The morning call., 1891-03-09
SENATORIAL GOSSIP.
Work Being Done by the Friends
of the Aspirants.
Various Rumors Concerning the Situation.
Detectives at Sacramento - Hearst's
Telegram to Markham.

Politicians of every degree of prominence
and responsibility, from the Barbary Coast
ward heller to the Senatorial aspirant,
thronged the corridors of the Palace Hotel
yesterday afternoon and evening, and the
one absorbing topic of conversation on all
sides was the fight for the seat made vacant
by the death of Senator Hearst. RumOrs
were flying thick and fast, and stories of all
kinds were rapidly passed from mouth to
mouth.
NJ. Ell. de Young was on hand early and
remained late buZzing by LURES every man
who had sufficient patience to lend re-
luctant ear, and wandering about from time
to time like lost spirit in search OF consO-
lation. Still he was, to all appearances, not
in an unhappy frame of mind, and In
burst OF confidence he Informed prominent
politician that he was firmly Of the opinion
that he would have greater chance to sue
coed two years from now than at present
He protested not to be discouraged at the
outlook in the approaching fight, and ex-
pressed the belief that arrangements might
be effected whereby he could dictate the
nomination of men for the next Legislature
who would be friendly to his candidacy.
1t is hardly to be credited that he is bedg
ing out at this stage of the game, but the
rumor is current that he has not been
serious In his candidacy at any time.
A DEEP-LAID PLOT.
There are those among the most astute
politicians of the State who credit the story
that his name has been used merely as
part of a deep-laid plan to bring ont sack.
1t is claimed good complimentary vote
would satisfy his present aspirations, and
might possibly aid him to gain that social
recognition which has been denied him. 1t
might also, it is limited, add to his waning
prestige as Worlds Fair Commissioner,
and this would please him to no small de-
gree.
II is daIkly suggested, however, that
deeper meaning lies behind 1t all, and there
are those who intimate that he might allow
rumors of Doodle 10 be associated with his
name in order to bring out an opposition
sack, with the understanding that he be
allowed a share of the spells. This. at
least is the story that passes current among
the knowing ones and finds believers in all
quarters
DOODLE TALK QUIETED.
The Bruner affair has most effectively
f1attened out the talk of "sack" for the
nonce, at least and the dread of further
complications of a similar nature has caused
those who have been lOudest in their de-
mands TO suddenly relapse into silence.
Another fact, too, which is cutting big
figure in the case is the presence in Sacra-
mento at the present time of Inspector Bon
field of Chicago and number of shrewd
Eastern detectives. Among them are said
W NC SOliiO VI LlC uiUSb CApCIe luCL III bl4C
profession, and it is an open secret that they
have been employed TO run down the Doodle
proposition. just who is responsible for
their employment. at this time is not quite
clear, but there is report that it has been
done by the friends Of Senator Hearst, in
compliance with request preferred by the
latter previous to his death. 1t is claimed
that toward the close of his Illness he 'eX-
pressed the desire that a certain man should
not, if possible to prevent ii, be allowed to
IA aim RI Ftnr m fan mi
come to light make the story at least prob
able.
HEARST AND MARKHAM
1t is known that the old Senator, who
during his later years was a warm, open
friend of Governor Markham telegraphed
the latter but few days prior to his death
asking when the Legislature would adjourn.
This, it is claimed, was but portion of the
telegram. but the Governor, while admitting
the receipt of the telegram, has steadfastiy
refused to make known its contents. 1t is
surmised that it related to the Senator's
successor aud it is believed that it was the
Senator's strong desire TO outlive the ses-
sion OF the Legislature in order 10 give to
tue Governor the appointment OF his sue
ceSsor
c. n. FELTON, is still at the Palace, as is
also NJ III. Estee and A. 2. Williams. The
latter has been lost sight OF. but the friends
of the two first named express con-
fidence in the result. There can be no de-
pying the fact that Estee Is developing an
unexpected strength. which is tending to
demoralize his opponents, but FELTON, is
very strong, and his friends claim for him
a Walk-oYer.
FITZGERALD TALKED OF.
A great deal of talk is being INDUCED in
as to the possibility of a deadlock. and there
is a large element who claim that in the re-
suit of such a contingency Judge W. +.
Fitzgerald of Los Angeles would command
more strength than any other compromise
candidate. The latter persistentiy discour-
ages any mention OF his name, but there is
no doubt that ne would be pressed strongly
to 90 in in the event of deadlock.
John +. Swift is also talked of, but not to
any considerable extent, and the fight as it
looks now may be summed up briefly as be-
ing between FELTON, and Estee, with Fitzger-
aid n strong fayorite as compromise candi-
date.
Mr. FELTON,, accompanied by number of
his warmest supporters, left for Sacramento
at 9 80 o'clock last night, and the fight will
be transferred from this city for the future.