The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-12
THE REPUBLICANS oUSTED.
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HELD NJ DRMOCRkTs


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TRESToN. N. J.. Jan. 1.-THE Democratic
Senators are again in possession Of the Senate
Chamber The officers appointed By the
eleven Republicans. who have set up In bust.
ness for themselves. were elected this morn.
Ing by SerHeant-at-Arms Nathan and his
assistants But little force was used, as there
was an understanding that the Republicans
would offer no resistance
Senators Winton OF Bergen and Hnchliffe
OF Passaie headed the Democratic force. and
when they were seen approaching the door
was thrown open to them. and the officers
followed close behind and took possesslcn,
When President Adraln called the Senate to
order the roll call showed Senator Martin was
absent, and as 1t also disclosed that there was
not quorum present adjournment was taken
until to- morrow morning. The Constitution
provides that less than q Quorum may adjourn
from day to day.
An incident Of the morning was furnished BIZ
SerReant-at-Arms Nathan's effort to have n
clergyman open the Senate with prayer. Just
before the meeting he rem bered that none
had been summoned. Hastily grabbing A
messenger boy who was on his way in, he or
dered him to get minister as quickly as he
L
PLANTATION being given as to the purpose for
which the minister was wanted. he ran to 81.
Mary's Cathedral and told r-GeneraI Nc
Faul that q minister was wanted at once at
the State House When the Vicar General
reached the Senate Chamber the session had
been adjourned Father McFaul was angry.
He entered with prayer book in hand and
supposed some one was dying aud In need Of
The Republicans thought this afternoon thev
naa discovered plot on the part OF the Demo-
the purpose OF getting a quorum and going on
with business then. The Republicans ad-
ionrned yesterday until tomorrow: It was
would then DO taken until Monday evening.
lt Is usual In duieter political times for the
be on hand and go through the form Of nd.
lourning. skirm Is one OF the hold over Sena.
needed to transact business, the LEGALITY OF
which could not be- questioned. When the
Repnblicans heard tho rumor Of a plot they
row and do the .adiourning act. Rorera has
just been elected and as he has not qualified
His credentials. with those OF the othor newly
elected Republicans, are 10 the possession Of
Senator Winton. the Democratic leader was
would be. He replied that he did not see that
Attorney General stockton advises that The
Democratic body Is the regular one. Shout the
garding the opinion. there was nothing fur.
tser to re done but await the result Of the con-
stood the Republican plans. was to 10 mnde
over the race-track repeater passed yesterday.
Alter the Governor had refused to receive tho
Senate, IL would be retained in the posseSsion
O. the House I'VE days. and then taken TO tho
State Kelsey. acting on the advice Of III AZ
torney- General. would refuse to receive II. md
the Bepublicans would apply for a writ OF
IN "A N m Ia n mfiaI m a
whole question would he before tho supreme
Court, and that was Just what the regular con-
will follow a long walt. during which the lie
publican Senate and the House will 20 through
: The House tenn porary Committee on Passed
Bills. accompanied by Speaker Holt. took the
race track repealer to the Executive Chamber
vate Secretary MoAlaster had both gone home.
and Executive Clerk Fox refused to receive II. |
The committee will try to present the bill to-
Senators, Perkins and Miller were on hand
,Ic1 IA" former arm sNpi9inrd thnt he was
'nts are dissatisfied with his course. rumOr |
;Smes from Denocratie souress that two OF |
lays there is nothing in II. Martin OF Hunter |
lon was absent today and the story was
he doubtful ones. lie viii seek reelection
had ts
General and afterward with other stats OH.
HS y dTesy sSg tS 9ysr the situation Il
uties are not settled within forty eight hours
10 will himself force settlement The Gov
rnor 1t Is said was not consulted In the mat
err OF making the fight for the Senate By the
democrats. and this is horne out by the con- |
luding paragraph In his annual message. In
1hich he said:
In conclusion. desire merely to express
he hope that the Legislative and executive |
apartments. although not in political accord [
nay be able nevertheless conse 81 y to co.
perats IN wise and benefcent legislation Tor
he public good" 49, - |
He knew nothing OF the contest until last
londay. Secretary OF State Kelsey and Su-
RENE Court Clerk Lee. both OF whom are
rominsn In tho party leadership. were not
onsulted either. and are denouncing tho
rheme as ruinous to the party In the State. |
his sentiment Is growing among Dem ocrats.
nd the rumor 10 renewed that there are
treats of a break In the Democratic ranks. |
iinton, Perkins. and Miller are ed as the
len who are weakening. Mere rumors OF
ventures for a compromise are afoat. but can
Q traced 20 no reliable source, as those who
One story is that the Governor Will ignore
,e opinion OF the Attorney-General and
seognize the eleven Republican Senators as
10 legal body, In case the Attorney- g eneral
lall favor the Democratic Senate,