The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-01-09
Democratic Senators In
Possession of the SEN
ate Chamber.
DOORS BARRED AGAINST OUTSIDERS.
Senator Rogers Threatens to
Take His Seat by Force,
if Necessary.
Republican State Committee in
Observation-Disclosures Com
plete Their Work.
speefal TO the Jersey City Ns,rs.

TRENTON. Jan. 9, 1s94.--Last nights stor-
les OF a fierce fight for possession OF the SEN
ate Chamber received confirmation this
morning which caused those who had been
inclined to ridicule the idea of trouble at
this afternoons organization to take a
more serious view of the situation. The
Senate Chamber was found to be securely
locked, and William E. Ross, Assistant Sec
retary of last years Senate, a tall, powerful
man, was on guard at the door Inside were
Mike Nathan and some of the officers No
one was permitted to enter the Chamber
except a Democratic Senator, or an officer
of last years body.
This discovery rapidly spread through the
city and steady crowd poured into the
State House 1t focked toward the Senate
Chamber and in short time the marrow
corridor which leads to The Chamber was
rougher looking crowd than has been
seen in the State House for
many years. Flannel shirts, battered
derbys and clothes, yellow with age and
wear, predominated, and white shirt and
collar were novelty. Some said that the
men were Trenton milk hands out OF
work while others said they were
the Camden loungers whom the Republicans
have brought here to storm the Chamber II
necessary.
The situation is very grave indeed, and
the general atmosphere is one OF apprehen
sion.
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS ARRIVE.
The Democratic Senators and last years
officers soon began to arrive, and by eleven
O'Clock all with the exception OF Sena-
tor Perkins were in the cham
Der. Allan McDermott was with
them In a few minutes Adrain went into
Governors private room. and was soon fol-
lowed by Senator Winton and Allan Nc
Dermott. They held a lengthy conference with
the Governor To correspondent who was
admitted to the chamber the Senators all
said that they would stand together and
would remain in the Senate until the time
arrives for organization.
WAITED ON THE GOVERNOR.
General Sewell and John Kean called upon
the Governor this morning. They said that
they represented the Republicans, and wanted
to discuss the situation. The Governor said
all he could say was that be would be guided
by the opinion OF the State law oincers
The General and his Lieutenant Withdrew.
The Republicans and the leaders then went
to the Windsor and held a caucus behind
closed doors. In spite of their efforts
to look cheerful and confident. the
Republicans are gloomy and depressed
They are now IN CAUCUS VIII
Franklin Murphy, John Griggs, Garrett
Hobart, Colonel of Newark, and other
well known lawyers, designing means to
circumvent the Democratic plaus. The
Democrats are now boldly saying they will
organize the Senate.
ASSEMBLY CAUCUS TODAY.
The Republican Assemblymen have struck
a snag over the spoils. They have struggled
all the morning to get a caucus and have
now fixed one for two O'Clock. Some
of the reformers want theipages cut down to
eight, and the doorkeepers to six. Others,
especially those who secured no prizes in last
nights drawing, want the number increased.
They don't like the idea of going home with
out even a doerkeeper or a page
as their constituents would not think them
such great men as they do now. It is said
that a compromise has been effected and the
number of each will be increased.
SENATE CAUCUS CONCLUDED.
The Senate caucus concluded its business
at noon The officers chosen, besides those
named last night, are: Journal Clerk, Will
lam H. Long; Assistant, H, Robinson, Union;
Sergeant-at-Arms, James Fl. Smith, Cumber-
land: Assistant; Reuben R. Carter, Mercer;
Bill Clerk, Charles Y. Hance. Hudson, got
nothing.
DEMOCRATIC ASsEMBLYMEN CAUCUS.
The Democratic Assemblymen caucused
in the Speakers room at noon. Beekman Of
Middlesex presided and slate was quickly
agreed upon. 1t begins with Flynn for
Speaker and includes all the officers of last
years House.