The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-07

Democrats TO Adopt n Plan OF Procedure.
Republicans Caucus.

WASHINGTON. March 6.-The Demo-
Gratis will take the initial step looking to
the reorganization Of the Senate to-mor-
row morning. A caucus will be held for
the purpose of determining what shall be
done by the party that is now In full
possession Of every branch Of the Gov
ernment. According to all precedents
the first thing is to reOrganize the COM
mittees which practicall, contro' legis-
lation. The Democrats have been quietly
Canvassins the situation and preparing
for the work that is TO be begun to-mor-
row.
OF course, the minor committee cha ir-
manships which have been held by the
Democrats under Republican rule, will.
by the same courtesy. be given to the
party that is now In the minority.
Judging by expressions given out by
leading members Of the Democratic party,
there will not be much delay In the
election Of officers Of the Senate, al
though this may occasion protracted
contest. 1t is the general opinion that
before the extra session of the Senate
adjourns the full organization viii be
effected. and the Democrats will be In
power with all that that word implies.
If the present Senate succeeds In re-
organizing by the election Of officers, IL
is said that It will be the first time such
a thing was ever accomplished at an ex-
ira session of the Senate alsne.
The Republicans. in caucus. this after
noon appointed the following committee
10 arrange the Republican representation
on the Senate committees: Mr.. Allison
(chairman). Mcmillan. Proctor, Jones
New, wolcott, ShCupe, Aldrich, Higgins
and Davis.
The caucus was we'll attended, and
was presided over by Mr.. sherman.
Neither Mr.. Stewart nor Mr.. PETER were
present. although they were given TO
understand they would be welcome. The
Republicans recognized the fact that they
were in the minority. and discussed the
line OF policy that should be pursued In
the future This discussion was i'm the
most general terms, however, ana not
directed at any one matter in particular.
There was no attempt TO interfere with
the reorganization of the Senate by the
Democrats. the Republicans recognizing
that such action could result In nothing
but antagonisms that would prove futile
and decrease the effective WORK OF VIZ
orous and alert minority.
JTpon the case OF Mr.. Martin. OF Kansas
who was sworn in, the Republican mem
hers of the Committee on Privileges and
Elections conferred with the Democratic
members. and came 10 the conclusion
that Mr. Martin was, on the face OF his
credentials. entitled to his seat. the
question OF legality Of the certificate was
a matter that could be opened at any
time. and this agreement accounts Tor
tbe absence OF any protest against Mr..
Martins performing the functions OF
senator. -
The reports at the caucus to-day oe-
cided that the question whether Mr.. Mar
tins seat should or should not be CON
tested was one that must be DECIDED
bv the Republicans OF Kansas. II they
insist on an investigation into the matter
the Republicans will conduct such an IN
ouIrv in the Senate, but on the other
hand n the members Of the party IN
The state from which Mr.. Martin comes
are content, no other steps viii be taken
in the Senate Ii Is not thought Dy the
Renublican senators that, should they de-
eide TO institute an inquiry, the Demo-
crafts will offer any resistance.
The committee appointed held It's nrst
meeting this evening. 1t VIII not report
10 the caucus until after 1t has conierreu
With the Democrats and received from
thsn their assignment of members 10
The various committees. The chairman
NJ the committee under the last orsanl-
zatlon will be given the ranking place III
the minority membership.