The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-22

tion is clearly illegal II the courts decide
against the PopulIst House. and that II
another Democrat can be agreed upon ne
will be seated. It's the general opinion
ullsts.
LATER.-The Republican members OF the
House and Senate. IN caucus tonight, de-
cided upon Bailey Waggoner as the con-
testant to the seat of Martin. Shortly
after the meeting OF the caucus
messenger from the Democratic ap..
peared with the information that Carroll
and Harris had withdrawn from the
race and that Chambers and Meaeber.
straght-out Democrats. members of the
Legislature. desired to present Waggoner's
name for the consideration of the caucus.
Word was also received that all OF the
Democratic members of the Legislature.
except OBrien, would vote for Waggoner.
This practically decided the matter. but
the caucus adjourned until Tomorrow
morning when the selection OF Waggorer
will be formally ratified. This action was
taken in view of the fact that no Demo-
Gratis were present.
The Supreme Court this morning took
mp the test case of l.. Z. GnnD. who applies
for release by habeas corpus from the cns-
tody of G. {. Clevenger, Sergeant-at-arms
of the Douglass Republican House of Rep
resentatves It Is doubtful when de-
cisi0n will be reached IN the case. as 1t is
understood to be the policy of the Popu-
lists to have the case drag along in order
that they may pass all the bills on their
caucus programme, and adjourn the Legis-
lature without delay, before the court can
reach O decislon.
Pittsburg's Municipal Election.
PIrTsBURG. Feb 21.-The municipal cleo
tions here to-day ended the bitterest cam
paign in years. The result on tho mayor
atty is still In doubt. with the indications
pointing to the election of Bernard Nc
Kenna. Democrats, over John s. Lambie,
Republican. and Messrs. Kerr and Bein-
hauer. independents. Hon. III. ]. Gourley
the present Mayor. elected on the Repub-
lican ticket three years ago. was elected
controller on the Democratic ticket by at
least 1000 majority. Joseph +. Denniston.
Republican, was reelected treasurer. II
McKenua should be successful 1t will DO
twelve years. At midnight the result was
still in doubt.
In Allegheny Mayor Kennedy. Repub-
lican, was reelected by about 900 plural
ity.
whitney VIII Not Attend the Inauguration.
NEW YORK. Feb 21.-Ex.Secretary of the
Navy Whitney. as the guest Of II. NJ. Ham
ma. the wealthy ironmaster Of Cleveland.
o.. will set sail Friday. on board the lat
ter's private yacht Comanche, for a elk
weeks voyage to Bermuda and the West
Indies. The COmaDcbe. on which the voy-
age is to be made. is now lying In the har-
bOr at Jacksonville Fla. in which city Mr..
Hanna is IA waiting his distinguished guest.
The Whitney party will consist of the ex-
Secretary, Col Oliver III. Payne. Miss
Pauline Whitney, Payne Whitney and
Harry Whitney.
An Ex-Fenian To Go 10 London.
New YORK, Feb. 2l.-The Washing gton
correspondent of a local paper says: lit
is said upon improbable authority that
the consul-general of the United States at
London, under the Cleveland administra.
tiOn, will be ex-Congressman Patrick A.
Collins. of Massachusetts,. 1t may be
further affirmed that Mr.. CollIns's appoint
ment was decided on at an early stage in
the formal deliberations over the distri bu-
tiOn of important places in the gift of the
President"
Cabinet Not Yet Completed.
LAKEWOOD, N. j., Feb. 21.-Mr. Glove
land had no further announcements this
evening in regard to his Cabinet.
The representatives Of Queen Llliuoka-
lsni, who were said to be coming here to
lay there case before the President-elect In
the hope that he would espouse their cause,
failed to put In an appearance.
Republicans Elected.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 21.-Returns re-.
ceived up to o'clock indicate the re-elec-