The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-11
TANGLE OF THE PARTIES.
a GAME OF FREBzE-OUT IN THE
KANSAS LEGIsLATURR.

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. 1O.-The predicted
clash between the republicans and the pop
ulists of Kansas over the organization of the
House has come, but In a totally unexpected
manner. The populsts made bold bluff
to exclude from participation all those
members against whom contests were pend-
ing. The republicans would not listen TO
such proposition, which would men the sur
render Of the House to the enemy, and the
result is that two Houses are organized and
are in full blast, side by side, In the same
room. Il has settled down to a case OF
freeze-out, and the side with the most en-
durance will win.
A LIST OF MEMBERS.
Al 1:26 o'clock Secretary of State Osborne
appeared at the speakers stand and an
nounced that the law provided that he
should lay before the House list of men,
bers as he found It In the secretary Of
states office. George L. Douglass. rep.
interrupted with a statement that the Sec
retsry should lay the list before the House
and should not preside. He said that for
one, he would not consent for Mr.. Osborne
TO preside. and other members agreed with
him.
A PoPULIsT RECOGNIZES MR.. OSBORNE.
Mr.. Dunsmors. the popullst candidate for
speaker, said that there wos no precedent to
be found in the state to settle the questions
that win be presented in this organization.
Somebody, he said, must pass on these
questions. MIR. Dunsmore declared that for
the purpose Of completing the roll of the
House, Mr., Osborne was the chairman.
Gentlemen" said Mr.. Osborne, ~ am
only here TO act in q ministerial capacity.
When this House informs me that ib has q
presiding officer to receive this roll will
deliver IT," With that Osborne abruptly
left the desk and disappeared from the hall.
TWO ACTING AS CHAIRMAN.
Mr.. Semper of Franklin county, pop,
walked TO the desk and assumed the gavel
and Mr.. Cubbison. rep, quickly joined him
and both began beating the gavel. The
House was In confusion, but the repub-
Iicans nominated officers, who were de-
clared elected by Mr.. Cubbison. Then
somebody moved that the House proceed
to call the roll. The certified roll was
missing, having been carried away by Mr..
Osborne, but roll OF some kind was found
and Mr. Remington, the republican secre-
tary, held IL up. saying that he had the roll
as certified by the secretary Of state. MIR.
Cubbison ordered Mr.. Remington to call
the roll. Shouts of objections were made,
but Mr.. Remington proceeded.
THE DEMOCRATS RESPOND.
The democrats responded as their names
were called, while the populists kept up a
roar Of protest. Meanwhile Mr.. Cubbison
called for the msrnbers to come forward and
be sworn in. The republicans held up their
hands, and Topeka lawyer named Balm
administered the oath. Then the repub-
lican clerk called the roll again and Mr.
Douglass was declared elected speaker
Judge Strong swore MIR. Douglass In and
he assumed the chair. By this time the
pOpulists had progressed so far In their or
ganigation as TO elect Mr.. Dunsmore speaker
aud he soon had full set of officers.
Secretary Brown Of the Senate now ap-
peared, and, recognizing Speaker Duns-
more, announced that tbs Senate had or
gsniHed. As soon as Brown had finished
reading, Speaker Douglass quickly said
"a message 10 me from the Senate says that
body is now organized" Everybody
laughed. 1t was now the turn Of the popu-
lists to adopt the rules Of the last House, and
having done this she populists' clerk called
the roll. Through all the excitement
Messrs. Dunsmore and Douglass stood side
by side, beating their gavels upon the same
block and good naturedly crowding each
other.
THE DEMOCRATS ONLY LOCKERS ON.
The three democrats were quietly watch
ing the row ard taking no part in the pro-
oeedings. The populists had been provided
with large quantity Of bologna sausage
and made them into sandwiches and these
were served in lieu OF supper. They an
nounce that they are in the hall
to stay. and are confident they will
rout the republicans and finally
capture the organization. The populists.
at $40 o'clock, paused In the proceedings to
eat lunch, which was served to them in
their seats. They ate voraciously, while
the hungry republicans looked on and
laughed. AT this hour a O'clock D. m.) the
situation is unique and interesting. Both
sides are camping on the field Of battle, ana
both say they will stay until the others tire
out.
SANDERS NOMINATED.
HELENA, Mont, Jan. 10.-Both sides of
the legislature held CAUCUS last night. The
republicans took a ballot for United States
senator and on the second ballot nominated
Senator Sanders. The democrats did not
ballot at their caucus, but decided that the
vote on senator should be taken separately
in each house to-day and in joint session
Wednesday, voting TO continue until Tues
day, Jan. IL, when an election must be
made.
The Senate and House balloted repeatedly
to-day for United States senator. Sanders,
rep, received 81 votes; Clark, dem., 16;
Houser, DEM. 6; Dixon, dem., 6; the rest
being scattered. A joint ballot will be
taken tomorrow.
The legislature stands on joint ballot: |
Democrats IS. republicans SO, populists 8.
One populist will vote with the democrats
and the other two with the republicans.
PoPULIsTs HOLD THE POWER.
In the House to-day, two Of the populists
voting with the republicans, Leech rep,
was seated by vote of 81 to 20. This |
makes the House stand democrats 90, repub- |
licans 26, populists 8. 1t is not probable |
that the populists will consent TO the seat
ing Of any more democrats, as they are now
In the position they so much desired, hold |
ing the exact balance Of power.
wEAvERIrEs OUT FOR FAT PLACES.
CHEYENNE, WYo., Jan. 10.-Str enuous |
efforts are being made by the democrats TO |
effect a permanent coalition with the popu-
lists Committees from the two caucuses /
have held meetings and several PROPOSE tions |
have been discussed. The populists want !
many concessions and are disposed to hold |
out for their demands. That a deal can be |
made does not seem impossible. IL il is |
closed the tasis will he fat clerkships for
half a dozen Weaverites. Jobs with emolu-
ments are wanted by several Of the leaders,
and some desire their names listed for fed
eral positions
THE DEAL CARRIED OUT.
No time was lost IN the organization Of
the Wyoming legislature to-day, and the |
deal between the populists aud democrats
contaminated At O'Clock this morning was
carried ouf EaeratarV qf Stafa Harkar