Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-06
QUAY IN A CAUCUS
Attempts to Prevent the Ad-
mission of Two More
Democratic States.
HE YET HAS SOME HOPES
Of Preventing the Enemy From Con-
trolling the Next Senate.
HARRIS0N'S MESSAGE OUT TODAY.
Especial forts to Prevent Its Frema-
ture Publication.
HE YET HAS SOME HOPES
HARRISON'S MESSAGE OUT TODAY.
Especial IffortS to Prevent Its Prema-
ture Publication.
HOW GRANT ONCE WORKED REPORTERS
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-TWO interesting
incidents developed in the caucus OF Re
publican Senators to-day. The first anc
most striking discovery was the absence o.
Senator Stewart, of Nevada. from the eau
Gus of his former associates and the intims
tion that he does not intend to 90 into any
more dark-lantern sessions with the Repub-
licanS His absence occasions some severe
criticism and caused much speculation as to
how he will vote hereafter on political
questions. The second surprise was the
strong sentiment against the admission OF
Arizona, New Mexico and Utah to the Sis
terhood of States.
The caucus was called ostensibly for the
purpose of considering vacancies in the
Various committees. 1t was not until after
the Senate convened that the call was
issued-or, to be correct, circulated. Early
in the session to-day Captain Bassett was
designated 10 pass around the chamber and
verbally notify the Republicans that a
caucus would be held Immediately after
the adjournment.
Why the Caucus Was Called,
As soon as the caucus met it was appa-
rent that the committee" business was a
bluff, for upon examination it was found
that 10 vacancies existed, consequently
there was no occasion for changes Senator
Quay soon revealed the real object of the
meeting by introducing a resolution pro-
viding that no action be taken upon the
Territorial bills during the present Congress-
The friends of the bills at once suspected
that the Senator from PENNSYLVANIA had
some political object in view, because he is
not member OF the Committee on Terrific
ries. 1t was also suggested that in con-
sequence of the disputes in certain Eastern
States over the political complexion of the
Legislatures there is no occasion for undue
haste in admitting two or three new States.
Before Senator Quay had an opportunity
to explain just why he was opposed to ac-
tion during the present session, Senator
Henderson introduced an entirely new
proposition. He proposed to add the three
Territories TO the adjacent States.
Carey Opposed to Quay's Plan.
Senator Carey, who is in charge of the
bills, appealed to his associates not to take
the step proposed by Senator Quay until
some examination of the conditions exist
ing in the Territories interested could be
made.
Then followed a warm discussion, in
which it was claimed that the political
complexion of the Territories cut no figure
in the controversy. 1t was urged BY the
opponents of the measure that majority of
the citizens of New Mexico are of Spanish
extraction, who do not even speak the
English language. Then the old story
about Arizona's Indebtedness was revived
and dwelt upon with more or less stubborn
ness.
Senator Carey replied that he did not
care TO be placed in the position of antag-
onizing his party friends, but after a care
tul and conscientious investigation of the
subject be believed it to be the duty of the
Senate to admit the Territories named to
Statehood.
The Sentiment Against Mr.. Carey.
The sentiment seemed against him, and
was SO determined that he would have been
beaten had vote been taken. He asked
that action be DELAYED until the Territories
could be further heard on the subject In
Difference to his request the subject was
postponed for future consideration in
caucuS
Some of the Republicans reasoned that as
soon as the Democrats obtain control of the
Senate they will proceed at once to pass
these bills, consequently the Republicans
might as well get the credit for admitting
them.
1t is understood that Senator Quay and
some of his followers still hope to save the
Senate from Democratic control How he
proposes to do it, however has not vet been
revealed, for some Of the most partisan
Senators, including Messrs Hale, Dawes.
Platt and even Teller concede that the
Democrats will control the organization.
Senator FELTON,, of California, and Senator
Sanders, of Montana, admit they will be
succeeded BY Democrats