The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-15
Populist Speaker DunsmOre Says, Can
Prevent Minority Rule in Kansas.
The Very Essence of Republican Government
Ru,hlessly Destroyed by the POwer-Seek-
ing, Middle of-the-ROad MOuntebanka
Fusion with Democrats Declared Off by
Commander.in-Chief Simpson.
Public Sentiment Likely to Force the Reve-
lutionists to Retreat from their Position
and Accept Compromise.
KANSAS REyoLUTIuNIsTs.

KANSAS REyOLUTIUNISTS
Another Step by the Populists In Their IF
forts Override the Constitution.
TOPEKA. Jan. 1.-The crisis in the legis-
lative conflict that has been waging be-
tween the Republicans and the Populists
since the day the Legislature assembled
has finally been reached. The Populist
House has been recognized by both the
Governor and the Senate, and the Populist
State government is In q position to turn
the Republicans out The only way to pass
the crisis without serious trouble.
and, possibly bloodshed. is the acceptance
by both sides of some compromise measure.
and that now seems the remotest possibility.
The only step wanting to bring the sltua-
tion to o CRISIS was the recognition of the
Popullst House by the Senate. After an
exciting debate in the latter body. to-day.
the desired recognition was extended. The
state of feeling on the House side of
the Capitol may be imagined from the re-
marks made By both Speakers when the ac-
tion of the Senate was announced. Mr..
Douglas. the Republican Speaker, said
the principle of self government was on
trial now. as it was years ago. and it would
triumph now as it did then. Mr.. Dunsmore
said the Populist House had been legally
organized and recognized, and that no
power on earth save the sword could dis
solve it. Despite this bitterness of feeling
attempts are being made by the leaders Of
each side to bring about q compromise.
Both Houses adjourned to o'clock Mon
day afternoon in order to give ample time
for the conduct of the negotiations. The
Governor has delayed the transmission Of
his message for the same reason.
The Senate only recognized the Populist
wing of the House after long. lively.
and, at times. exciting debate. The matter
of recognition came up when the Lieuten-
ant-governor lald before the Senate the
House concurrent resolution providing for
joint committee to wait on the Governor
and inform him that both houses were or
ganized and ready for business. The three
fusion Democrats-Messrs O'Bryan, billiard
and Taylor-led the fight against tho adop-
tloD of the resolution. Aided by the Re-
publicans. they filibustered away most Of
the day, and it was o'clock before the
voting began. The resolution was adopt.
Ell by vote of % to is. The Republican
members lied a Joint protest against this
action. and the three fusionists filed their
individual protests. The Senate then I'D
jOurned until 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The two Houses spent the time of their
sessions to-day waiting for action by the
Senate upon the proposition TO recognize
the POpullst House. The time dragged
wearily along until o'clock, when the
Senate's chief clerk appeared on the floor
and, in q message from the presiding officer
of the Senate, informed Populist Speaker
Dupsmore of the recognition OF his House.
The Populists cheered. but Republican
IL fNr defr ,.,,tk A.
an earnestness that compelled the atten-
tion of even the Populsts, said, addressing
the Republican House:
Gentlemen OF the House-AllOw yourselves no
uneasiness. The Almighty has wisely reserved
the powers of creation to Himself alone. All
the powers on earth. Senators and Governor in
cluded, cannot make sixty-three men out OF
tfty-eight men, and In every Tree representative
body i'm the world the majority governs. The
principle of sef-government is on trialin Kansas
to-day as il once was years ago. But Ii
triumphed then, and IL will triumph now. The
friends of the Constitution and the laws will soon
stand as one Inan IN Kansas regardless of the
party. The constitutional House OF Representa-
tives, with sixty-seven lawful members, is here
and ready for business, and here IL will remain
unterrited and unawed. What Is the further
pleasure OF the Housel
Populist Speaker Dunsmore was on his
feet immediately after Mr.. Douglas ceased
speaking. He said the struggle for the
mastery OF the House had finally ended.
The Governor and Senate had now both
recognized the PopulIst House. That body
was the legally constituted House of Rep
resentatives, and no power on earth save
the sword could dissolve it. Kisses from
the galleries and the Republican House
greeted this utterance, but they were soon
drowned by Popullst cheers. Continuing.
Mr.. Dunsmore said
Before me are representatives OF two classes
farmers. who follow the plow. and railroad at
torneys. This body over which preside has now
been recognized by the Senate and Governor.
Whether we are right the people must judge. All
eral cussedness of the Republican party will not
change the situation one iota The legality OF or
ganizatlon aside, wren we ADJOURN untll next
week, earnestly nope some scheme may be de-
vised to adjust our difficulties. and in settling
them, the interests OF Dunsmore need not be con-
sidered for one minute.
By mutual agreement both Houses ad-
journed until 4 p. NJ. Monday. Just before
adjournment the House members OF the
committee appointed to inform the Gov
ernor that the LEGISLATURE was ready for
business announced that the committee
had had an audience with the Governor
and that he had Informed them that he
would transmit his message next Tuesday.
Not the least of the result of the split
House is the dissolution OF the compact be-
tween the Democrats and Populists. Fusion
has been declared of. jerry Simpson noti-
fled Chairman Jones. of the Democratic
State central committee, that the partner
! ship heretofore existing between the Pop
ulists and Democrats had been dissolved.
The two had lively interview.
I'VE want nothing more to DO with your
crowd" said Simpson.
I'VE are ready 10 quit you" replied
| Jones.
Then Simpson said that the parties had
| to dissolve partnership some time. and lt
| might as well come now as any time. Two
| years from now" he said, I'VE will lick
| both the old parties"
| Leading Democrats say they are very
much ashamed of the present conduct Of
their late polite partners. The so-cslled
"stIaightouts" are saying Il told you so."
and are already claiming the leadership Of
the party hereafter. They especially lay
claim to the eenatoIship. which. It Is un-
! derstOod, the Repu blIcans say the Demo-
Gratis may have. and the friends of A. A.
| Harris, of Fort Scott, are very active In his
behalf but Bailey =. Waggener. of Atchi-
| son. continues TO have the call.
The Populist House had no sooner gained
/ recognition than IL began TO sue tor a COM
PROMISE. The first resolution il adopted
was one providing that every body. except
| members. should be removed from the
| House and galleries Monday, and the
members of the rival Houses should at
tempt TO come TO some understanding.
There are many reasons why the Populiss
| Legislature wants an an amlcable settle
ment. The Legislators fear that the
! United States Senate will not recognize @
/ Senator elected through a House organiza-
tion of only fifty-eight uncontested
members - five less than quo
/ rum In order to make its
| quorum. the Popnlist Speaker has had the
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