Evening journal., 1894-02-27
TRENTON'S SENSATION.
Senator Miller Openly Denounces
the Senate Deadlock.
WILL VOTE WITH REPUBLICANS,


TO gree with Him, aud tho Big right
WIN Probably Come TO an End Very
sooB-Aeainst Race Track Legislation.
TRENTON, Feb 27.-The first break from
the Democratic senate came when Senator
Millerof Cape May made speech denounc-
ing the deadlock and declaring his inten-
tion 70 have nothing more 20 do with the
senate The senate had Just been called 70
order, and Senator Adrian was IN the
chair. Seven were present. Senator Miller
arose 20 a question of privilege, saying that
in what he had TO say IN connection with
what happened IN the past few days be did
not care to indulge in personalities
Regarding the publications concerning
him in a New York paper he wished to en-
ter denial and dsnounce them as con
tcmptible lies from beginning 10 end lie
said the object Of the newspapers in the
last two or three days has been to try 10
mold popular sentiment in favor Of the
Democratic party, but the result has been
just che opposite.
Senator Miller went on to say that he
and others who had joined IN the Demo
cratic organizae7n had but one motive
and one incontits, and that was not to pro-
tect race truck legislation. He was willing
90 assert that this Democratic senate was
kept up for the purpose of aiding the race
track people. The people Of New Jersey
had come TO that conclusion, and so had he
most positively. He did not care to be
party to this organization any longer.
Would Invite Republicans Ia.
He was willing to be connected with it,
notwithstanding was unpopular with his
constituents and with nearly all the citi-
zens Of the state, so long as it was not con-
trolled in the interest of the lace track
men. he felt certain that that was the
controlling power; therefore, after due de-
liberation, he had positively concluded that
be would not be a party to any such organ
ization. If the Republicans would come
into this chamber, he would vote TO seat
their senators. His own colleagues had ac-
knowledged to him that that would be
only right.
lie was no lawyer. knew nothing about
the law aud wanted to know nothing about
il, and without intending any disrespect TO
the court his own opinion was that the
quo warranto proceeding was only farce.
He did not propose to so into the Repub-
lican senate nor make himself any more
conspicuous than was necessary, but be-
fore he would see the Republicans adjourn
l
chamber and assure them Of his support.
The New York paper and its Camden
ally might brand him AS a traitor and put
his picture in every day, but he would
nevertheless act in accordance with the die
tates Of his conscience and in the interests
of the people.
| Mr.. Miller was severely denounced by
| Senator Hinchlilfe, who told him that lie
deserved many of the things which had
been snid about him and that his conscience
| troubled him aud caused him to do what
be had done. He said some of the rest Of
them might feel the same way, but they
did not want to parade their troubles be
fore the public.
Two Other Senators Disaffeoted.
Senator Perkins had also intended TO
withdraw from the Democratic senate, but
was prevented by a motion 10 adjourn. He
says he will withdraw today. Senator Mar
tin, who Is 81, is said TO be in sympathy
with the movement. These senators will
probably not go over 10 the Republican
senate, but they will vote 10 receive all the
credentials. The break is causing much
apprehension among the Democrats.
The opinion prevails here that the action
of Senator liiller practically means the end
of The deadlock; that two Democratic sen
ators 60 vote with the Republicans for the
seating of members makes the case of the
deadlock almost a hopeless one and the
taking Of further testimony in thequo war
ranto proceedings merely a matter OF form
The Republican senate passed a bill re
pealing the act of 1892 giving defendant,
the right to choose the justice OF the peace
before whom they may be taken for hear
ing. The bond Of state Treasurer-elec
George j.. Swain for $500, 600 was presented
20 the senate and house In the house
resolution was adopted providing for The
appointment OF "a commission of five 20 in
vesugate and inquire into the condition
aud methods OF doing business in the stau
Of the So called National and State Build
ing aud Loan association. The committe
is 70 report in three weeks and recommen'
legislation. The house passed Storrs' auti
pool buying ana pool selling bill