The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-11
CAUCUS ON THE FORCE BILL.
UNEXPECTED OPPOSITION TO II
AMONG REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S.

Fut,Io Attempt TO Manufacture pubIIc Sen.
tiHent In Favor OF tho Bill TO Influence
Lukewnrm ScnntorS-The Caucus Adj
Iourns without Taking Any Action
Tho Story OF Mr. Bolden's Address.
wIsH1NaroN July 1O.-The caucus OF Repub
Iicnn Senators. called tonight TO decide tho
fate of the Federal Election BILL sat from &
O'Clock until hali-past II. and the meeting
ended In smoke. The attempt to bind suf-
lcient number OF Senators to pass tho bill Mt
ali costs failed. A number OF speeches wero
made on both sides, but none OF the Senators
who opposed the bill were compelled to show
their hands. The speeches covered wide
range Some Senators were In favor OF putting
of the bill until tho 1arin bill Ia disposed
OF, and others wanted to take 1t np Mt
once Some wanted q new rule TO force tho
Democrats into silence. and othor senators
notably Mr.. Edmunds. were opposed TO this
course The upshot OF the meeting was that
authority was given for the appointment OF
committee OF four to consult with tho Com
nittee on Rules and propose to II
caucus to be hereafter called rule
giving the majority tho right to close
debate on any question at any time. No agree
ment was made to adopt this rule, but simply
that 1t be submitted to future caucus. An
unusual amount OF opposition to remain more
II the Democrats vigorously oppose the Dill
was developed. and the friends OF the force Dill
were very vigorous In telling the luRewarm
Senators what their duty is.
The caucus decision was not what the radi-
cal Senators desired. Last night when 1t was
decided to call a caucus. Senator Frye was in
terviewed and said that unless iorty-three
Republican senators would pledge Themselves
to remain on duty night and day. sleeping and
eatinR in the Capitol II necessary, ready to vote
to put the Election bill through. 1t would be alb
nurd to take it up at all. Senator Spooner
said no later than this afternoon that while no
attempt had yet been made to pledge forty
three Senators to stand up for the bill at any
and all times. unless such pledges were made
It would be bad policy to proceed with the con-
alteration OF the bill. 1t is very we'll known In
the Senate that for two weeks past the most con-
slant and urgent 'pressurs had been brought
TO bear upon the Senators who are lukewarm
on the subject 1t is also very well known that
little Roadway has been made. and that these
Senators have persistently refused to declare
their allegiance to the bill partial list OF the
Senators who are now and at all times opposed
to any attempt to pass the BILL includes
Messrs. Ingalls,, Plumb. Hale, Paddock
Mcmillan. Farwell. Washburn, StockbridRe,
Quay. and Hawley These Senators are op-
posed to 1t mainly for the reason that there is
NO sentiment among their constituents In
any other time ooe of the Senators
d there i is no Sentiment. ShatsSer among bis
constituents in favor Of the bill. In all his mass
OF correspopdence during the session there has
been no reference to the Elections bill. and no
suggestion that he should give It his endorse
The main argument made by the Senators
the Republicans OF the country and the Repub-
q paintive appeal was. sent out to the Repub-
lican editors in the neiRhborhood OF Washing
ton pp ss t T sSs
Of lukewarm Senators. Simultaneous with
this appeal was sent out the touching cry OF
paiEn Committee to Republican editors to
come forward with endorsements OF the bill.
he Bsden many niles
Washington. and had no more to do with the
address than the man in the moon. 1t WAS
% Srss ee ssn nSS
advocacy Of the Elections Bill. and Mr. Belden
WhsS hs shpe
telegraphinR throughout the country. The re-
sponses during the day have not been so
Senators. and they are beginning to find out
that ths ssntimept o. RepSRliSans generally is
IN 81 s1S put on tho
Forth next few weeks Senator Spooner and
his assistants will work early and late to Sc
lSan Senators TO give the bili their pnwaverinG
2ysr; tSsn ,6at !Ss silort WiiI RI; z, The soma
main here during the entire summer to pass 3
they viii do their Utmost 70 bring about an
other necessary legislation is disposed Of