The morning news., 1891-01-06

foe they had been SO surprised that they had
not had time to consider the situation. The
senator said he regarded the vote as decisive
of the tate Of the bill, and that was the
opinion OF a majority OF his colleagues with
whom he had talked.
Mr.. Spooner, one of the foremost advo-
Gates of the elections bill, was seen, but
would say nothing.
JONES' RETURN SETTLED 1T.
Mr.. Jones of Nevada returned to the city
to-day, and the decision to hold a caucus,
coupled with the arrival of Mr. Jones, for
whom Mr.. Stewart had been waiting,
resulted In determination to bring mat
teTs to an immediate issue. One of
the silver senators said that it had been de-
cided last week to bring on the fight this
week, but that ii was kept very quiet and
that the decision as to when the fight would
be commenced and when to make the mo-
tion and in what form was not arrived at
until the Senate convened this morning.
THE CAUCUS.
The republican senatorial caucus tonight
was not very we'll attended, only twenty
eight senator's being present. Still, it was
fairly representative of the various ele-
ments OF the party in the Senate. There
was nothing like concerted action,
and the proceedings were mainly
made up OF individual con.
lSEbuC0S. Inc eastern senator's aCC9pueQ
the situation as philosophically as possible,
and the silver men were, of course, in good
spirits. The result, as far as it assumed
shape. is that the promoters OF the election
bill gave their consent to the consideration
OF the financial bill with but one stipula-
tion-that it should be pushed with the
utmost diligence, 50 as to get it out of the
an effort will be made
to reach vote upon the bill by
next Thursday. Whether this agreement
included renewed consideration of the elec-
tions bill after the disposition of the finar-
cial bill did not appear, and it is probable
that the question will be left TO the deter
mination of another caucus, to be held when
the financial bill shall have been disposed of.
DETAILS OF THE DEBATE.
(Bu the associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The Senate met
at noon to-day, with Vice President Morton
in the chair, and with fuller attendance of
members than on any day at the same
hour since the session begun. The galleries
were also well filed with spectators The
journal of Friday last was read and was of
the briefest possible character, consisting
of only one short sentence. Scores of petit
tions for and against the Conger lard bill
were presented, and for and against the
Torrey bankruptcy bill.
Mr.. Hale, from the census committee, re-
ported back without amendment the ap-
portionment bill. lt was placed on the
calendar, and it is stated that the majority
and minority reports will be presented in a
few days.
IDAHo'S LONG TERM SENATOR.
Mr.. Hoar. from the committee on privi-
leges and elections, reported back the cre-
dentials of Frederick P. Dubois as senator
elect from the state of Idaho for the
term Of six years beginning March
4 next, with a statement that
it is the usage Of the Senate to consider any
question that may arise on the credentials
of Senator at a session held during the
term for which the senator claims to be
elected, and not before. and that no reason
appears to the committee for departure
from such usage in the present case. The
committee therefore recommend that SEN
ator Dubois credentials be placed on file,
and it was so ordered.
Mr.. Hoar also reported back the creden-
tials of Messrs. Shoup and Mcconnell, sena-
5ors-clect from Idaho, with a statement
that such credentials constitute sufficient
certificate of the executive of the state, aud
with a recommendation that Mr.. McCon-
nell be sworn in. MIR. Shoup having already
taken his seat The oath of Office was ad-
ministered by the Vice President to Mr..
Mcdonnell, who was escorted to the clerks
desk by Mr.. Mitchell. Thereupon the SEN
ate at 1890 o'clock went into executive
session on motion of Mr.. Sherman, who
said it was important to have such session
Immediately.
THE ELECTIONS BILL FIGHT.
The doors we're re-opened at 80 o'clock,
when Mr.. Hoar moved, the morning hour
having expired, that the elections bill be
taken up.
Mr.. Teller gave notice thdt he would to-
morrow, Immediately after the morning
hour, address the Senate on the elections
bill.
The conference report heretofore pre-
sented) on the House bill, supplementary to
the act to authorize the construction of the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad in the
District of Columbia. (known as the Atkin-
son bilD was taken up, and. after some dis
cussion, was agreed to.
The elections bill was then taken up, Mr..
George resuming The floor to contine the
speech commenced by him last Wednesday.
Mr.. Ste yart moved to take up the Senate
bill to provide against contraction of the
currency. Mr. George said he would yield
for that motion.
HoAR TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
Mr.. Hoar appeared to be taken by sur
prise and asked Mr.. George, with a show of
feeling of misplaced confidence. whether
that senator abandoned the floor.
Mr.. George said that he did not intend to
do that, but that be merely yielded to have
the motion made. He would claim the
floor. he said, il the motion did not prevail
While Mr.. George was saying this he was
encouraged by the democratic senators in
his neighborhood.
Mr.. Hoar--I wish TO submit to the senator
from Mississippi whether in his Judgment,
after the arrangement which we have
made.
MIR. Gorman--I make point of order that
the question is not debatable.
THE PRESIDING OFFICERS RULING.
The presiding officer, Mr.. Harris, being in
the chair, informed Mr.. Hoar that the ques-
tion which he suggested was not now pre-
sented. When it was presented, the chair
would deal with it-he meant as to the
right of the senator from Mississippi to
occupy the floor at another time on the
elections bill.
Mr.. Hoar-That is not the question that
was suggesting. / was asking the senator
from Mississippi whether
Mr.. German seemed resolved to allow no
discussion of the subject, and insisted upon
his point of order that on q motion to prov
ceed to the consideration Of bill debate is
not in order.
HoAR's ONLY HOPE.
Mr., Hoar-Do | understand that the
senator from Mississippi considers himself
at liberty to yield to this motion after the
arrangement between him and mes
= Mr. George--Wha hat was thats
Mr.. Gorman--I insist upon the point OF
order.