The record-union., 1893-01-12
Special to the REcoRD-UNIox

Speakers agreed that no further move
would be made during the night, and
blankets being procured the two lay down
amicably and slept the rest of the night
under the common protection of its folds.
The other members were obliged to put
up with chairs, the floor and other lncon-
veniences in lieu of beds.
During the night the Republican mem
bers prepared a memorial to the Gov
ernor. signed by sixty-four members,
two more than a majority of the whole
number of members. setting forth that
they had certificates of election from the
State Canvassng Board, certified to by
the Secretary of State; that they partici-
pated in the Republican organization,
and petltioning him to recognize that
body as the legal one. This was presented
to the Governor, who was aroused from
his sleep for the purpose, but he declined
to say what action he would take. James
Wilson Und.) is among the signers.
Sandwiches and coffee were served to
members this morning in lieu of break
fast.
AS an evidence of his intention to en-
force the State prohibitory laws, Gov
ernor Lewelling has appointed members
of the commission charged with that
duty in the cities of the State.
Both houses were called to order stimuli
taneously at 10 o'clock by the rival Speak
ers. Two Populists responded to the Re-
publican roll-call by mistake, making
sixty-six members apparently present.
The Republicans adopted a concurrent
ff tho
Senate and House to call on the Governor
and inform him that both houses were in
session and ready to hear from him.
They then closed the legislative day OF
Tuesday and began Wednesdays session.
Meantime the Populists did nothing
except await the return of the committees
sent to the Governor and the Senate.
While this was going on Governor Lew
elling, the Attorney-General and the
Populist Senators held a caucus and de-
cided not to recognize either House, in
view of the doubts as to which is legal, if
either; so after the meeting the Senate
adjourned till the afternoon.
The caucus OF the Senate appointed a
committee to get legal advice as to which
House is legal.
A conference, including the Governor,
both Speakers of the House, and commit
tees of Republicans, Populists and Demo-
Gratis, was held this afternoon. 1t was
decided to adjourn the House till to-mor-
row, and appoint a joint committee to
formulate a plan of settlement. Five
Democratic members informed the Gov
ernor that if it came to ''show down"
they would vote with the Republicans as
the legally constituted House.
Both Speakers then returned to the
Representatives. chamber, explained the
arrangement, and agreed to an adjourn
ment till 9 A. NJ. tomorrow.
Before adjourning this afternoon the
Republicans adopted a resolution calling
upon the Populist Secretary of State to
turn over to the Republican House of
Representatives, a constitutionally organ
lied body, all records, dispositions and
evidence in the contested election cases as
required by law. The Secretary this
evening declined to obey the demand.
Tomorrow morning, unless in the mean
time the joint conference which is con-
sidering the organization of the House,
arrives at some conclusion, the Republic
ans will institute mandamus proceedings
in the Supreme Court to compel the Sec
retary of State to show cause why he does
not obey the law.
The squabble in the House of Repre-
sentatives has stopped short all efforts of
Treasurer ELECT Biddle to secure bonds
men, as the legality of appropriations
will be involved. President Stove will
honor no requisition upon the State
Treasury, and no money will be avail
able until Biddle qualities. 1t will thus
be impossible to carry on the business of
the State so long as there is any question
as to the legality of the House organiza-
ton.
NEBRASKA DEADLOCK ENDED.
LINCOLN (Neb.), Jan. 1.-THE Senate.
after a deadlock lasting more than one
week, organized to-day, a combination of
Democrats and Independents having
been effected late last night. The indie
pendents tried to make the condition of
the compact that Coryell (Rep.) pre-
viously elected President pro tenn.
should be unseated, but this position the
Democrats would not agree to.
A resolution in the interest of economy
WAS OueIeu DN SOA NGlA k1AeD.l uniting
the number of employees to the statutory
number, and providing that they should
not draw pay for more days than the SEN
ate set. 1t was tabled on the motion OF
Darmer Ind.), the motion to lay on the
table receiving the solid Democratic
votes, and the votes of all the Independ-
ents except Senator Dysart, who refused
to vote. Other motions were tabled by
the same vote. Organization was effected
by the election of Democrats and Inde-
pendents alternately, several motions in
the interest of a reduction of expenses
being voted down by them.
THE MONTANA BALLOT,
HELENA (Mont.), Jan. 1.-THE Joint
ballot for United States Senator to-day
stood: Sanders, 80; Clark, 10: Hauber,
IA; Dixon, s; Maginnis, l, MuIville. 3.
wIsCoNsIN's LEGISLATURE ORGANIZED.
MADISON, wis.,, Jan. 1.-THE Legis-
lature met at noon. The members were
sworn in and the work of organization
was completed with Edward Keoeb. OF
Milwaukee Speaker of the Assembly.
c. J. Mcbride of NeillsviHe, President OF
the Senate. Adjourned till P. NJ.