Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-16
A QUIET SUNDAY
At the Cap tai-But 1t Is the Calm Before
the StOrm-Ths Caucus.
SpseiqJ Tslfcy6u 10 ne Register.

At the Cap tai-But IL Is the Calm Before
the Storm-The Caucus.
SpsesaJ Tslte-Gm to ths Register.
CHARLESTON, w, Va, January 15.-Suu-
day has brought TO light nothing Of interest
bearing on the Senatorial situation, beyond
a few reports which at best are mere
rumors. II has been observed as day OF
rest and & Sabbath quiet prevails about
the headquarters Of the candidates, and
the lobbies Of the hotels. But it is the
calm which precedes the storm. TO-mor-
row the forces will again be actively at
work, and as the time for the caucus ap-
breaches there will be some shrewd mao
iDulation Of the political machinery bear
ing upon the Senatorial contest.
ASS matter of fact, the date Of the eau
Gus has not yet been determined upon, and
as many friends Of all candidates express a
willingness to go into such meeting at
any time, it Is quite probable that the
light will be selected oy a conference Of
leaders on all sides.
A report which is being freely circulat-
ed, and for the authenticity OF which your
correspondent does not vouch, is TO the eff
feet that the Camden men are favorable to
the candidacy of Congressman
wM. L. WILSON FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM
made vacant blythe death Of Senator Ken
"a, and Sthat they will make AZ effort TO
dispose Of the short term before going into
caucus for the long term. The re-
port saws that the Camden strength
which with the personal following he Will
receive from the other side, Will be sufi-
cient 70 bring about his nomination. The
story bears upon its face the marks of
plausibility, but friends of Mr.. Wilson as
sert he would not consent TO be a party 10
such q course. 10 is conceded that Mr..
Wilson's election 20 the uneXpired term
would make il difficult TO elect Senator
Faulkner 70 the full term, as the two gen
tlemen live 10 adjoining counties and geo
graphical location some times plays an I'M
portant part in politics.
Leaving the discussion OF possibilities,
probabilities and ruInOrs there are some
facts in connection with the situation which
make interesting reading IL is now gen
orally conceded that there are but two can.
didaIes for the full term, Camden and
Faulkner, the other gentlemen mentioned
having withdrawn from the race 20 enter
the fight for the uneXpired term where
they will have a brighter chance Of success.
None Of the names Of men mentioned who
were aspirants for Senatorial honOrs were
confident of success. Mr.. BrOCkunier'S
candidacy will depend largely upon future
developments.
AN INTERESTING NATTER
bearing upon the situation is being dis
cussed to-day. 10 is as 10 the duty Of the
Legislature in the event Of the receipt OF
communication tomorrow from Governor
Fleming, officially announcing the death OF
Senator Kenna. Many hold 20 the opinion
that the Legislature Is required by statute
70 Immediately commence b2EOting for
his successor. Delegate VIM. Z. Lively
MADE an exhaustive research Of the au-
thOrities upon the matter, and tonight in
formed your correspondent that he was
unable TO find a line touching upon the
point involved He gave il as his opinion
that the Legislature IS nOt required 10 bal-
lot for a successor TO Senator keana upon
the receipt OF such a communication, nor is
the communication required.
MIR. Lively was also interrOgated as to
his views upon the date for holding the eau
Gus and the order which the Senators
should be elected He replied that in the
interests of harmony, both members
should be balloted for IN the same caucus,
and that in order to allow partisanS Of the
respective time 70 marshall their strength,
the caucus should be held on Monday even
of next week.
The question Of
MAJORITY OR TWO THIRDS RULE
in caucus is one which is now being dis
crssed ant the cOncensus Of opinion favorS
the later Col McGraw states that nc
favors thes wo thirds rule. but Mr.. Camden
IS perfectly wiling 10 abide the by decision
Of the majority.
Members favoring the former plan al
lege that precedent has been established
by Democratic national conventions, aRd
ov the last three Democratic SenStorial
caucuses, and since IL is reasonable 70 ac-
eept il as the party custom, il would be
anwise 70 deviate from the twO-thirdsrule.
The Ohio county members will probably
hold q meeting tomorrow to decide upon
the course which they will pursue IN the
contest and IL possible 70 vote as q unit
In favor OF one candidate and also upon all
I measures before the Legislature If prac
ticable.
The John J.l Davis workers now upon
khn neRo ~ hahflN aasoaepre tesfAr ahat
roiRfpFQenenls sre sxssQlea la sffsVe tes