New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-04

his first dip into politics lie was once mem
Der of the Legislature Of Rhode Island men
he moved 10 Randolph, y. Y, where he has since
in Western New-York the Chamberlain Institute
DIR. Edwards stated tonight that he should nov
enter the caucus of either the Democratic or ihe
Republican Senators, fearing that 1t might aDrlqse
his freedom 10 represent the Independent he-
pubicans Of his section OF the State. !.
Inc Democratic senatorial caucus TO name canul
dates for the organization OF the Senate will meet
in the Senate Chamber at : 80 o'clock 10 morrow
night, and the Republicans, 1t is expected, VIII
make their caucus nopinations in the Senate
Library at o'clock tomorrow night. The caucus
of the Democratic Assemblymen viii he heid III
the Assembly Chamber at 1870 p. m tomorrow
while the Republican members Will meet at 5
o'clock in the Assembly parlor 10 name the candl-
dates for organization who are 10 receive their
complimentary votes. Both houses OF the Legs
1ature will meet at noon on Tuesday, when Coy,
ernor Flowers first annual message Will be read
Immediately after organization. The Assembly
members will select their seats in the afternoon,
and both houses. il is expected will adjourn from
Tuesday until the first part OF next week In order
TO give opportunity for the makeup OF the
standing committees.
Senator Edwards at midnight tonight con-
sentcd to define Ills coming political attitude IN
the Senate. 1t was unfavorabe to the Demo-
Gratis that they at once e nss to adop' hd be
previous question: which will enable them to
Shut off debate. 1t will be about the first Senate
previous question" rule. But then Davfa I'D. %;
Hill is an innovation Senator Edwards 1.S %ss
asked this question. which brought out MS ueihi-
tion Of his political attitude: -,
Ii is reported, Senator, tonight, that you VIII
decline to appear at the first days session or the
Senate. What is the truth of that report 60,
1t is not true" replied Senator EDWARDS, lot
] feel that my duty 10 my constituents demands
that l shall appear in the Senate upon the day or
its organization. As to my position IN the senate;
il shall be as i announced IT wouU
be on the day when | accepted the nomination for
Senator. / shall act an Independent Republi-
can and will vote according 80 the dictates of my
I'm |
on that statement with both feet, and | wear
No. g."
viii You attend the caucus of the Republi-
Senators ?"
Probably not" answered Senator Edwards, for
this reason, ramey. that there is an unwrltten law
man who enters and takes art in political eau
Gus is honorably bound t. go by It's decisions
While wish to he on amcable terms with my
Republican friends. do not wish to surrender the
indencndcnce of my political action"
"Whet the people and your fe members OF
the Senate would especially desire to know, Dr.
Edwards, is whether ycu favor the ADMISSION
of Charles f. Walker Democrat to succeed Frank
lin d. Sherwood Republican. whose certificate
Board Of Canvasscrs on the ground of incllsl-
bility"
DR.. Edwards replied Z" am not in favor OF
admitting Walker, and | think the Court of Ap-
rcals decided wrongly in that ease. No man
should be admitted TO the Senate who fell l,640
votes short of the number Of votes received by
his political opponent, as Walker did NO, II
Sherwood is ineligible, and so the Court OF APP
reals declared there should bn rev elccf ion had
N the XXVIIth District. But il would he a
wrong TO the voters of that district TO admit
Walker"