legislation
legally and constitutonally enacted the Republicans
in The new session will need only to go forward, elect
Hiram A. futile Governor ill other vacancies and
also choose a United States Senator. Regarding
the attitude which the Democrats Will take IN
the struggle there can be doubt. Their programme
adopted in midnight conspiracy has been unmistak
able and now they openly proclaim what their line
effort rob the Republicans by methods questionable
or unquesonable Of what they gained In the cleo
ton. From the first to the last day OF the special
session the Democrats Will be Obstructonlsts or even
revoluonists If the role has to be resored to
In desperate effort TO carry out their programme
First IL is understood that they will endeavor to
prevent quorum, and they are laying various plans
TO accomplish that but with the Republicans united
the effort must fail In the matter of the clcrksbr
the Democrats show not the slightest spirit of fair
ness, compromise Cancellation. 1t Is understood
that their rally will be prevent the election OF
clerk to fill what is practically, and we believe
constitutionally a vacancy The Democrats claim
that Mr. Dickery is still the clerk They want him to
make out the new roll then they will claim that his
acts are illegal ana establish dual house and appeal
everything to the courts. That this Is the Demo
cratic revolution scheme there can be no doubt In
fact the Democrats proclaim IL themselves. Among
the Democratic leaders in the extra session will be
E. B. S. sanborn. Of Franklin; Samuel B; Page of
WoOdsve Oliver f. faach Of weae' and the Hon.
1t is stated that there we're no serious obstacles
lean members Of the Council in the matter Of calling
the special session. Two members at least however
for t% II mr. 8ese t9at ha aa
resignation at least two weeks ago. 1t would un
doubtedy have exerted some influence but matters
had gone so far that resignation rendered this morn
ing would not have affected the situation Mr.. DicIey
has stated. however, that his resignation VIII be
that Inc will resign before the special session opens
which leaves the situation entirely clear for the selec
ton of his successor If by any means he Should not
resign, the Republicans in special session VIII proceed
nm the assumption that his becoming citizen OF
another State creates legal vacancy According to
custom in the party, the present Assistant Cierh.
colonel Jewet is the secretary of the Republican State
Committee by profession lawyer, and, being wei
Guaded for the Clerlshp. especially should there b.
a stormy and hard fought session. Governor Eoodell
seeIs greatly relieved thai much at least OF the
responsibility In which he largely shared has been
removed lie will Immediately begin the preparation
~ his message 10 be presented To both branches at
The opening Of the special session. and he VIII devote
much care and time to It's contents IN ouet
the situation and the causes WHICH led him. with me
advice of the Council to make the call Tor special
session The Governor appears very checrlui anu en
presses great confidence that the way marked ont VIII
,,eacefllIy solve all existing complications lie re
g II woud hardly be in good taste for me 70 make