New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-03
REORGANIZATTON OF THE SENATE
THE REPUBLICANS HOLD a CAUCUS. But TAKE
no ACTION-HOUSE DEMOCRATS Fill. THE
OFFICES ALLOTTED TO THEM.


NO ACTION-HOUsE DEMOCRATS FILL THE
OFFICES ALLOTTED TO THEM.
Washington. Dec "A caucus held this afternoon
by the Republican Senators. although devoid OF
positive action demonstrated the fact that PROB
ably successful attempt viii soon be made 10 reor-
ganize the Senate in both committees and elective
officers 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 a few Senator'S who met Saturday night for
the purpose of preparing "A plan OF acton that
should result in taking the management OF the
Senate out of the hands OF the older members
The result of this afternoons talk is reconciiia-
ton of conflicting elements ana the establishment
of sincere desire the part of all those present
TO do that which IS for the best interest OF the
whole party The caucus met with feeling OF
Apprehension in the minds of some as to what
AIessrs Hansbrough. Pettigrew. Clark. Carter
Mantle. Dubois, Chandler, Gallnger and Proctor
who held the conference referred to- intended doing
In the matter of organization few OF the leaders
of these Western Senators were determined to force
action at once but Senators Proctor and Chandler
favored waiting until more convenient season.
and were not prepared to go to the extreme to
which the of the others pointed
Mr. Dubois was opposed to permitting the chair
man Of the caucus Mr. sherman. to appoint the
committee to FIJI the existing committee vacancies
As he looked upon this inimical to the interests
Of the younger members. Hc had resolution pro-
vidlng for the selection Of committee Of nne Tor
this purpose by the caucus.
Mr. Hoar had resolution prepared instruct'ns
Senator Sherman, as chairman Of the caucus, to
name the committee but neither proposition was
submitted I, Is said that the Drief discussion .,oi
Mr. Dubois plan TO prevail and Mr. sherman
privilege to be set aside, 1t wa finally asreed mat
determination of the whole subject
Senator Frye suggested as president pro tenn
md M ofh .r IN
be nominated. but ii was deemed useless to do any
thing in the matter today FOR the reason tha' no
can ehow the Democrats that they have enough
eject the president pro tempore the election
VIII be- he'd II is understood that Mr.. Sherman Is
arrange Ter time Tor this vote to be taken If by
that time the Republicans have agreed upon candi-
place plaC5d in the the a Hsr o'''' '' "''' " " WI
OF course. in order to reorganze the Senate the
Republicans must have two votes outside OF those
in their own ranks. and Senators Stewart and Jones'
Of Nevada are generally looked upon as the men
who VIII vote with ne Republicans on orgahi1a
ton; Mr.. stewart is bitterly opposed 70 Mr. p t
yonng senaor from Idaho aSe blame for his
from the Committee on Appropriations This was
again it was pointed that the silver men We're
lines: tina, the Popusts were considering ticket
ami that the Democrats were not prepared TO sur;
Democrats this morning Informed the Popusts
that they GSd NOT ION SOON any oP to orsam S
are The main advocates Of h Plan bey are S @
two great parilcs- Niessrs Aler and KYLE with the
Democrats. and Messrs Jones, Stewart Butler and
PETER with the Republicans. The Republicans need
! two Of these four votes.
Republicans say that all differences will be re-
moved and that when they place ticket in the
field 1t will have the necessary majority. II IL
hardly probable however. thar this reOrganzat ton
viii be effected before the holidays.
Three hours consumed by the House Demo-
Gratis In caucus this afternoon, selecting the four
officials Of their party TO which they are entitled
by thell minority representation The veteran
Ohioan. Colonel Isaac HIM. who the deputy