The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
CONTROL OF THE SENATE
DEMOCRATS TRYING TO PREVENT
THE RHPUBLICAN STEAL.
II Looks Now Like General Stevenson VIII
Have the Deciding Voto-Tbc Treas
ury Investigations
TINS BURFAU. RAPIEy BUILDING. !
WASHINGTON. Dec. l6. 1898. J

senate were IN session. and almost
quorum OF each body is now cheering and
laughing at the excellent performance at
Albaugh's theatre for the benefit OF the
National Capital Press Club. no set Of
men on earth know more fully the value
Il newspaper correspondents than the
members Of Congress. and when 20 re-
ueve the treasury OF the club which en-
braces nearly all Of the representatives Of
the press in this city. this entertainment
was suggested both senator's and repre-
senfatives contributed literally 20 what
to-day has proved great success.
No performance ever given In this city
has been attende d by such a notable
gathering as that of to-day, and Cabinet
officers members Of the diplomatic corps
and high officials were thickly scattered
about the boxes and stalls. The perform
ance will Weld the club about $1,000
The question which IS most being dis
cussed here at present is that Of the con-
troll OF the next Senate. and while the
figures are being put down by shful
politicians there can be 10 absolute GER
tainty about the final outcome. Both par
ties are actively al work looking after
their respective party interests in the five
doubtful States Of California, Kansas,
-
now and then in one of the Western
States meetings are being held urging the
P0pullst senator's 10 bee alert and obtain
an the possible benefits arising from their
alleged position OF holding the balance Of
power
One Of the latest estimates Of the COM
p0nents OF the next Senate is as follows:
The Democrats who hold over and those
who have been reelected number 'hirty-
one. and the Republicans twcnty-nine.
The Democrats who will certainly he
elected number ten, this includes a sue
cess7r 10 Mr. Hiscock Rep). of New
York and of Mr. Sawyer Rep). OF Wis
c1u,in. Republicans who will certainly
d. elected number eleven. giving the
Democrats forty-one and the Republicans
forty. leaving out Senators PETER and
KYLE. 10 is generally believed that Mr.
Peter VIII act with the Republicans, and
Str Kyle with the Democrts. Thus i'm
the doubtful states, 10 obtain a majority,
tn- Democrats must get three senators
ana the Republicans must have four If
tte Republicans get three and the Demo-
Gratis TWO. the Senate would be a tie and
Nlce-Iresident Stevenson would cast the
deciding vote.
Congressman Grady. Of California, yes
tarlly said that there was no doubt that
stephen N. White, Democrat, would
be The next Senator from that State.
"The straight Democrats" he said have
lffy-uiue votes on joint ballot, two less
than q majority, but there are three
popllists in the State who We're elected
with the distinct understanding that they
should vote for Mr.. White if no was
WI the Democrats nominate him? he
Els asked.
Yes. MIR White writes me that he has
lready the promise Of a majority of them
that he will surely be named. Some Of
my friends have suggested voting for me,
but 1 have earnestly requested them TO
nominate Mr. White by all means"
ON the adjournment. on March 4th. OF
the present Senate ~ VIII leave Senate
composed of twenty-eight Democrats.
tweuty-nine Republicans and two Popu-
lists with President Stevenson I'm
the chair. Should both the Populists vote
with the Democrats they would control
the coming ina Of the new senators. If
Senator Kyle. OF South Dakota, votes
with the Democrats and Senator PETER
with the Republicans. they would control,
as Mr.. Stevenson's vote could only be
counted I'm a. tie. Should the Alliance
s.nators vote with the Democrats, on a
oau Of the States. the Democratic Sena-
Tor from California would be called first.
and his admittance would give the Demo
Gratis T0wer 20 control all propositions 10
refer the cases that came up afterwards.
ThD preccdcnts favor the suppOsition that
D
form would at once be sworn in, bat the
t.rm Of the credentials under these cir
Cumstanccs may be "a proper matter Tor
consideration. There is no telling what
caners the Republicans may cut IN Mon
tana. Wyoming and even California before
the 4th OF March that Will Justify the
Democrats in being exceedingly careful
and cautious I'm these early proceedings !
iu The Senate.
The Ways and Means Committee of the
House have resolved 10 have sub-com-
mittee of hve with Air. Springer as CHAIR
man, 20 Investigate through the Secre-
tarv Of the Treasury the exact condition
of the finances Of the country. This IS |
in pursuance Of the resolution OF Hon.
NVuiiam L. Wilson. who stated tnat ne
thought H. wise before "a new administra-
ton came in. to take sort cl general
inventory. lie desired 20 md out II any
change had been made i'm the form OF the
debt statement. and ii so, the reasons
FOR #. and if there has been any change
in the classification of funds designated
Tor special purposes. and i'm fact 10 learn
exactly what methods nave been IN vogue
for the past four years. The inancim
status OF the country. too. Is necessary
10 be known before any tarin measure
could be enacted. which might reduce
the duties materially. and perhaps IN
crease the revenues at the Same une.
congressman Anthony. OF Texas, who
ts inc successor 90 Hon. Roger q Mills
las introduced q bin repeating the de-
raodent pension bin Of 1880, which grant
I'd ,,ensions TO soldiers and sailors. 10
Widows TO minor children ana 10 lhe
e.oeudent parents OF soldiers and sailors.
r Is true that IS per month is not large
sum but as a Baltimore firm advertised
vhen the bill was passed; "Every body
can now get pension" 50 thought an
tte balance OF the alleged heirs. relatives.
f-ends and acquaintances Of supposed
soldiers and sailors until millions are re-
e.ired 70 pay the pensions.
The committee appointed 20 Investigate !
the charges against the management OF |
the census Office will continue its opera
rons Immediately after the holidays. ana |
Superintendent Porter viii be given |
hearing.
The investigating committee, composed |
~ Supervising Inspectors Charles Far
rrnbatch OF Cincinnati. Alexander Nc
1iaster Of Buffalo, and &. II. WescOtt of /
Detroit. which has been investigating the
charges preferred by Supervising inspec-
t9r j. W. CAST of Norfolk. against Local
Inspector OF Steamboats, W. O. Saviiic,
Of Baltimore completed their labois to-
day. and viii make a report OF their |
findings 10 the Secretary OF the Navy. Mr
SaFllle claimed 10 have inspected the
boilers II the steamer Wakefield on May
r. 1892. aud issued a certificate for one
year on that date but on oct. 9th the