The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-03
REORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE.
The Young Blood in the Republican
Ranks Aggressive.

Washington, Dec. 2-Some exceedingly
interesting developments are expected in
the Senate shortly, in connection with the
proposed reorganization of that body by
the republicans. 1t was apparent at the
brief caucus held this afternoon, that the
young blood" in the republican ranks is
disposed to be aggressive, even to the ex-
tent of controlling the selection of the
steering committee" Heretofore it has
been the practice of the chairman of the
caucus TO name the members of the steer
ing committee" To-day John Sherman
was reelected chairman of the caucus
and If the former system prevails, he will
have the power to select the steering com
mlttee, who viii virtually have the
power TO name the officers Of the Senate
and make the committee assignments, in
the event Of q reorganization. Now the
young bloods' in the Senate propose that
the steering committee" shall be chosen
not by the chairman, bat by ballot
II was the development of that spirit
which frightened the veterans and in
duced them to move an adjournment until
next Wednesday There is a desire on
the part of a majority of the republican
senator's to 90 into complete
reorganization of the Senate from the
posltoln oL president pro tempore, down 70
the smallest place on the pay rolls. OF
course, the most important consdera-
tiOn is the committees. The conservative
republicans claim that they are perfectly
a.
ton, providing it can be accomplished
by republican votes alone. This subject
was fully discussed at the caucus this
afternoon, and at one time the indica-
tions We're that a show of hands would
be called for, when resolutions were pend
ing. one from Senator Hoar and one from
Senator Sherman, looking to the nomina-
ton of a president pro tempore 1t was
ascertained that Senator Jones of Neva-
da, is willing to vote with the republicans
Tor any reasonable programme, looking
to the reorganization of the Senate, and
it is further understood that he inserts
a proViso which includes the selection of
George Z. Gorham as secretary of the
Senate. Right there comes another
hitch, for it is known that John Sher-
man and many of the leading republicans
are quietly at work in behalf of the Sc
lection of eX-Representative Bellamy
Storer of Ohio for that place
BY the Southern Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. 2.-The caucus held
this afternoon by the republican senators,
although devoid of positive action, dem
onstrated the fact that a successful at
tempt will probably soon be made to re-
organize both the committees and cleo
tive officers of the Senate. The senators
were not in session more than half an
hour but during that brief period there
was a general clearing of the atmosphere,
which had been somewhat obscured by
the action of few senators, who met
Saturday night for the purpose of pre-
pairing a plan of action that should re-
suit in taking the management of the
Senate out of the hands Of the older
members
The result of this afternoons talk is
a reconciliation of the conflicting ele-
ments and the establishment of a sincere
desire on the part of all those present
to do that which is for the best interests
OF the whole party. The caucus met with
a feeling of apprehension in the minds
of some as to what Messrs. Hansbrough,
Pettigrew, CLARK, Carter, Mantle, Dubois,
Chandler, Gallinger and Proctor, who held
the conference above referred to. intend
ed doing in the matter of organization. A
few of the leaders of the western sena-
tors were determined to force action at
once, but Senators Proctor and Chandler
favored waiting until more convenient
season, and We're not prepared TO go to
the extreme to which the course of the
others pointed.
Mr.. Dubois was opposed to permitting
the chairman of the caucus. Mr. Sherman,
TO appoint the committee to fill the exist
ing committee vacancies,a as he looked upon
this as inimcal to the interests of the
younger memb bers. He had a resolution
ready Tor adoption providing for the Sc
lection of a committee of nine for this
purpose by the caucus. Mr. HOar had
resolution prepared instructing Senator
Sherman as chairman of this caucus to
name the committee, but neither prOpo-
siticn was submitted. 1t is said that the
brief discussion showed quite plainly that
the caucus would not permit Mr.. Du-
DOls plan 10 prevail, ana Mr. Sherman's
privilege to be set aside. It was finally
agreed that IL would be better to wait until
a future day for the determination of the
whole subject. Senator Frye was sug-
gested as president pro tempore and no
other name was mentioned. He will be
nominated. but il was deemed useless to
do anything in the matter to-day for the
reason that no president pro tempore can
be elected so long as the Vice President
fills the chair. If the republicans can
show the democrats that they have enough
votes 10 elect the president pro tempore,
the election viii be held. It Is understood
that Mr. sherman is TO consult with the
opposition caucus chairman and arrange
FOR time for this vote TO be taken. H.
by that time the republicans have settled
upon candidates FOR The other Offices the
whole ticket VIII be placed DO the field
or course. in order 10 re0rganiZe the
senate The republican, must have two
votes outside ~ those in their own ranks
and Senators Stewart and Jones or No-
pada are generally booked upon az ihe men
#hO win vote with fhe republicans on or
cconuagea on rim rsge)