Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-03
REPyBLICAN CAUCUS.
senate Reorganization Agreement
In Regard Thereto.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December p
The caucus held this afternoon by the Re
publican senators. although devoid OF posi-
tive action, demonstrated the fact that a
probably successful attempt viii soon be
made TO reorgaulze 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 OBJ
scured by the action Of few scna-
tors. who met Saturday night for the
purpose Of preparing a plan of action
that should result in taking the manage
ment OF the Senate out OF the hands Of
the older members.
The result of this afternoons talk was
reconciliation of conflicting elements,
and the establishment of sincere de-
sire 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 I'm 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. intended
doing in the matter Of organization. A
few Of the leaders Of those western sena-
tors were determined TO force action
at once, but Senators Proctor and Chand-
Ter favored waiting until a more con-
venient season, and were not prepared
to go TO the extreme to which the course
of others pointed.
Mr. Dubois was opposed to permitting
the chairman of the caucus. Mr. Sherman,
TO appoint a committee to fill the existing
committee vacancies, as he looked upon
this an inimical TO the interests Of the
younger members He had a resolution
providing for the selection OF a commit
tee OF nine for this purpose by the eau
Gus.
Mr. Hoar had a resolution prepared,
instTuctng Senator Sherman, as chair
man of the caucus. to name the commit
tee, but neither proposition was sub
mitted. II Is said that the brief discussion
showed quite plainly that the caucus
would not permit Mr.. DubOss plan to
prevail and Mr. Shermans privilege to
be SEE aside
1t was finally agreed that it would be
better TO wait until a future day for the
determination OF the whole subject.
FRYE FOR PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
Senator Frye was suggested at President
pro tempOre. and no other name was
mentioned He will be nominated, but 1t
was deemed useless TO do anything in
the matter to-day, for the reason that no
president pro tempore can he elected so
long as the Nice-President fills the
chair.
If the Republicans can show the Demo-
Gratis thar they have enough votes TO elect
the President pro tempore. the election
will be held. 1t is understood that Mr..
sherman is 20 consult with the opposition
caucus chairman. and arrange FOR "A time
for this vote TO be taken. II by that
time the Republican have agreed upon
candidate for the Other offices. the whole
ticket will be placed in the field. or
course, in order TO reOrganizi the Sem
ate. the Republicans must have two vCtes
outside Of those in their own ranks, and
Senators Stewart and Jones, of Nevada,
are generally looked upon as the men
who will vote with the Republicans on
organization.
Mr.. Stewart Is bitterly opposed TO Mr..
Dubois's plan, for he lays at the door
of the young Senator from Idaho the
blame for his removal from the Com
mittee on Appropriations. This was a
reason that actuated the committee In
acting cautiously. Again il was pointed
out that the silver men We're endeavOr-
ing 10 secure an organization on none
tary lines; that the POpulists were con-
sidering a ticket. and that the Demo-
Gratis were not prepared to surrender
their control. The silver Republicans
and Democrats this morning informed the
POpuiists that they could not join I'm
any effort TO organize on silver lines,
and as soon as the Populists. who are
the main advocates of this plan. are con-
vinced they cannot be successful, IL is
claimed that they will divide according
to their predictions for the two great
parties-Messrs. Allen and Kyle with the
Democrats and Messrs Jones, Stewart,
Butler. and PETER with the Republicans.
The Republicans need two out Of these
four votes.
Republicans say that all differences
will be recOnciled. and that when they
place a ticket in the field II, Will have
the necessary majority 1t is hardly pro-
bable. however. that this reorganization
will be effected before the holidays