The morning call., 1893-01-11
PLEDGED TO NONE.
The Republicans VIII Not
Caucus.
EACH MAN FOR HIMSELF.
Burke and Carlson Hauled Over the
Goals = The Attitude of the
Populists Discussed.
Special to THE MonsrSe CALL.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 10.-The Republi-
cans of both houses met in joint conference
this evening. It was net called caucus for
the reason that the latter term was objected
to by many. on the ground that thew did not
want to be tied down to any particular cam
didate. The meeting was held mainly for
the purpose of discussing the Senatorial
question. Senator VOORHEES, presided.
The first matter discussed was the prop0-
sition as to whether there was any chance
of winning over the Populists to vote for a
Republican for United States Senator.
Duekworth of Monterey moved that COM
mittee Of three be appointed TO wait on the
populisis ana ascertain what concessions
they desired made in order 10 secure their
support. This motion was lost. Then
Burke. Non Partisan, and Carlson. indie
pendent, came up for discussion.
Dodge OF Alameda made a motion that a
committee of three be appointed to discover
how these men stood. Considerable talk
followed. and it was none of it particularly
favorable to either one of these men, and it
was especially rough on Carlson. He was
characterized as man who could not be
trusted. He had told too many stories.
One member said that LOOMS, Senator
Felton's brother-in-law, told him that Carl
son had promised FELTON, that il he became
the caucns nominee he would vote for him.
Burke had told FELTON, the same thing.
Other members said that they had heard
Carlson say that if a suitable Republican
secured the nomination he would vote for
him, but that under no consideration would
he vote for White.
Carlson was again roasted. and a number
of members declared that he had told forty
fferent stories. and they did not believe
any of them. The matter, so far as Carlson
was concerned. was then settled by Tag
CART of Alameda stating that Carlson had
told him this evening after the adjournment
of the Assembly that he proposed to vote
fora Democrat for United States Senator.
Wade of Napa said that Burke might be
classed with Carlson. At first he had said
he would vote for a suitable Republican.
but he now believed he had been won over
to the Democrats.
Dodgs's motion was lost. and it was the
sense of the meeting that it was useless to
count upon either one of the men.
Senator Hart Of Sacramento made Wig
orons speech against making any eonces-
sions to the Populists. They ha1 made
determined fight against the Republicans.
and he believed in the party standing its
own ground firmly, and maintaining its
own Individuality.
Carpenter was oil the same opinion.
Senator Ford Of Nevada believed that
White had his fight won. He was almost
certain that two OF the PopAlists were
pledged to White. They were Kerns and
Jacobson. BE knew Kerns was, and was
almost sure that jacobson would vote that
way if it became necessary.
Senator Carpenter opposed holding a
clncus and pledglng themselves to Sena-
toriai nominee. He was in favor Of every
man going into joint convention and nom-
mating and voting for any Republican be
chose. His reason for favOring this action
was that some Of the members may have
been pledged before election to vote for a
certain man. and caucus might pledge
them to another man.
His proposition met with the approval Of
all present, aud it was decided that unless
circumstances arose between now and Tues
day which would give them some hope of
victory. they would go into the convention
free to vote as they choose. This ended the
Senatorial question.
State Library Trustees was next considered.
CARPENTER suggested that three Republicans.
three Democrats and three Populists be Sc
lected as a committee to choose the FIVE
trustees. 1t was to be non partisan board
to consist of two Republicans, two Demo-
Gratis and one Populist.
His suggestion, which was finally put in
the form of motion. was laid on the table.
Dana Perkins. the present librarian. has
an overwhelming majority in both houses,
aud will undoubtedly be retained
The Populsts held caucus this evening
and again renewed their pledges to stand
firm and vote for Gator for United States
Senator. jacobson was told what had been
said IN the Republican conference about
his being pledged TO White. He positively
denies it. and declared that he did not be-
leve II in the case OF Kerns. He was GER
tain that every Popuist would remain true
to the party that elected them.