Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-30

pursue a digni6ed course which would
place him above both the Cleveland and
the anti-Cleveland factions By the men,
bers of the House aud Senate, and by the
Capitol-frequenting public generally, the
hope is expressed that Cochran may be
elected. Though somewhat too rhetorical,
and too ornate, and too vociferous in his
oratory, he is always interesting; and-a
rare thing in ready Congressional speaker
he has the good Judgment to speak only
when the occasion seems to require it he
is not, as some members are, burdened with
q conviction that the country is yearning
for long speech from him upon every ques-
tion which haT pens to come to the 'front.'
But while Cochran is hoped for as an
amicable settlement of the faotional duel
without bloodshed, it is admitted that the
outlook is favorable for a very ugly condi-
tion OF affairs in the Democratic party, as
Cleveland seems to be bent upon arousing
the antagonism of the entire "practical"
element in all the States, even before his
administration is begun. Certainly the in
ternal party dissensions promise at this time
very lively, if not unique, four years for
Mr. Cleveland
Senator Quay and His walkover.
Friends of all of the candidates for cleo
tion to the United States Senate in Penn
sylvania, who have dropped into the Cap
ital and out of itquietly during the week, on
account of the organization of the Legisla-
ture next week, concede the reelection of
Senator QUAY. In view of this outcome,
now admitted to be inevitable, it is thought
BY some to be probable that the opposition
to the Senator as his own successor will not
be as numerous as it would be if there were
a hope of accomplishing his defeat,
a Pennsylvania in the city to-day, who
processes to be in favor of q new deal, said
to the correspondent of The DISPATCH
that he believed Senator Quay could yet be
defeated if the opposition could be organ
lied and kept out of the caucus ''Of
course" said he, everyone knows that
Quay Will have large majority of the
caucus Therefore the only hope of the
opposition would be to remain out of the
caucus and force the selection of COM
promise candidate by preventing Quay
from getting majority. believe that if
the candidates opposed to Quay would lead
off boldly they could keep 40 Republican
members out of the caucus, and these would
hold the balance of power.
DaIzeu Wouldn't Bolt Caucus.
'I am informed, however, that none of
these candidates will entertain the idea of
of boiling the caucus. I am assured that
Representative Dalzell is decidedly opposed
to such a course, at least at this time when
it should be the policy of all Republicans to
bend every effort toward harmony and unity
instead of aggravating factional quarrels
Had the Republican party been triumph
antly sustained Republicans could have
well afforded to fight out their local and State
battles, but the general disaster to the party
has made good Republicans everywhere
feel like pulling the organization together
in every way possible, and it is evident
there will be far less factionsl quarreling
and caucus-bolting than there would be,
had the result in November been different.
1 am told that Dslzell will make no effort
to hold his 55 or 60 friends in the Legisla-
ture to his support, but will permit his
name to be presented in the caucus, that
those who desire to vote for him may to do
so. MI. Dalzell will not 60 to Harrisburg,
nor take personal hand in the caucus con-
test" +"
Quay Might Soon Step Aside
Ante-caucus gossip here has again brought
to the front the story that while Senator Quay
desires his reelection, for vindicatlon if for
no other reason, he will not retain his seat
beyond the session of the Legislature, un-
less his health shows substantial improve
ment, Those who circulate and accept this |
bit of gossip as true say that if the Senator
does not resign before the adjournment of |
the Legislature he will do so when Re- |
publican Governor is inaugurated, that in |
either case he may be sure to be succeeded |
oy a Republican, by election or appoint |
nent. The Senator's most intimate friends |
ay he has not contemplated resigning at
nv time.