The morning call., 1891-03-16
SENATORIAL RUMORS.
De YOung's Carcass Will BE
Dragged From the Arena.
Estee Men Confident That They VIII Win.
Felton's Followers Quiet-some Pecu-
liar Compilations.

The scene of the Senatorial fight was
transferred yesterday from Sacramento to
San Francisco, the excuse for the sudden
influx of statesmen being the Hearst fune-
raj; but the latter event was lost sight OF
by the Solons early in the day.
Some of them even forgot that Senator
was being borne TO his final resting-place,
and while the bell of Grace Church was
toling its solemn notes of farewell the men,
bers OF the Legislature, or many of them
rather, were collected in groups in the cor
ridor of the Palace Hotel, deeply engrossed
in the discussion of the succession.
Most of the candidates, however, were de-
cent enough TO remain quietly out of sight
during the hours set apart for the funeral,
and this will ever be to their credit; but De
Young, who is nothing if nota vulgar bung-
Ter, trampled on the proprieties iby button
holing member after member even while the
funeral sermon was being delivered. His
conduct in the matter was universally COM
mented upon, and called forth sharp criti-
csms from men who have not been alto
gether unfriendly to him.
GETTING INTO SHAPE.
Late in tile afternoon the fight waxed
warm and the obbies of the Palace and
Grand hotels presented an animated appear
ance, but it was not until late hour that
matters assumed anything like definite
shape. A "low-down" tip, however, went
out 10 the effect that certain machinery had
been set in motion, which, it was hoped,
would run smoothly, and which, in the lat
ter event, would probably work out the
problem.
just what was done is not exactly clear,
but it is broadly intimated by those in a
position to know that De Young is to be
taken out of the fight. Some of those who
have voted for him admit now that his can
ddacy was never a serious matter, but
merely part of plan which has not worked
entirely to the satisfaction of those who
originated it.
In other words, he has beer used as a
dummy to achieve certain ends that have
tailed of accomplishment. AS it now stands,
the deception may be continued for another
day, but not, in all probability, Tor longer
time, and invitations have already been sent
out on the quiet for the funeral, which will
take place on Tuesday at the latest.
DENIED, OF COURSE.
De Young's managers, of course, deny
this, and insist that he is in the fight to
stay; but it is little hard TO see just how
he will manage to stay when his votes are
taken from him and cast for some other
candidate. which they will be within forty
eight hours.
A member of the Senate in discussing the
matter last night said: You may state
with safety that De Young is nearer to the
Senate now than he ever will be again.
There are some things which the people
will not stand, and De Young's election is
one. Public patience has a limit beyond
whcn no man can go with safety, and there
are very few men in the Legislature who
would risk the odium which would surely
attach to them were they to consent to such
a thing. No; De Young is an impossi-
bity."
1t is barely probable that a caucus will be
held Tonight i'll Sacramento, but 1t has not
been definitely settled upon. The Estee
men were the first to propose it. and made
determined effort to carry the day, but the
friends of the other aspraatS opposed II,
and Estee was compelled 10 take his chances
in a free-for-all ballot. Now, however, the
tables have been turned. and it is the latter
who is holding out against the others. His
friends are very Confident. and openly
boast that their fight is now in such shape
that nothing short Of an upheaval or an
earthquake can beat them. Caucus or no
caucus, they say they have the contest so
well in hand that they are certain of success.
ESTES CLAIMS.
They claim that the first ballot taken to-
day VIII show forty votes for EStee, and
that lie will continue 10 gain right along.
The fact is also pointed that De Young will
not under any circumstances give his con-
sent for single one of his votes to go to
FELTON, because of the open friendship of
the latter for John ID. Spreckels, and it is
also known that there are certain members
of the San Francisco delegation who could
not be forced to vote for the San Mate0 can
didate because OF old grudges which have
been engendered from time to Time: AT the
same time, however, the henchmen of
Kelly and Crmmins are raising a loud cry
against EStee, because of the fact that his
fight is being managed by Burns, but 1t Is
believed that this objection could be much
more easily overcome than that in the case
of FELTON,.
Another thing. perhaps, which Is in favor
of Estee is the fact that ne is poor man.
FELTON,, on the contrary, is possessed of
ample means, and If he persists in refusing
TO throw sack" into the fight there ara
those among the members OF the Legislature
who make no secret of their intention to
vote for poor man instead. So long, they
say, as FELTON, has the means and refuses to
pay for his election they will see to IL that
he stays at home.
FELTON, NOT HOPEFUL.
1t is pretty well known that FELTON, and
his managers are not nearly so hopeful as
they were. and it is rumored that he has
already made overtures to aid Estee, if the
latter will agree to remain out of the fight
two years hence. Many of EStee's friends
have advised him to enter into the agree
ment, but others are earnest in their entrea-
ties for him to make no promises and fight
it out on the same lines which he has been
following. 1t is probable that he has not
yet decided which course TO pursue, but will
make up his mind before night.
There is, of course, more or less talk CT a
dark horse, but the best Informed among
the politicians are not inclined to take any
stock in that kind of talk. They insist
that matters have so adjusted themselves
within the last twenty-iour hours that no
outsider will be given q chance to slip in,
and the contest will be carried to finish
among those now in the field, with the ex-
ceptiOn Of De Young, who will be dropped.
Blanchard. too, it is probable, will not re-
main in long should any decided break
occur, but without any material change In
the situation his friends would insist on
keeping him in the fight.
On the whole, it is likely that the contest
will be over by tomorrow or Wednesday at
the latest. Whatever combinations were
made yesterday will be carried into effect
with but little loss Of time. and If no caucus
should be held, it is more than probable that
balloting will be kept up vigorously until
decision is reached. The politicians are
Offering odds that Wednesday at the outside
will witness the close of the struggle.
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Clearing House Reports.
ROsTON March 15-Followinp are ranortS