Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-12
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ESPECIAL TKLEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH-1
COLUMBUS, January 1.-THE sentiment
in favor Of bolt of the Democratic Sena-
torial caucus and the defeat Of Colonel
Brice has materially lessened since last
night. The pressure brought against the
three re calcitrant members has been very
strong. Democrats pouring in from all
over the State to attend the inaugural ex-
ercises Monday, and each of them with
pointed ridicule for the members who have
proposed to bolt the caucus, has made their
positions unenviable.
In the course Of large number Of inter-
views with Democrats, they not only express
the opinion that there will be no bolt, but
denounce in strong terms men who would
contemplate such a course. Representative
Munson has promised an emissary that he
will vote for Brice because he is the caucus
nominee and not because he thinks he is the
proper man for the place. While Counts
has sal d nothing, the friends of Brice be-
lieve he will be all right when the time
comes 70 vote.
SMITH NOT FIXED YET.
Smith, of Franklin county, is the least
liable to vote for Brice of any Of the MEM
bers. Colonel Brice and his friends were
thoroughly aroused last night. They pulled
on every line of influence to get the three
men right. Mr.. Brice spent all evening
and till 2 o'clock this morning with Judge
Thurman.
1t is supposed he wanted to get the infu-
ence of Thurman with Smith, who is an old
neighbor. Mr.. Brice was also with Judge
Thurman this afternoon. 1t is well known
here that Allen W. Thurman has had a
deal TO do with the preliminary work Of Or
ganizing the proposed bolt. he boasted of
the tact with much pride yesterday.
He was seen to-day, and after explaining
his part in trying to keep Democratic men-
bers out Of the caucus, said: ST have just
had long talk with my father on the sub
ject, and he has led me to believe that nv
course in so doing is wrong. I am one of
those who readily yield when convinced I
am wrong. Isincerely desire that those who
remained away from the caucus should at
tend the joint session and vote for Brice, as
they should"
MANY CONGRATULATIONS.
Colonel Brice has received numerous con-
gratulatory messages. Edgar M. johnson,
New York, and John G. Prather, member
National Democratic Committee of Mis-
souri,, wired their CONGRATULATIONS. d. b.
Milliken, Of Hamilton, sent "hearty con-
gratulations." Among those who paid their
respects were the following: Elliott II. PEN
dleton, Cincinnati, who said: ''The Demo-
cratic party will be well and truly repre-
sented, and the Senate soon see you are there
for business and to further the best interests
of the people" George Donnenworth "and
1000 Democrats" Bucyrus, said: accept
congratulations. Court House bell ringing,
etc."
A. P. German, Washington: "Congratu-
lations. Your nomination is more than !
personal compliment. It is the just recog-
milton Of splendid services rendered to the
Democracy" D. McConville, Washington,
sent his "best wishes" J. J. Richardson,
member National Committee, Iowa:
"Hearty congratulations. A national vic
tory has been won." O. j. Canda, Treas
urer National Democratic Committee:
accept my hearty congratulations. Your
election gives me genuine pleasure" Ben
Lefevre, New York: 1.-THE next Senator
from Ohio will be an honor TO the State and
country. Accept my heartiest congratula-
tions."
Governor-elect Campbell, with the MEM
bers of his family, except Mrs. Camnbell, >.
arrived this evening. Governor Foraker is
preparing to remove to Cincinnati. he has |
his househol d goods packed.