The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-22
Congressional, Senatorial and Lcgis-
lative Measures Collapse.
KILLED BY ORDER OF Mr.. QUAY
The Complexion of Philadelphia Makes 1t
Imperative That 1t Shall Not DO Al.
lowed Moro Power Until After
the National Convention.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

the senate. The vote against each was
so decisive as to preclude all doubt OF
their reconsideration Unless there Is
decided change of sentiment. The
loser by the defeat OF these bills is Allie
gheny county. Had they become a law
that county would have been entitled
to an additional congressman and sena-
tor and four representatives. Philadel-
phia loses congressman,
The killing of these bills was great
surprise to Governor Hastings. He has
insisted on a new apportionment since
the opening of the session, and believed
1t would be accomplished because of the
overwhelming Republican majority in
the senate and house. Some legislators
believe the governor will call an extra
session for the consideration of appor-
tionment bills II the legislature does not
reconsider its action Of today. This be-
lief, however. is not general. The
chances are the governor will have no
more to say on this question. He has
performed his duty and the RESPONSE
biltty of the defeat of the bills rests with
the legislature.
Senator Quay's Orders.
The defeat of the bill was also a sur
prise to those members not familiar
with the political movements at the
state capital the past twenty-four hours.
Orders were issued on Monday evening
by Senator Quay through his lieuten-
ants to kill all the apportionment bills.
The orders were fulfilled, thereby prov
ing the strong hold the man from Beav-
er has on the legislature. The friends
of David Martin and Senator Porter
voted for the bills and admit that the
failure to pass them is a knockout for
their leaders.
Only one reason is assigned for the
defeat of these measures. 1t Is that
under the new apportionment Philadel-
phia would be entitled to another con-
gressman. This means two more na-
tional delegates. With Martin in con-
troll in the Quaker City it was thought
he might capture all the delegates from
there next year. For this reason or
ders were given to kill the congression-
al apportionment. The state Will still
be entitled to two members OF con-
gress- large. For each of these TWO
congressman two national delegates
will be chosen. There is no doubt of
Senator Quays strength in the state
and the result will be that the dele
gates-at- large to the national conven-
ton from this state will be his friends.
Senator Quay's friends were on hand
in the house this morning to see that
his wishes were obeyed. Senator Pen-
rose sat in one of the side aisles in the
rear of the chamber in full view of the
members In the front row OF seats.
Nearby on a window sill was stationed
Senator Andrews, chairman of the
Penrose committee. Senator Crazy,
another Quay lieutenant, was also in
the chamber watching the proceedings.
Ex- Magistrate Durham was all over
the house. Occasionally he occupied
seat in the extreme rear of the cham
her Then again he could be seen
whispering to Representative keyser
or some of his friends in the Philadel-
phia delegation,
Crawford Against the Measure.
Senator Andrews delivered the dele
cation from Crawford county against
all three bills. Chris L. Magee, the Re
nublican leader, of western Pennsyl-
vania. was in the chamber during the
proceedings but he took no part. He
is very much disappointed over the
defeat of the congressional, senatorial
and legislative bills on account OF the
loss in representation which Allegheny
county sustains. Representative Scaife,
n protege of Lieutenant Governor Lyon,
voted against all three of the bills.
Chairman Marshall, Of the appropria-
tions committee, voted against the first
two, and lodged the vote ON the legis-
lative apportionment. Both are staunch
friends of Senator Quay. All the other
members of the Allegheny delegation
except John Kearns, Democrat, voted
for the bills
Ex-Auditor General Niles, who is be-
lieyed to speak for the state administra-
ton, made a strong plea for the passage
of the bills on partisan grounds. He
was given a patient hearing by his col
leagues, as he always Is on every sub
ject, but his pleadings had no effect or
the members who had made up theii
mind to vote against the bills. Repre-
sentative Collins, Of Williamsport, 6
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mick, also spoke for the bills Th'
other side did not have anything to say
on the question. They simply voted
and in every case their votes counted fo
more than all the eloquence and rhetoric
of Representatives Collins and Niles.
Senate Reconsidcrs.
The senate this afternoon reconsd
cred the vote by which the judicial ap
portionment bill was defeated. TIL
congressional apportionment bill wa
recommitted. The senate agreed to tn
conference report on house bill con
ferring on street railways the right t
carry United States mails. The reli
gious garb bill was called up on thir,
reading and defeated, but the vote wa
reconsidered later and further actlo1
! postponed, as Senator Coyle insiste
upon his call for the order OF the day
which forced an adjournment.
In the house this afternoon senat
resolution to adjourn sine die June
was called up but action was deferred
The bill for better distribution of tn
school fund was called up for specia
amendment.
The amendment provides that ther
shall be appropriated $50 to each teach
er employed in district, and the re
mairder to be distributed as at presen
I Mr.. Fow opposed the consideration {
the amendment at this time, sayln
that time should be given to examlr
It properly and learn what the distr