Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-07

Preparing I'm Some States for the Election Of
U. s. Senators.

Preparing I'm Some States for the Election Of
U. s. Senators.
The South Dakota legislature organised yes
day. The senate elected republican subordi-
nate oficers by one majority; the house elected
Seward Of Coddington county, independent
speaker BY one majority. The democrats and
independents are united in both houses, with
the exception Of one independent and one
democrat. voted with the republicans in the
house in choice Of speaker. The opposition
victory in the house does not discourage re-
publicans in the senatorial contest, but some
what complicated matters. There are under
stood to be sixteen contests in the house, which
may result in increasing the fusion majority
twelve or fifteen.
1t is believed by republicans that they win
draw in Independents and democrats enough to
elect Senator. Moody's chances are endan-
gered, though as yet no other republican can
didate is in the field.
On the part of the fusionists there are a num-
Der OF independents who will never vote for
an independent. This situation makes the re-
pnbicans hopeful and Moody friends think he
Will be strong enough to win.
IN PENNSYLVANIA.
The Pennsylvania republican Legislators de-
cided last night that the joint caucus to select
candidate for United States Senator to sue
coed Cameron should be held today as soon
after IL O'Clock as possible. The arrival of
Senator Cameron, who came from Washington
yesterday afternoon, had much to do with this
decision.
IN WASHINGTON.
Senator Squire arrived at Olympia, Wash,
from Washington yesterday and win remain
during the senatorial fight. A canvass for the
senatorship shows that Squire has good lead,
put probably not a majority. The legislature
IN MINNESOTA.
Yesterday mornings caucuses Of the Mime
sofa legislators could effect nothing through
their conference committees A deadlock of
several days is among the probabilities. The
b ouse stands: democrats, As; republicans, 40;
alliance, 81: One ballot was cast for speaker,
resulting: +. Z. Searles rep, Al; H. c. Stivors,
DEM 40; e. T. Champfain alliance, 81.
The house then adjourned.
In the senate test vote on adjourning until
O'Clock showed the Observation-Disclosures COM
bination to be in the majority by 80 to o. The
senate consists Of ~ republicans, 10 democrats
ana IL alliance men, with a republican voting
strength Of but %, one republican being sick.
On Resembling the combination ticket for
senate officers was elected. A sharp debate
TOOK place over the question Of securing q
pledge from the lieutenant governor that he
would make his appointments in accordance
with the demands Of the alliance
IN NEBRASKA.
The Nebraska legislature organized at noon
yesterday, the Farmers Alliance ling clear
majority and electing temporary officers with
out trouble c. H. Piertle secretary of the
state central committee Of the independent
party, was elected secretary pro tempore of the
senate by majority Of one. 8. NJ. Elder was
elected temporary speaker Of the house, and
Eric Johnson, secretary. The temporary
speaker is without experience, and turbulent
session is confidently expected.
IN MONTANA.
The Montana senate and democratic house
met in joint session yesterday and the gov.
ernor read his message. The republican house
was in session only little while. but attempted
to do no business The governor calls atten-
ton to the dangers that may result from q
failure Of legislation this session. There is nc
provision for canvassing the state election in
1892. In regard to choosing the presidential
electors also some provision must be made OF
the state will lose its vote in the electoral col
lege.
m NORTH DAKOTA.
Both houses in North Dakota convened q,
noon yesterday, every member being present
The officers as decided on in caucus were
elected. The senate adjourned to 2 pm. TO-
day, after appointing o committee to wait or
Gov. Miller. The officers Of the house were
elected.