Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-02-03
THE SENATORIAL SITUATION.

THE T. MATERIALS SITUATION.
From thursdays Daiiy.l
Thirty.eight republicans met in con-
ference last evening to take into con-
sideration the situation. Mr.. LaMoure
was chairman. Mr.. Arnold and Mr..
Larson, Of the anti-Casey men. were
present.
Mr.. Casey was present and thanked
the members Of the conference not only
for the nomination which had been
given him by two thirds of the republican
members of the legislature. bnt for the
loyal support he had received at their
hands. He felt that as their candidate
he represented organization and the best
interests OF the party. He said he TOOK
pride IN the fact that he had been name.
the candidate OF the party and desired to
be continued as their candidate and was
exceedingly solicituous to be returned
to the United States senate
but the interests Of the party were
greater than the Interests of any indi-
viduai and above any interest OF his own
he desired the election OF a republican.
II q majority of those who nominated
him could see a better way to promote
the interests Of the party than BY their
continued support OF him, or more GER
talnly secure the election Of a repub-
lican by his Withdrawal. he authorized
them to withdraw his name, though he
hoped. and earnestly hoped that that
would not be Necessary. expressing the
hope that whatever might be their de.
termination as TO him thatno republican
would vote for any but a republican,, he
withdrew from the conference.
Mr.. LaMoure suggested that it would
be exceedingly dangerous to with
draw Mr.. Casey until another
nominee was agreed upon, and expressed
the hope that all would vote as they
have been voting. ard urged the anti
Casey men to stand firm for a republican
until some other candidate can be agreed
upon.
There was strong opposition to the
withdrawal of Mr.. Casey, and an under
current unezpressed and partially ex-
pressed demanding his Withdrawal
demanding that concessions be
made especially to those republicans
who have stood firm within party lines
though refusing to participate in the
caucus. The remarks of Senators Cashel
and Gregory. and Representatives New
mar and Simpson on the one hand were
vigorous in favor Of Mr.. Casey. Mr..
Boynton was strong in favor of his
withdrawal. MI. Worst spoke for the
party. and was willing to support any
republican chosen by a majority.
Senators Little and Sorley we're
practical in their suggestion, Lohnes
and others expressed impotence. MI.
Larson assured the members that the
members who have not participated in a
caucus were entirely willing to do 80 If
Mr.. Casey vas not q factor.
MIR. Newman moved that a committee
of three to confer with the anti. Casey
republicans and report to the conference
at 1890 this morning, and this was
adopted. Mr.. LaMoure, Mr.. Palmer
and Mr.. Wishek were named as such
committee, and by a unanimous vote
they were authorized to offer the with.
drawal Of Mr.. Casey, even, if that were
necessary to secure republican harmony
and prevent the election of q democrat.
There was much praise bestowed upon
Mr.. Casey for the noble stand taken by
him. His offer to withdraw if the in
terests of the party demanded it, when
receiving the loyal support of two
thirds Of the republican members,
vas looked upon as a personal
sacrifice for the party, freely and volun-
tarily made.
There was absolutely no discussion as
to who should be substituted for Mr..
Casey; no name was mentioned.
All republican members of the legis-
lature are earnestly requested to be
present at the adjourned conference
which meets at the senate chamber this
morning at 1870 in order to agree
upon a program for the day, and to ar
range for a caucus for nominations
should q caucus be agreed upon.
A conference was also held last even.
ing between five democrats, FIVE popu.
lists and five anti Casey republicans
which resulted in ten votes for Benton.
The republican members of the confer !