The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-25

funds have therefore not been coming in
from the company's treasury as gener-
ousiy As was hoped for, hence the appeals
that have been made and are being made
even now when show of quarrel
with the company is being made for effect.
1t IS probable, however. that the Northern
racine VIII urge that new man be takeu
up before it makes further contributions
OF any great size.
lhe Republican minority held its usual
caucus this evening, and it is understood
that the members who voted for Turner
today agreed TO support him tomor-
row. These nightly agreements are made
Tor one day only, but it seems that the
majority of the men who have been voting
tor Turner claim that all who have acted
with them are bound in honor to stay
'ln their ranks until allowed to step out
by majority vote. This ironcIad method
OF majority rule the Turner men regard as
all right in their little caucus, while they
rebel against the principle of majority rule
III the Republican membership as a whole.
Frank Spinning. of Puyallup, and w.
ii. fauihamus, of Sumner. when here
the other day, undertook 10 drive
Senator Sergeant into supporting Tur-
ner. and on his refusal TO be
oulidozed informed him that they
would send petition signed by 1000 Re-
puohcans OF his district. Today the
promised petition came It contained
the names of only 10 men, and
OF these but thirty-five are Re-
puoilcans. The same mail brought
an Endorsement of his support of Senator
Allen signed by l22 Republicans of Buck
ley, and another signed by seventy
eight SOnth
100 Republicans of Wilkeson and
Carbonado have over their signatures ap-
proved his course. He has received
over twenty letters from the citizens of
fuyaiiup, commencing him for support
ing Allen and urging him to stand firm.
representative Kelly has received equally
strong letters and resolutions from
ms constituents, signed by hum
dreds of them, who enthusiastically
approve his action in voting Tor Allen.
Mr.. Kelly Indignantly denies the pub
hshed statement that he has said that he
was under the control of Attorney Ashton.
1.-THE Northern Pacific company, and that
ne would vote for Turner If Ashton would SO
instruct him. Mr. Kelly is voting for
Allen because he believes it 10 be his duty
TO support the nominee of n majority of
the Republican members, and i'll so doing
Is thoroughly independent, as his SANDER
ers have learned.
Social parties are held every evening in
the pariors of The Olympia and many
members and politicians take few
moments rest from political excitement
and worry IN the pleasant diversion.
there offered. Among the leaders in these
pleasant affairs are Mrs. S. l.. Crawford,
Mrs. W. Il. Forrest, Mrs. c. l.. Webb.
Mrs. X. {. Washburn, of Seattle; Mrs,
Senator Hoar and other Olympian ladies:
Mrs. Il. Il. Hyde, of Spokane; Mrs Luce,
wife OF the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, and others
Cards, dancing, music, both instrumental
and vocal, recitations and other amuse-
ments serve to entertain the ladies and
many OF the gentlemen for several hours
alter dinner. Tonight clever panto-
mime, in which Harry Carroll took
the leading role. was the feature of
the entertainment. Mrs. Hyde, of Spokane,
is clever actress and there are several
ladies who can sing and play beautifully.
Then Ex-Lieut Gov. Laughton is prevailed
upon occasionally to favor the party
with few airs on the violin. Ladies
who have accompanied their husbands to
the capitol have a pleasant time in this
way. and furnish to their male friends a
variation to what is now becoming mo-
notonous contest.
The third house met in the lobby Of the
hotel tonight to hear read the message OF
its acting governor. V. M. Massey, of
Spokane. Billy O'Donnell, speaker of
the third house, presided. and Lee
Falrchlld read the message, which
Is supposed to be the joint
production of the professor of English
Etprafura ot ba
the Observation-Disclosures 1t was very
witty document, abounding in hits which
were greatly appreciated by all present.