Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-17
PLEDGES OF PEACE
Exchanged by the Leaders Of the
Rival Parties in the Senate.
ALL THE NAMES TO BE CONFIRMED
After Pattison Is Inaagurated Without
fractional Opposition.
BOTH SIDES SEEMINGLY SATISFIED
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

HARRISBURG, Jan. 16. - Governor
Beavers principal appointments were not
acted upon to-day, but again the Republican
Senators put the Democrats III hole. AS
the situation now stands, none of Governor
Pattison's appointments next week can be
considered until those hanging over from
Governor Beavers term are considered. This
was accomplished BY an adroit movement by
Senator Penrose. supported by other Repub-
licans.
As indicated last night, the Democrats,
appalled, by the threat of the Republicans
to refuse confirmation OF Governor Pattison's
Cabinet, held another caucus this morning
to consider the advisability of modifying
their course. They were in session for an
hour, but very few OF the Senators were in
favor of the radical policy of stubbornly re-
fusing to confirm, Governor Beavers ap-
pointments. The majority felt it that might
emDarrass the new Democratic Governor too
much. 1t was the sentiment that the whole
affair should be formally explained to the
Republican side of the Senate on the ground
of legislative etiquette, winding up with
an appeal for the mutual consent of every
body to hold over the consideration of ap-
pointments.
Nothing Done without Caucus.
As soon as the Democratic Senators re-
turned to the Chamber, the Republicans
went out In caucus also. They, too, decided
on a course, which was carried out in the
session of the Senate which commenced im-
mediately upon their return. After large
number of bills had been introduced, Sena-
tor Robinson moved to go into executive
session for the purpose of confirming ap-
pointments made by the Governor.
Thereupon Senator Ross, leader of the
Democrats, arose and in the most suave
manner said he hoped the gentleman from
Delaware would withdraw the motion. He
declared that there was misconception of
the action OF the Democratic members. They
had no desire to object to anv of the ap-
pointees OF Governor Beaver. In fact, he
was authorized by his side of the Senate to
promise that when the appointments came
up they knew of no reason to object to any
of the gentlemen named.
The whole point at issue was to carry out
the precedent formed four years ago by the
Republicans themselves. when they held
over all of Governor Pattison's appoint
ments until Mr. Beaver was installed In
Office.
Sauce for the Goose and Gander.
doing the same thing now. He assured the
gentlemen Of the other side that it had been
the farthest intention from his mind in pro-
posing this course to the Democratic Sem
ators to antagonize the Republican element
and thus embarrass the incoming Governor,
for he had heard foolish rumors that they,
the Republicans, had contemplated such
course. He now left it to the honor of the
gentlemen on the other side, and he sim
cerely hoped that Senator Robinson would
withdraw his motion.
Senator Robinson arose, and, in the
blandest manner possible, said he was glad
to hear such friendly feelings expressed by
the Democratic gentleman. The Democratic
Senators pledged themselves to not oppose
the appointments OF Governor Beaver when
they did come up. That pledge having
been formally made, he now withdrew his
motion to 60 into executive session.
Everybody now seemed sauve. General
Goblin spoke, and said he was delighted
that what seemed to be serious dilemma,
had been happily brldged over by the ex-
plantations of the Democrats.
Senator Penrose, of Philadelphia, got up
and laid the blame where he said it be-
louCed. The Democrats BY their suspicious
of Republican treachery toward the incom-
ing Governor, had magnifed is mole hill
look serious. He denounced such petty
peanut politics." and in a verv pugnacious
style pitched into Senator Ross and his
Democratic cohorts for their attempt to de-
lay important executive business.
A Governor for the Whole Reople.
1t was all nonsense to talk about sticking
to precedents, where none really existed
He wanted the Democrats to understand
that the Republicans were acting in good
faith; that they bowed to the will of the
majority, and in doing so they would recog-
nize Mr.. Pattison after next Tuesday as the
Governor of the Commonwealth. He was
not elected by the Democrats to be Gov
ernor, but by a majority of the voters of the
State, thousands OF whom were Repub-
licaus.
He admitted that the Republicans did not
possess the requisite two-thirds majority in
the Senate to confirm, appointments. and
therefore it had been the right, perhaps, of
the Democrats, and certainly their power,
to demand postponement OF the executive
session. But he proposed to fix the matter
definitely. He therefore offered resolution
that the Senate meet In executive session on.
Tuesday, at o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose
OF acting upon appointments from, the Gov
ernor, "and that such appointments be con-
sidered in the order in which they came
TO the Senate"
The Democrats, OF course. saw at a glance
the purpose in this resolution. Beavers
appointments came before the Senate before
those to be sent in by Pattison. The Dem
ocrats, by Senator Ross speech, having
pledged themselves not to object to any OF
Beavers appointments, would now be bound
if this resolution passed to act on them be-
fore Pattison's appointments could be taken
up.
Objection From the Democrats.
Senator Ross objected to making any pro-
gramme for the Senate's business, and
moved to amend by striking out the words
land that such appointments shall be con-
sidered in the order in which they came to
the Senate" But unfortunately a resolu.
tion like Penrose's may be passed by a
simple majority, no matter il it is less than
two-thirds, and of course they quickly de-
feated Ross amendment and adopted the
Penrose resolution.
Then Senator Green, OF Berks county,
raised the point that Tuesday night is bad
time for the executive session on account OF
the fireworks which are to take place in
honor of the Governors Inauguration. How
were the Senators to see the fireworks and
attend to business both?
This stirred up the fiery Penrose again,
and he told the Democrats in very forcible
words that it was their own fault things had
gotten into such a shape that there had to
be a session on Tuesday night. Other
speeches for the Republicans were made by
Messrs. Osborne and Goblin, in which they
assured the Democrats that they regarded
the incoming Governor as a man
Elected by Republican Votes,
and that they did not intend to reject q