The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-20

Meas Of the Calkins men that IL was not
right TO try and force gag law and the
prompt replies that il ever gag law
was attempted to be inforced in the state
OF Washington it was during the disgrace
full proceedings at the Olympia hotel, when
an attempt was made to publish the CALL
The Calkins men were solid in their
protestations against a majority OF the
Republicans attempting to nominate
candidate in the face of the opposition OF
the Calkins minority, but their prayers
failed, and their soul-stirring appeals had
little effect upon the practical and deter
mined Republicans, who were willing and
anxious that majority of the Republicans
of this Legislature should nominate and
determine who should be the candidate
for the United States Senate.
The steamer Bailey Gatzert arrived from
Seattle today with nearly 300 Seattle visi-
tors on board. The run from Seattle 70
Olympia was the shortest on record,
actual running time being about three
hours and twenty-five minutes. The Cat
zert left the wharf at Seattle at 9:l2 a. m,
and when opposite Milton point was
forced to stop about fifteen minutes TO tx
the steering apparatus, which was in some
way disarranged. The course was through
the west passage. The run was very
pleasant one, and all on board were de-
lighted with the Bailey Gatzert, and the
kindness of her owner, John Leary. Upon
arrival here there was lively hunt for
quarters for the night. A large delegation
had arrived from Tacoma on the steamer
Potter, and later an excursion party came
in on the steamer Skagit Chief. The ho-
tells were already crowded and all the Wis.,
itors had lively time securing accommo-
dations. Citizens of Olympia threw open
their houses, and many got quarters at
st. Peters hospital. In various ways all
the visitors were provided for, though ac-
commodations, public and private, were
very severely taxed.
A dispatch was received today by Acting
Governor Laughton from Governor Ferry
giving notice of his intention to return
quickly and assume the Office of governor.
Yesterday Lieutenant Governor Laughton
sent the following dispatch:
OLYMPIA, Jan. 10.
To Hon. f. p Ferry, San Marcos Hotel, Santa
Barbara, CAL: The osr-ISTELLroEscER has
long telegram this morning announcing your
Immediate return. Do you intend to return be-
fore the legislature adjournsf II So where will
O letter reach you?
Signed CHARLES z. LAUGHToN.
The following reply was received from
Governor Ferry this morning:
Santa BARBARA, Cal, Jan. 10.
To Governor c. e. LdagAton Olympic: Expect
to start homeward soon, stopping few days at
San Francisco and Monterey. Address letters
here; they will be forwarded.
(signed) Z. P. FERRY.
A more complete endorsement of the
Ferry interview in the Posr-ISTELLreENcER
of yesterday morning and effective de-
NAL of the Calkins statement that the
interview was a fabrication, could not
have been made.
The Olympia Tribune tonight publishes
an article accusing the PosT-IETELLIeENcER
of a variety of crimes. and declares it
wants TO bring out Ferry MS a dark horse,
realizing that Squire cannot be elected
The paper denies the entire genuineness of
the dispatch in the PosT- INTELLIGENcER as
20 Ferry's return and restoration to health
Then 1t publishes the dispatch to Governor
Laughton from Ferry, saying he will re-
turn. In another place the Tribune says:
The kilograms published elsewhere seem to
indicate tina; Governor Ferry proposes to return
TO Olympia very soon, to assume his executive
duties In the midst OF this legislative session.
The Tribune then appeals to the governor
10 alter bis purpose.
The feeling of loyal Republicans relative
TO caucuses is well evidenced in a letter
by Hon. e. T. Wilson, chairman of
the state Republican committee and now
president of the Senate under date of
December %, sent to Washington City
and forwarded here to Senator Squire, to
whom it was addressed. Mr.. Wilson in
timated he could not vote for Squire, but
he added:
However, II there is q caucus. and I am in
favor of one, shall abide by its decision
Being interviewed tonight Senator
Squire said:
Learning that have received the nomination
of a majority of the votes of the legisla-
ture, I feel as II / am entitled to
an election. Republicans elected as such
should in honor bound stand by the caucus, be-
cause 1t is an established precedent recognized
by all parties in all states Of the Union"
Judge Calkins was seen at his room late
tonight and asked what conclusion he
drew from the exciting events of the even
ing He said:
Several members who signed the call for tho
caucus, since witnessing the dissraccful scene
aud gag law enforced at the caucus.
have expressed themselves In favor of
me tomorrow. These members have heretofore
been considered doubtful by me. In view of
these facts, am more than convinced that /
will be elected, and of course am very confident
AT no time have felt as sure of election
Colonel ]. @. Haines, of Seattle, tonight
said:
"Fifty-seven of the ninety Republicans in both
houses signed the call for caucus. and
pledged themselves 10 support its nominee
Two others did not sign it
but agreed TO do the same thing, aud one other
Republican, Mr. Andrews, who is Ill now at
ses''ie, bat will be here to vote, viii
support tho caucus nominee. Thus two
thirds OF all the Republican members Of the
Legislature have coneurred in a call for a
caucus. Under al the presidents in political
assemalages majority Is sufficient 10 call
caucus. The caucus having been
called, and all the Republican members
having an opportunity to be present, its decision
is the decision of the party and is binding upon
every member of 1t, whether he attended
or not, because he had the opportunity
TO sttend and vote as he would
THE obligation of every Republican member
20 support the caucus nominee is as strong as
the Obligation to support the nominee of the
national or state convention. Unless obligations
OF this kind sre recognized organization
OF the party, aud united and effective action by
it are impossible. Any other course eneour-
ages the growth of faction, and by
the disSensions that necessarily arise
put Republican majority at the
mercy of Democratic minority am familiar
with all the circumstances under which the call
was signed. Most of the names were affixed in nv
presence and the effect OF signing the call and the
obligation which the members signing il as
sumed were fully discussed and thoroughly I'M
derstood by the signers. In my opinion,