The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
THE CRISIS REACHED.
THE POPULIST ORGAyTZ1TION
OE,FICIALLY RECOGNIzED.
Both the Governor and tho Senate Recog
nize the Populists and the Ejecting
of the Republicans VIII Follow.

lOfEhA, KAN, Jan. 1.-the crisis In
the legislative conflict which has been
waging between the Republicans and the
Populists since the day the Legislature
assembled has finally been reached. The
Populist House has been recognized by
both the Governor and the Senate, and
the Populist State government is in
position to turn the Republicans out. The
only way to pass the crisis without se-
rious trouble is the acceptance by both
sides Of some compromise measure, and
that now seems the remotest possibility
The only step wanting TO bring the situl-
tion to a crisis was the recognition Of
the Populist House by the Senate. After
an extended debate in the latter body
to-day the desired recognition was ex-
tended. The feeling of the House at he
Capitol may be imagined from the re-
marks made by both speakers when the
action Of the Senate was announced. Mr.
Douglass the Republican speaker said
the principle of self-government was on
trial now. as it was year ago. and 1t
would triumph now as it did then. Mr..
Dunsmore said the POpulists had been
legally organized and recognized; no power
on earth save the sword could dissolve il.
Despite this bitterness attempts are being
made by the leaders Of each side TO bring
about compromise. Both houses ad-
Journed until Monday afternoon in order
10 give ample time for the conduct OF
the negotiations. The Governor has de-
layed the Transmission of his message
for the same purpose
The Senate recognized the Populist wing
OF the House of Representatives. to-day,
after long, lively and at times exciting
debate. The matter Of recognition came
when the Lieutenant-Governor laid before
the Senate the House concurrent resolu-
tion providing for a joint committee to
wait on the Governor and inform him that
both houses were orgarized and ready for
business
The three fusion Democrats-O'Br Brien,
Dillard and Taylor-led the fight against
the adoption Of the resolution. Aided by
the Republicans. they hlibustered away
most Of the day. and 1t was o'clock be-
fore the voting began. The resolution was
adopted by vote Of % to IS. The Re
publican members filed joint resolution.
protesting against this action, and the
three fusionists filed their individual pro
tests. The Senate then adjourned until
10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
BY mutual agreement, both factions Of
the House adjourned until 4 L. VI. Mon
day. Just before adjournment the House
members OF the committee appointed TO
inform the Governor that the Legisla-
ture was ready for business announced
that the committee had had an audience
with the Governor and that he had in
formed them that he would transmit lis
message next Tuesday. Not the least
Of the results Of the split House is the
dissolution OF the compact between the
Democrats and Populists. Fusion has
been declared off.
Jerry Simpson notified Chairman Jones
of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee that the partnership heretofore
existing between the Populists and the
Democrats had been dissolved. The two
had a lively interview. I'VE want moth
ing more 10 do with your crowd" said
Simpson. I'VE are quite ready TO quit
you" replied Jones. Then Simpson said
the two parties had 10 dissolve partner
ship sometime, and it might as well come
now as any time. Two years from now,
he said we will lick both the old parties.
Leading Democrats say they are very
much ashamed Of the present conduct Of
their late political partners. The So
called straight-Outs are saying Il told
you So" and are already claiming the
leadership of the party hereafter. They
especially lay claim to the senatorship
which. IT is understood, the Republicans
say the Democrats may have, and the
friends Of A. a. Harris, of Fort Scott.
are very active IN his behalf, but Bailey
and Waggoner continue TO have the call
The Populist Legislature had no sooner
gained recognition than it began to sue
for a compromise. The first resolution
II adopted was one providing that every
body except members should be removed
from the House and galleries Monday. and
the members of the rival houses should
attempt to come to some understanding.
There are many reasons why the Popu-
list Legislature wants an amicabe settle
ment. The Legislature fears that the
United States Senate will not recognize
a Senator elected through a House or
ganization Of only fifty-eight uncontested
members-fve less than a quorum. In
order to make its quorum, the Populist
speaker had the clerk read the names OF
twenty Republican members present. but
not voting under Speaker Reeds decls-
ion I'm the last National House. Moreover,
there is danger Of the appropriation bills
being all tied up by legal process. Public
sentiment outside the Populist ranks is
against them, and all the State officers
have attempted to procure peace. The
action of three Populist Democratic Sen
ators to-day i'm opposing the concurrent
resolution recognizing the Populist House,
has warned the leaders that disintegra-
ton is liable to follow.
Montana Senatorial Deadlock.
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